Crystal Palace (A) | Pre-Match Thread

[Airbags Optional]

Did he get a 2 or 3 game ban?

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[paulsimpson]

You think the Palace game is more important than PSG?

You think the Palace game is more important than PSG?

Yes. Quoting Pep in his pre match CL semi press conference. 3 mins 15 seconds in , he said the " the premier league is the most important competition..I would say the CL is the nicest one but the important one is the Premier League "

 

[Phil1]

Yes. Quoting Pep in his pre match CL semi press conference. 3 mins 15 seconds in , he said the " the premier league is the most important competition..I would say the CL is the nicest one but the important one is the Premier League "

He probably believes that on the first day of the season.
Right now, his focus will be 100% focused on Tuesday regardless of what he says to the media.

 

[Mancity1980]

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So he misses the Chelsea game? Hope we have Laporte and Dias fit and available for that fixture.

 

[Otamendi's Beard]

I agree with everything except I'd swap KDB for Bernardo and only bring on KDB if the game is in the balance with 20 mins to go.

Fair shout. I'd just like to have Bernie ready to run like a madman again next week.

But having KDB ready to come on if needed would be a huge advantage.

 

[berryblue]

Bit confused by the calls for Steffen, when has a goalkeeper ever needed resting?

Think players need 5 PL games to qualify for a medal. That could be the reason for him playing.

 

[01cravend]

--------------------------Ederson----------------------
Cancelo------Dias-----------Laporte-----Zinch
---------------------Dinho------Rodri----------------
----Sterling------------------------------------Foden---
-------------------Aguero------Jesus------------------

 

[MAG]

To those asking to “keep the momentum” and “league is more important” or “not won yet” ... give your head a serious wobble ... we need every single player rested and wrapped away (from getting even a smallest knock) who is going to start on Tuesday ... and I’ll give you not one but three reasons why?

These are Paris Saint-Germain’s last three Champions League Away games’ results:

Manchester United 1 - 3 PSG
Barcelona 1 - 4 PSG
Bayern Munich 2 - 3 PSG

And if you still think Crystal Palace is where any of the potential starting XI from next Tuesday need to play ... then forget just a wobble, you need to bang your head in a wall or something!

 

[Didsbury Dave]

Yes. Quoting Pep in his pre match CL semi press conference. 3 mins 15 seconds in , he said the " the premier league is the most important competition..I would say the CL is the nicest one but the important one is the Premier League "

Don't be daft, mate

 

[Cobwebcat]

Bit confused by the calls for Steffen, when has a goalkeeper ever needed resting?

With the keeper it’s more avoiding injury