RB Leipzig (H) - CL - Wed 15 Sep 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[whp.blue]

Sterling still can’t get in…

Nor should he, not done enough over a long period.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Who is slicker ?

Keeper

 

[cityboy1]

It's not the quickest going back towards our own goal is it?

Would be more relaxed if Walker's recovery pace was on.

Seeing that team sheet has made me realise how we have gone from one of the quickest teams around to one simply for absolute control of the ball?

cancelo and ake aren't slow?

 

[Blue Maverick]

I'd pay good money to see a whistle running around, accompanied by a ref.

Ha ha

 

[PragueBlue]

That's quite a lot of changes. I know there has to be rotation with the squad we have but this is an important game for us.

Never as confident when the 3 of Rodri, Gundogan and Bernardo don't start together in CM. It will be interesting to see how it works with KDB in for Gundogan (it seems like it's usually been Bernardo sacrificed to get KDB back in).

Surprised Walker isn't starting. That's a lot of changes to the back 4, although some are presumably down to injury.

Also I am a bit surprised that Mahrez starts on the right (presumably). I think Jesus has been very good there and expected Sterling, or perhaps even Foden, to start before Mahrez.

Must be tough trying to keep everybody happy and match sharp though.

On paper it should be good enough to get the win if the team gels and there isn't too much rustiness.

Let's hope for a good performance and comfortable win.

 

[M Gaudino]

Dias is 3rd captain this season

Fernandihno
Gundogan
Dias
KDB

ridiculous. KDB is the leader on the pitch and the best player. what idiots voted him 4th

 

[PhdWave]

might be the contract situation? 2 years left still hasn’t signed.

I dont know mate..Pep is not the kind of guy to make prople because of contract (I think).. I simply think Raz's mind is not here..(I maybe wrong)

 

[Brendan110_0]

Don't know any of them!!!

I remember saying stuff like that vs Dortmund back in the day ha ha. Got battered but Hart had a blinder.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

ridiculous. KDB is the leader on the pitch and the best player. what idiots voted him 4th

The ones who know who runs this dressing room?

 

[FromPollockToSilva]

ridiculous. KDB is the leader on the pitch and the best player. what idiots voted him 4th

His teammates presumably have a better idea than you do

 

[Scottish Cityzen]

A nice, fresh team tonight with a few guys who will want to impress.

Jack will be buzzing off his tits that he’s playing in the CL and with King Kev, expecting a big performance from him.

I’m going for a bit of a dicking for RB here…

 

[cityboy1]

ridiculous. KDB is the leader on the pitch and the best player. what idiots voted him 4th

This is the problem with the voting system pep has. To him the captain isn't a big deal because it probably isn't in spain.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Are there any away fans tonight

There are 9 in their end at the moment and 3 flags.

 

[lonestay]

So once again BT start a Liverpool show well before they start the City broadcast .

 

[Brendan110_0]

Maybe someone would like to PM me where I may watch this! Many thanks

BT/ local pub/ Etihad ;P/ Iraqi goals (is that still a thing?)

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

might be the contract situation? 2 years left still hasn’t signed.

It’s more to do with the 2 years he hasn’t played well.

 

[Ghost of 76]

ridiculous. KDB is the leader on the pitch and the best player. what idiots voted him 4th

He was probably instrumental in the decision, saying he wasn't bothered about being captain, that's what his body language says anyway.

 

[LongsightM13]

It's not the quickest going back towards our own goal is it?

Would be more relaxed if Walker's recovery pace was on.

Seeing that team sheet has made me realise how we have gone from one of the quickest teams around to one simply for absolute control of the ball?

Thought the exact same, hope the lack of pace in that line up doesn’t bite us against a hard pressing and fast countering outfit

 

[citizen_maine]

ridiculous. KDB is the leader on the pitch and the best player. what idiots voted him 4th

The players and management team. Maybe he doesn't want it?

 

[Legacyfan1986]

I am so excitied to see captain Ruben.