Bournemouth (away) pre-match thread

[Brendan110_0]

Nasri hasn't played for 6 months! Why would he go straight into our starting 11!?

Because he's better than some players in the current 11, we've struggled creatively since Nasri's been out as teams can focus on Silva.

 

[Ric]

Can't see both De Bruyne and Nasri both starting after such long lay-offs. Would think Navas is a shoo-in to start as he hasn't been away on international duty, so should be fresher than most.

 

[City_Sean]

Can't see both De Bruyne and Nasri both starting after such long lay-offs. Would think Navas is a shoo-in to start as he hasn't been away on international duty, so should be fresher than most.

I'd wager Nasri will start as he's ineligible to play v PSG. KDB to presumably come on in the second half and then start in Paris.

 

[Ric]

I'd wager Nasri will start as he's ineligible to play v PSG. KDB to presumably come on in the second half and then start in Paris.

Yeah, I think you might be right. Couldn't see Toure in any of the training pictures today, so presume he won't be available.

Reckon we'll line up something like this:

Caballero
Sagna
Otamendi
Mangala
Clichy
Fernando
Fernandinho
Nasri
Silva
Navas
Aguero

 

[kaz7]

A look inside training

http://manc.it/1RMbNg0

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

I've a feeling City will go on a good run now, starting away at Bournemouth, just like after last seasons Derby.

+1. Only another 54,459 to go ;-)

 

[BucksBlue]

if de bruyne and nasri are back then for me both should play.

silva needs a few weeks off if you ask me.

Nasri will take some of the load from Silva and hopefully we'll create more goalscoring chances as well as improve our possession ....IMO.

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

I think Kelechi behind Aguero could work with Nasri & Navas either right or left. Silva needs rest definitely. Him & KDB substitutes.

 

[citymad]

Bournemouth are very good at home. Think their work ethic and game plan maybe too much for us. Draw won't be good enough but I think thats what it will be.

 

[KCblue]

With PSG looming, I don't think Yaya or Kev will start due to making sure they're ready for midweek, but I think Kev will come on as a sub. As some have mentioned, I think Nasri will start as he can't play in the UCL and he's been "back" in training longer than Kev. I think we'll go:

Willy, Zab, Otamendi, Mangala, Clichy, Fernandinho, Fernando, Navas, Silva, Nasri, Kun.
Bench to be Wright, Sagna, Demichelis, Kolarov, KDB, Kelechi, and a youngster.

I'd be happy with a win of any kind