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

[johnny crossan]

Watching the Leeds game being played in blustery conditions but no real issues, the wind speeds in London 10mph down on those around there.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

I understand dropping Doku simply because he's perpetually injured, but I don't understand dropping Grealish just to put Nunes out wide. Eze will go past Gundo/Bernardo as if they aren't there. Start Nunes next to Bernardo and put Grealish out wide.

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

What’s more likely - Walker centre back and Rico RB, or Rico at LB?

 

[Gordyola]

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.

Pep has to have an eye on the next game in another three days then the derby. Return from injury into a match situation has to be carefully managed to ensure that a player doesn’t breakdown, leading to more time out, he’s a human being for Christ’s sake.

 

[Nour]

Maybe he wants them to get their rhythm back

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

I trust Pep but this has me scratching my head so much I’m now balder than he is.

 

[jimharri]

Two of our best players the other night, and he drops them.

 

[ufo]

Yes this is a fucking forum to express your fucking opinions but ffs there’s a
fine line between being inquisitive and a thick **** without an ounce of simple logic

 

[Gordyola]

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.

Good grief

 

[BuzLightyear]

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

Rest one of them but not both.