Match Thread | Slovan Bratislava vs. Man City (01/10/24)

[SamTheGuru]

Typical City would see them getting their second win in succession

For sure :D But from a competition/spectacle perspective, what is this we are watching? Or has it been designed to play reserve teams in this competition?

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Tempo in final 3rd quick = good
Rushing the final pass = bad

Find a balance lads and you score 6 or 7 here.

 

[Legal Alien]

Good half City!

We should be out of sight though.

I'd rest Erling this half and put on McAtee

 

[Beanhead]

Pep doesn't look too happy with the finishing.

Would you be lol

 

[OrigamiNinja]

I’m trying to gauge what level Bratislava are and I honestly think they’re EFL League 2…at best. They are the kind of level of side that we would play against in the early rounds of the Carabao Cup and would comfortably beat with our kids.

I don’t even know what to make of our play because we’ve not exactly put them to the sword.

Foden and Doku have been excellent. The rest ok.

 

[Beanhead]

They will tire second half 7-0

 

[paulchapo]

Even the glass half empty mob must be reasonably happy this evening.

Yes and no. This is probably the easiest game we'll play but we're not absolutely finishing it off.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

How does Nunes manage to look out of his depth against the worst team we've played in years?

 

[BrianW]

The noticeable gap in quality is stark between nunes and the other midfielders. It’s not his fault, the level is high and some won’t reach it. If he is happy for a squad place then it’s no big deal. Decent player but not at the level required.

If he doesn't drink his milk, he'll only be good enough for Manchester United.
Who are they?

 

[SamTheGuru]

A lot of these other top teams ( Barca, Dortmund and unfortunately Arse) are scoring for fun. We really need some goals, ffs even Celtic put 5 past them.

Savinho and Doku are walking past their entire team for fun. There is no rush.