Dynamo Kyiv Pre Match Thread

[The Cityzen]

todays game will start the reversal of misfortune. City will win today and win all possible till end of season.

 

[Gray]

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Copied from the pics thread.

 

[sh249]

In terms of personnel, the team seems to pretty much pick itself (if I'm up to speed): Hart, Zaba, Kompany, Otamendi, Clichy, Fernando, Fernandinho, Yaya, Silva, Sterling, Aguero. Few options with the shape though - 4-2-3-1 with Yaya behind Aguero, more orthodox 4-3-3, 4-3-1-2 with Silva behind Sterling and Aguero?
Only possible leftfield decisions would be to leave Fernando out and play one of the youngsters (though I'm not sure who has travelled), or to bring Mangala straight back in to play with Kompany (which I'd be tempted to do, if he's considered genuinely fit).
At any rate, the only thing I really hope for is to see a genuinely committed performance, both in terms of tactics and the attitude of the players. If we're going to try and keep it tight and play on the break, then do it fucking properly, defend a bit deeper and keep the midfielders as close as possible to the centre halves. If we're going to go out and play, then go balls in for that, get the defenders high up the pitch and look to dominate the ball from start to finish (in which case I probably would leave Fernando out).
As for the players - after they've been granted the privilege of a rest at the weekend, I'd hope to see a properly committed, energetic performance. Anything else would be unforgivable.

 

[GeorgeHeslop'sTackle.]

Extra insurance at the back, for me. Play 3 centre backs... Mangala in for Sterling. The (expected) physical battle isn't really suited to Raheem's game at all.

 

[RandomJ]

extra insurance at the back. Play 3 CBs... Mangala in for sterling. The (expected) physical battle isn't really suited to Raheem's game at all

Yeah lets drop our best CL player who pretty much ensured we finished top of our group table.

 

[domalino]

Extra insurance at the back, for me. Play 3 centre backs... Mangala in for Sterling. The (expected) physical battle isn't really suited to Raheem's game at all.

Yeah, great shout! Lets just try a new formation we've never used before, and drop out best performer in the Champions League to facilitate it!!

 

[GeorgeHeslop'sTackle.]

Yeah, great shout! Lets just try a new formation we've never used before, and drop out best performer in the Champions League to facilitate it!!

10 goals shipped in the last 3 games

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

Good luck tonight City..this won't be easy.

Not gonna be exactly a cake walk for the Ukes! They must be wondering which City is gonna turn up and who and how many of our team are gonna turn on sufficient magic to leave them shaking their heads.

It won't be easy but it's gonna be nowhere near impossible. Play as we can, which does seem a distant memory, and we'll win!

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

...what a miserable bunch of feckers. I'm already looking forward to whupping barca in the final.

I can't help thinking City are going to do something very special this season. De Bruyne coming back will be key. His vision is top drawer.

 

[J_Bow]

Extra insurance at the back, for me. Play 3 centre backs... Mangala in for Sterling. The (expected) physical battle isn't really suited to Raheem's game at all.

You know our defensive issues are down to playing two men in midfield with one of them being non existent when it comes to defending, right? I expect Clichy, Kompany, Otamendi and Zaba will be enough to keep a clean sheet.

Raheem's best performances have been in Europe.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

10 goals shipped in the last 3 games

Eight if we write off Crappenberg and Marriner's shenanigans with the penalty law. Make allowance for half team of debutants and we are gonna have a different kettle of fish tonight. I just hope that Pellers has realised how much this competition means to the club if not the fans, and has duly done some fuckin' homework on Kyiv, and sets up accordingly.

 

[domalino]

10 goals shipped in the last 3 games

I'm sorry, are you trying to use the 5 goals conceded by the kids in the FA Cup in an argument about the defence?

That's embarrassing.

 

[supercity88]

Confident about this, think we'll win comfortably and keep a clean sheet. Kompany coming back in will be a huge boost. Fernando sat and the rest keeping the ball and taking our chances and we can win 2-0. I think the side will show the advantages of that nice rest for 10 days.

 

[whos_kompany85]

It's there for the taking, been a good preparation and very fortunate draw. Come on city, this could be the start of a great week.

 

[cleavers]

I'm sorry, are you trying to use the 5 goals conceded by the grandads in the FA Cup in an argument about the defence?

That's embarrassing.

Corrected for you :)

 

[domalino]

Corrected for you :)

Either way you look at it, none of them are playing today, so the goals they conceded are irrelevant.

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

City 3 Kyiv 0
In kompany,s leadership i trust :-)

 

[gocity]

I'm sorry, are you trying to use the 5 goals conceded by the kids in the FA Cup in an argument about the defence?

That's embarrassing.

Agree But do not blame the Kids, it was the seniors who let us down in that game.

 

[oasis-city-greek-fan]

Which players are carrying a yellow card please ?

 

[BlueS]

looking forward to this.. fully expecting Yaya to run his nuts off and everyone to put in a proper shift.