Crvena Zvezda (A) - Wed 13th Dec, 17:45 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[dronefromsector7G]

Was going to ask the same!

I feel bad seeing our XI and not knowing who the forward is!

 

[OntarioBlue]

See, here's my problem. Kalvin Phillips may or may not be a good footballer. His fellow professionals from other clubs rate him by the way. He may not be up to the standards required in what is certainly in the top three club teams in the world, and arguably at the very top. So be it.
But whether he perfoms well or poorly tonight, this will establish very little. He's in a team with only three recognised stalwarts in it — Akanji, Grealish and Stones. I just don't see what it will prove.

His biggest obstacle is overcoming Pep’s “I just dont see him in this team” position.

If he puts in a motm performance tonight he may go a long way to convincing Pep (and most of us to be honest).

 

[Mayor West]

See, here's my problem. Kalvin Phillips may or may not be a good footballer. His fellow professionals from other clubs rate him by the way. He may not be up to the standards required in what is certainly in the top three club teams in the world, and arguably at the very top. So be it.
But whether he perfoms well or poorly tonight, this will establish very little. He's in a team with only three recognised stalwarts in it — Akanji, Grealish and Stones. I just don't see what it will prove.

it doesn't have to prove anything. he's getting a game in a meaningless tie to play a bit of football and give others a rest. no need to think any deeper than that?

 

[colorado blue]

Does Stones really need game time. Would rather rest him and worst case bring him on for a late run around

 

[GOULDYBOBS]

TNT is fucking shite.

13 minutes in we've heard about Celtic, how unlucky United are and a Jude Bellingham wankathon. Briefly touched on how we have never given Kalvin a chance. After the break we are going to talk about Newcastle!

 

[OntarioBlue]

TNT is fucking shite.

13 minutes in we've heard about Celtic, how unlucky United are and a Jude Bellingham wankathon. Briefly touched on how we have never given Kalvin a chance. After the break we are going to talk about Newcastle!

I’m pretty sure they said last night that coverage of our game is “from 5.30”.

 

[flook]

See, here's my problem. Kalvin Phillips may or may not be a good footballer. His fellow professionals from other clubs rate him by the way. He may not be up to the standards required in what is certainly in the top three club teams in the world, and arguably at the very top. So be it.
But whether he perfoms well or poorly tonight, this will establish very little. He's in a team with only three recognised stalwarts in it — Akanji, Grealish and Stones. I just don't see what it will prove.

I think his performance tonight is irrelevant, seems Pep has made him mind up and we know what a stubborn bugger he is. He could score a hat-trick then go in goal for the second half and save 3 penalties and he'll still be on his way in January

 

[Lauz9888]

Does Stones really need game time. Would rather rest him and worst case bring him on for a late run around

He's still coming back to match fitness, I'd play him as long as the pitch isn't horrific and the opponent's not going to go flying in.

Also we need a captain!

 

[EL APACHE TEVEZ]

Yep. You wouldn't have got me out there.

Respect to the lads who were fighting back against these Shithouses using batons stay safe blueboys

 

[TinFoilHat]

Hope he doesnt throw away his shot

He's young scrappy and hungry