Injury Updates

[Rhapsody in Blue]

Even if only one of Walker/Stones is available, we shouldn’t have to play Fernandinho as CB/RB at least

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Stones & Walker both training

 

[ninjamonkey]

We won't risk them both if they're not properly ready, not because of fitness concerns though, its worth it in that respect, but because Pep isn't going to want to likely have to use 2 subs on defenders, it severely limits our options off the bench if we need to use it. One might start though jf they can do at least 45, walker would be the most beneficial to have, his pace is vital. If ake isn't fit I'd even play him at centre back with laporte

 

[Manchester_lalala]

We won't risk them both if they're not properly ready, not because of fitness concerns though, its worth it in that respect, but because Pep isn't going to want to likely have to use 2 subs on defenders, it severely limits our options off the bench if we need to use it. One might start though jf they can do at least 45, walker would be the most beneficial to have, his pace is vital. If ake isn't fit I'd even play him at centre back with laporte

We risked both Stones in the Atletico home leg and Walker in Madrid. Walker will play and that to me settles my nerves a bit as he will cover Ferns lack of pace if Stones doesn’t make it.

 

[moomba]

If either one is fit I'll feel a lot more confident going into the match

 

[City_Sean]

Walker is without doubt the most important. His pace completely allows us to play high up without being too threatened on the break. Fingers crossed they can both play, but I assume they will as the game is Sunday.

 

[Ric]

City don't usually allow the cameras into the training ground, unless it's before a European game. Looks like they wanted to get this news out. Or am I reading too much into it?

 

[eastmanc]

And Ake pulls up in that clip, typical lol

Does he, I didn't notice it in the clip.

 

[ninjamonkey]

We risked both Stones in the Atletico home leg and Walker in Madrid. Walker will play and that to me settles my nerves a bit as he will cover Ferns lack of pace if Stones doesn’t make it.

Yeah only one both times though and in a competition where we had 5 subs. Pep won't risk 2 together and almost wiping out our attacking options from the bench should they be required. One but not both and I'd sooner it be walker.

 

[skillman]

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