Brighton (h) pre-match thread

[Ric]

Would like to see Cancelo, Mahrez and Foden start this one. Probably won’t happen, but you never know. It’s an eminently winnable match and a chance to keep a couple of squad members happy with some game time.

Ederson
Cancelo
Otamendi
Laporte
Zinchenko
Rodri
Foden
De Bruyne
Mahrez
Sterling
Aguero

 

[richards30]

Ederson
Cancelo
Otamendi
Laporte
Zinchenko
Rodri
De Bruyne
Bernardo Silva
David Silva
Sterling
Aguero

Hopefully get a decent lead and then make changes

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Dont need to make wholesale changes with thd international break full strength please pep.

 

[simon23]

well GJ is out of this one so Kun has to start (though he should anyway)

Wonder is Stones will be back and whether Cancello will make his debut...Walker made a few errors vs Bournmouth and may have been a little lucky not to receive two yellows....and a home debut may help settle the new lad.

Maybe Ferna will get a game either as a starter or a sub at some point as he aint played yet?

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Ederson
Cancelo
Otamendi
Laporte
Zinchenko
Rodri
De Bruyne
Silva
Mahrez
Aguero
Sterling

Bench- Bravo, Angelino, Walker, Bernardo, Foden, Gundo, Dinho
Season debut for Dinho off the bench, I feel.

 

[rnblade]

Walker made some rash challenges yesterday, and was a bit of a liability but at least he’s showing his desire to keep his position. Maybe Cancelo should get his home debut.
Gundogan is a creative player, but we cannot afford to sacrifice Ferni or Rodri to get him in the team, we had a light midfield v Bournemouth and it nearly cost us along with some Keystone Cop style defending again.
Give Merlin a rest which should allow Foden a run out too.
Mahrez for Bernardo, but if can’t deliver, hook him off at half time.
Don’t underestimate Brighton, if we can bag a couple of early goals, our movement will destroy them and we can play without having to ‘force’ the game. I would like to see us keep a clean sheet as we seem hell bent on giving away comedy chances which must send Pep into a proper rage.

3-0

 

[dickie davies]

If we went three at the back, who would fill in the LWB role?

 

[hammocity]

well GJ is out of this one so Kun has to start (though he should anyway)

Wonder is Stones will be back and whether Cancello will make his debut...Walker made a few errors vs Bournmouth and may have been a little lucky not to receive two yellows....and a home debut may help settle the new lad.

Maybe Ferna will get a game either as a starter or a sub at some point as he aint played yet?

How long is Gabby out for? I’ve heard he had a slight hamstring pull, it seems Pep doesn’t take any risks, if a player has a small injury he doesn’t play.

 

[Arch]

Interesting game , Brighton will be a different animal to previous encounters and now seem to be playing a expansive attacking style , this may suit but i'm expecting a tough game.

 

[Saddleworth2]

Give Phil a run out please Pep. Kev needs his shonky radar fixed for next week too.