Match Thread | Juventus vs. Manchester City (CWC) 26/06/25

[johnny crossan]

Who are gonna be the subs - I reckon in order
Haaland for Sav
Gundo for Rodri
Foden for Marmoush
maybe Johnboy & Josko get the gig too

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Talking about long range goals...

Did anyone see that absolute cannon blast of a goal by Monterrey last night?

2 of them.
Reminded me of Aari Hahn and Ernie Brandt for Holland for anyone old enough to remember.
The player who scored the left footed rocket had 2 great efforts later on . One was going so fast it would have decapitated any defender who got in the way

 

[noseve]

It feels as though somebody has finally managed to get some confidence into Nunes. And Doku looks a proper player, just hope he keeps on the front foot.

Massively early days of course, but this is SO encouraging.

 

[Big_Alan]

Good first half. We're... exciting again.

Don't know who the pundit is but he sounds like he hates City.

I've got american commentary and they love us...so refreshing.

 

[skillman]

Always makes me laugh how we play the ball into the feet of the striker…whenever Haaland isn’t the one up there. He must be cursing!

It has been Rodri giving it, though, so hopefully a sign of things to come.

 

[alexmcity]

Best I’ve seen us in a while.

Rodri's back.

 

[citytill1die84]

Loved that 1st half. Relatively comfortable apart from 2 Ederson fart moments lol

Doku and Ait-Nouri down our left looks a great combo, Marmoush with a quality shot, Savinho doing his part and Rodri and Reijnders keeping things simple :-)

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

I like nunes at right back. Brings balance

He’s clearly learning the role and feeling more comfortable. Also looks a bit more robust in a challenge.

Fair fucks to him, he’s got all the attributes to be a big part of the squad, looks like he now has a bit of belief in himself.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

First real look for me at a couple of the new lads.
I’m liking what I’ve seen from Ait-Nouri and that Reindeer fella as well.
I also think out pressing without Haaland in the team has been so much better and Doku and Savinho have the beating of their markers. But we aren’t getting anyone into the six yard area to give them an easy assist., still.
It’s been pretty good apart from Eddie’s brainfart. Marmoush doesn’t have as good a touch as those mentioned but the guy has an instinctive shot on him.

Quite enjoyable so far.

 

[super_city_si]

Impressive first half. Wonder how long rodri gets

 

[69FACUPfinal]

Marmoush is great, amazing feet and acceleration rocket of a shot and refreshingly shoots on sight and more importantly early not giving the keeper time to set himself…. Sergio and Carlito vibes.

I love him. And he's as fit as a butchers dog, my Ilkay looker replacement!!

 

[akrh215]

Need Cherky on for savio.

 

[Mr HJ]

Considering how I felt about football after the corruption of the FA Cup final, I'm surprised by how much I'm back in love with football again :)

Loving our new squad. Same old style but with added directness. It's beautiful to see.

Feel the same - we needed to evolve and be more aggressive going forward and still I am excited to see Cherki add to that. The balance of the side already looks better.

 

[heslops barnet]

Really good half. The only disappointment is we haven't scored more and of course Eddie's fuck up.

Becoming more regular worryingly

 

[madloaf]

Marmoush work rate is great to see as well. Won the ball back at least twice. I need to not get too excited here.

 

[Fat Freddy's Cat]

Enjoying this .Doku looks really sharp.

 

[Big_Alan]

Just want doku to get to the back post when savinho is attacking and vice versa, they would both have more goals then.

 

[johnny crossan]

Andros Townsend. Main communication Conor McNamara.

The malignancy level is high with this pair of blisters.

 

[super_city_si]

He’s clearly learning the role and feeling more comfortable. Also looks a bit more robust in a challenge.

Fair fucks to him, he’s got all the attributes to be a big part of the squad, looks like he now has a bit of belief in himself.

Looks like he’s really working hard on eliminating cock ups by picking safer passes and getting back to basics. Shows hes trying and he’s improving

 

[Beanhead]

He’s clearly learning the role and feeling more comfortable. Also looks a bit more robust in a challenge.

Fair fucks to him, he’s got all the attributes to be a big part of the squad, looks like he now has a bit of belief in himself.

I’m glad we have him, as you say becoming an important player for us.