Shakhtar (A) Pre Match Thread

[cadds92]

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.

I think you have both team selections pretty much spot on there mate.

 

[IWasHere]

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.

That could be it tbf. If it goes tits up in the first half we can bring on Spanish Dave in the second half.

 

[Ric]

I wouldn't be surprised if Delph and Walker played a half each, with Danilo switching over at half time. Can't see Guardiola playing any of the EDS lads at full back. It'll be interesting when the travelling squad is announced though.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

I wouldn't be surprised if Delph and Walker played a half each, with Danilo switching over at half time. Can't see Guardiola playing any of the EDS lads at full back. It'll be interesting when the travelling squad is announced though.

When is that ric?

 

[Ric]

When is that ric?

Tomorrow afternoon I imagine.

 

[K-Bo]

This team should be 50% reserves 50% kids, anyone who will start vs united should not play here in a game that is literally meaningless. But Pep is Pep and I really dont think he is capable of throwing this game for the greater good, so more senior players will start than I'd like.

should be:

Bravo
Danilo
Mangala
Tosin
Davenport
Yaya
Gundogan
Bernardo
Foden
Diaz
Nmecha.

 

[bobmcfc]

Only the league game is important

 

[BlueAnorak]

Dead rubber.
Play as few first choice players as we can.
Don't care if we lose though I'd like to draw. Getting rid of Napoli from the competition is very important

 

[hallsteve62]

I've not heard anything from Thomas Cook about the itinerary either. I was hoping for an email from them today. As an aside, anyone who's going from Prestwich, Blackley, Crumpsall areas fancy sharing a taxi to the airport? I'm near Bowker Vale met station. PM me if interested please.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Can see this being a bit of a dour match shaktar only need a draw and we'll be happy with that.