Champions League Final | Pre-Match Thread

[Vienna_70]

We know very well that Ilkay can hold; he played the rôle for most of the run-in in the 18/19 season.

He is also possibly the best passer in the squad, so maybe that’s why Pep went with him today.

 

[MAG]

 

[Legal Alien]

Imagine what an upset it would be if we somehow beat Chelsea with this awful line up that has 10/11 players that everybody wanted to start...

I luv it, loads of pace in the side, we're going for it from the off

COME ON CITY!!!

 

[Xhavenjoe]

Tuchel thinking it may go to penalties. I see big Willy C. has been drafted in at the expense of Tammy Abraham

 

[super_city_si]

Sterling will play on right.. Mahrez will be the false 9. Would be my guess

I fucking hope not.

 

[lasereyes]

I have a sneaking suspicion Raz is going to be on the scoresheet tonight. Pep's judgment this year has generally been spot on and I assume Sterling must have done well in training this week. It is just over 2 years ago that he was the best player on the pitch when we demolished Chelsea 6-0.

 

[VinceYoungisaBLUE]

Oh Sterling wow wow wow wow wow ok lets go!

Never thought he was even an option from the bench but Pep knows best!

 

[blueabdi]

Sterling can play better don’t underestimate him, he is a fighter
I don’t see losing three times to Chelsea, common

 

[northstandgiveusasong]

Would be pissed off if I was Fernandinho.

Has been playing brilliant and is dropped in favour of Sterling who has stunk the place out all season.

Not dropped in favour of anyone. Pep trying to exploit Chelsea's weaknesses in defence and sacrifices have to be made. In Pep we trust!

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

Oh Pep. Why couldn't you just keep it simple?