Match Thread | Man City vs Brighton (31/08/19)

[DavidWhitesUnderpants]

Is it just me, or does Pep look like something is bothering him?

He hasn't been the same man since he ditched that famous grey cardigan hoodie. I think he misses it.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

It hasn’t been a great week for him and his close friends, mate.

Injury to Eric probably hasn't helped either.

 

[RandomJ]

I understand but he has to start lighting up cup games . That’s his best start .

How is he meant to do that when he is short on match practice and fitness? How many games does it take for Kev or Aguero to get going after not playing for a while? It's unfair to give him one game every 3 months and expect him to play like Messi. He needs game time and I'm not talking 300 minutes in a season.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Injury to Eric probably hasn't helped either.

Yes, it’s definitely take a lot of the enjoyment out of the match for me.

 

[cjn]

Focus on getting that clean sheet. I can't go another season hearing about Liverpool's best defense in the league.

 

[Robinho's Subbuteo]

Yes, it’s definitely take a lot of the enjoyment out of the match for me.

How bad was it? Missed it.

 

[Chi-town blues]

How is he meant to do that when he is short on match practice and fitness? How many games does it take for Kev or Aguero to get going after not playing for a while? It's unfair to give him one game every 3 months and expect him to play like Messi. He needs game time and I'm not talking 300 minutes in a season.

I’m sure he would’ve come today for David if Laporte wasn’t injured.

 

[Centurions]

Hope so, but the evidence is pretty minimal.

We've only played 4 games so far and although he was an admittedly late sub, he's come on in 2 of them. If he comes on as a sub or starts in 30 games (half of our total) by the end of the season would that be enough for you?

 

[kalouk]

I’m sure he would’ve come today for David if Laporte wasn’t injured.

Good point.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

How bad was it? Missed it.

Innocuous coming together. Possibly knee ligaments. Stretchered off.