Cardiff (h) pre-match thread

[Marvin]

Let’s not make to many changes Cardiff are not going to just roll over for us. I’d start virtually the same team that played on Saturday with maybe 3 changes or so if Aguero is out.

We've got the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, and then Spurs on Tuesday so I expect at least 6 changes, namely the 6 outfield subs to come in.

• Danilo
• Stones
• Sané
• Fernandinho
• Mahrez
• Gabriel Jesus

 

[mosssideblue]

I don't think Aguero will have started this game anyway, but he would have been on the bench.

I am hoping KDB will get another 75 mins under is belt. He's close to his best. I hope we don't overplay Bernardo. He's at a great level at the moment but we need to be at our peak for games ahead as well as now so a few changes please Pep.

Sorry Marv but I think Kev is far from his best at the moment

 

[wythenshaweblue£££]

We've got the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, and then Spurs on Tuesday so I expect at least 6 changes, namely the 6 outfield subs to come in.

• Danilo
• Stones
• Sané
• Fernandinho
• Mahrez
• Gabriel Jesus

Not a bad 6 is it I’ll take that.

 

[handsofstone]

Every game is a must win, can see only a few minor changes fitness permitting

Ederson
Walker Otta Laporte Zinchenko
Bernardo Gundogan Kdb
Sterling Jesus Sane

Still a bit too soon for Fernandinho & Stones, also think Raheem is undroppable, so it's a toss up whether Sane or Mahrez will start, although my preference is for Sane

 

[Marvin]

Not a bad 6 is it I’ll take that.

I'd have Stones, Fern and Sane in my strongest 11 City side.

 

[Marvin]

Sorry Marv but I think Kev is far from his best at the moment

I think his energy levels are getting back to where they were. His pressing and surging runs in opening 20 mins against Fulham were very effective. I don't think he's at his best, but I do think he can reach it something close to it by the end of the season.

 

[schfc6]

Changes obviously. Full week off for Walker, Dave & Sergio.

Ederson

Danilo
Stones
Laporte
Zinchenko

Fernandinho
Gundogan
De Bruyne

Sterling
Jesus
Sané.

Subs.
Muric
Kompany
Otamendi
Mendy
Mahrez
Foden
Bernardo

If all goes well.

Foden for De Bruyne
Bernardo for Fernandinho
Mahrez for Sterling.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Hopefully

Stones
Vinny
Mendy
Fernandinho
Kdb

All start they minutes on the pitch after recent injuries

 

[mosssideblue]

I think his energy levels are getting back to where they were. His pressing and surging runs in opening 20 mins against Fulham were very effective. I don't think he's at his best, but I do think he can reach it something close to it by the end of the season.

By close to his best, I assumed you meant imminent

 

[Deleted member 81382]

I have a feeling Mendy starts this one and plays a key role in breaking down Cardiff's low block.