Brighton & Hove Albion (A) - Sun 31st Aug, 14:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[TurboDuo]

Besides Doku not a single attacker or winger on the bench

 

[ufo]

We’ll score from a corner today. Khus, Rodri or Stones.

where that get out gif when we need it?

 

[Sky Blue]

You could argue 6 of our 9 substitutes are defensive options including the keeper. We don’t really have anything on there aside from Doku who can be an alternative going forward.

A pretty sad indictment of our transfer strategy.

Not really. 3 flair players are injured.

 

[lonestay]

I hope Kush absolutely nails his place in the team today .

 

[Ajm1985]

Pep is such a funny bugger with lineups, seemingly either keeps things the same or goes wholesale with changes. Surprised to see both Nunes & Khusanov start, but happy for the pace.

Our build-up will be interesting - can imagine Bernardo will do a lot of shuttling to help. Lots of talent in there though

 

[PragueBlue]

You could argue 6 of our 9 substitutes are defensive options including the keeper. We don’t really have anything on there aside from Doku who can be an alternative going forward.

A pretty sad indictment of our transfer strategy.

Not really. We have young attacking talent out injured at present - Foden, Cherki and Savinho.

 

[The Fat el Hombre]

Glad khusanov is starting. Can stop the counters, cover for Nunez on mitoma and adds a bit of much needed aggression. Slightly wary of rodri starting but hopefully be ok.

Only really doku likely to come on and change things attacking wise if needed? But we should be good enough shouldn't we

 

[super_city_si]

Think his ankle issue is worse than we think. He got a heavy knock on it last week and he’s missed weeks of training with it.

Hope it heals soon.

Yes was visibly hobbling after that tackle. Clearly aggravated it.

 

[Fordyboy46]

Great to see him back, come on City

 

[PragueBlue]

Besides Doku not a single attacker or winger on the bench

Because they are injured.

 

[CPPSC]

I’m beginning to think no one watched the Spurs game where he clearly took a knock on his ankle

 

[PragueBlue]

Has there been any news on what Cherki's injury is and how long he is likely to be out?

 

[GaudinoMotors]

I dare anyone to moan about that line up today

I'll certainly give it a go.
A relativity untried and probably nervous Khusanov alongside Nunes, makes me nervous.

 

[hilts]

Im hoping a good old fashioned 4 4 2

I would imagine it would be

Traffic

Nunes khus stones ran
Silva rodri
Bobb rudy marmoush
Haaland

Tte heat map won't look like that it never does:-)

I hope the fullbacks are played as good old fashioned overlapping ones.

 

[Damanino]

come on City, lets win this!!!!

 

[GaudinoMotors]

What's going on with foden?

Sceptic eyebrow.

 

[Sebi]

I can already see some posters, who will want Khusanov on the bench again, after an error for a goal.
Hope he will show a great display.

 

[jimharri]

I thought last week's team was excellent. Before the game. Consequently, I'll keep my opinion on today's XI to myself.

 

[Cobwebcat]

The injuries only 2 games in was always gonna happen cos of that ludicrous club world cup

As soon as I found out we were playing in that I thought it would wreck this season

It’s not that bad :-)

 

[bluemoon32]

Hopefully the boys step up today, not much on the bench otherwise.
Come on Cityyyyyyyyyyyy