Match Thread | Southampton vs Man City (11/01/23)

[BlueRhubarb]

He’ll sub Gomes at half time I’m certain of it. That could be him done at City you know

He looks miles off being even a backup 1st team player at the moment.

 

[Lemon7277]

Least we're still in another 3 comps

 

[DavidWhitesUnderpants]

Can't say it's a surprise. They looked way more likely to take the lead.

 

[Tomblue]

Gomez looks like a rabbit in the headlights.

 

[bluemoon32]

Pep must bore them to tears pre game

 

[Bluesince1979]

Phillips giving the ball away easily
Gomez giving it away cheaply
Walker showing he just isnt a CB

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Pep. Please change it now.
This is just not working.
We sadly are really missing Rodri. Phillips not filling his boots.
Walker is not a central defender. Cancelo outside him is also very worrying.

 

[MeatnSpudsMCFC]

He’ll sub Gomes at half time I’m certain of it. That could be him done at City you know

Most likely. Not often players stick out like this. He’s nowhere near the level of the rest of the squad.

 

[Scottyboi]

Why do we struggle with finding decent left backs ffs. Amateur hour.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Sod that, change it now.

I would too mate but it’s not gonna happen with Pep I don’t think.

 

[CityDean]

Gomez and Cancelo at full backs lol I was worried when I saw the team sheet tbf. Problem is we probably need two goals to advance as I am sure the Saints would take pens (wouldn't fancy us at all)

 

[leithblue]

I'm listening on the radio. Any positives?

Wholesale gas prices have dropped so your bills might start coming down

 

[dublin-blue]

Gomez will never be what we need. Pointless signing. Zinchenko is clear of both him and cucurella

 

[TB369]

The defenders and Phillips can't make a pass tonight to save their lives. The midfield is non existent.

 

[yankblue]

Inevitable when you have 3 full backs in defence

I think we have one fullback playing cb, one fullback playing on the opposite side he typically does for us, a midfield/defender hybrid at lb, and laporte

 

[Blu1]

These players can’t play the pep way & we are being bullied out of the game

 

[thyer64]

Gomez shouldn’t play for us again. Giving ball away with a short pass while leaving the LB slot free for them. hasnt Had a good game all season

 

[UUJblue]

Palmer is going to have to come find a ball tonight. Hiding

 

[kingdoneg]

Walker has been awful since kick off! He cant play in that central defence position. It would also help if he knew what colour shirt we are playing in tonight.

 

[wolviedinho]

Let’s see who is going to step up here?

No Kev to blame
No Mahrez to blame
No Haaland to blame

Grealish is playing so probably him. Out wide he can effect games. Safe option but not inspiring.