Brentford (H) - Wed 17th Dec, 19:30 | EFL Cup | Pre-Match Thread

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Savinho to score tonight.

He and Bobb need to step up tonight

 

[Axel Freed]

So surprised that Nico hasn't been rested and slightly surprised young O'Reilly hasn't been rested too but the sports science guys know more than we do so in them we trust

 

[the blue panther]

I see Schade is playing.

That’s a shame.

He's a smooth operator

 

[pepguardiola'smoustache]

Hey I’m no substitute ****.

By spare goalie i meant the 2nd choice goalie on the bench so you won't be getting on :)

 

[Gazza]

We have Phillips.

Your guess as to why Pep hasn't decided to use him tonight, let alone include him in the squad, is just as good as anyone's.

The first thing Phillips needs is self confidence, if we don't play him against Exeter at home then we're never going to play him.

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

Fuck me this Charlie Gray lad literally looks about 9! Excited to see him get a few mins if he’s the next big thing on the Pep conveyor belt?

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Has been doing pretty well in the EDS and UYL recently, including a belting free kick against Real Madrid last week.

He's steady and probably the only other viable holding midfielder to cover Nico.

 

[hilts]

Starting to wonder if there is more to Philips absence than we know. He isnt getting any minutes at all. Nobody wanting him on loan either.

No conspiracy he just cannot play football to the required standard any more.

 

[Gazza]

I see Schade is playing.

That’s a shame.

Is it a crime?

 

[01cravend]

This competition really isn't worth running our only CM into the ground for when we're in good stead in the big 2 comps.

Other than that like that many chances being given again after Leverkusen

 

[HoneyMonster89]

As expected, that's close to their best available team, arguably stronger than vs Leeds...

Not really.

Kelleher, Hickey/KLP, Henderson, Ouattara and Igor would usually start.

Still a very capable Brentford team, but missing 5 regulars from the start.

 

[TinFoilHat]

I see Schade is playing.

That’s a shame.

Smooth operator

 

[pride in battle]

As expected, that's close to their best available team, arguably stronger than vs Leeds...

7 changes from the weekend ?

 

[Mr Fraser]

@Mr Fraser, I'm glad someone noticed my deliberate mistake. Though it has put the kibosh on me asking questions later on.

Im sorry to have rained on your parade. Does annoy me when people dis Dundee. As the progeny of Dundee fan who managed to play once for DUFC and chose city over the other lot upon arriving in manc in 60s

 

[OntarioBlue]

Has been doing pretty well in the EDS and UYL recently, including a belting free kick against Real Madrid last week.

He's steady and probably the only other viable holding midfielder to cover Nico.

I can’t help but feel a bit sad that Pep prefers a 9 year old in the squad over Phillips. I hope he can find a way out of the Club in January (Phillips that is)

 

[Micky Blue]

The first thing Phillips needs is self confidence, if we don't play him against Exeter at home then we're never going to play him.

It just seems like a completely broken relationship.
Some of the things I’ve heard Pep say about him I’ve not heard pep say about any other player.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets 5 mins as a sub against Exeter.

Hopefully he can find a new club and rebuild his career there.

 

[tackeds]

No conspiracy he just cannot play football to the required standard any more.

I know this is no barometer of quality but hes white often in the ‘winning team’ training photos. Hes training with the first team regularly. If he can’t even get on the bench tonight, theres no hope but its all very odd at this point

 

[tackeds]

Has been doing pretty well in the EDS and UYL recently, including a belting free kick against Real Madrid last week.

He's steady and probably the only other viable holding midfielder to cover Nico.

Hopefully he’ll get some minutes alongside the other academy boys, good to see Mukasa is starting too

 

[CPPSC]

The first thing Phillips needs is self confidence, if we don't play him against Exeter at home then we're never going to play him.

I think the 2nd option is the way we will go

 

[alexmcity]

Not really.

Kelleher, Hickey/KLP, Henderson, Ouattara and Igor would usually start.

Still a very capable Brentford team, but missing 5 regulars from the start.

7 from their starting XI in the league game in October are starting. Quattara isn't available anyway.

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

Staggering to see Nico G in the squad never mind starting he looked knackered on Sunday He was the only regular starter v Leverkusen hardly had a rest thank goodness he’s not played for Spain

Absolutely. Blowing out of his arse,yet he's in again. They've gone mega strong. I fear this one looking at the line ups.