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

[kaz7]

Have we had pep's press conference for this game yet

Half one

 

[kaz7]

Xherdan Shaqiri is a doubt for Stoke's game against Manchester City because of a calf problem.

Marko Arnautovic has overcome a thigh injury, but Jack Butland and Glen Johnson have been ruled out.

 

[Sean96]

is the press conference streamed anywhere?

 

[kaz7]

is the press conference streamed anywhere?

Don't think so but it'll be up in a couple of hours,still waiting for him to start

 

[Ric]

It'd be a bonus if Shaqiri was ruled out. He was excellent against us last season.

 

[Luke The Blue]

It'd be a bonus if Shaqiri was ruled out. He was excellent against us last season.

Yeah hopefully he's out, their best player IMO

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

It'd be a bonus if Shaqiri was ruled out. He was excellent against us last season.

Absolutely. He's the one player I fear out of their lot. Butland missing is a big plus too.

 

[Thaksinssoldier]

Am I right in saying this is Pep's big chance to get one over on Sparky for his biggest career loss?

yes, I'm talking about the magic night in Barcelona when we won the Juan Gamper and Dunnie ruined Ibra's career. :-)

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

If he can get a win at Stoke on a wet and windy day then I will be happy!

Always a tough game. Id be happy with a draw there to be honest.

 

[kaz7]

Pep: I spoke with Joe the first moment we met in China, I have a lot of respect for him as a person and as a keeper... He’s valuable. #mcfc