Shakhtar (A) Pre Match Thread

[west didsblue]

The two players I'd hate to be without on Sunday are KDB and SIlva so I'm happy neither are at risk. It would be a disappointment if we lost anyone else but it wouldn't have the same impact as losing one of our two playmakers.

 

[Bluep*ss]

I was thinking that Fernandhino would be able to show the squad the highlights of Donetz -
then I realised the match is being played in Kharkiv. Is Kharkiv still in Ukraine ?. - that sounds a bit stupid - I realise Kharkiv hasn't moved -
Where is Kharkiv ?.

 

[west didsblue]

I was thinking that Fernandhino would be able to show the squad the highlights of Donetz -
then I realised the match is being played in Kharkiv. Is Kharkiv still in Ukraine ?. - that sounds a bit stupid - I realise Kharkiv hasn't moved -
Where is Kharkiv ?.

North Ukraine, few hundred miles east of Kiev. Donetsk is further East and south a bit.

 

[Akai]

Ederson, Danilo, Tosin, Mangala, Fernandinho, Yaya, Gundogan, B.Silva, Foden, Diaz, Jesus,

 

[Bluep*ss]

Kharkiv was the first capital of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, from December 1919 to January 1934, after which the capital relocated to Kiev.[9]

Thanks West Dids.....

 

[meeesh]

Well lads are just about to get on their way,bags packed with gloves,hats and scarves no doubt

https://www.flightradar24.com/AWC901/fbb1950

 

[CC1]

I accept it was probably a bit much

. Fair enough :)

 

[Bluep*ss]

How about : 3-3-3-1

Grimshaw,
Danilo, Tosin, Mangala,
Fernandinho, Yaya, Gundogan,
B.Silva, Foden, Diaz,
Aguero,

My only wish is that Ferny does not get injured.

 

[domalino]

Hopefully not at the expense of injuries and fatigue.

One thing ex-pros always say is that fatigue is largely mental. If you're winning every week, you don't feel tired or the little knocks, you just want to get back out on the pitch.

As for the physical side - that's why the medical team monitor everything. How far, fast and often they run in each game or training session, the cortisol levels in their blood, their heart rate recovery, oxygen saturation levels etc.

They will see genuine fatigue coming a mile away, and I'm sure they'll take premptive action - like sending KDB on holiday for a week.

 

[Bluep*ss]

If we can attack Shakhtar as well as we have attacked KAREN 7..............we should do well......lol