City vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach pre-match thread

[MCFC_Guardiola]

The way they play works better against ball possession teams than against small teams like Freiburg. Even if they last year were a team that could play with possession, too. You should have more problems against them as you had in the first half today as they really are very good organized with their pressing - and they have capable players for counter attacks with Hazard, Hahn, Raffael etc.

Totally agree and they beat Pep's bayern 3-1 last year with very good display. They improved a lot after their coach got fired. Is Daoud still with them???

 

[Jonsilfab]

Is Daoud still with them???

He is.

 

[Silva_Spell]

level 3 CB/E closed for a CL game?

 

[justsomeone]

...................Willy
Zabaleta-Stones-Otamendi-Kolarov
...de Bruyne-Fernandinho-Silva
.......Sterling-Aguero-Nolito

 

[Ethan23]

............................Bravo...............

Zabaleta...Otamendi....Stones....Kolarov

.......................Fernando............................

Sane....Fernandinho...Gundogan.....Sterling

...........................Aguero

Give Silva and De Bruyne a rest.

Still struggle to get pumped for the CL games. More excited for Bournemouth at the weekend tbh

 

[Guardiola's Disciple]

The Germans are going to be a harder test than United.

 

[Gabriel]

Given that Gundogan never even made the bench on Saturday, it's hard to imagine him making the starting eleven for this one.

 

[cibaman]

Best team needs to play

"Best team" isn't so clear cut after such a gruelling match

 

[Mancini Manus Domini]

level 3 CB/E closed for a CL game?

No. I've just got a pair of Champions League bundle tickets for CB level 3.

 

[lionheart]

You're wrong I'm afraid. Lose this game and we are practically out of the competition. I don't know about you but I'd prefer to get through and pocket the £50 million that comes with getting into quarters. That money buys players like Stones, Debruyne, Sane and keeps us ahead of our rivals.
ps
City,
Madrid x2,
Barcelona,
Wolfsburg,
Savilla,
Bayern,
PSG

Didn't Seville beat Liverpool in the Europa League Cup final? I had to Google it to identify Benfica as the missing team, which sort of proves my point. Anyway, all I want to rest are Silva, Dinho and KDB. We should still win with their replacements, who will be needed for the weekend match.