Newcastle United (A) - Sun 21 Aug, 16:30 | Pre-Match Thread

[BuryBlue1977]

Dias must not be fully fit. Himself and Ake has been excellent. Pep does rotate alot so it's not a surprise really.

I don't like seen Bernardo out wide I think we are much more balanced when he plays central. Then again KDB could be operating from that side today.

Agree, Bernado is not effective out wide. When more central he’s magnificent. Maybe KDB will move out wide

 

[FantasyIreland]

Stones is better than him tbf

Possibly better at passing but in terms of overall contribution i dont think many would agree.I really like John,but along side him,not as a replacement.

 

[01cravend]

Would have liked to see Alvarez on the right

 

[wolviedinho]

Pep must want to give John minutes. Ake has been playing well.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Stones for dias why?

maybe dias is still not 100% fit and carrying a knock.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Trust in Pep.We have a great squad not just eleven.

 

[city saint]

No Dias, Bernardo on the right. Interesting choices to say the least.

dias probably got a niggle and bernie will be fine might even see kev out wide

 

[urban genie]

Possibly better at passing but in terms of overall contribution i dont think many would agree.I really like John,but along side him,not as a replacement.

Defensively all our 4 CBs are as good as each other, but the best ball players have been picked today

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

He is, stones was the stronger of the partnership on tge ball and off it in Dias first season, but he replaced the otter and was better than him so he got all the plaudits from both us and the media, stones was the unsung rock of that defensive season though, and he can pass better

He is in your opinion, which you’re entitled too but drivel all the same!

 

[BuryBlue1977]

Dias not it - not sure about Stones and Ake.
No Grealish after Foden's mare last week.
Probably worrying unnecessarily.

“Foden’s mare last week”