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

[KS55]

Would much rather have Gvardiol stay CB and play Ake LB. Akanji is shite.

Glad Kova is back, far and away our best midfielder this season

Gvardiol is plainly our best CB. Why is Pep moving him?

 

[paulchapo]

Why does he keep starting Akanji?

Fuck knows.

 

[vuoso1993]

So echeverri on in fa cup final. Doesnt make bench today

Infuriating , if the team line ups could be explained without bullshit I’d be more into buying into whatever bollocks is going on . But this looks like a lucky dip each week, didn’t think I’d be inclined to think it but pep must be playing this to make a statement , to who I don’t know but it’s bollocks for us fans, as I want to watch entertainment, not lacklustre shit, that just craves media looking into our issues behind the scenes … that don’t exist

 

[melrose40yarder]

Why did we buy Gonzalez,Riess and Kushanov?????

 

[KS55]

21% currently forecasting a home loss!

 

[Paleblue2]

Nunes in the back four "shivers"

 

[Citizen Mike]

Why does he keep starting Akanji?

because he is a good player

 

[YatesA]

That's what happens when you nail someone to the bench and you don't give him a run of games when he's not playing nearly as poorly as those around him. If the manager doesn't rate him or give him a chance to build form and fitness, then why should he bother?

I think this goes way further back than when we all became aware. Myself and many others bought in to the Pep is controlling him narrative and stifling his game. But compare treble winning season to last season. There was a massive drop off. I think he's checked out since the treble.

 

[The Black Shed]

Shows how far we have fallen when we are pleased to see Kovacic back
Essentially bought as a squad player

He's a good player, look at what he's won and where he's played. You can't buy experience like that. Well you can, City did, but not for huge amounts.

 

[RiversideBlue]

21% currently forecasting a home loss!

Surprised its that low to be honest

 

[YatesA]

because he is a good player

Hopefully shows it tonight

 

[elbearos]

They didn't shock the majority of City fans who've watched us play all season. We knew they'd probably hit us on the break then defend in depth. No great tactical minds needed for that one.

A masterclass apparently

 

[jimharri]

All that pace (Silva, Gundogan, Kovacic and KDB) in midfield; how are Bournemouth going to cope with us?

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

because he is a good player

Exactly. He's a good player, and he's fit. So he plays.

 

[YatesA]

With all the doom and gloom lately, I'm still gonna throw my blind faith down and say we will win and the fact fulham can't get 8th anymore is brilliant so hopefully they are away on the beach even if we only draw tonight. Just don't lose.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Are any of you watching this on Sky? Or are you all just pissing and moaning? (Assuming folk are at home)

 

[Damanino]

McAtee,Reis, Khusanov, Echeverri, Lewis, Savinho no place on bench

 

[KS55]

All that pace (Silva, Gundogan, Kovacic and KDB) in midfield; how are Bournemouth going to cope with us?

Luckily they don’t have any quick breakaways…er

 

[Damien10]

Makes me laugh how Gundo is given a free pass by many here based on what he’s done in the past.

He will jog on the spot and play backwards balls for 80 minutes at least.

 

[Legal Alien]

Bit concerned if Bernardo is back on the wing, but we’ll see

With Nunes playing i'm hoping Bernie stays tucked in and plays the right half role.