Oxford Utd (A) - LeagueCup QF - Pre-Match Thread

[rnblade]

Mahrez through the middle would be good

That would be interesting to see. I wonder if his work rate would improve? Hopefully he will actually try and take defenders on as he used to do at Leicester.
Ball speed and movement off the ball with solid defending is what I want to see tonight. We will get chances, we just need to be clinical and put them away.

 

[brummie blue]

Zinchenko getting another run in midfield

 

[Ken92]

Sterling should be rested imo,we need him fresh and firing on all cilynders against leicester

 

[Tricky_Trev]

When Zinchenko came on the other day, didn’t he play on the left of the front 3? I’d prefer him in central midfield but maybe he’s playing on the left, with Sterling central and Mahrez right. Bernardo right side of central midfield (the KDB role). Foden left side of midfield, Rodri holding.

 

[tommybooth]

Sterling should be rested imo,we need him fresh and firing on all cilynders against leicester

False 9 or centre forward? Hope bravo has got his extra sticky gloves on.

 

[IcriedwhenTueartleft]

Got to win tonight and please, get Utd in the SF. We need some serious revenge for that awful showing 2 weeks ago. Young side with some experienced heads as well, should be a decent combination.

 

[heslops barnet]

Mahrez through the middle would be good

He couldn’t be any worse....

 

[kaz7]

Sorry if I've missed it but any idea how strong they've gone? Is it full strength or have they rested a few?

There are a few names i recognise

 

[Citizen in Pakistan]

Exciting line up, really looking forward for this.

 

[Ban-jani]

Pitch looks decent.

 

[kaz7]

Micah on again,he is getting our games now,good to see

City not happy with the way the arteta thing has been handled he says

 

[Norbiton]

There are a few names i recognise

Fosu and Baptiste are skilful players, Brannagan a hard-working midfielder. Oxford have quite a few injury problems and Henry seems to be rested as he's only on the bench. We've come across Jamie Mackie in quite a memorable game!

 

[G-Star Medium Rare]

Micah doing his Rag n Bone man impersonation Lol ( apologies for the " Rag")

 

[Vienna_70]

The presenter / Sty are desperate, aren’t they?

 

[Easy]

Can’t wait to see how Garcia and THB play

 

[Vienna_70]

When Zinchenko came on the other day, didn’t he play on the left of the front 3? I’d prefer him in central midfield but maybe he’s playing on the left, with Sterling central and Mahrez right. Bernardo right side of central midfield (the KDB role). Foden left side of midfield, Rodri holding.

I considered that, and it might be a possibility, especially with Bernardo's ability in the middle.

 

[kaz7]

Fosu and Baptiste are skilful players, Brannagan a hard-working midfielder. Oxford have quite a few injury problems and Henry seems to be rested as he's only on the bench. We've come across Jamie Mackie in quite a memorable game!

Yes mackie was talking about the sergio goal and their part in one of greatest moments in prem history

 

[deano ou812]

The presenter / Sty are desperate, aren’t they?

Desperate on two fronts see us on the end of a giant killing and increases the chances for the rags to have a chance of winning something..

 

[G-Star Medium Rare]

Sky desperate for City to blow it.
( wrong thread I know, but funniest comment I have read about last night's victory for Villa - 4 Liverpool players have tested positive for Calpol !)

 

[jimharri]

Nice to see some of the youngsters getting a run out. Would have been nice to see Doyle, Bernabe or Poveda getting a game as well. But I suppose Pep didn't want to have too many kids in the starting XI.