Steaua Bucharest (h) - pre-match thread

[BlueMedic]

Keep the defence similar so they can work on their passing out game - rotate the midfield, De Bruyne, Silva & Fernandinho have done a lot of running in the last 3 matches, no need to play them at 5-0 up.

 

[BusterPhillips]

Keep the defence similar so they can work on their passing out game - rotate the midfield, De Bruyne, Silva & Fernandinho have done a lot of running in the last 3 matches, no need to play them at 5-0 up.

I would change the full backs, keep CB as they are - would also bring Hart in, give him some game timw and also if its his last appearance for us it would give us a chance to say goodbye.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

I would change the full backs, keep CB as they are - would also bring Hart in, give him some game timw and also if its his last appearance for us it would give us a chance to say goodbye.

Can't see Hart playing for us again, tbh. Would not surprise me, in the least, to see Gunn in.
If Pep doesn't want to play Caballero.

 

[BusterPhillips]

Would line up like:


Hart

Maffeo
Otamendi
Stone
Cliche

Fernando
Delph

Nolito
Toure
Navas

Nacho

Bench - kids inc Denayer

 

[BlueMedic]

I would change the full backs, keep CB as they are - would also bring Hart in, give him some game timw and also if its his last appearance for us it would give us a chance to say goodbye.

Yeah that's what I meant by similar really, Stones/Otamendi stay the same, Hart could play as Caballero likely won't start next PL match anyway so don't see much harm in it. Fullbacks I'd like to see the youngsters but expect to see Clichy/Sagna (or is he injured?).

 

[BusterPhillips]

Yeah that's what I meant by similar really, Stones/Otamendi stay the same, Hart could play as Caballero likely won't start next PL match anyway so don't see much harm in it. Fullbacks I'd like to see the youngsters but expect to see Clichy/Sagna (or is he injured?).

I read that Sagna is injured, thats why Maffeo was on the bench.

 

[Rammyblues]

I wouldn't change a thing give the side 60 mins then start to bring the subs on. The more games the merrier.

 

[The Richard Wright Fan Club]

Rest Silva and Aguero.
Silva so it gives KDB a chance to be the main creative lad and Aguero because the last thing we need is a pulled fuckig hammy.

 

[Stirling1978]

We didn't have much of a pre-season, should be used to get the new system up to scratch, not too many changes.

 

[aguero93:20]

Hart

Maffeo
Stones
Otamendi
Angelino

Fernando
Delph
Nolito

Navas
Nacho
Nemane

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

They looked fucking exhausted after an hour today. Rest kdb, silva, sergio.
Gunn
Maffeo Adarabioyo Stones Angelino
Fernando
Delph Fernandinho
Sterling Kelechi Nolito

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Need to rest players such as Kun KDB Dihno and keep Zaba safe with Sagna having a knock.

I'd also keep Yaya as far away as possible from the pitch.

 

[Akai]

Willy, Maffeo, Adarabioyo, Stones, Clichy, Fernando, Delph, Navas, Yaya, Nolito, Ihenacho

 

[rowarta]

Steaua losing 0-1 against rivals Dinamo, near post header, crap defending.........what a surprise

 

[dark 'n stormy]

Need to rest players such as Kun KDB Dihno and keep Zaba safe with Sagna having a knock.

I'd also keep Yaya as far away as possible from the pitch.

Especially as we're playing it on Tuesday according to the BBC web site !

'Man City are back in European action on Tuesday in the second leg of their Champions League play-off with Romanian side Steaua Bucharest - and could rest players after winning the first leg 5-0.'

 

[Jacob Smith]

Willy
Maffeo
Otamendi
Stones
Angeliño
Dinho
Delph
Sterling
Zinchenko
Kelechi
Aguero

Can't leave Sergio out when he's in this form can you? Go for two up top maybe with Kelechi dropping deeper at times, with 5 away goals we can afford to experiment.

Not aware of Zinchenko going on loan as yet but correct me if I'm wrong?

 

[117 M34]

I think he will experiment with a double pivote

 

[Andouble]

He's on B list:
http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/season=2017/clubs/club=52919/index.html

why is Aleix Garcia not on the B list? Injury when the list had to be submitted? Would have been nailed on to start IMO.

would like to rest both Otamendi and Stones since they're our only 2 fit CB's but one will probably play, even with a 6 goal lead.

I'd leave KDB, Silva, Aguero, and Fernandinho home in cotton wool.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

Willy

Maffeo
Tosin
Stones
Clichy

Fernando
Delph
Zinchenko

Navas
Kelechi
Nolito

 

[Luke The Blue]

Will Sane be ready for this? Good way to give him a bit of game time.