City vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach pre-match thread

[Andouble]

Need at least 3-4 changes, not going to be an easy recovery after the distance covered. Zaba, Clichy, Gundogan/Nando, Sane, Aguero all to come in

 

[Guardiola's Disciple]

Might have to rest kelvin or sliva for this one ??

This isn't a game to rest anyone!

 

[vintiz]

This isn't a game to rest anyone!

I get your logic 1st champions League game and all that but wasn't kelvin signaling to the bench today?

 

[lewisMCFC]

I get your logic 1st champions League game and all that but wasn't kelvin signaling to the bench today?

Did we sign Etuhu back?

 

[Saddleworth2]

I too am concerned for kbd, but also silva and fernadinho, they all put a heck of a shift in today. A lot of people will be saying play them for the bmg game and then rest them for the Bournemouth game, but it could send a message of complacency which could be an issue after such an excellent start. But I guess much like most fans we can just say 'it's pep' no need to worry, pretty sure he knows what to do, we shall see.

I thought Raheem got a knock in the first half as well. He had a relatively quiet game and I put it down to this. Kev was clearly signalling that he wanted to come off. Looked like a hammy tweak to me. Hopefully both will be ok for Tuesday.

 

[Proy]

Peps record against these is not great. Definitely a physiological battle this. Not for City, for Pep.

We turned them over twice last year so there is going to be pressure. When the draw was made, he pointed them out as the team to beat in a round about way. He clearly has a little fear somewhere.

This will be our toughest game of the season so far, and I'm really looking forward to how he will set us up.

Bravo
Zabaleta
Stones
Otamendi
Clichy
Fernandinho
Silva
De Bruyne
Sane
Nolito
Aguero

I've got the 2 line ups I've predicted so far on the money!

So this will be way out!

 

[ws01]

Bravo
Zabaleta
Stones
Otamendi
Clichy
Fernandinho
Silva
De Bruyne
Sterling
Nolito
Aguero

I think Sane should be eased in rather than start after only one match.

Can't see Vin or Gundogan being fit if they weren't yesterday.

Will be a good test for us but I can't see them beating us. Gonna go with 2-0

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

Bravo
Zabaleta Stones Otamendi Clichy
Fernandinho
Sané De Bruyne Silva Nolito
Aguero

Subs; Gundogan, Sterling, Iheanacho

 

[Marvin]

This isn't a game to rest anyone!

Absolutely wrong. The game is on Tuesday and BMG will play with very high intensity.

This will be very difficult to win.

-----------------Bravo
Zab----Kompany(if fit)---Ota---Clichy
--------------Fernando
----Navas---Gundogan--Delph---Sane
---------------Aguero

Maybe start Silva if Gundogan not ready.

Can't see KDB playing. He looked exhausted.

We need the fans to turn up for this one and get behind the team.

 

[1894southstander]

Is aguero available?

Should be