Arsenal (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[MAG]

But now this ...

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Kevin a major doubt according to 93.20 pod. Assuming he's out I imagine it'll be something like this:

Ederson
Walker Dias Laporte Mendy
Gundogan Rodri Bernardo
Foden Aguero Sterling

 

[Cityinmud]

Kevin a major doubt according to 93.20 pod. Assuming he's out I imagine it'll be something like this:

Ederson
Walker Dias Laporte Mendy
Gundogan Rodri Bernardo
Foden Aguero Sterling

Will Agüero start? I doubt that. We are f*cked.

 

[MAG]

Will Agüero start? I doubt that. We are f*cked.

No Aguero, no Jesus still ...

 

[OccupiedPalestineBlues]

No Aguero, no Jesus still ...

I honestly can’t recall Aguero ever putting in one of his great performances in his first 2 or 3 games following an injury lay-off.
So I’m wishing for the best but if he does start, I kinda doubt that he’ll do much for us.

 

[ultrablue]

Bernado showed glimpses against Leeds of his old self, if we get that version of him back we'll be firing

 

[chaddblue]

This season is already starting to feel like last season. Wrecked by injuries before it had even got going

 

[OccupiedPalestineBlues]

Bernado showed glimpses against Leeds of his old self, if we get that version of him back we'll be firing

That’s what I’m hoping.

 

[Phil1]

Kev should have been nowhere near international games at this point.
People will no doubt try and blame Pep for playing him in the league Cup but I don't go along with that.
This fortnight was the perfect time to get his rest.
If he's out for the Arsenal game then it's on him, sadly.

 

[domalino]

Bernado showed glimpses against Leeds of his old self, if we get that version of him back we'll be firing

To be honest, a run in the side without KDB might be exactly what Bernardo needs.

Pep doesn't like playing them together in midfield, inside right is where they both want to be on the pitch. Give Bernie a couple of games, a bit of responsibility, some time in his favourite position…might get that spark back.

He will be desperate to play Porto, Benfica's biggest rivals, so if he gets Arsenal, Porto, hopefully KDB will be back 100% by the West Ham game.

2018/19 Bernardo is enough to take Arsenal apart on his own. I'm more worried about the striker situation.

 

[domalino]

Kevin a major doubt according to 93.20 pod. Assuming he's out I imagine it'll be something like this:

Ederson
Walker Dias Laporte Mendy
Gundogan Rodri Bernardo
Foden Aguero Sterling

Will Agüero start? I doubt that. We are f*cked.

No Aguero, no Jesus still ...

Probably Foden, Sterling and Mahrez as the front 3 then, with no one in particular playing up front.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Fucking hell this place. I am going back to work for some light relief

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Probably Foden, Sterling and Mahrez as the front 3 then, with no one in particular playing up front.

If Mahrez starts over Torres I might cry.

 

[domalino]

If Mahrez starts over Torres I might cry.

Torres might get a run out at striker for Spain. He is a big lad, over 6ft and Spain don't have any great strikers, I think Luis Enrique even mentioned him as a possibility when he mentioned he was playing Oyazabal (also not a striker) up front this international break.

He could play there tonight and change Pep's mind overnight - that's how Gundogan got the #6 role and Guardiola decided KDB play in deeper midfield, he saw their national team coaches play them in positions he didn't think they could do, and they proved him wrong.

 

[BillyShears]

Torres might get a run out at striker for Spain. He is a big lad, over 6ft and Spain don't have any great strikers, I think Luis Enrique even mentioned him as a possibility when he mentioned he was playing Oyazabal (also not a striker) up front this international break.

He could play there tonight and change Pep's mind overnight - that's how Gundogan got the #6 role and Guardiola decided KDB play in deeper midfield, he saw their national team coaches play them in positions he didn't think they could do, and they proved him wrong.

It may make people laugh but Torres reminds me of David Villa.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Its Tuesday people very early in the week for clubs to be saying players are doubtful think it's the media bullshitting I fully expect him to line up.

 

[Plain Speaking]

Kevin a major doubt according to 93.20 pod. Assuming he's out I imagine it'll be something like this:

Ederson
Walker Dias Laporte Mendy
Gundogan Rodri Bernardo
Foden Aguero Sterling

The PL injury site:
(www.premierinjuries.com)
is predicting the likelihood of the following players fit for Arsenal as follows;
Sergio - 25%, Gundogan -75%, Jesus - 50%, Sterling - 50%, Zinc - 25%, KDB - 75%

Personally I would think KDB more likely not to play, and Sterling more likely to play?

 

[Cityinmud]

Cristiano tested positive. :( Hope our players are not infected

 

[cjn]

Kev should have been nowhere near international games at this point.
People will no doubt try and blame Pep for playing him in the league Cup but I don't go along with that.
This fortnight was the perfect time to get his rest.
If he's out for the Arsenal game then it's on him, sadly.

I agree, but it doesn't take much to realize that a. Belgium we're always going to play him during these games and b. Unless he's hurt Kev's always wants to play also. We have to be smarter and protect our guys. I'm not saying him playing and hour against Burnley definitely caused this or anything like that, but this is a packed season and there's just no reason for it. Walker also, by the way. He needs a rest coming out of this as well.

 

[mat]

Kavanaugh the Scouse loving Manc in the middle and Alti fan on VAR.

Fanfuckingtastic...