West Brom (H) | Pre-Match Thread

[wattle]

Fern and stones not even in the squad. Our squad is looking very strong just at the right time.

 

[PragueBlue]

Not play like a non league player every time he’s on the pitch

Ridiculous statement. He hasn't been in top form but that could be said about most of our midfield and attack. Not being in top form doesn't seem to stop certain other players getting games.

 

[jimharri]

Just seen the team news, very happy with that.

Yeah, I'm fairly okay with it. Maybe Bernie for Rodri. Not sure we'll need a defensive midfielder against the Baggies.

 

[mosssideblue]

lol they are best duo by far, they pass the ball to draw out the defence and midfield ffs , don’t you know anything about the game

Suprised you needed to ask that

 

[BringBackSwales]

Where is John Boy? Is he injured or just being rested?

I think Pep heard a rumour I had just put him into my fantasy football squad Eccles

 

[JamesTenOne]

Think Pep has been reading the Inverted Wingers thread. Will we see Mendy and Foden on the left and Cancelo and Sterling on the right?

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Torres is developing but we can't depend on him to produce very game the entire season. He is a good option to have but we also need to get sterling into form.
I prefer to keep quiet on Bernardo situation. Don't remember last time he came on the pitch this season and made an impact.

Bernardo played well against Sheffield United, Olympiacos and Porto but then found himself out of the team unable to build on that to get form out of individual performances straight/soon after.

 

[OrigamiNinja]

Delighted to see Foden in there.

Surprised that Stones is left out and even more surprised it’s for Ake and not Laporte.

Disappointed that Sterling has been given yet another chance. He was atrocious at the weekend and should be on the bench.

 

[doobyedoobye]

Bernardo must be incredibly unimpressive in training

 

[kaz7]

COME ON BLUEBOYS

 

[SkyBlueSW19]

I recon Laporte hasn’t recovered from Covid fully. He looked legless v spuds. And wasn’t really tested v Marseille. This happens to some people who’ve had it eg lack of energy (long Covid) This is the only reason I can think of as he’s hardly got a reputation as a trouble maker or bad trainer

Agreed, I'd be very surprised if any top class sportsman fully recovers within a month or two after Covid. It must take its toll in the short term regardless of whether a player says they feel fine.

 

[wattle]

Think Pep has been reading the Inverted Wingers thread. Will we see Mendy and Foden on the left and Cancelo and Sterling on the right?

I’m just happy for ANY FUCKER to read any of my threads so I doubt Pep would have. And if he did he certainly won’t be taking advice from me. Nice thought though ;)

 

[citytill1die84]

Big chance for Phil he needs to play well and nail down a marker.

 

[MCFCSteven]

Sterling has pep's nudes

 

[jamesha]

I hope Gundo is going to play as an 8 rather than a DM

 

[Cityinmud]

Bernardo played well against Sheffield United, Olympiacos and Porto but then found himself out of the team unable to build on that to get form out of individual performances straight/soon after.

I don't think he was impactful in any of the games. He just played okay. But I am sure he will get a chance now and then. Season is long.

 

[fulabeer]

How has Laporte gone from being our best defender and undroppable to this?

 

[wattle]

Delighted to see Foden in there.

Surprised that Stones is left out and even more surprised it’s for Ake and not Laporte.

Disappointed that Sterling has been given yet another chance. He was atrocious at the weekend and should be on the bench.

Totally disagree about Sterling mate. City with an in form Sterling is a different beast, so if it takes games v crap opponents to do it then it’s worth it

 

[BringBackSwales]

The reliable Gundogan/Rodri partnership returns, as inevitable as night following day.Is there really any need when facing West Brom at home?. Suppose we have to watch their crazy goal threat.

Do shut up

 

[fulabeer]

Sterling has pep's nudes

He got a copy off Gundogan