Fluminense (N) - Fri 22nd Dec, 18:00 | CWC Final | Pre-Match Thread

[Dr Jacoby]

Rico to silence the doubters with a brace and three assists.

 

[richards30]

Should be Nunez ahead of Rico, motm to the bench in 3 days.

Not great man management is it to a player trying to establish himself

 

[TrentGrisham]

certainly far less than both Kovacic and Nunes

Nunes is getting dispossessed 1.52 times per 90 to Rico's 1.84 despite the former having significantly more touches(69 to 51), take-ons(5.22 to 1.32!), and carries(49 to 32) per 90.

With that being said, it's a small sample size and I love both players but what you said isn't factually true.

 

[ali benarbia's studs]

Nice line up, fancy bernie or phil to bag first.

 

[Dax777]

I’ll admit that I’ll be gutted if we don’t win tonight, some people saying they don’t care but I really want City to win this!

I'm always gutted when we lose. Doesn't matter the competition or the opponent. Losing ( or tying in the league) actually makes me nauseous.


The only time it doesn't affect me is during the summer in pre season.

But starting from the community shield on, I just don't take it well. :(

I want to win this even more than usual.

 

[blue61]

Nunes is getting dispossessed 1.52 times per 90 to Rico's 1.84 despite the former having significantly more touches(69 to 51), take-ons(5.22 to 1.32!), and carries(49 to 32) per 90.

With that being said, it's a small sample size and I love both players but what you said isn't factually true.

And how many minutes has Rico played compared to Nunes, also who were the opposition

 

[xgorton]

Nothing on the BBC Web page,if the Rags were playing in the World club final simple Simon would be all over it.

 

[Blue Til Death]

Well one thing is for sure it would piss red media off and ruin Simon stones Xmas

I’ve got a much better way of ruining this Cunts Christmas, a fuckin good boot in the bollocks…
Detestable little fucker he is, I hope I never meet him..!

 

[xgorton]

Nothing on the BBC Web page,if the Rags were playing in the World club final simple Simon would be all over it.

Glad I don't give one penny to the coonts.

 

[big gaz]

I’ve got a much better way of ruining this Cunts Christmas, a fuckin good boot in the bollocks…
Detestable little fucker he is, I hope I never meet him..!

Oh I hope you do ;-)

 

[mexico1970]

If we lose the media will be all over it :)

 

[MadchesterCity]

I'm always gutted when we lose. Doesn't matter the competition or the opponent. Losing ( or tying in the league) actually makes me nauseous.


The only time it doesn't affect me is during the summer in pre season.

But starting from the community shield on, I just don't take it well. :(

I want to win this even more than usual.

God I’m sometimes suicidal (and not pleasant to be with) when we draw lol, yes this is win more than usual, winning this match brings City a new feather in our cap

 

[MadchesterCity]

Marciniak reffing, same as CL final in Istanbul:

https://cityxtra.co.uk/8336/szymon-...final-between-manchester-city-and-fluminense/

Bets ref I’ve seen, hope he continues his high standards

 

[gingerprince]

For a change, think we will see some early subs tonight. I'm expecting a dull first half with just one shot on target. Better 2nd half, playing more direct game with a few subs bringing a more quicker tempo, faster passing and opening up this aging opposition, in later stages of game. Hamilton on
for last x10 mins and him scoring final goal. 4:1 to City.

Now, just need to sort my lottery numbers for tomorrow....

 

[Middedon]

I’m sure this matters zero to Pep but last years performances got us here, so is nice to see him give last years players the opportunity to play tonight.

 

[Dax777]

Ta , not sure who will play where but lets go with it !

COME ON BLUEBOYS

It's obvious.

Eddy

Walker Stones Dias Ake
Rodri
Bernie..Lewis... Phil ...Grealish
.................Alvarez.


I don't like this lineup.
1. it shuttles Bernie outside.
2. It starts Lewis over Nunes and Kova which I don't agree with.
3. Alvarez as been off from.

4. Finally, it's new age Pep. Which I'm not the biggest fan of. I prefer the old school Pep who overstaffed his teams with mofirlders.

The new look Pep now prefers an over representation of defenders.
Lilo or someone needs to let him know this infatuation with Simone has run its course.

We want the old Pep back.


Flap over!

 

[GornikDaze]

I’m sure this matters zero to Pep but last years performances got us here, so is nice to see him give last years players the opportunity to play tonight.

Disagree - a trophy is a trophy

 

[mccity]

 

[Josh_D]

The insight from Tim Vickery, on City’s match day show about fluminese is the type of thing you’d think would be seen on Sky et al but it’s usually rubbish.

An enjoyable listen talking about tactics, and such. Usually don’t bother watching anything pre match but glad I opened City+ today.

 

[MadchesterCity]

I heard Ally McCoist ask the question “city are in the world club final, does anyone care?” the other day. That question was never asked when Chelsea or Liverpool were there, absolute disgrace and I was disappointed in the man who is normally one of the fairer pundits.

Showing his true colours, utter cunts comment