City v Celtic - Pre-match thread

[SWP's back]

CITY XI | Caballero, Maffeo, Sagna, Adarabioyo, Clichy, Fernando, Zabaleta, Sane, Gundogan, Nolito, Iheanacho
CITY SUBS | Gunn, Foden, Stones, Aguero, Otamendi, Navas, Angelino

I think more right backs should start.

 

[kaz7]

Zabba in midfield might be a relevation...or not

 

[kaz7]

 

[abu13]

The sort of team i was expecting,good chance for the kids

To be fair I was i little shocked when i saw the team but then again it is great to see use start a champions league game with 3 academy players in the side.

Hoping its a back 3 with attacking wing backs.

 

[Silva_Spell]

Initially thought

and given that our twitter account usually gets the formation wrong it could still be right yet

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

I think more right backs should start.

Ha ha!

 

[uwe rosler 28]

I expect us to get beat with that team but nice to see tosin and maffeo getting a game and hopfully sane being given a bit of fredom up in a front 3 also a 2 man holding midfield might give our defence a bit more cover. A lot of things for pep to look at tonight in a game which is a frebee

 

[Magicpole]

Better than the Rangers fans I hope

You can take that to the bank that we are. :)

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I expect us to get beat with that team but nice to see tosin and maffeo getting a game and hopfully sane being given a bit of fredom up in a front 3 also a 2 man holding midfield might give our defence a bit more cover. A lot of things for pep to look at tonight in a game which is a frebee

Exactly my take on it.

 

[mosssideblue]

Id be very surprised if he considers it anything other than that. He isnt a fan he is the boss of a team that has games coming thick and fast. There is nothing on it and I expect him to put out a side that reflects that, and our need to play some other personnel

I kind of see it the other way in that he has problems to solve with his first team players and this might be an opportunity to iron a few issues out. Not saying a full strength side, but wouldn't expect too many changes.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

I think more right backs should start.

Sagna at centre back?

 

[dronefromsector7G]

I still think we'll win, maybe 3-2

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Where's Garcia?

 

[Swordfish7]

I kind of see it the other way in that he has problems to solve with his first team players and this might be an opportunity to iron a few issues out. Not saying a full strength side, but wouldn't expect too many changes.

12 minutes after the team has been announced

 

[Magicpole]

Every one of those players we couldn't afford even if we started robbing every post office in the country.

Once a week.

 

[mosssideblue]

12 minutes after the team has been announced

Yeah, just out of the shower and thought that afterwards Doh :(

 

[kaz7]

Where's Garcia?

Not in the CL squad

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Not in the CL squad

Oh right, I didn't realise he needed registering. That explains it then!

 

[93.20]

Hoping Adarabioyo has a great game. Some people think he's not quite ready for the first team. That may prove to be correct but Nastasic was also 19 when he had his debut against Real Madrid and he went on to have a decent run in the first team. Big chance for Tosin tonight.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Delph didnt make it , he's out with a strained wallet :)