Southampton (A) - Carabao Cup QF - Wed 11th Jan, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[malg]

Might just be me, but I'm not a fan of Palmer. Just doesn't do it for me. Hopefully he'll change my mind tonight.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Rico just gives me the impression that even if he could get bulldozed, he would want to start.

The decision is up to Pep, but Rico would be buzzing and give his all if selected.

Not saying it would be the right thing to do, but I do think Lewis would do everyone proud if he did play.

Rico hasn't let himself or anyone down so far. I won't worry if he starts against United. Could be part of Pep's "bizarre" masterplan.

 

[super_city_si]

Pretty much tells you our starting 11 for Saturday too now…

Eddie

Rico
Akanji
Stones
Ake

Rodders
Kev
Bernie

Mahrez
Haaland
Grealish/Foden

I'm surprised Walker is playing tonight, thought he would be a definite on sat for his pace.

 

[bert38]

Only Pep could have 5 top class centre backs and choose to play a right back instead

Or perhaps the only option on the right side is Akanji and we can’t risk him with the upcoming fixtures-Stones very likely out for the derby with the quick turn around..

 

[mosssideblue]

I'm surprised Walker is playing tonight, thought he would be a definite on sat for his pace.

He will probably start on Sat.

 

[woody1968]

Might just be me, but I'm not a fan of Palmer. Just doesn't do it for me. Hopefully he'll change my mind tonight.

Couldn’t agree more - just doesn’t do it for me. I also think we’ll realise how world class Ridders is tonight.

 

[cleavers]

I meant in the derby if Stones not fit

I'd rather have Rodri where Rodri does his best work at the weekend, though he often drops in there anyway.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Walker will be subbed and rico will finish the game. Walker will start against rags , nice and fit. Come on city

 

[cleavers]

Might just be me, but I'm not a fan of Palmer. Just doesn't do it for me. Hopefully he'll change my mind tonight.

I think people need to give him time to gain experience, games like this a cup quarter final, are ideal. We don't see him in training, Pep does, and he seems to trust him, so we should.

 

[Tricky_Trev]

Only Pep could have 5 top class centre backs and choose to play a right back instead

That’s what makes me think Phillips will be in a back 3 at times tonight, because Walker is better than Akanji at right centre back in a 3, and Stones isn’t fit. So hard to predict Pep though.