Crystal Palace (a) pre-match thread

[kaz7]

Is Ederson fit?

He didn’t look good the other night

He had his face ripped open and played the next game,he's a hard one that lad,not seen the training pics today

 

[Deleted member 81382]

I don't think Gundo is the one who should be talking about brave as he had every chance to get out and block the shot from Son

He's not talking about bravery in the traditional sense of tackling and winning duels. He's talking about not playing our natural game and making more misplaced passes than usual after we missed the penalty. At least that's how I read it anyway.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I don't think Gundo is the one who should be talking about brave as he had every chance to get out and block the shot from Son

Come on, you can't blame Gundogan, for that. FFS.

 

[mccity]

Is Ederson fit?

He didn’t look good the other night

I reckon once the braces go he might be.

 

[St.Pauli support]

I don't think Gundo is the one who should be talking about brave as he had every chance to get out and block the shot from Son

Gundogan isn't quoted correctly here.
He said the team hasn't been brave enough in build-up going forward, and that's spot on.

Btw, that's exactly what Pep said today using other words:
playing with two holding mids doesn't make a fundamental difference for our build-up,
you just have to find and explore the spaces in front.
Bottom line that is what Gundogan was talking about.

The difference is, Pep does the official media statement and has to 'lie' (which he admitted himself back then)
and Gundogan told German Sky what he thought - and keep in mind German culture is addressing a problem straight bang out,
he wouldn't have done it to English journos in the same way, IMO.

Ilkay also said they should have defended the goal much better, and he clearly meant himself as well!

If you didn't watch the interview, trust me this time.

 

[SebastianBlue]

If it was up to me Aguero Sané, Sterling, Bernardo and Kev would be starting every game from here.

Agreed.

I am just trying to determine who will actually start of the two as I am 28 and 19 points off the top of both my cash fantasy leagues (1000 and 500 first place winnings, respectively) with 5 rounds to go and we have a two match round next. ;-)

 

[remember arthur mann]

Is Ederson fit?

He didn’t look good the other night

No worries re goalkeeper, every confidence in Muric, just hope he doesn't select the three stooges again !!

 

[mccity]

Agreed.

I am just trying to determine who will actually start of the two as I am 28 and 19 points off the top of both my cash fantasy leagues (1000 and 500 first place winnings, relatively) with 5 rounds to go and we have a two match round next. ;-)

I have a feeling Aguero is going to start every game before Burnley. Unless there's a fitness issue.

But don't blame me if your FPL goes tits up plz

 

[SebastianBlue]

I have a feeling Aguero is going to start every game before Burnley. Unless there's a fitness issue.

But don't blame me if your FPL goes tits up plz

His performance against Spurs (not necessarily bad, penalty miss aside, just much less energetic than previous ones) is what has me thinking about it.

And I won’t blame you. (Publicly)

 

[Fordyboy46]

Tomkins missing for them is a plus, Sakho as well. Not sure who their centre half pairing will be now. No excuses not to get the job done on Sunday.