Southampton (A) - Sat 22nd Jan, 17:30 | Pre Match Thread

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

I know that the trophy isn’t won yet, but I would like to see some youngsters playing in a matches like this.

The youngsters have got their own matches to play. The first team have got a PL to win and Soton are no slouches as they have already shown us

 

[SerbianBlue]

I don't think pep should put 8 youngsters tomorrow, but seeing Palmer or McAtee getting some minutes would be nice.

 

[roubaixtuesday]

The home match was the worst performance I've seen from us in years.

Here's hoping for the opposite.

4-1 City with a Ward Prowse worldie consolidation as garnish.

 

[kaz7]

Ffs and zinchy are out , nathan is back

 

[Cobwebcat]

Zin still got COVID? Seems a long time out.

Was he asked if Cole Palmer is fit?

 

[Chi-town blues]

4-0 city

 

[Pelegrinni]

4-0 city

I would be delighted if we can snatch a 1-0 win.
St Mary's has not always been been an easy ground for us.

 

[chickaroon]

Pep has given Mahrez a few days off. So he will not be available for the Southampton game.

 

[M12Blue]

I know that the trophy isn’t won yet, but I would like to see some youngsters playing in a matches like this.

Nah, get league won then play majority of u23 for all I care

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

I don't think pep should put 8 youngsters tomorrow, but seeing Palmer or McAtee getting some minutes would be nice.

Fair enough, but depends what the score is. If we're 3-0 up at 60 to 65 minutes, yeah, I'd say it's fair to bring one of them on, and maybe the other later. Any case, if they're in the squad, and then on the bench, that's all you need to know. Pep does not put any slouches on that bench. He's under no obligation to. It means he takes them very seriously as footballers.