Tough game coming before the away leg next week. One we can't afford to lose more than have to win in my opinion this. I'd be wrapping up certain players for the away leg - Stones, Ake, Akanji being critical based on how things went with the subs/reshuffle.
We need Nico to start and get through the 90, he gives us a great option for the Bernabeu if he does.
Eddie, Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Nico, Foden, Marmoush, Haaland, Savinho
Hopefully Doku can get a run out too giving us another option midweek.
Newcastle are hit and miss. When they are up for it they're a challenge for anyone. But they can be off their game fairly often too. I still see Villa as the biggest threat for top 4 personally. Hopefully they show us too much respect being away from home and allow us the time to create chances. On the counter they could tear us to pieces though, but I think Nico will make a huge difference in that midfield.
