Borussia Dortmund - Wed 5th Nov, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[.db.]

After tonight’s results, we can go third with a win tomorrow night!

 

[Marvin.]

Someone might start a 'Can we win the Champions League thread?' Going off the standard of the Liverpool v Real Madrid game why not? Just physicality and set pieces.

 

[lightning Rodri]

Someone might start a 'Can we win the Champions League thread?' Going off the standard of the Liverpool v Real Madrid game why not? Just physicality and set pieces.

But then you watch PSG vs Bayern

 

[Marvin.]

But then you watch PSG vs Bayern

I will have a look for the highlights.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

What a pathetic PC. No injury updates asked for or offered.

The football press don’t have a clue. No questions about Pep’s total change of style and formation in recent matches. The team are going through a huge transition and it is fascinating to watch. The questions are just moronic. Asking Pep about Jobe Bellingham at Dortmund FFS.

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

But then you watch PSG vs Bayern

Yes. Vinny doing a superb job there. They must have a chance in the CL. Both teams look very strong.

 

[Gray]

Bloody hell City at home and a concert at Co-op Live thank the Lord I am not going. Good luck to all who are travelling on Metrostink.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Bloody hell City at home and a concert at Co-op Live thank the Lord I am not going. Good luck to all who are travelling on Metrostink.

Springsteen was playing there the same night as KDB's final game and it wasn't too bad

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

I’ve never noticed any difference when a gig is on at the same time.

 

[WestGorton]

I want to win this competition again more than any other. It probably is not feasible but hope springs eternal.

 

[citytill1die84]

No injuries please.

Donnarumma

Nunes Dias Gvardiol O'Reily

Bernardo Nico Reijnders

Foden Haaland Doku

Half hour each for Cherki & Rodri get some more minutes in the legs before Sunday.

Be a tricky game but another 3-1 City win.

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

2-0 City

 

[Lavinda Past]

Not a problem. Same starting line up as Bournemouth match. 5-0 City, all Haaland.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Not a problem. Same starting line up as Bournemouth match. 5-0 City, all Haaland.

Pep to then take him off when he’s through on goal, a la hooper on Jack Grealish v spurs?

 

[Mancini’s Pastilles]

Someone might start a 'Can we win the Champions League thread?' Going off the standard of the Liverpool v Real Madrid game why not? Just physicality and set pieces.

Youve answered your own question. Set Pieces!! We dont do that

 

[Gray]

Yes. Vinny doing a superb job there. They must have a chance in the CL. Both teams look very strong.

Bayern were brilliant with the full team on the pitch and should have been at least 4-0 up at half time. They were so negative in the second half but at least knew how to defend and held on for a 2-1 win. Vinny has them playing as a team so no surprise there.

 

[jollylescott]

I just watched the highlights of Dortmund's game against Bayern a couple of weeks ago (they lost 2-1 away).This will be nothing like the Bournemouth game, who went man for man.

This lot will definitely park the bus and try and hit us on the break. This is where we play our ace card (Cherki). His ability to play those one twos around the opposition box will be critical to breaking them down. Also if we play Doku in the floating role then this will open up space for O'Reilly to charge forward and deliver those pinpoint crosses.

A tricky game but I'm confident, if we set up correctly, we'll prevail in a low scoring game.

 

[Cobwebcat]

3-1 City

 

[King Jay]

probably same team but

Reijnders for Bernardo and can see only one of Foden/Cherki starting

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Bloody hell City at home and a concert at Co-op Live thank the Lord I am not going. Good luck to all who are travelling on Metrostink.

I remeber a game a few years ago on bonfire night and the traffic was the worst it's ever been coming in from the east.