vs Sunderland Starting 11?

[Marvin]

Is it unlikely, do you mean?

Yes, unlikely I think, but wouldn't rule it out

 

[cibaman]

Aren't KDB and Sagna in a similar situation to a player who has had a 3 week injury in mid season? Wouldn't a couple of weeks training and a warm up game be enough?

I expect Pep will try to balance different objectives. Obviously fitness is a big factor, but also perhaps not wanting to field a team of strangers. It might also depend on who we are drawn in the CL qualifier and where/when the first leg is played.

 

[Marvin]

Sane.......at 20 is he good enough to get into our starting 11 straight away ?

He has had outstanding games against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid so once he's settled in I would expect him to be a key player. Have to temper my expectations until I see him for real though.

 

[Marvin]

Aren't KDB and Sagna in a similar situation to a player who has had a 3 week injury in mid season? Wouldn't a couple of weeks training and a warm up game be enough?

I expect Pep will try to balance different objectives. Obviously fitness is a big factor, but also perhaps not wanting to field a team of strangers. It might also depend on who we are drawn in the CL qualifier and where/when the first leg is played.

Probably would be OK for one game, but given the long season ahead, I suspect we will want to give them a proper break. Particularly KDB.

 

[BerkshireBlue]

I'm hoping Sterling gets a start on the right wing for a change to build his confidence

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

Hart
Maffeo
Tosin/Stones
Otamendi
Clichy
Fernandinho
Fernando
Sterling
Silva
Navas
Aguero

 

[CrownPointBlue]

He has had outstanding games against Bayern Munich and Real Madrid so once he's settled in I would expect him to be a key player. Have to temper my expectations until I see him for real though.

Marvin - some people say he's another Sterling.

What is Sanes quality & style ?

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

First attempt so here goes how about
Hart
Stones kompany otamendi
Fernandinho gundogan
Sane kdb silva nolito
Aguero
This way kdb and silva get to play in
The centre in their best positions

 

[Marvin]

Marvin - some people say he's another Sterling.

What is Sanes quality & style ?

Well I am not the most reliable guide! If I had to think of a single player to compare him to in style it would be Robben. He's very one footed, but has tremendous balance, and pace. Best thing I can do is refer you to some Youtube highlights as it's all I am going off:

 

[McfcInsideMe]

Hart
Sagna Otamendi Stones Clichy
Fernandinho Toure Fernando
Sane Kun Sterling