Al Hilal (N) - Tue 1st July, 02:00 | CWC Last 16| Pre-Match Thread

[kanovic]

No khusanov again. Also was hoping cherki would start but no

 

[WallyA]

Basically same lineup as last game, but Gundogan starts over Rodri.

I wonder if its Gundogan or Reijnders at DM, I suspect its Reijnders.

 

[wolviedinho]

Rodders must be wrecked.

Feck it I’m going to sleep.

 

[stonerblue]

To be honest I’m quite excited about wanting to watch us. For the last 18 months I’ve become pissed off and watching and going to games through force of habit
I really believe we are on the cusp of something great and am once again like a little kid can’t wait to see us
In fact can’t wait for the season to start now
We’re going to win the lot
Team just announced

What a difference a proper left back makes..

 

[Damocles]

Nico Gonzalez still can't get any minutes

 

[ninjamonkey]

Basically same lineup as last game, but Gundogan starts over Rodri.

I wonder if its Gundogan or Reijnders at DM, I suspect its Reijnders.

Neither. Bernardo.

 

[Gorbachev]

Khuzanov will be going on loan

 

[super_city_si]

Khuzanov will be going on loan

I think so too. Shame

 

[Bill Walker]

Khuzanov will be going on loan

Bit of a puzzle that I really rate him.

 

[Bill Walker]

Nico Gonzalez still can't get any minutes

Another puzzle.

 

[Gorbachev]

Bit of a puzzle that I really rate him.

Same.

Just my opinion but I reckon Pep cant trust him at the moment to not get a yellow card.

 

[Bill Walker]

Rodders must be wrecked.

Feck it I’m going to sleep.

Is kick off still at the schedule time ? it will be 11:00 a.m. here in Australia.
Cool!!!

 

[cleavers]

No idea why anyone is complaining about the selection, we should beat these easily whatever team we put out, and its about managing their fitness like pre-season.

 

[ElMago_DSilva]

Honestly... who is actually going to be sold or loaned out this summer?

We have 19 foreign players in the squad meaning that we need to get rid of 2 foreign players in the squad.

Looking at Pep's line ups in the competition and for the latter half of the season, will Khusanov and Nico G be loaned out?

Pep seems to keep playing Gundo and seems like he favours him over Nico G.

Khusanov just isn't getting a sniff at the moment. I don't think Pep likes him at all. I can't see Pep selling Akanji either. When fit he's one of Pep's most picked/used players.

It's going to be very interesting to see what happens over the coming month or so. Something has got to give.

Here is the list...

Ederson 1
Ortega 2

Dias 3
Gvardiol 4
Akanji 5
Khusanov 6
Nunes 7
Ait Nouri 8

Rodri 9
Nico G 10
Reijnders 11
Kovacic 12
Bernardo 13
Gundogan 14

Doku 15
Savio 16
Cherki 17

Marmoush 18
Haaland 19

 

[wolviedinho]

No idea why anyone is complaining about the selection, we should beat these easily whatever team we put out, and its about managing their fitness like pre-season.

These fuckers r rapid on the counter. Last time I checked we still had problems dealing with teams who transition quick.

Won’t be an easy game.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

No Bettinelli again.

Pep obviously just doesn’t rate him.

 

[dublin-blue]

No idea why anyone is complaining about the selection, we should beat these easily whatever team we put out, and its about managing their fitness like pre-season.

Most people still see this as an exhibition tournament so we should be just seeing the new toys.

 

[wolviedinho]

Is kick off still at the schedule time ? it will be 11:00 a.m. here in Australia.
Cool!!!

2 am but expect delays due to thunderstorms. Probably still playing at 5 am -:)

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

I'm sure there will be plenty of subs used.

 

[stonerblue]

Where's team?
Might have a bit of 'canal boat diaries ' before ko.