Sparta Praha (H) - Wed 23rd Oct, 20:00 | CL | Pre-Match Thread

[mike1923]

Where’s the rest of the bench?!

 

[citizen_maine]

Good to see Nathan back

 

[clarion]

Gundo again and James on the bench :(

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

Maddening that McAtee can't get a start at home over Gundo when he just played 90 minutes a few days ago.

 

[Goater=Legend]

Akes back and Nunes starting

 

[ninjamonkey]

Teams fine should win well with that, really glad to see nunes rewarded with a start but Jesus christ that bench is non-existent. This is a minor injury period and we're scrapping the barrel for half a bench. I really hope we rectify the poor decision to stick with a small squad in January

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Gundo again and James on the bench :(

Maddening that McAtee can't get a start at home over Gundo when he just played 90 minutes a few days ago.

McAtee can't play as a 6.

 

[deano ou812]

Where’s the rest of the bench?!

Bit strange could have filled it with EDS players surely..

 

[MadchesterCity]

I heard that on some radio show this morning and the sports news presenter couldn't get in quick enough that we lost to Madrid on penalties.
When it was pointed out to him that this is normally classed as a draw he said" they lost, didn't they"

Sounds like a ****

 

[supercity88]

Maddening that McAtee can't get a start at home over Gundo when he just played 90 minutes a few days ago.

Gundo had the International break off, McAtee played twice. Gundo needs to find form and quickly, got no problem with him starting in this one as a 6 to rest others. McAtee will come on based on the lack of bench, hopefully for a good 30minutes.

He will also start at Spurs next week, so plenty of chances for him to impress.

 

[richards30]

Injuries hitting hard currently it seems!

 

[super_city_si]

Gundo again and James on the bench :(

Gundo cant make 90 mins never mind a game every 3 days. I dont think Peps managing him too well

Edit: Forgot he had Intl break off. Makes sense I suppose to use him tonight

 

[Gray]

Where’s the rest of the bench?!

Basically only 5 subs, very strange.

We need some players in January.

 

[eastmanc]

Come on you Dolly Blues.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Moaning that a German international is starting over a kid that isn't quite good enough yet.
Bodes well for the match thread.

 

[citizen_maine]

Basically only 5 subs, very strange.

We need some players in January.

Could it be a misprint, or have we had confirmation that the others are out?

 

[simon23]

Good to see Nathan back

Just thought the exact same thing..gives us more options defensively now - Ake can play centre half or fullback and so can Gvardiol...id be very interested to see Gvardiol at centre half stepping into midfieldi n future games playing the Johnny Stones role.

 

[cleavers]

Injuries hitting hard currently it seems!

Pep said yesterday that everyone other than Oscar and Rodri was in training, KdB just not feeling his best.

 

[jimharri]

Good to see Nathan back

Exactly. I always feel relaxed when he's in the XI.

 

[cleavers]

Gundo cant make 90 mins never mind a game every 3 days.

He's just had 2 weeks off.