I saw he posted from beyond the grave last week !
Pre Match - Man City (H) - Sunday 16:30
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The issue is we may end up losing the midfield like that ... so the attack would hardly matter. Firmino dropping back could make the difference against Rodri / De Bruyne / Silva / Walker and Cancelo, especially as we are without the controlling force of Thiago.
I'm just being contrary ... nothing to say Jota couldn't do it too but Bobby certainly has far better control when in possession.
Yes Matip will probably get the nod but in a last ditch situation I'd pick Gomez to save the day. Gomez will get back in at some point but the back 4 might rotate a lot more than in previous seasons. We have probably the strongest back 4 squad in Europe if not the Planet. JK will make sure he gets full value out of them.
Really? Where?
Well that's it in a nutshell. I think Mane is in as is Mo. So It's Jota V Bobby. Bobby does drift deep at times but if we are on the front foot playing high press all out attack, we need intensity, the goal poacher in Jota, to use a term sometimes linked to Sir Roger, might be vital. Then again Bobby's cleverness and niffty interplay with Mo. Bobby reads it better than most, and he can sniff out a chance. Jota goes quiet but he's in fight or flight mode, instinct basically.
I'm going for Jota but I wouldn't put money on it.
General Chat.
City spent big, United spent big, ditto the plastics. Pep touched on it when he said "for decades we never competed with them" or words to that effect. We know they are where they are because of their benefactors and their spending power. We didn't spend big. It disappointed a lot of our team (supporters). I think if JK thought the owners were holding back, then he would've said so.
Today will be a huge test for our stance. It won't define our season but a defeat will damage us. And they could, if we are not on blob, beat us with plenty to spare. I don't think that will happen. Always had the feeling under Bill & Bob, Kenny as well that the mood was right. Same as on the odd occasion a defeat or a draw was no great surprise. Rambling a bit but just saying the vibes are good, be very surprised if we don't nail it today.
Today will be a huge test for our stance. It won't define our season but a defeat will damage us. And they could, if we are not on blob, beat us with plenty to spare. I don't think that will happen. Always had the feeling under Bill & Bob, Kenny as well that the mood was right. Same as on the odd occasion a defeat or a draw was no great surprise. Rambling a bit but just saying the vibes are good, be very surprised if we don't nail it today.
And Bunnyman being a peado
No surprises with that team. Hopefully Jones keeps up his form.
Would have started Firmino, but standard really. Big game for Jones, follow his last two games with another big performance against a top top team and this could really be a breakout moment for him.
I'm glad Sterling and Mahrez are on the bench. City are looking to overrun the midfield. Pity Stones isn't playing, does panic a bit under pressure. Offered a draw..Pep would snatch yer hand off.
They're definitely going to be sitting their front five on our back four, it's going to be really really difficult to get out. That's where the game will be won or lost for me, we need to cope with that press, and our midfield need to be smart enough and brave enough to pick up on it and help out.
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City clearly going for agility and creativity rather than pace or power. Big test for Milner at RB up against Grealish. Jones will have to be disciplined and switched on for the full 90 mins because City will drop bodies into midfield to create overloads and pick his pocket if he holds onto the ball too long.
Quick accurate distribution from Allison and VvD will be the key to keeping City off the front foot. They pinned Chelsea in and suffocated them using this system because Chelsea's passing lines were all shut out. We need to playbforward passes before they get set into their formation.
Quick accurate distribution from Allison and VvD will be the key to keeping City off the front foot. They pinned Chelsea in and suffocated them using this system because Chelsea's passing lines were all shut out. We need to playbforward passes before they get set into their formation.
Chelsea couldn't build up a head of steam and it was a bit like us V Chelsea at home, second half. Pep will hustle every ball in midfield. Think we will miss Trent. They won't be playing a high press, they will sit in midfield. They will defend high. We have to give Jones his head, he has to chance his arm when he has the space.
Jurgen "we've got fuck all else" Klopp.
Getting the nerves now.
Chelsea were down to 10 men against us 2nd half, so its not surprising they were finding it hard to get space. I think City will press very high and try to tie us up force turnovers or long hopeless passes. Jones will need to be the one with license to break the press and take on his opponent.
Alright, let's do these shits.
From the off VVD trying one.
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