Club Brugge (H) - Wed 29th Jan, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[discopop]

I’m guessing Sav’s absolute lack of defensive effort is the reason Pep is overlooking him?

 

[skillman]

Fuck’s Bobb

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Not really. None of Bernardo, Foden or Kev play on the shoulder like Marmoush.

Marmoush didn't really receive the ball played ahead of him, though. For the most part he was playing inside left, off Haaland.

Which is where KDB came on against Chelsea.

 

[ysmsa]

I’d be shocked if there are any surprises.

Ederson
Nunes
Stones
Akanji
Gvardiol
Kovacic
Bernardo
KDB
Savinho
Foden
Haaland

And the bench,

Pugh
Pugh
Barney Mcgrew
Cuthbert
Carson and Grubb

 

[PragueBlue]

Fuck’s Bobb

Most likely not quite ready yet.

 

[CC1]

That’s a paupers bench if ever I saw one

 

[sir baconface]

Probably an insurance job to get rid of that awful Oasis kit.

No underwriter would cover that shite.

 

[FrannysBogRoll]

Manchester City: Fire engulfs kiosk at Etihad Stadium before Champions League tie

A fire engulfs a merchandise stand outside Etihad Stadium as fans gather before Manchester City's Champions League home game against Club Brugge.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[ysmsa]

Tape it off as a crime scene then. I'm sure GM Plod could manage that.

I was thinking more along the lines of further threats,

 

[discopop]

Probably an insurance job to get rid of that awful Oasis kit.

Fire isn’t good enough for that kit it needs its windows putting through as well.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

I’m guessing Sav’s absolute lack of defensive effort is the reason Pep is overlooking him?

He's not a better attacking option than KDB, Foden or Haaland, so unless he's going to play as one of the full backs, he's not going to start.

 

[heslops barnet]

Not sure there was really much doubt about those 2 starting to be honest.

But will they finish the game?

 

[kanovic]

Fuck’s Bobb

Bob wasn’t even a starter when he was fit relax. Even he is feeling better he was maybe maybe make the bench.

 

[WallyA]

Not really. None of Bernardo, Foden or Kev play on the shoulder like Marmoush.

Kev was subbed on against Chelsea and played in the exact same position Marmoush did.

 

[super_city_si]

Marmoush didn't really receive the ball played ahead of him, though. For the most part he was playing inside left, off Haaland.

Which is where KDB came on against Chelsea.

I agree, positionally it might look the same but they play completely different games

 

[noseve]

This lot are a vastly underrated side. Have had a much harder draw than us as we were basically handed a pass to the top 8 and have blown it. They're actually a good bet for the whole thing this year.

They'll be all over us from the start and will close space quickly. Our 'Dad's Army' midfield will struggle to hold them let alone make headway.

Our defence will have to be watertight, but if we can't subdue Man Utd, or Feyenord, what chance do we have. Their forwards are lethal and will score 2, so we need 3 to go though and with Erling Birtles misfiring we've not much hope.

Take 1-1 and hope that UEFA put us through as a favour to our owners.

What a depressing f***in' post that is....

This stage, that stage, play-offs - who cares what it's called - effectively, we are in knockout mode, just a couple of rounds early.

I hope those players have a more positive mindset than you do :)

 

[wattle]

Feck all in the way of width or pace in that line up. Going for the controlled squeeze then, one would assume…..

It’s the same system he played v Chelsea which worked. Just stones for Uzbeki and Kev for Marmoush. Fine by me. Nunez and Josko with the width

 

[Blue Abroad]

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Happy with that, personally.

I have a feeling Kev is about to roll back the years and put in a masterclass performance.

 

[Eric Hitchmough]

What a depressing f***in' post that is....

This stage, that stage, play-offs - who cares what it's called - effectively, we are in knockout mode, just a couple of rounds early.

I hope those players have a more positive mindset than you do :)

He’s a WUM mate. He does it in every pre-match thread.

 

[WallyA]

This game always felt a little too early for Bobb.

I expect Bobb to feature against Leyton Orient.

Savio isnt starting simply because Foden and KdB are better, and those are the 2 false wingers.

I expect the same formation against Chelsea to be used to dominate control.

When Marmoush played, Foden was usuallg the one to play a bit deeper than he or Haaland.

Expect KdB to do that this time with Foden playing more like Marmoush did next to Haaland.