West Ham (a) pre-match thread

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I expect a much sterner threat this year. They have plenty of pace with Anderson.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Is KDB injured again?

Have you been working down a uranium mine in outer Mongolia all season?

 

[City_Sean]

I expect a much sterner threat this year. They have plenty of pace with Anderson.

I'd agree. In Arnautovic they have a very good forward who's both strong and clinical.

It's not going to be an easy game at all.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Why is it always our player that get injured

Bernardo will play on Saturday dont worry.

 

[Pigeonho]

3-0 City.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

KDB is definitely out, Bernado possibly out and it's "oh shit, our wheels are falling off".

We still have(you'll like this honest)
Gundogs Delph Foden and Diaz. Even Zinchenko to choose from. Strength in depth is why we will retain the league.

 

[uwe rosler 28]

KDB is definitely out, Bernado possibly out and it's "oh shit, our wheels are falling off".

We still have(you'll like this honest)
Gundogs Delph Foden and Diaz. Even Zinchenko to choose from. Strength in depth is why we will retain the league.

I have a feeling Kdb will be on the bench

 

[Deleted member 81382]

 

[Withnail]

Can't see bernardo's injury being too serious but if theres any doubts we should give him a weeks rest with some tough games coming up.

Gundogan is a capable replacement he's just not in the same league as bernardo silva or kdb in terms of creativity, he's more of a late runner who keeps things ticking over. That's fine, it's just when he plays the problem becomes theres a heavier burden on his midfield partner, in this case Silva, to be the architect of our creativity which in turn makes the oppositions job easier at least in theory, as if they're smart they'll aim to shackle Silva which would go a long way to limiting or effectiveness.

Luckily, I don't think West Ham have the players or the mindset to execute that kind of tactic so we should be fine this weekend just get them fit for Chelsea.

Gundo had an excellent cameo against Utd and whilst not as creative as Merlin or Bernardo can do a job against West Ham. I would like Foden to be given an opportunity but Pep will go for Gundo.

 

[andyhinch]

We could season a bit of Foden in there for one game.. against a near bottom of the table team?

Salt and pepper or something more exotic ;-)

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I have a feeling Kdb will be on the bench

I can't see him being rushed back, especially so soon after his second injury this season. I'd be disappointed to see him anywhere near the bench till he fully recovers.

 

[ninjamonkey]

KDB is definitely out, Bernado possibly out and it's "oh shit, our wheels are falling off".

We still have(you'll like this honest)
Gundogs Delph Foden and Diaz. Even Zinchenko to choose from. Strength in depth is why we will retain the league.

Don't think I've seen a single person say anything even remotely along those lines.

From your options mentioned, Delph and Zinchenko are needed to cover left back and diaz has never and likely will never play in a central midfield role. Assuming bernardo is out, that leaves us with just fernandinho,gundogan,silva and Foden for 3 key positions, if only in terms of numbers, it's leaving us short of options there. With arguably our best player this season potentially missing alongside last seasons best player in the same position, I don't think it's unreasonable for people to comment about it and suggest it leaves us weakened.

Nobody thinks the wheels are about to fly off, it's simply a talking point pre-match

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Don't think I've seen a single person say anything even remotely along those lines.

From your options mentioned, Delph and Zinchenko are needed to cover left back and diaz has never and likely will never play in a central midfield role. Assuming bernardo is out, that leaves us with just fernandinho,gundogan,silva and Foden for 3 key positions, if only in terms of numbers, it's leaving us short of options there. With arguably our best player this season potentially missing alongside last seasons best player in the same position, I don't think it's unreasonable for people to comment about it and suggest it leaves us weakened.

Nobody thinks the wheels are about to fly off, it's simply a talking point pre-match

Several of our players are versatile and our formation is fluid and constantly evolving. Nothing is set in stone unless you are Pep and know otherwise.

 

[mancity1]

Don't think I've seen a single person say anything even remotely along those lines.

From your options mentioned, Delph and Zinchenko are needed to cover left back and diaz has never and likely will never play in a central midfield role. Assuming bernardo is out, that leaves us with just fernandinho,gundogan,silva and Foden for 3 key positions, if only in terms of numbers, it's leaving us short of options there. With arguably our best player this season potentially missing alongside last seasons best player in the same position, I don't think it's unreasonable for people to comment about it and suggest it leaves us weakened.

Nobody thinks the wheels are about to fly off, it's simply a talking point pre-match

Not having them definitely leaves us weaker , its a question of whether there replacements and the 11 and subs used as a whole are good enough on the day to get the 3 points.

 

[yankblue]

I have a feeling Kdb will be on the bench

I hope not...keep him in bubble wrap until they're 100% certain he's ready to go. And then keep him wrapped up for another week just in case.

 

[rnblade]

If Berni is injured, maybe it’s time to see Foden, his work rate is always excellent. He’s more than capable of stepping in.

 

[jimmygrimblesboots]

A couple of injuries or knocks will not slow our momentum , Pep will shuffle the -pack and bring in Delph and Sane or Gundagon to replace Mendy and Bernardo , we will also still have decent options on the bench , having £150m of three talented players out injured would would affect other clubs , but i suspect Pep has a plan for the Hammers , with his "bare to the bones" squad :).

 

[SWPISHOME]

If Berni is injured, maybe it’s time to see Foden, his work rate is always excellent. He’s more than capable of stepping in.

I agree I'd like to see Foden start the weekend if Bernardo is out.

 

[prestonibbo_mcfc]

Don't think I've seen a single person say anything even remotely along those lines.

From your options mentioned, Delph and Zinchenko are needed to cover left back and diaz has never and likely will never play in a central midfield role. Assuming bernardo is out, that leaves us with just fernandinho,gundogan,silva and Foden for 3 key positions, if only in terms of numbers, it's leaving us short of options there. With arguably our best player this season potentially missing alongside last seasons best player in the same position, I don't think it's unreasonable for people to comment about it and suggest it leaves us weakened.

Nobody thinks the wheels are about to fly off, it's simply a talking point pre-match

You forgot, Stones ;-)

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

Play jesus kun and sane
Rest sterling and mahrez for champs league.midfield will be silva foden and fern .gundogan to play midweek in champs league.