Wigan (a) pre-match thread

[pudge]

It's definitely Saturday mate with Owen and Shay doing the draw on bt.

Oh I know, just wondering why they're changing it to accommodate it to just after United's game and I just answered my own question I suppose..

 

[asahartford1]

I believe our poor performance against Wigan in the cup final was due to us playing Hart for the first time in that seasons FA cup games. All the players want to win a final, normally but that game we didn't play as the team showed its upset at Pantillimon being dropped.

If promises have been made to certain players, they must play. Otherwise their is no "i" in team. The team should be picked as the manager sees fit, with the aim of winning as many trophies as possible. No individual before team, leave that to psg

 

[Bluster]

Man-management is an art. Back-up keepers aren't easy to keep happy as there isn't the same rotation/substitution as there is in the outfield positions. Giving Bravo runs in both of the domestic cups is the only way to keep him happy — plus, he should be rewarded for being immense in the Carabao Cup (he's probably the single player that contributed most in getting us to the final). Dropping him for the final would not only damage squad morale for the game itself, but would add a level of toxicity to the dressing room for the rest of the season by making Bravo miserable and itching to leave. I'd be shocked if Pep made the mistake of withdrawing Bravo from either the final next Sunday or any of the FA Cup games

I completely agree but not only that, Pep would never be able to persuade another top goalie to come here in the future and sit on the bench.

 

[Vicmeldrew666]

Look, if bravo having a mare, IF he starts can be pulled - Personally I would start with Bravo as he has played domestic cups only barring injury. He got us to the final. Stick with Bravo and he will earn a medal and even more confidence in his ability. Maybe not a sweeper keeper but saved a good few pens in cups this season.

 

[alibenarbia83]

Ederson

Danilo Stones Laporte Zinchenko

Delph

Diaz Foden David Silva Sane

Nmecha

 

[01cravend]

-------------------Bravo-----------------
Danilo----Stones----Laporte----Zin
------------------Ederson-------------------
---------Dave-------------Foden---------
Sterling---------Diaz------------Sane

 

[Delphinho]

Ederson

Danilo Stones Laporte Zinchenko

Delph

Diaz Foden David Silva Sane

Nmecha

This looks good, but Bravo instead of Ederson

 

[Mancityus]

Think KDB, Aguero and Fern need a rest

-------------------Bravo-----------------
Danilo----Stones----Laporte----Zin
------------------Delph-------------------
---------Dave-------------Gund---------
Bern------------Sterling-----------Sane

then go with full strength in the final

 

[Bluekiwi]

Ederson

Danilo Stones Laporte Zinchenko

Delph

Diaz Foden David Silva Sane

Nmecha

Cannot see Pep going with that line-up

 

[Vicmeldrew666]

Bravo in goal as domestic cup keeper. Any evidence to support an alteration?