So...here we go.
- Sagna, Fernandinho and pretty much Clichy all rested, so should be fresh for Tuesday.
- De Bruyne improving upon his match fitness.
- Concern over Silva's ankle but possibly just rested, I assume he'll be okay.
- Yaya's back (some may view that as a negative).
- Possible concern over Aguero, Navas & Fernando having no rest.
- Kompany return on the horizon but doubt he'll make the game on Tuesday.
- Gutted we dropped Nasri out of the squad now, we all know who we wished he would have.
Can't see Pellegrini going for a 0-0 and with our defence not sure i'd want him too. Get the 1st goal and we're in a good position.
PSG news: Matuidi and unfortunately Luiz are suspended. Pastore still injured but apparently Verratti trained pain-free, although I doubt he'll be match sharp. They are arguable stronger dropping Di Maria into midfield, bringing Lucas in for Matuidi and Marquinhos in for Luiz. Might leave them short on defensive protection, with Motta the only defensive minded midfielder.
Early team prediction:
----------------------------------Hart
Sagna-----------Otamendi--------------Mangala-----------Clichy
-------------------Yaya-------------------Fernando
Fernandinho---------------De Bruyne-----------------------Silva
--------------------------------Aguero
Their team prediction:
----------------------------------Trapp
Aurier---------Marquinhos--------------T.Silva-----------Maxwell
----------------------------------Motta
-------------------Rabiot-------------------Di Maria
Lucas------------------------Ibrahimovic---------------------Cavani
If Verratti is back take Lucas out, push Di Maria up and put Verratti in midfield.
Worried about this one because its a game that relies on tactics! Think thats our best setup for goals and defensive protection.
- Sagna, Fernandinho and pretty much Clichy all rested, so should be fresh for Tuesday.
- De Bruyne improving upon his match fitness.
- Concern over Silva's ankle but possibly just rested, I assume he'll be okay.
- Yaya's back (some may view that as a negative).
- Possible concern over Aguero, Navas & Fernando having no rest.
- Kompany return on the horizon but doubt he'll make the game on Tuesday.
- Gutted we dropped Nasri out of the squad now, we all know who we wished he would have.
Can't see Pellegrini going for a 0-0 and with our defence not sure i'd want him too. Get the 1st goal and we're in a good position.
PSG news: Matuidi and unfortunately Luiz are suspended. Pastore still injured but apparently Verratti trained pain-free, although I doubt he'll be match sharp. They are arguable stronger dropping Di Maria into midfield, bringing Lucas in for Matuidi and Marquinhos in for Luiz. Might leave them short on defensive protection, with Motta the only defensive minded midfielder.
Early team prediction:
----------------------------------Hart
Sagna-----------Otamendi--------------Mangala-----------Clichy
-------------------Yaya-------------------Fernando
Fernandinho---------------De Bruyne-----------------------Silva
--------------------------------Aguero
Their team prediction:
----------------------------------Trapp
Aurier---------Marquinhos--------------T.Silva-----------Maxwell
----------------------------------Motta
-------------------Rabiot-------------------Di Maria
Lucas------------------------Ibrahimovic---------------------Cavani
If Verratti is back take Lucas out, push Di Maria up and put Verratti in midfield.
Worried about this one because its a game that relies on tactics! Think thats our best setup for goals and defensive protection.