Crystal Palace (H) - Sat 12th April, 12:30 | PL | Pre-Match Thread

[Stoned Rose]

Big day for McAtee.

He simply cannot have another one of his passive displays. Needs to show what a talent he is.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I’m not a Nunes fan by any means, but dropping him after his best match in a City shirt is an odd move.

A bit unusual alright.
I thought he was improving but that Pep quote about him not being " smart" enough to play in midfield was a little strange.

 

[rodrizontal]

I get why he’s picked McAtee - he’s does seem to be able to magic the odd goal from nowhere and at some point we need to give him a game or two to see if he’s got a future here. It wouldn’t surprise me if Bobb gets minutes today too (if we’re not chasing the game). The rest though, that’s a head-scratcher.

He needed someone to replace Foden and McAtee is the closest replacement available

 

[Blu1]

The more I look at this line up I actually think it’s the weakest team we could play.

Feel for Nunez I’m not his biggest fan but he’s done ok recently & much better than Lewis

Jack might as well just go Ibiza

Kush is a must

At least one of savi & doku should start

Pep is doing his best to get sacked or find a way out. No way he’s here next season & im not sure if a fresh start is the way forward now.

Love pep but this season he has been very poor & it’s not all down to injuries

 

[rodrizontal]

I get why he’s picked McAtee - he’s does seem to be able to magic the odd goal from nowhere and at some point we need to give him a game or two to see if he’s got a future here. It wouldn’t surprise me if Bobb gets minutes today too (if we’re not chasing the game). The rest though, that’s a head-scratcher.

He needed someone to replace Foden and McAtee is the closest replacement ava

 

[GaudinoMotors]

And the moral of the story is - don't be motm.

 

[City Raider]

Think there’s an element of lucky dip with our selections at the moment. He’s searching for someat to click.

 

[HolisticJim]

He needed someone to replace Foden and McAtee is the closest replacement ava

Replace Foden... What you mean, someone who wanders around offering next to nothing?

 

[sh249]

Such a strange team. Very hard to understand.

 

[paulsimpson]

Because we've kept 3 clean sheets in a row with Dias and Gvardiol at the back (including second half against Bournemouth). Why change it?

Could be. Plus the addition of Nico G to the midfield will add a bit more pace because Palace will absolutely hit us on the break. By halftime we will see if it needs changing

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

And?

And what?

 

[Nour]

What mistake did khusanov do?

 

[paulchapo]

That first eleven shows how weak we are from what we were.

 

[blue by birth]

Agree on NUnes

Dont agree on Grealish

Gundo has the odd goal in him here and there....Grealish doesnt really (please dont try and argue with the Leicester goal!! - they are the most passive team Ive ever seen)

Not like you to have a dig at Grealish eh..

 

[mosssideblue]

Pick it then, and explain why your choices are better. Please include how you know current player condition and mentality, put up or shut up!

He can’t, he can’t only spit his dummy because Pep hasn’t picked who he’d have liked starting

 

[remember arthur mann]

Whose is the drone over the South Stand?

 

[Blu1]

What mistake did khusanov do?

None he’s been superb for me

 

[kaz7]

I think you might need this today !

COME ON BLUEBOYS

 

[Paleblue2]

Really not looking forward to this. Match thread nightmare incoming!

 

[lonestay]

I don't get what kush has to do to get a game . Only thing I can think off is he is on 1 hours notice to save the world from the Donald ! But seriously I had high hopes for him obviously higher than Peps though!!