FA Cup Semi Final - Pre Match Thread

[cibaman]

I hope the return of Mendy does not have wider ramifications for Leroy.

We need Leroy playing in the majority of the run-ins.

He is a Tuetonic Prince.

I wouldn’t mind seeing sane being given a run out in his Germany role

 

[Chi-town blues]

Come on city

 

[aguero93:20]

Keepers in to Kasper.

That's a bit harsh. Most of them still know they can't do what Ederson does.

 

[Blue Llama]

It's no surprise that when Mendy starts Sane doesn't.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I wouldn’t mind seeing sane being given a run out in his Germany role

I think we saw Pep trial it for about five minutes during the first half of the Cardiff game?

He was defo playing more up top and Kev went wide left?

 

[pudge]

It's no surprise that when Mendy starts Sane doesn't.

In fairness, our best wide players this season are playing.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

He isn't. You ask a defender to play in the opposition third and get an assist a game and they'll leave space to get attacked, it's physically impossible not to.

Even when in position to defend, he’s left a lot to be desired. As has Zinchenko, though he’s improved considerably. Delph’s been poor. I don’t think any of our left backs are good at defending. Mendy is the best at attacking outside, Zinchenko is the best at attacking inside. So the decision on who to play (if they are ever all fit at the same time) rests more on their offensive qualities than defensive ones, as none of them inspire any confidence in that regard. Having Laporte to cover behind them on his natural side is a blessing.

 

[RandomJ]

Can't wait for the matchday thread all slagging Mendy off all game...

 

[SebastianBlue]

That's a bit harsh. Most of them still know they can't do what Ederson does.

And, yet, they try anyway.

 

[mccity]

Can't wait for the matchday thread all slagging Mendy off all game...

Gundogan, Jesus and Walker are relieved at least..