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Real Madrid (H) - Tues 11th Feb, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread
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birchwoodgingerste
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Akanji will play I reckon to big a risk.I think Kusanov has to play RB.
Kick the fuck out of Jr and then exchange for Akanji, once he gets a yellow. Job done.
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Akanji will play I reckon to big a risk.
That's the sensible choice mate, we don't want sensible we want a scorched earth do or die approach ;-)
LangleyBlue1970
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Tonight’s sleep will prove to be a shit one, and tomorrow will fucking drag.
Be all worth it come 8pm. Cannot wait.
Be all worth it come 8pm. Cannot wait.
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I really don't feel like that this time. I have zero expectations for this game. Even if we manage to get past Madrid by some miracle, there's absolutely no chance of us winning the competition.Tonight’s sleep will prove to be a shit one, and tomorrow will fucking drag.
Be all worth it come 8pm. Cannot wait.
In previous years when I'd get nervous, it was because we were the best team in the competition and it would have driven me mad in decades to come if we hadn't clinched the trophy during this era.
Bit different though as Dinho was about 35. As it happened on the night he got skinned for one goal but put a great ball in for a goal that Walker could only have dreamt of. So really he levelled it out.The thought of Akanji at RB against vinicius makes my heart sink a little. This is where we will really miss the Walker of the last 5/6 years. I remember Fernandino playing there a few years ago when i think Walker was injured and Vinicius had a field day. Hoping more than expecting tomorrow is not similar.
Akanji isn’t ideal but he’s by far our best option at the moment.
I think 35 year old dinho was faster than Akanji is, thats my worry. He seems so slow in reacting to danger which could leave him very exposed against someone like Vinicius.Bit different though as Dinho was about 35. As it happened on the night he got skinned for one goal but put a great ball in for a goal that Walker could only have dreamt of. So really he levelled it out.
Akanji isn’t ideal but he’s by far our best option at the moment.
lionheart
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The good news is that the game is being shown live on Amazon Prime at no cost to members.,
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6. But I still wouldn’t be confident, simply because Pep will never set us up to counter attack.How many goals do we need to win this first leg by, to leave you confident of qualifying?
noseve
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There, in a nutshell...closing the man with the ball early
noseve
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If that means that it's not on TNT, that's a pain.The good news is that the game is being shown live on Amazon Prime at no cost to members.,
Amazon picture quality crap and you can't rewind (from memory). Also istr that they also wheeled out Alan Shearer as a co-commentator. (I think - wouldn't put money on it)
That has to be better than Mcpointy who will spend 90 minutes telling us how fucking wonderful and historical madrid are.If that means that it's not on TNT, that's a pain.
Amazon picture quality crap and you can't rewind (from memory). Also istr that they also wheeled out Alan Shearer as a co-commentator. (I think - wouldn't put money on it)
David Silva #21
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The result of this game depends on Nico's performance. We have so many issues at that position. Bernardo and Kovacic can't play well there. A proper performance by Nico is the key to beat Madrid.
Dias will play and he will boost our defense. I think Stones or Akanji will play at right-back.
2-1 City
Dias will play and he will boost our defense. I think Stones or Akanji will play at right-back.
2-1 City
LangleyBlue1970
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Just checked. It’s not on TNT. The sound on prime is fucking awful and there is always a slight lag.If that means that it's not on TNT, that's a pain.
Amazon picture quality crap and you can't rewind (from memory). Also istr that they also wheeled out Alan Shearer as a co-commentator. (I think - wouldn't put money on it)
Would have preferred TNT but there you go.
BlueMoonRisin’
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I don't think Akanji is our best option at RB. He may be experienced but he's too slow to handle Vinicius. I'd gamble on Khusanov because he has pace and physically plus he thinks fast and good at tackling. It's whether he can handle the pressure of such a big game, or not.Bit different though as Dinho was about 35. As it happened on the night he got skinned for one goal but put a great ball in for a goal that Walker could only have dreamt of. So really he levelled it out.
Akanji isn’t ideal but he’s by far our best option at the moment.
David Silva #21
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Using an experienceless young defender at right-back against one of top 3 players in the world is not a good idea.I don't think Akanji is our best option at RB. He may be experienced but he's too slow to handle Vinicius. I'd gamble on Khusanov because he has pace and physically plus he thinks fast and good at tackling. It's whether he can handle the pressure of such a big game, or not.
Champions league is all about having enough experience. Also Khusanov is error prone.
2nd leg is thankfully.Just checked. It’s not on TNT. The sound on prime is fucking awful and there is always a slight lag.
Would have preferred TNT but there you go.
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I HATE it when Amazon get games, Premier League is bad but enough the main reason I have TNT Sports is to watch the Champions League. I'll be able to find a stream but a 100% reliable one is a different matter.Just checked. It’s not on TNT. The sound on prime is fucking awful and there is always a slight lag.
Would have preferred TNT but there you go.
BlueMoonRisin’
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I agree but i have a feeling that Khusanov will have a coming of age game at RB and make a name for himself.Using an experienceless young defender at right-back against one of top 3 players in the world is not a good idea.
Champions league is all about having enough experience. Also Khusanov is error prone.
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