Kevin De Bruyne - 2018/19 performances

[Churchlawtonblue]

Because he usually takes a while to get up to speed after a lay off and I think we have enough quality to win the game without him.

Fair enough. I would start him but I expect he won't and will take your option

 

[Goater=Legend]

Would bring him on later on to get some match fitness for the final

 

[razman]

Never understood the logic. Surely if he's fit then he's fit to start. Then once we get ahead in a game he can be subbed. Alternatively we start with a weaker side. Then bring him on if we end up chasing the game?? It goes agaisnt Peps own logic of starting at your strongest 11 every game.

Below is the reason

Because he usually takes a while to get up to speed after a lay off and I think we have enough quality to win the game without him.

 

[mosssideblue]

Never understood the logic. Surely if he's fit then he's fit to start. Then once we get ahead in a game he can be subbed. Alternatively we start with a weaker side. Then bring him on if we end up chasing the game?? It goes agaisnt Peps own logic of starting at your strongest 11 every game.

There is physically fit and match fit - I believe the two are completely different

What if we start him and we dont get ahead? what if we start him and he breaks down again?

As for we start with a weaker side - do you really think on this one match with everything on the line, Pep would start with a weaker side - give over

 

[Churchlawtonblue]

There is physically fit and match fit - I believe the two are completely different

What if we start him and we dont get ahead? what if we start him and he breaks down again?

As for we start with a weaker side - do you really think on this one match with everything on the line, Pep would start with a weaker side - give over

Morning PC Mosside. Lol. No point in going where you and i have been a few times before. So why don't we both enjoy today for what it is, and hopefully celebrate a fantastic City win on our way to a record breaking domestic treble. Have a great day. Cheers

 

[bobom]

I'd be quite happy for him not to play today or at Wembley. Just recover safely, have a good summer, a solid preseason, and allow him to be fit and the best midfielder in the world again next season.

 

[mosssideblue]

Morning PC Mosside. Lol. No point in going where you and i have been a few times before. So why don't we both enjoy today for what it is, and hopefully celebrate a fantastic City win on our way to a record breaking domestic treble. Have a great day. Cheers

Fair enough, but I maintain my points were valid

 

[Trojan1962]

I would definitely start Kevin today if he is available. Get the game won and then sub him on the hour.

 

[bert38]

I would definitely start Kevin today if he is available. Get the game won and then sub him on the hour.

Totally agree-even below 100% his ability to create could be key in opening them up.

 

[markbmcfc]

The only real risk I can see is if he starts and has to come off after 20 minutes. We’re a sub down that we might need later in the game.

If the medical team say he’s fit to play then he has to play.