Villarreal (A) - Tue 21st Oct, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[argyle]

Foden on the bench is a weird one.

 

[supercity88]

Not sure about that lineup but we will soon see. Plenty of rotation but if we win then it will be worth it. Loads of options on the bench if needed. Will be interesting to see if it's Nunes or Rico in midfield. Expecting the former and will be good to see how that works.

 

[dronefromsector7G]

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[deano ou812]

Looks like a lineup that’ll struggle to create anything in the final third,..just have to see what happens..

 

[Gray]

Not the strongest lineup, bit concerned where the dynamism is coming from supplying Erling

When you think we used to have Yaya, De Jong, David Silva, Fernandinho, Gundogan, De Bruyne and Rodri to call on for midfield duties - the current crop are definitely a downgrade.

 

[Bluewood]

If Rico is ever gonna make it with us it’ll be in the position he’s playing today. Midfield looks lightweight and slow as hell though with Bernie in there too which has me slightly concerned. Hopefully it turns out to be a Pep knew best evening rather than a WTF was going on in Pep’s crazy brain evening.

 

[mosssideblue]

Seems pep is over thinking things.
Only time will tell.
Peps got enough credit in the bank.
So in Pep i trust.
Gutted Phil's been rested my dreamteam will suffer without him.
Lets hope we dont CTID

Why exactly is he over thinking things?

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Would have guaranteed that he was going to bring Johnny and Bernardo back in. Pep always thinks, experience, experience, experience, where the Champions League is concerned. It even trumps form, if necessary.

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Why exactly is he over thinking things?

Because it’s the pre match thread and some folk need to build up to their rampaging the match thread with drivel.

 

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[Blue Til Death]

Not keen on that starting line up but then again, what the fuck do I know ..!!

 

[Gabriel]

Lewis, Nunes, Gonzalez, Silva, and Savinho all starting, Guardiola is giving the boo-boys a Tuesday treat.

 

[Ken92]

Pretty weird line-up ,hoepfully it´s enough for 3 points.

 

[oldius]

We have an almost fully-fit squad, so there is no excuse to keep playing the same team again and again leading to injury. Hopefully, we will establish enough superiority to give decent minutes to others.

 

[Gibblue]

Hope this gamble pays off. Looks to me to be lacking any creativity with Foden and Cherki not starting.

 

[Dax777]

When you think we used to have Yaya, De Jong, David Silva, Fernandinho, Gundogan, De Bruyne and Rodri to call on for midfield duties - the current crop are definitely a downgrade.

Not really. Foden, Rodri Tijanni,, Cherki, Gonzo and Kovacic match up well.

 

[youngbob]

Donnarumma
Nunes Stones Dias Gvardiol
Lewis Gonzalez Bernardo
Savinho Haaland Doku

 

[Chak19]

Well looking at that midfield, I'd be surprised if we get any creativity from it, so it has to come from wide areas.

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

When you think we used to have Yaya, De Jong, David Silva, Fernandinho, Gundogan, De Bruyne and Rodri to call on for midfield duties - the current crop are definitely a downgrade.

De Jong making that list ahead of Barry is criminal

 

[117 M34]

Looks like we are lacking pace and creativity in midfield.
Don't think it will be a classic but hopefully enough to get the job done.