City v Celtic - Pre-match thread

[richards30]

we need a win here really to try and get firing again! 4 wins in our last 13 games I think? that's a really poor stat

 

[TFC]

Want to see us give them a slapping tbh, they were far too giddy after the 3-3.

 

[01cravend]

Should use this game to implement the changes that we are going to have to make for the next 3/4 league game.

----------------------Willy------------------
Zabaleta--Otamendi---Stones--Clichy
-------------------Fernando----------------
-------De Bruyne-------Silva/Gundogan--
Sane----------------------------------------Nolito
-------------------Iheanacho--------------------

 

[kaz7]

Tosin Adarabioyo, Angelino and Pablo Maffeo could all feature tonight against Celtic after training with the first team. [Mail]

16-year-old Phil Foden was left out of the EDS squad today and could also be a surprise inclusion, while Fabian Delph trained. [Mail]

 

[zabisgod]

can see pep playing nolito up top in the next few games so not expecting to see him play much of a part tonight. B interesting if he sticks with the 3-5-2 tonight aswel. Hoping to see game time for Delph tosin maffeo and angelino. Onwards and upwards blues

 

[kaz7]

Delph has only had 2 training sessions so not sure he will play,we'll need him soon IF he can stay fit

 

[BucksBlue]

He's ineligible for Champions League games.

Now I fully understand, cheers Ric.

 

[eversince 76]

I'd leave Nacho out. Pointless fixture and knowing us he'd get injured so no strikers for at least a month.

Nacho needs playing time. This game could actually gain to his confidence. Yes he can get injured and if that happens I blame Aguero. And to be honest, right now Aguero is the last player I wanna see in the starting line-up tonight.
Pep probably gives a run out to the ones who weren't in any way involved last Saturday.

 

[IrishBlueSince92]

I could see us being turned over tonight if we go with too many of the fringe/reserve players. Could see it being like the Steaua home leg, dull and lifeless, but Celtic are a better side than them.
Celtic will be more up for it and will be backed by a more vocal support.
Don't see why Aguero shouldn't start. He wont be playing again until New Years Eve after tonight.

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Couldnt care less if we get beat tonight. We should change it right up and play some new blood. I will be particularly disappointed if Maffeo doesnt play. There is nothing on the game, our defence is appalling, we should give him a game. I thought he played great against the rags in the league cup, give him another go