Stoke (a) 20/08/2016 - pre-match thread

[Uptop]

A good chance to test our new tactics against a side who in some ways typify the average PL team; Physical, decent passing, can park the bus and counter, set pieces are dangerous.

Be interesting to see how we perform. I wouldn't be too surprised if things dont go entirely to plan but hopefully will be a good learning process at least.

 

[kaz7]

Pep: Until 31st, everything is open... If Joe is still here, he will fight for his place.
Pep: [On Kelechi] His intensity is high and when the ball is in the box, he is there. He has something special in the box. #mcfc

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[kaz7]

Pep: Sane trained with us today, I think in one or two weeks he will be ready. Bacary has a little problem but not too big. #mcfc

 

[kaz7]

Pep: Now is not the time to change [the team] a lot, I am really impressed with how intelligent they are. We play at a high level. #mcfc

 

[kaz7]

Guardiola says he won't force Hart to stay and he can leave if he wants. If he stays, he must convince Pep. "Nothing has changed."
Pep on Joe: "I said to him from the first moment - if he stays he is going to improve."
Pep says Sané is training and will be ready in one to two weeks. Sagna has a small problem. Kompany is training but needs more muscle tests.
Gundogan, Sané and Kompany are all training now and the Germans should be available to play after the international break.

 

[kaz7]

Pep on Yaya Touré: "When he increases his intensity without the ball, he will be involved."
Finally a manager who see's it

 

[BlueCityfan]

Pep on Yaya Touré: "When he increases his intensity without the ball, he will be involved."
Finally a manager who see's it

I think the answer might be: "never". Yaya didn't have the work rate at his peak, let alone now.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

I think the answer might be: "never". Yaya didn't have the work rate at his peak, let alone now.

yup, as good as gone

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Pep on Yaya Touré: "When he increases his intensity without the ball, he will be involved."
Finally a manager who see's it

Long time picking up his money doing fuck all then.

 

[terrace stoke]

The terrace in Stoke just down the road from the train station will be the desagnated pub for away fans it will be open and serving drinks from 9am