If the squad stays as it is, what is our strongest 11?

MarsLlama said:
Would never recommend actually playing a game with this but:

Hart
Stones Kompany Otamendi
Fernandinho Gundogan
Sané Silva De Bruyne Sterling
Aguero

Caballero Sagna Clichy Touré Navas Nolito Iheanacho
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I would absolutely love to see that team. With the pace and work rate of sane and sterling you might just get away with it.
it would certainly be an exciting match!
 
Hart
Sagna - Kompany - Otamendi - Clichy
Gundogan - Fernandinho
De Bruyne - Silva - Nolito
Aguero
 
OB1 said:
Well, it is all based on expectations of form and fitness. None of us has seen any of our players in a competitive fixture under Pep. There's dozens of unknowns now, even around players who have been here for years. What we do know is that Stones has been bought for the kind of money that means his coach expects him to be in the strongest line-up.

There's a few odd ball selections and attempts at humour but the consensus team really only has one big question: Silva or Sterling? Which l see as a close call. Silva is the better player but Sterling does offer some things that Dave doesn't and might make for a better shape.

However, the stronest line-up for one opponent may not be the same as for another but isn't that one of the reasons for appointing Pep?

It's amusing to try and pick a best XI but I doubt we will see any line-up start more than a handful of games.
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Great response, thanks. Particularly agree that there will never be one true best 11 as it will vary on opponents
 
Hart

Sagna Kompany Stones Clichy

Gundogan Fernandinho

KDB Silva Sterling

Aguero

Pretty easy choice in my eyes with only one real debate, that being picking three from KDB Silva Sterling and Sane
 
mosssideblue said:
Interesting that most have included stones as being in our strongest line up without having seen him kick a ball for us. Understand why people have high expectations though.
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Seems natural that if you pay nearly 50m for a defender that most would expect to see him line out particularly as he appears to have the skill set required by the manager.
 
I am flabbergasted that so many of you have omitted Yaya from your line-ups. He would be awesome in a 4-2-3-1 formation, in which Gundogan and Fernandinho would be shielding the defence.
 
Dr Jacoby said:
I am flabbergasted that so many of you have omitted Yaya from your line-ups. He would be awesome in a 4-2-3-1 formation, in which Gundogan and Fernandinho would be shielding the defence.
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Probably because we've been watching him for the last 18 months.
Be a bonus if he has an Indian Summer of sorts but I won't be holding my breath.
 
..................Hart...............

Zaba.....Komp....Stones......Clichy

.................Yaya..................

........Dinho...........Ilkay.............

Silva..............................KDB

.................Kun.....................

Willy,Otamendi,Delph,Nolito,Raheem,Sane,Kelechi
 
Dr Jacoby said:
I am flabbergasted that so many of you have omitted Yaya from your line-ups. He would be awesome in a 4-2-3-1 formation, in which Gundogan and Fernandinho would be shielding the defence.
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And that's the problem. We have enough players that can play in front of Fernandinho/Gundogan. Silva, Sterling, Sane, KDB, Nolito etc...
Would you have Yaya instead of Kevin or Silva? I certainly wouldn't....
 
I am not convinced Yaya is exactly what Pep will be looking for as he does lack energy but on the other hand he is as good as there is for ball retention. While others get to full fitness I wouldnt be surprised if Yaya starts on Saturday
 
Nolito------Kun---------Sane
------Silva(Yaya)---KDB
-------------Gundo
Clichy--Stone--Kom---Dinho
-----------------------------------------
Nolito------Kun---------Sane
--------------KDB
---Silva(Yaya)---Gundo
--------------Dinho
----Ota------Kom-----Stone
 
MarsLlama said:
Would never recommend actually playing a game with this but:

Hart
Stones Kompany Otamendi
Fernandinho Gundogan
Sané Silva De Bruyne Sterling
Aguero
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I think the target is to end up playing this team at home against weaker opposition.

I'm pretty sure Pep usually likes to play 3 at the back against a 4231. That's why he's gone all out for Stones and Bonucci, because it's essential to have centre backs who are comfortable on the ball to play that way.

Also this shape is the best way to get Silva and KDB in to the same team operating in their favoured area of the pitch.

Perhaps KDB will play further forward as he is a bigger goal threat, but Silva would take the piss in that team. Having two energetic grafters behind him who have the quality to get the ball in to his feet, KDB nearby on the same wavelength, real penetrating runs with pace out wide from Sane and Sterling for him to feed, and the movement of Aguero pushed right on the last man, we could actually score 10!
 
Hart
Sagna Kompany Stones Clichy
Gundogan Dinho
Sane KDB Gabriel
Aguero

I truly believe Gabriel Jesus will be the next superstar of world football. I've followed him for the past few seasons and trust me the boy is very special. Can't wait for him to get here
 
babyajay said:
..................Hart...............

Zaba.....Komp....Stones......Clichy

.................Yaya..................

........Dinho...........Ilkay.............

Silva..............................KDB

.................Kun.....................

Willy,Otamendi,Delph,Nolito,Raheem,Sane,Kelechi
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Exactly my choice.
 
......................Hart....................

.....Stones......Kompany.....Clichy.....

.....Fernandinho.........Gundogan......

.....Silva.....................De Bruyne...

Sane..............Aguero............Nolito

Bench
Caballero
Zabaleta
Otamendi
Toure
Navas
Sterling
Iheanacho
 
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