Bournemouth (h) pre-match thread

[lionheart]

Am rather concerned that both Walker & Mendy start. They are our best fullbacks and will be needed in the FA Cup semi-final. Hope they are rested after 60 mins, Jesus too, whatever the score.

 

[domalino]

Sterling : I really, really want to win the golden boot. It'll be hard to catch up but I can do it if I play well these next 3 games.

Pep : Bench.

 

[Dax777]

Glad Foden is out there. The rest is All Pass Team. pass, pass, pass, pass pass then pass back.

 

[balotellishaircut]

I like that team, hope Gabby can bag a couple.

 

[Gabriel]

Didn't think Fernandinho looked very comfortable when he was back in midfield against Southampton, but I suppose players need resting. The heart of that team lacks pace (Stones/Otamendi/Fernandinho/Gundogan).

Is Cancelo injured?

 

[itisrising]

Sterling : I really, really want to win the golden boot. It'll be hard to catch up but I can do it if I play well these next 3 games.

Pep : Bench.

KDB wants the assist record as well....benched.

Winning individual awards in a Pep side is near impossible because of the constant rotation.

 

[JRockBlues]

Surprised not to see changes at full back. Hope that doesn't backfire on us for the upcoming match at the weekend.

 

[cjn]

If this game mattered at all I'd be concerned about that midfield, but it doesn't so

 

[dronefromsector7G]

KDB wants the assist record as well....benched.

Winning individual awards in a Pep side is near impossible because of the constant rotation.

The team comes first. 2nd place is guaranteed and we have a big game to come.

 

[domalino]

KDB wants the assist record as well....benched.

Winning individual awards in a Pep side is near impossible because of the constant rotation.

Tell that to Messi, Iniesta and Xavi.

I'd guess players under Pep have won more individual awards than any other manager, but it is frutstrating it's not happened here yet.