Brighton(H) Pre Match Thread

[SebastianBlue]

Just thought they’d try and get game time for Stones in view of the WC. Watched Brighton turn over that lot the other night and was quite impressed by their wingers and their ability to carry the ball quickly. Whether they turn up to this one with their flip-flops and towels will have a large impact on the game; for what it’s worth, I think they’ll come and play, so I hope Toure doesn’t get too isolated. Starting Foden is a good shout, as it would probably lift the place as well, especially if he drives with the ball at their defenders.

I would actually quite like from Stones to start, as I thought he was our best defender yesterday, but I just think he’ll be held back as a precaution after continually feeling his calf and signalling the bench before coming off. It’s ironic, as just after the match and trophy presentation I picked up a calf injury playing as a stand-in CB for my mate’s Sunday league team (he also picked up calf injury the week before). Perhaps we tall, lanky fellows are prone to them? ;-)

Completely agree with the assessment of Brighton’s threat from the wings—I think including both Yaya and Ilkay as “holding” midfielders, with Danilo and Mendy making more aggressive forward runs, will help pin their wingers back.

I would love for Foden and Diaz to get minutes in this game, as a signal to the supporters and academy players of what can be expected next season.

 

[The blue phantom]

Doubt Bravo will be leaving and Ederson can still get Golden Glove I think so think Ederson will play.

Exactly.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Ederson
Danilo
Otamendi
Laporte
Mendy
Toure
De Bruyne
Gundogan
Sané
B Silva
Jesus

 

[citytill1die84]

Ederson

Danilo Otamendi Laporte Mendy

Fernandinho Yaya

Sterling KDB Sane

Jesus

Mendy should be fit enough to get an hour under his belt. Yaya to play for the final time at the Etihad in a blue shirt.

 

[come-on-barney]

As someone who thinks Stonesy should be our first choice centre back for years to come was disappointed yesterday. Played the simple balls and did not bring it out from the back as prior to his injury. Next season we will see a different player. High hopes for Stonesy.

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Yaya to play for the final time at the Etihad in a blue shirt.

I'm not crying, someone is cutting onions.

 

[ojeme]

Ederson
Walker Otamendi Laporte Mendy
Fernandinho
De Bruyne Gundogan
Bernado Sterling Sane
​

Yaya and Foden to come in at some point.

 

[Harrilew]

Ederson
Danilo. Otamendi. Laporte. Mendy
Yaya. Fernandinho
De Bruyne
Sterling. Jesus. Bernardo


Love to see Foden come on (maybe for Yaya).....it’s not easy picking this team but 3 points is the priority

 

[citytill1die84]

I'm not crying, someone is cutting onions.

Know what u mean mate :)

 

[SebastianBlue]

Know what u mean mate :)

I don’t have any idea what you two are on about it.

It’s the pollen levels today, I tell you!