Everton (A) - Mon 4th May, 20:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[youngbob]

Sounds like Rodri will probably train with the lads tomorrow and they'll make a decision then.

 

[ealing blue]

I'd be surprised if Rodri plays. Hope he's replaces with Nico Gonzales

 

[richards30]

I'd be surprised if Rodri plays. Hope he's replaces with Nico Gonzales

I`d be shocked if he doesnt play mate, i think he felt a little something and the club were sensible with it? He will train tomorrow imo and play on Monday. Not like hes been out for a month so he hasnt lost any match fitness really by missing 10 days.

 

[noseve]

Interesting that Josko was thrown into the equation by Pep. Sounds like Dias is behind where he was expected to be and Gvardiol ahead of where he was expected to be.

Let's hope that he'll be torn between Josko and Marc, not Josko and Khus?

 

[citymad]

I`d be shocked if he doesnt play mate, i think he felt a little something and the club were sensible with it? He will train tomorrow imo and play on Monday. Not like hes been out for a month so he hasnt lost any match fitness really by missing 10 days.

Rodders will know. He wouldnt put the season in jeopardy if he didn't feel 100%

 

[bg1968]

No matter what the Goons do , Pep knows what we have to do , five league wins and the title is ours ,the goal difference will not matter because the Goons will drop points or will not score enough goals anyway , their forward line is shite , Saka has scored two goals all season in the Premier league , the only goals the big dozy Swede scores are from the penalty spot and Martinelli or Trossard just send crowds to sleep, much like the rest of the Goon team.
If you have a Goons season ticket you can throw your Mogadon in the bin :)

 

[waspish]

The way pep spoke today Rodri isn’t playing Monday

 

[super_city_si]

I'd be surprised if Rodri plays. Hope he's replaces with Nico Gonzales

If Rodri is out, I really hope its Nico, but i can see Pep playing Kovacic with Bernardo and as good as they both are we miss the physical side and press when they are paired

 

[youngbob]

Donnarumma
Nunes Khusanov Guehi O'Reilly
Gonzalez Bernardo
Semenyo Cherki Doku
Haaland

No need to mess about.

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

We’ve been to Everton before in a title race and done the business. We will do it again Monday

Everton 0 - 3 City

I still think Bournemouth is our make or break game

 

[youngbob]

I still think Bournemouth is our make or break game

If Arsenal haven't already dropped points by then.

 

[LesBleuMiserable]

If Arsenal haven't already dropped points by then.

Really need Villa to beat Forest (and qualify for chumps with next 2/3 games) and get to the final so they have nothing to play for

 

[beehive_bob]

Everton now being screwed by rising ticket prices it would seem, with a demo planned for Monday night. From the FSA:

"The blue half of Merseyside have been outraged by ticket prices hikes this week too, as the Everton Fan Advisory Board (FAB) released the results of a survey showing a clear majority of fans opposed the club’s decision to increase prices. A demonstration is now being planned for Monday's game against Manchester City at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

"Evertonians are loyal and attach a strong sense of identity and community to our football club. But the message is clear that supporters feel that their loyalty is being stretched and exploited," the FAB said.

"The FSA backs the Everton FAB’s message which is entirely in keeping with our #StopExploitingLoyalty campaign. Ticket prices promise to be big a talking point at our upcoming AGM"

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Why the fuck are we playing on Monday! Gotta wait the hole weekend and will have to cool it on the beers on the Bank Holiday.

Thinking about it, when was the last time we played on a Monday, can’t remember one for a couple of seasons.

 

[Cobwebcat]

The way pep spoke today Rodri isn’t playing Monday

You might be right but I didn’t get that at all.

Q How’s Rodri?
A Getting better but hasn't trained yet
Q But you are confident he will be OK for Everton?
A Always confident

I’d say 50/50 at worst.

 

[cleavers]

Why the fuck are we playing on Monday!

Money, from TV coverage.

 

[Luddite_Blue]

Back to the future: high profile midfield signing breaking forward to score, quality finish from youth team product, imposing goalkeeper saving one on ones although there is clear communication from the referee and starring performances from ex-players.

 

[ncblue]

If Rodri plays will the FA have to apologize to Everton again ??

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

I'll be stuck in work for this one.

Only the City OS and The Matchday thread to keep me going... Wish me luck!!!

 

[Sam69]

Like Burnley a week ago, who gave it their all in their last chance to avoid relegation from the Premier League, Everton will give it their all to keep their hopes alive of finishing 6th (they're 3 points behind), which would potentially qualify them for the Champions League.

It's going to be a very difficult match; hopefully we'll be on top form and clinical in front of goal.