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

[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.