Spurs (H) - Sat 23rd Aug, 12:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[uwe rosler 28]

No son maddinson kuveleski probs bisuoma and undogie there not better than last year where in all honesty we should have been out of site before their first attack.

 

[Father Paul]

I have a good feeling about this. Think we'll beat them comfortably.
But if it's true that Pep wants to start Ederson that somehow feels like the bigger insult to Trafford after his promising debut than Donnaruma becoming our 1st choice keeper. Trafford should play until the window is closed. If Ederson is still here then, he can prove that he deserves to play ahead of Trafford this season.

That would be a poor managerial decision. Trafford is currently a much better goalkeeper imo.

 

[Beanhead]

Trafford
Stones
Dias
Gvardiol
Ait Nouri
Rodri
Reijnders
Cherki
Marmoush
Bobb
Haaland

That’s some team…

 

[ancoats]

 

[Cobwebcat]

3-1 City

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

The fuck is that

 

[burning blue soul]

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Haaland just posted this on socials, wonder if this may be linked to the team on Saturday

Was Donnarumma taking the pic? ;)

 

[YatesA]

In the absence (?) of Phil and Josko, I'd be tempted to say the same XI that started at Molyneux.

Most likely will be but with cherki getting at least 30 minutes this time round

 

[alexmcity]

Trafford
Stones
Dias
Gvardiol
Ait Nouri
Rodri
Reijnders
Cherki
Marmoush
Bobb
Haaland

Looks terrific on paper. But, imo, Stones should be used only at CB. FB is a more demanding position running wise. Of course, if Gvardiol features, then it is difficult to start both Stones and Dias, unless Stones is at RB.

Another interesting conundrum for Pep: who makes way from the squad vs Wolves if Gvardiol, Rodri and Foden are part of the group?

 

[johnny crossan]

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Spot the difference from today's OS winning team


Losing ten would be Dias, Akanji, Ait Nouri, Gvardiol, Gonzales, Gundogan, O'Reilly, Cherki, Doku, Bobb ?

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

Gone for the win - but this is the Spuds and there's always the nagging fuckin doubt that if they play their U11s they'd beat us.
2-1 with them likely scoring first

 

[Zenmanc]

As much as i want Rodri back... his "setback" scares me and makes me wonder if we should do without until post break.

Maybe I'm off base was his "setback" even related to his long injury?

 

[calumdown]

really looking forward to this.
the whole season in fact.

it feels like summat is brewin' right now.

 

[KS55]

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What a load of layabouts.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I've got good vibes about this. I think we'll win convincingly.

 

[Keith Moon]

All I want from this game is the whole stadium doing the Yaya/Kolo song.

 

[Mighty men]

I think its a very similar team to last week, with one exception Marmoush for Doku.
Then again its PEP...... Gundo @ 9.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I think its a very similar team to last week, with one exception Marmoush for Doku.
Then again its PEP...... Gundo @ 9.

I'd like to see Gundo coming off the bench now and again against tired legs for last 20 minutes or so to see the game out with his age and experience. I don't think he's got the pace and energy to start games this season.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I'd like to see Gundo coming off the bench now and again against tired legs for last 20 minutes or so to see the game out with his age and experience. I don't think he's got the pace and energy to start games this season.

I think that was what Pep had in mind when he returned from Barca, but all the injuries meant he had to play more games.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I think that was what Pep had in mind when he returned from Barca, but all the injuries meant he had to play more games.

But he still gave Gundo starts and substitute minutes denying several young players eager to play who should have played in several games. I'd have liked to have seen more of McAtee O'reilly and (especially) Echeverri.