Juventus away 25th November - pre match thread

[@BluePhil8]

Just going to get black out drunk for this one in case it's a long night.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Bring the big guns back for this one , HART - ZABS , VINNY , OTTO , CLICHY - DINHO , DELPH - KDB , SILVA , STERLING - KUN , six changes , and the best combative team we can field , lets ram the negative media's comments , write back down their throats. We avoid defeat we win the group ,we shut a lot of people up , and piss a few italians off , into the bargain.

 

[baildon blue]

Can't get excited about it .

Hope all the blues going to Turin .

Have a great time .

 

[cleavers]

This. Zabaleta is a warrior. We lack leaders.

This was our biggest problem V Liverpool, not a single leader on the pitch, those that lead by example, Fernandhino and Otamendi, nor those that just lead Kompany and Zab.

Are we certain that Kompany and Silva aren't available ? If no Kompany the CB partnership worries me, but it needs better cover in front, and I can't see Yaya not playing, but wonder if he's also carrying an injury ?

 

[DiscoSteve]

gutted not going, would have got a full house for 2015 CL games if I was going - be safe and enjoy blues - a result in Turin should ensure we get a decent draw for the Round of 16 (and we won't have to go back to Barca for the 3rd year running)

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

This was our biggest problem V Liverpool, not a single leader on the pitch, those that lead by example, Fernandhino and Otamendi, nor those that just lead Kompany and Zab.

Are we certain that Kompany and Silva aren't available ? If no Kompany the CB partnership worries me, but it needs better cover in front, and I can't see Yaya not playing, but wonder if he's also carrying an injury ?

My personal view on yaya is that he is injured. There were some awful performances yesterday and he wasnt great but he is rarely taken off a half time from a tactical point of view.
Just moved further forward.

I really hope one of Silva or Kompnay are back but I can't see it.

 

[cleavers]

My personal view on yaya is that he is injured. There were some awful performances yesterday and he wasnt great but he is rarely taken off a half time from a tactical point of view.
Just moved further forward.

He was getting dogs abuse near me, but I didn't think he was that bad, he looked lost, not for the first time in that position when faced with lots of mobility, and he's not a leader, not in a captains way anyway.

I have a feeling Silva will be ready, both would be good, but Delph is someone who Juventus won't know much about, and could be a bonus (if fully fit). We need to be compact in midfield and quick on the break, but above all we need to bounce back from that dross yesterday.

 

[mosssideblue]

Bring the big guns back for this one , HART - ZABS , VINNY , OTTO , CLICHY - DINHO , DELPH - KDB , SILVA , STERLING - KUN , six changes , and the best combative team we can field , lets ram the negative media's comments , write back down their throats. We avoid defeat we win the group ,we shut a lot of people up , and piss a few italians off , into the bargain.

Remind me why Delph finds himself in the category of a City "Big Gun". How many games has he played for us

 

[cleavers]

It would be a risk playing Clichy for me, virtually no pre-season, and not kicked a ball yet, its a lot to expect of him.

 

[Blue Smarties]

After his disgraceful decision on Saturday, Manuel must not lose this.