FC Copenhagen (H) | Wed 5th Oct, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[BringBackSwales]

I'm thinking gundogan might get wrapped due to us losing our 2 holding mids maybe 45 each for bernie and kdb if we can find another midfielder to play??

I am thinking Phil or Jack, or both, could play in midfield if needed. Agree it makes sense for Gundogan to get a full or partial rest

 

[asahartford1]

Perhaps Gomez in midfield. A possible Pep move.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

I am thinking Phil or Jack, or both, could play in midfield if needed. Agree it makes sense for Gundogan to get a full or partial rest

Just thinking that myself I get the feeling grealish could play the kev role to a decent standard

 

[BringBackSwales]

Just thinking that myself I get the feeling grealish could play the kev role to a decent standard

Yep, I’d give him as many games as possible as his confidence will be rocketing at the moment. More sensitive than he lets on I reckon our Jack

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

I hope he rests 6 for Wednesday. Southampton on Sat back to full strength.
It is fine saying Haaland needs to start, but if he was injured Wednesday the reaction would be predictable.
Laporte ,Dias , Alvarez, Mahres, Palmer to start.

I agree with the end of your post, great opportunity to try and find form for a few lacking games and match sharpness.

With regards to Haaland I really think at the moment that there will have to be an element of concern with his fitness/fatigue levels from the physio/stats departments before he gets rested at the moment.

He young, looks fit and healthy in every game he’s played and is in deadly form. He will undoubtedly be eyeing this game as a chance to bag another couple of goals.

He is motivated by scoring again and again, and his mentality will be fixated on increasing his stats so that he will be up there with the best of the best come the end of his career.

My biggest concern is that I’m coming down for this one and my only other game this season was Bournemouth…if he plays I really need him to score so that I don’t feel like an absolute Jonah!

 

[asahartford1]

I agree with the end of your post, great opportunity to try and find form for a few lacking games and match sharpness.

With regards to Haaland I really think at the moment that there will have to be an element of concern with his fitness/fatigue levels from the physio/stats departments before he gets rested at the moment.

He young, looks fit and healthy in every game he’s played and is in deadly form. He will undoubtedly be eyeing this game as a chance to bag another couple of goals.

He is motivated by scoring again and again, and his mentality will be fixated on increasing his stats so that he will be up there with the best of the best come the end of his career.

My biggest concern is that I’m coming down for this one and my only other game this season was Bournemouth…if he plays I really need him to score so that I don’t feel like an absolute Jonah!

It's a difficult one, especially when you travel a long way. It's a dilemma between wanting to see Haaland and the best long term for the team. Best give him an hour then , for your sake.
But I will blame you if he pulls a hammy.

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

It's a difficult one, especially when you travel a long way. It's a dilemma between wanting to see Haaland and the best long term for the team. Best give him an hour then , for your sake.
But I will blame you if he pulls a hammy.

I’m ok if he’s rested, I just can’t cope with if he plays and doesn’t score (he’s scored in every single game since)

At least we win against Bournemouth, my last game pre-pandemic was a defeat from Wolves!

 

[City Raider]

Think he’d be pretty pissed off if rested in CL home match to Copenhagen. Plus he’s so economical in his movements, not sure what his running stats are but he’s more explosive than running himself into the ground.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

I’d like palmer to start. He’s looked sharp when playing

 

[Horlocksleftpeg]

Ederson
Cancelo Dias Laporte Gomez
Foden Gundogan Bernardo
Mahrez Haaland Grealish

It’s only the third game of the group stage, far too early to be thinking about testing a striker with 17 in 10

Get it won and make the subs ready for Saturday