Bournemouth (H) - Tue 20th May, 20:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[mosssideblue]

So what was the point of giving Echeverri a sub appearance in the FA Cup final, which he played well in, if you aren't even going to put him on the bench in the next game

He's ill

 

[pbueno16]

Not going to make a single bit of difference in terms of his value. He won't do anything of substance off the bench nor will he be required to do so. Second part possibly yes.

Certainly can't be much worse than what we've seen recently from de Bruyne.

 

[richards30]

Basically he wants the old guard to get us out of this

They were the ones who got us into this?!?

 

[schfc6]

Love the guy to bits, but De Bruyne’s fair well tour is killing us.

 

[hammersmithlad]

So what was the point of giving Echeverri a sub appearance in the FA Cup final, which he played well in, if you aren't even going to put him on the bench in the next game

I think many called this...disappointed but expected he's not even made the bench.

Hope the lad plays a large part in CWC, otherwise he must be thinking why's bothered joining us way back in Feb.

Far too energetic for us, but at least Kovacic has made the team who I hope can give us some positive forward ball playing ability.

 

[flook]

Argument for Nico for Gundogan?

No argument. Gundo should not be starting. And neither should Kevin. But both start.

Kev was always going to start, who would you put in instead?

 

[Legal Alien]

Pep's letting the 'Uncs' carry us to a CL place :-)

COME ON CITY!!!!

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

I’m not too sure about the starting 11. I can see us getting beat tonight. I hope I’m wrong. Hopefully Bournemouth play like they did in the FA Cup game.

I’d take any kind of scrappy win.

 

[lionheart]

Yes, they do. They can still make Europe if they get 2 wins and Brighton lose their last game.

Do you mean the Brighton who just beat Liverpool and are having to play arguably the worst team on current form?

 

[GLBlue1995]

That lineup looks like a sleep aid. Going to take at least two to win, because they're going to get chances on the counter.

 

[big gaz]

Probably close to the best line up we can put out at this point. Ake and Rodri on the bench but neither will be match fit, Foden out of sorts, Ghoulish out of favour. There's an argument for new Nico instead of Gundog

Theres an argument for Rico ( unless injured ) as when was the last time we saw Rodders and Ake ffs .

 

[Gabriel]

So you field an aging midfield?

I fear this lineup plays into the hands of the energetic opposition. I really do!

No, you put the biggest bruisers you can field at the back, which is why Akanji is in tonight. Guardiola always goes with those he trusts most, and currently he trusts these 11. It's trust over thrust if you will.

 

[deano ou812]

I’ve mentioned it before those aging players could all move on next season,and our first game of the new season and I wouldn’t be surprised pep had them in the starting 11 ..let’s just get the 3 points anyway and anyhow..

 

[moggymoz]

Not exactly a team for the future is it, way too slow with zero width

What does it matter to you, you Rag C**t.

 

[Don Karleone]

Could do with Erling turning up tonight.

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

McAtee and Grealish definitely on the way out then.

Lesson thrown out to Savio to buck up also

 

[deano ou812]

Could do with Erling turning up tonight.

As long as we don’t get a pen ;-)

 

[journolud]

Doesn’t matter who he plays, predictable meltdown on this thread. A team full of experienced internationals and multiple trophy winners it is

 

[Ajm1985]

Could do with Erling turning up tonight.

He really is due a good game - needs to finish those half chances he gets

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Glad Sky have opened the show up like this.

Going to be some raw onions knocking around here when he’s subbed off, which I’m presuming is how he will be allowed to bow out.