How are we going to line-up this season?

[Ethan23]

Anyone know if Kompany will be fit for the opening game?

It's really difficult to predict the starting 11 if everyone is fit. I guess after pre season we'll have a better idea of what formation we'll be playing

I reckon we'll line up something like this for Sunderland. Bear in mind Sagna will no doubt be rested after a busy summer. Also assuming Kompany and Gundogan will still be out.

..................... ...Hart............................

Zabaleta....Stones..Otamendi....Clichy

.................Yaya.....Fernandinho...........
.........................Silva..............................
........De Bruyne.................Nolito............
........................Aguero............................

Wouldn't usually play Yaya in a midfield 2 but I think we can get away with it against Sunderland at home

 

[adrianr]

Id suggest we're likely going to be lining up a rather large variety of ways as both Pep learns the strengths of the players and we have our customary injury crisis. Id be amazed if what looks like the first choice 11 at the start of the season is the same at the end.