Brentford (H) - Wed 9th Feb, 19:45 | Pre-match Thread

[Didsbury Dave]

That’s my thought too.

And if it’s not working then Kyle’s on the bench and ready to rock.

I suspect he’s bedding stones in at RB. He never plays a 3 any more.

 

[ninjamonkey]

If Pep was that bothered about the aerial threat in this game Ake would be in, he's the best header of the ball at the club. It's thinking ahead to sporting.

 

[The Black Shed]

Another 9-man defence to break down. If it's 'your cup final' or maybe 'a free hit', then try playing like it is and show some adventure and enjoy the game.

 

[14aguero]

I suspect he’s bedding stones in at RB. He never plays a 3 any more.

I am glad Guardiola is keeping Cancelo on the left. He has been excellent there with his weaker foot.

 

[Blue Llama]

It's good to see tactics being discussed on here instead of doom and gloom pre match

 

[Len Rum]

No Toney!

 

[MCFC1993]

Height to counter their set piece threat?

That or a trial run for the Champions League without Walker.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

A lot of talk that Pep's dream team is 10 midfielders and a goalkeeper, but three central defenders, 7 midfielders and a bloke on his holidays in a deckchair has always been his backup dream.

 

[jimharri]

No Toney!

Not sure how much attacking they'd be doing, even if he was in the side. But agreed, he would have been a threat.

 

[hilts]

Another 9-man defence to break down. If it's 'your cup final' or maybe 'a free hit', then try playing like it is and show some adventure and enjoy the game.

The opposition is entitled to play however they like.