Pre Match - Chelsea - (Anfield South) - F*ck You Count Cup Final - Sat 16:45

[mwake]

If fabs cant go, I'd start konate at cb and matip at dm

Matip in DM isn't an outrageous idea, clearly, to be a DM you need to be good at spotting danger and making key tackles in the middle of the pitch, things that defenders do as normal, and Matip has the added bonus of actually knowing how to run with the ball when we are transitioning. Its not going to happen because Hendo is around but still not a bad idea.

 

[Bradley]

Matip in DM isn't an outrageous idea, clearly, to be a DM you need to be good at spotting danger and making key tackles in the middle of the pitch, things that defenders do as normal, and Matip has the added bonus of actually knowing how to run with the ball when we are transitioning. Its not going to happen because Hendo is around but still not a bad idea.

It seems a ballsy move to pull it in the final, could be worth a lash in the league if we get a decent lead in a game.

 

[Judge Jules]

...yep am old enough to have watched these players

Mate, I'm old enough to have watched George Best.

 

[Shay_K]

Mate, I'm old enough to have watched George Best.

I actully seen him live in a game once .....Shelboune v Cork Celtic

 

[Fabio]

It seems a ballsy move to pull it in the final, could be worth a lash in the league if we get a decent lead in a game.

May as well so it next league game, nothing to play for now after all

 

[MomoWASright]

May as well so it next league game, nothing to play for now after all

Eh?

 

[Fabio]

Eh?

Leagues gone. May as well play Trent and matip in midfield and give taki a runaround

 

[MomoWASright]

Let’s fuck it up then see city drop points and scream why did we do that.

 

[Red rose]

 

[The Nomad]

May as well so it next league game, nothing to play for now after all

We'll know if its gone by that point.. City play first. A win and its done. No way are we bridging 7 goals and hoping Villa beat them..

 

[MomoWASright]

We'll know if its gone by that point.. City play first. A win and its done. No way are we bridging 7 goals and hoping Villa beat them..

Have you seen how crap Southampton have been at the moment and how bad Wolves defended?

 

[Halmeister]

Klopp said Fabinho should be sound for Saturday to take part in our loss to Chelsea

 

[The Nomad]

Have you seen how crap Southampton have been at the moment and how bad Wolves defended?

If City beat West Ham its done.

 

[MomoWASright]

It’s not over till Gemma Collins sings.

 

[Halmeister]

Klopp said Fabinho should be sound for Saturday to take part in our loss to Chelsea

Same source has just told me conflicting message. We're doomed. Not playing again until end of season. Maybe CL final if lucky

 

[Red rose]

I’m Hoping for some positivity in this thread Saturday ..or at least constructive criticism …

 

[MomoWASright]

I’m Hoping for some positivity in this thread Saturday ..or at least constructive criticism …

The chavs are getting a hiding.

 

[Red rose]

The chavs are getting a hiding.

That’s it !

 

[The Nomad]

It’s not over till Gemma Collins sings.

Or falls through the stage again... that'd cheer me up.

 

[moron]

We'll know if its gone by that point.. City play first. A win and its done. No way are we bridging 7 goals and hoping Villa beat them..

Lol at Villa beating them, they will put 9 past them

 

[Red rose]

 

[Frogfish]

If Kovacic and Kante miss the FAC Final it kind of makes up for losing Fabs. Both are top quality but Kovacic outstanding this season.

It would mean their midfield would likely be Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek & who? Drop Havertz or Mount back (so Ziyech or Pulisic can start up front)? Or play Kenedy or (haha) Barkley?

 

[The Nomad]

If Kovacic and Kante miss the FAC Final it kind of makes up for losing Fabs. Both are top quality but Kovacic outstanding this season.

It would mean their midfield would likely be Jorginho, Loftus-Cheek & who? Drop Havertz or Mount back (so Ziyech or Pulisic can start up front)? Or play Kenedy or (haha) Barkley?

Unfortunately both are set to play.

Kante appears to have been left out yesterday specifically for the final (I know he's been out since 28th April)

Kovacic's scan came back all clear, he's set to train tomorrow.

 

[Tinto]

Unfortunately both are set to play.

Kante appears to have been left out yesterday specifically for the final (I know he's been out since 28th April)

Kovacic's scan came back all clear, he's set to train tomorrow.

That is bad news

 

[Buddha]

Kovacic might well play but he’s surely going to be feeling something in that ankle?

 

[Red rose]

How long he been out Kovacic I wonder ? Depends how he is after training too.I guess time will tell..

Edit; ah I see. It happened yesterday ..

 

[tomasjj]

His ankle got a proper mauling. Suprised he can Play.

 

[rurikbird]

I’m Hoping for some positivity in this thread Saturday ..or at least constructive criticism …

Have you booked your plane tickets yet?

 

[moron]

If Fabinho - not turning up, I don't think we win this - Chelsea to win 1-0, I doubt Henderson will last 90 minutes if he has to contend with the likes of Mount, and Kante.

 

[FreshRed]

It seems a ballsy move to pull it in the final, could be worth a lash in the league if we get a decent lead in a game.

And we accuse Pep of overthinking….