City v Sunderland pre-match thread (13/8/2016)

[g180aj]

I can't see Stones being signed this week and even if he is will he be thrown in with no training or real understanding of what's expected of him.

Toure should play alongside Ottamendi if fit. At least Toure can pass the ball and keep possession well. Those two clowns today surely won't be risked again after that shambolic performance.

I can see De Bruyne playing. He looked fine to me.

Stones if he does sign has already had game time so would be fit to play and can run which is debatable with Yaya. Kev could play but why play him Saturday when we have the 4 who started the first half today and give him a couple more days before the midweek game to be ready to start.

 

[Marvin]

I think if he is fit enough he has to play. Nolito did some nice things but he looks a bit slow and we seem to be lacking pace. Might not be fit enough though.

The CB issue is a problem but of all our midfielders I would agree that Fernandinho would be the best fit but it co promises us in midfield at least until the new signings are ready.

I thought Toure looked a bit leaner today and played ok when he came on but time will tell. He isn't going to be pressing. I don't think that worked very well anyway today. Our passing was poor and we drifted from pressing to not pressing numerous times. It's going to take a good few weeks to get them all buying into this.

I think Toure is looking leaner, but whether he can put a shift in for 60 mins I don't know.

I thought the pressing was good, but the performance was undermined through uncertainty in central defence. Could have lost by a lot more than one goal. I don't think it's a fundamental problem - just a question of missing defenders.

If mangala is fit, which I think he might be, then maybe he will come back into the equation. Got a feeling he might go back to Porto and Bruno martins Indy might go to Everton

 

[g180aj]

Kolorov needs to be know where near the stadium of light
That's all I want

He can go there all he wants, as long as he doesn't play at home next week against Sunderland I'm good.

 

[Ric]

Not sure how serious Otamendi's injury is, but I think Stones would start regardless if he's signed in time. Surely Fernando and Kolarov can't start as centre halves again.

 

[Ashleymcduff]

He can go there all he wants, as long as he doesn't play at home next week against Sunderland I'm good.

Lol lol lol I was sure it was away :(
Have to get my fixture list printed out and on the fridge

 

[blueforlife]

I was surprised that Denayer didn't get any time today given our CB situation. Doesnt seem Pep rates him, but surely a better bet than Fernando or Kolarov?

 

[g180aj]

Lol lol lol I was sure it was away :(
Have to get my fixture list printed out and on the fridge

I did check the site so to make sure (have to say the new site is shit to find fixtures).

 

[kippaxwarrior]

Kolorov needs to be know where near the stadium of light
That's all I want

Seeing as the game is at The Etihad I would be more than happy to see Kolarov at the stadium of light on Saturday

 

[r.soleofsalford]

Lol lol lol I was sure it was away :(
Have to get my fixture list printed out and on the fridge

how you going to get the fridge in the copier

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

He can go there all he wants, as long as he doesn't play at home next week against Sunderland I'm good.

Maybe that's the plan. Lull him into thinking we are playing away, get a replica bus with Bernard on it to take him and some dummies dressed in training gear and headphones and book him a room at the Sunderland travelodge on the Friday. By the time he realises it's too late to get back!