Borussia Dortmund (A) - CL QF | Pre-Match Thread

[FantasyIreland]

United are going to win all their remaining games so I would not shed a tear if we don't reach the UCL semis, where either opponent would be too good for us on current form.

If you're not a WUM you need to have a fucking good word with yourself.

 

[SWPISHOME]

None of these things will happen.

No they won't. It's going to be Rodri and Gundogan. As much as I'd love to see Fernandinho start, It won't happen.

 

[domalino]

After the first leg Pep said we're going to change the press and we're going to change the build up.

Cancelo was one of the players specifically called out for having a shit game last week. Zinchenko is one of the most integral players to the build up so if you want better build up, he's going in. As for pressing, no one organises and runs our press like Jesus and he also gives more help to the midfield than anyone else in the front 3, constantly dropping in to receive the ball or tackle.

We know Fernandinho isn't going to start 2 games in 4 days with his 36th birthday 3 weeks away. I think Bernardo's very unlikely to after playing 93 minutes of terrible football on Saturday.


So I'm expecting -

Ederson, Zinchenko, Dias, Stones, Walker; Rodri, Gundogan, KDB, Foden, Jesus, Mahrez.

Wouldn't be surprised if Sterling started ahead of Jesus though, he also offers a very good press but also legs to get in behind Dortmund's slow backline.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

After the first leg Pep said we're going to change the press and we're going to change the build up.

Cancelo was one of the players specifically called out for having a shit game last week. Zinchenko is one of the most integral players to the build up so if you want better build up, he's going in. As for pressing, no one organises and runs our press like Jesus and he also gives more help to the midfield than anyone else in the front 3, constantly dropping in to receive the ball or tackle.

We know Fernandinho isn't going to start 2 games in 4 days with his 36th birthday 3 weeks away. I think Bernardo's very unlikely to after playing 93 minutes of terrible football on Saturday.


So I'm expecting -

Ederson, Zinchenko, Dias, Stones, Walker; Rodri, Gundogan, KDB, Foden, Jesus, Mahrez.

Wouldn't be surprised if Sterling started ahead of Jesus though, he also offers a very good press but also legs to get in behind Dortmund's slow backline.

I like that line up and agree about Jesus. Please no Sterling

 

[Stoned Rose]

United are going to win all their remaining games so I would not shed a tear if we don't reach the UCL semis, where either opponent would be too good for us on current form.

You should change your forum name to Julian Clary.

 

[SilvaisSkyBlue]

United are going to win all their remaining games so I would not shed a tear if we don't reach the UCL semis, where either opponent would be too good for us on current form.

Pathetic post.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

I agree with Raz. Our finishing is the biggest threat to us not winning the Champions League, not other teams.

(he’s one of the main culprits though, if not the main culprit)

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

I agree with Raz. Our finishing is the biggest threat to us not winning the Champions League, not other teams.

(he’s one of the main culprits though, if not the main culprit)

Yes, yes he is

 

[Didsbury Dave]

If laporte is fit, I think he will start ahead of stones.

I've been thinking that's a possibility because we struggled to play out from the back on that left hand side. However I think that it would be Dias dropped ahead of Stones, just about, on form.

 

[Chi-town blues]

United are going to win all their remaining games so I would not shed a tear if we don't reach the UCL semis, where either opponent would be too good for us on current form.

lol pussyheart