Shakhtar (A) Pre Match Thread

[TravisBickle]

Looking forward to Foden/Diaz & Tosin having some proper game time.

 

[ojeme]

Bravo
??? Adarabioyo Mangala
Danilo Foden Yaya Gundogan Diaz
Bernado
Nmecha


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[jimmygrimblesboots]

We can rest at least ten players before we visit the cesspit , and we certainly do not owe Napoli and De Laurentis anything he has done nothing but slag our football club for years, we can give chances to Diaz , Foden , Nmecha , Latibeauderie , Adebaiyo and bring in Yaya , Gundagon , Bernardo , Danilo , Bravo would also give a full game to jesus he has been sub for a few games. Would be nice to keep the undefeated record going , although unlikely because Shaktar will not be taking any chances so they will be up for this game.

 

[Ryanshack]

Think a draw would be an excellent result for us, just hope Pep rests some key players for the derby.Winning the derby is much more important than getting 3 points in Ukraine

 

[IWasHere]

I think the team will surprise a few.

Pep is not a City fan who would happily play the under 10s if they could in this game.

He is a winner and will not want to lose this winning run.

Agree. I see people putting Davenport in their predicted line up ffs.

 

[goater1985]

Good debate going on but personally see no logic whatsoever in playing anyone who will play at the weekend. It isnt disrespecting anyone. IF we had anything on the game, then i would completely want to see a strong team but we dont......

Personally, i would play ...
Bravo
danilo, tosin, mang, kid
Gund yaya Foden
Diaz Kid Kid

Pep is not a fool so wont play any of the 'risky' players but i suspect it will be slightly stronger and include at least serg and ota.

really hoping at least one of foden and diaz start

 

[cadds92]

I think Fernandinho and Kompany both start. I also think at one of Walker and Delph will to.

Pep will want this winning run to continue and will want 6nout of 6 victories in the group stage.

Only one of Foden or Diaz will start.

 

[lionheart]

We can rest at least ten players before we visit the cesspit , and we certainly do not owe Napoli and De Laurentis anything he has done nothing but slag our football club for years, we can give chances to Diaz , Foden , Nmecha , Latibeauderie , Adebaiyo and bring in Yaya , Gundagon , Bernardo , Danilo , Bravo would also give a full game to jesus he has been sub for a few games.

Gabriel Jesus should play no more than 30 minutes as he will be vital on Sunday, especially as Sergio has not regained his pre-Amsterdam crash form just yet.

 

[MarsLlama]

Ederson
Walker
Kompany
Mangala
Danilo
Touré
Gundogan
Foden
Bernardo
Aguero
Sané

Bravo, Delph, Otamendi, Fernandinho, D. Silva, Diaz, Jesus

Is my best guess. This way Silva, De Bruyne, Jesus, Sterling, Fernandinho, Otamendi and Delph are well rested, which will probably be 7 of our 10 outfield starters against United.

And then for the derby:

Ederson
Walker
Kompany
Otamendi
Delph
Fernandinho
Silva
De Bruyne
Sterling
Jesus
Sané

I think those in bold HAVE to be the front six for the derby. I love Sergio but, Napoli goal aside, he's been close to useless from open play since the crash. Jesus has grabbed two assists off the bench in the last three games, on the other hand, and is looking more lively, so probably deserves to start against United.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

Gabriel Jesus should play no more than 30 minutes as he will be vital on Sunday, especially as Sergio has not regained his pre-Amsterdam crash form just yet.

Would prefer Kun to start at the Swamp , his record against the Rags is outstanding and would love to see him running at Lindeknockabollockoff , bring Jesus on when their legs have gone after they have been chasing shadows for an hour or so.