Crystal Palace (A) - Sat 7th Dec, 15:00 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[Didsbury Dave]

I don't understand this logic? He played a full 90 midweek so why exactly is he no longer fit for another 60 or so? He's a professional athlete for Christ's sake.

FFS. He’s coming back from injury and played 3 days ago.We have a massive game in 4 days. . We pay staff big bucks to make these calls.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Whats the reason ?

Grealish possibly had one of his best games in a City shirt midweek, Should be starting today to give him a run of games and get his confidence back.

No idea why he's not starting, I assume because we've Juventus midweek, Which is bullshit really because today's game is massive.

 

[clarion]

calm down Doku and Grealish will be playing a part at somepoint in the game

Yeah they will play from 77th when they score their second

 

[simon23]

Must be about fitness but tbh I thought uf anyone was to get rested it would be kdb......
That midfield barely has a tackle in it so any turn over in possession is going to be dangerous...gundo and rico again makes us weaker

 

[Roachy]

Bit lightweight that team, but hopefully we'll do the business.

 

[urban genie]

because of fitness. FFS.

nonsense, doku and grealish got a game under them and looked fine, fitness returns by playing, if anyone needs a rest it's berny who hasn't stopped all season.

 

[ufo]

and thats fair but where have you seen lewis excel honestly?

Rico’s height and physical strength is a huge disadvantage but he has more experience and composure than pusey . Pusey is bit leaky .

 

[Didsbury Dave]

So Kevin, who looked like he could do with a rest after the Forest game, starts (so he'll be exhausted for the Juve game), but Jack and Doku, who clearly still had plenty of legs and played great, are benched.

Anyone who still doesn't see that Pep is fucking up City's season with his shitty lineups needs an appointment at Specsavers.

Fuck off. You’re a clown mate.

 

[blueparrot]

That’s never a reason when it comes from Pep. If that was the reason he would drop Bernardo or even Gundo.

He is just sticking to his tactics from this terrible run.

Are you really stupid enough to believe Pep is that stupid ?These early team announcements still catiching me out. I should be baling out from Match threads before the teams to miss the idiocy.

 

[blueste41]

Good rewards for Doku and Grealish there then.

Yeah he'll make the changes when we're 2-0 down like he did at Liverpool ;)

 

[Really_here]

Grealish, Doku, and De Bruyne were all making their first start after being injured. We don't know if they're 100% fit, or if they need to have a break.

Considering we just lost 2 of our defenders in one game, who were also playing while not being 100%, and we have a more important game on Wednesday, it makes perfect sense.

Not sure I agree that Juve is more important but next weekend definitely is

 

[ufo]

I don't understand this logic? He played a full 90 midweek so why exactly is he no longer fit for another 60 or so? He's a professional athlete for Christ's sake.

wow i feel sorry for your family and loved ones

 

[Didsbury Dave]

nonsense, doku and grealish got a game under them and looked, fitness returns by playing, if anyone needs a rest it's berny who hasn't stopped all season.

We played 3 days ago. They clearly aren’t fresh enough or they would have played.

 

[theres only one carlito]

The definition of madness is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome

 

[DWIFF]

Rico and Gundogan in midfield doesn’t work.
Long afternoon ahead.

 

[Centurions]

We've got just two outfield senior first teamers on the bench with Juve coming up, can the whingers really not see that?

 

[journolud]

He's just trying to juggle the squad with so many injuries whilst still trying to put out a team to win each game

Stop talking sense! Jack and Doku not starting isn’t some fanciful whim, players fitness being managed. City’s medical team probably don’t need much advice from the Bluemoon panel

 

[HorlocksWalk]

Hand shag ?

Both hands ;-)

 

[johnny crossan]

I'm getting that sinking feeling again.

 

[blueparrot]

Grealish possibly had one of his best games in a City shirt midweek, Should be starting today to give him a run of games and get his confidence back.

No idea why he's not starting, I assume because we've Juventus midweek, Which is bullshit really because today's game is massive.

You're right you've no idea.