We could have quite easily have mixed & matched the team on Saturday. There was no need for NINE players to be changed in one hit, especially as those who played on Tuesday had 4 days to rest & recover.The same team he’d pick if they lose probably, little reason to rest players on Saturday there was.
True, didn't think of that.I think you’re nearly right however I think he will play Sergio, and maybe even Mendy, in that last game as a farewell and so Sergio can lift the trophy.
That's impossible to know without the sports data infront of you Pep has or what he sees in training.We could have quite easily have mixed & matched the team on Saturday. There was no need for NINE players to be changed in one hit, especially as those who played on Tuesday had 4 days to rest & recover.
We brought 3 of them on anyway chasing the game, so why not start with them, wrap up the game, & then sub them off for B Team players? That seemed a better way to approach Saturday's game.
"THE" "A", it's splitting hairs mate. The opportunity was there, & we didn't take it seriously enough to capitalise & all but wrap up our season.Not really.
We didn't miss out on THE chance to win the Premier League.
We missed out on A chance to win the Premier League.
There's a huge difference and we've got 3 more till the end of the season.
Nothing special about last Saturday.
I'd rather wait if it gives our players more time to recover and prepare for the CL final.
Why do you think he did ?,you say no need, he saw a need, who’s to say why, maybe he was advised by his medical staff that those that played against wold benefit from 10 days recovery.We could have quite easily have mixed & matched the team on Saturday. There was no need for NINE players to be changed in one hit, especially as those who played on Tuesday had 4 days to rest & recover.
We brought 3 of them on anyway chasing the game, so why not start with them, wrap up the game, & then sub them off for B Team players? That seemed a better way to approach Saturday's game.
It's not splitting hairs. We rested our main players in a game we didn't need to win."THE" "A", it's splitting hairs mate. The opportunity was there, & we didn't take it seriously enough to capitalise & all but wrap up our season.
A mix & match of Tuesday's team, alongside players in with a genuine chance of appearing in the final would have probably got us over the line, & would have been more beneficial to us in terms of which players could possibly make a late case for inclusion in the final 11.
So again, if ManUre win their next two matches, which line up dya reckon should be played on Friday?
Kante or even our own Fernandinho would never dawdle on the ball for ages like rodri did yesterday and then stroll back like he was in a park or lose a man he was marking on a corner like gundogun did when he lost Marquinhos. Even though these are just 2 examples there are lots of examples that show these guys are not good enough for city
The downside of being selected in a purely B Team, is invariably the players may not have that added edge to make you shine that little brighter.
I suppose it's similar to Messi playing for Scunthorpe against Bayern. With all respect, the Scunthorpe players won't be good enough to get the very best out of Messi, hence by his Barca comparison he'd look a poorer player.
That's why I wanted to see the very best of the rest, mixed in with the A Team players not in need of a rest. I honestly believe we'd have seen an even better Sterling in particular.
This approach would have answered more pertinent questions about the players in with a realistic chance of appearing in the final.
Another conundrum is Torres. I've heard it said that he may eventually end up being a No 9, as he seems more effective there than out wide. For all the impact he had, he might as well have been on the bench. He looked totally lost & demoralised. Perhaps this is a decision we need to make ASAP.
One thing we know for certain is that Aguero will be leaving us soon. According to Pep, next season we'll have Jesus & Delap as our first team squad strikers. We've also got Torres. Are we REALLY going into a new season with just these three as options?
This season we've managed better without strikers, but at certain points we lacked a serious goal getter to convert meagre chances against ultra defensive sides. Surely we're not allowing Sergio to leave without a 20-30 league goals per season replacement? :-|
It's not slagging off - is stating the truth. The truth is these guys are not fast enough, fit enough or clever enough on the ball to play For a world class City side. Gundogun has got goals this season which I do appreciate - many more than he has compared to all the seasons before. Only because, I believe, cancelo and Bernardo did the dirty work behind him in central midfield which was gundogs primary responsibility. No matter, he got the goals this season which is great. But I really believe that he's been a one season wonder. Look at his assists - he's created 3, just 3. And many people thoughthe was meant to replace David Silva. I honestly believe there are better midfielders than gundogun and rodri right here in the premier LeagueFernandinho has been caught on the ball many times during his career, as has Kante no doubt (and probably every player). You conveniently ignore Gundogan's goals and both his and Rodri's all-round play which is superior to that of Kante IMO.
2 posts and both slagging off the same 2 City players. Well done! You'll fit right in.