MoroccanBlue

That's Carvajal and Varane out. Mendy, Valverde, and Ramos with fitness concerns.

Ruben looks out of place in bloody Fulham’s midfield. Honestly the most overrated youth product we have.

You really think that?

Andre Silva

Aguero for a couple seasons would be nice.

Neither of which likely to start. Valverde as well considering his fitness has plummeted after having Covid.

So that's Carvajal, Marcelo, Mendy, Valverde, and potentially Ramos out for the home leg.

All three midfielders will stay I reckon. Someone will definitely come in though. Preferably an elite player.

I agree but Kovacic is needed big time here.

Mendy Dave---Christensen---Zouma James----Jorginho----Kante----Chilwell Ziyech---------CHO Havertz

Kovacic will be needed for the next leg

Another game where we saw the best and worst of Kante.

It was a bit of cheek considering they both started. But I'm contempt with Werner being a squad player at best. Utilised based on the opposition. As far as a starter, that ship has sailed for me.

He isn't starting over Pulisic.

If Real had the breaks we had it would be 4-1

Need that 2nd

Think we've come to a point where we have to trust Tuchel's game management in the big games. He's delivered so far.

We scored 3 goals against City. So not understanding your point when that midfield has showed they are capable of competing in big games. I made the point several times that Mount needs to play if Kovacic is out. This doesn't mean Mount plays in a midfield three, its just that Mount is on par with Kovacic as being the best players in transition.

Kante, Jorginho, and Mount out possessed City in the first half. We can trust them to do a job against Kroos, Modric, and Moonface.

No Ramos or Mendy is huge.

There is no way Mourinho would've of put in that bad of a performance.

If Real Betis can hold them at home we should be inspired to do so as well. Thankfully we have Fulham at home at the weekend inbetween matches. Mendy Christensen------Silva-------Rudiger James-----Jorginho----Kante----Chilwell Ziyech--------Mount Havertz

It’s silly isn’t it.

It’s always been found out. Hence why we look good against the top 6 but poor vs bottom half clubs. Honestly the arguments I’ve had with members on how we need to go back to a back 4 next season is looking ever more stupid.

Incredibly poor in the third. Really will be telling if Tuchel persists with this formation next season.