West Ham (a) pre-match thread

[Tevez City]

Garcia over Stones !

 

[OntarioBlue]

We still have the option off taking them off the bench for the last 25 minutes.

True, let’s hope the game isn’t out of sight by then.

 

[Jesus H Gabz]

Think the team has picked itself, plenty of niggles & possibly covid issues around the squad, the fact we’re away & Wet Spam are full of goals at the minute has seen Phil off to the bench, where our options are as good as I’ve seen for a while (would of liked Delap on there) We don’t have to win it in the first hour, and I think Pep will be looking to finish the game strong like midweek as opposed to the Leeds game & others were we tired late in the game

 

[Akpowell]

Think Peps playing Garcia to keep him happy and hope he'll change his mind and stay

 

[big phil]

Not thrilled with that line up. At least we’ve got KDB, Foden and Torres to come on if we need them.

 

[eastmanc]

Let’s hope the majority on here , me included, look stupid at the end off the game and we spank them . Come on you blues.

 

[Burtonblue]

Glad to see the forum filled with unbridled optimism at the prospect of playing a team we’ve an aggregate score of 22-1 against in the last 5 games!
Agreed we weren’t good in the first 45 v Porto but the second half was much better.
Have a little faith guys...

 

[Deleted member 81382]

Surprised no ones talking about Garcia starting.

 

[The1nvisibleMan]

We still have the option off taking them off the bench for the last 25 minutes.

By Mister “I complained that we aren’t allowed 5 subs yet only use 2 of the 3 I’m given”?

 

[meeesh]

I think one of two things with Garcia being played,he's either using or abusing him or trying to get his valuation up

 

[Mancity1980]

Bizarre lineup once again. The blind spots we all see for Gundogan and Garcia is more and more concerning.

Laporte is starting to worry me now aswell, one of the best defenders in the league on his day he just isn’t having many days though unfortunately. Really hope that big injury hasn’t worn his body down but we simply do not see enough of him because he’s never fit.

Lads, it’s West Ham...:)

 

[oakiecokie]

Only the other day did Garcia say he was angry at City for scuppering his move to Barca yet Pep says he wants to seduce him into staying, why?

Really ?? Where was that as I`ve never seen that.I read that he was disappointed but NOT angry !!

 

[kevin horlocks wand]

I like the bench

 

[bobbyowenquiff]

Hope Peps got it right, but that team didn't work against Porto, and I don't think it will work today, absolutely no pace, I'm shitting myself and it's only west ham.

We will be exposed badly on the left hand side again as we were against Porto. Garcia, Gundo, and Rodri is a bad combination with little or no pace. It is like groundhog day. I can see we have injury problems but this selection makes it worse. West Ham will just target Garcia and Cancelo.
I rate Cancelo but he is one of those players who needs to play in his correct position (right back) just like Danilo. In fact it would make more sense to put Walker on the left and Cancelo on the right. Is Foden not fully fit?

 

[razman]

Garcia over Stones !

I think this means Garcia is staying OR stones is so bad in training vs Garcia

 

[eastmanc]

Think Peps playing Garcia to keep him happy and hope he'll change his mind and stay

Again why? John Stones has stated he wants to stay and fight for a place in the side but his loyalty isn’t being rewarded.

 

[Cityinmud]

 

[OntarioBlue]

I think one of two things with Garcia being played,he's either using or abusing him or trying to get his valuation up

He only has value if he signs a new contract.

 

[eastmanc]

Oh the joys of Rodri and Gundogan in the midfield again. Please Pep just pick one of them

Gundo over Rodgers all day long for me.

 

[kaz7]

We still have the option off taking them off the bench for the last 25 minutes.

Ha subs are 80 mins