Sporting CP (H) - CL Last 16 - Wed 9th March, 20:00 | Pre-Match Thread

[Ric]

If he plays Cancelo and De Bruyne, he's more mental than I ever thought.

Not really got any other option at right back. Can't see him playing Egan-Riley in a CL knock out game, even if the tie is effectively over.

 

[Rammy Blue]

I think we'll see a stronger XI than many expect, something like this.

Ederson
Cancelo
Stones
Laporte
Zinchenko
Rodri
Gundogan
Foden
Grealish
Sterling
Jesus

Surely Dinho will start? Other than that I don’t think you’ll be far off.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Ederson, Walker, Stones, Laporte, Zinchenko, Fernandinho, Silva, Gundogan, Sterling, Delap, Grealish

I don't think he will play Delap, but I would like to see him start a game and get maybe a few goals under his belt. He will probably play Jesus instead.

Good rest for Cancelo, De Bruyne, Mahrez and Rodri

Walker is banned.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Anyone know when Cup scheme money went out? Can't seem to find this one on my statement.

Weeks ago, just checked and mine was 9th Feb.

 

[wolfie1988]

Not really got any other option at right back. Can't see him playing Egan-Riley in a CL knock out game, even if the tie is effectively over.

Honestly, I'd play Fernandinho there. The risk of Cancelo being booked with no Walker for the 1st Leg of the next round is just too big IMO when we are 5-0 up.

 

[Rammy Blue]

Not really got any other option at right back. Can't see him playing Egan-Riley in a CL knock out game, even if the tie is effectively over.

I think the key to playing a stronger side will be that Pep will have us play well within ourselves and try and just keep it tight for the first 45 mins. Assuming we can get to 60/65 in complete control then he can bring on some kids to see out the game.

 

[dozzie26]

Weeks ago, just checked and mine was 9th Feb.

Cheers, just saw same date, it slipped through the net.

 

[youngbob]

Ederson
Cancelo, Stones, Ake, Zinchenko
Fernandinho
Gundogan, Grealish
Jesus, Delap, Sterling

 

[Semper aggressus]

Knowing Pep he’ll go really strong for this, just hope we don‘t pick up any more injuries.

Personally as we’re already 5-0 up I’d like to see a starting line-up similar to this:

Carson
Egan-Riley
Zinchenko
Ake (if fit?)
Mbete
Fernandinho
Gundogan
Sterling
McAtee
Jesus
Delap

 

[Uncle Wally One Ball]

Ederson
Cancelo, Stones, Ake, Zinchenko
Fernandinho
Gundogan, Grealish
Jesus, Delap, Sterling

Ake is injured