communicate 2,703 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Pizy said: David Luiz's sudden departure fucks us in another way that I didn't even think about until now. Both Zouma and AC have always played as the right sided CB and one will now have to move to the other side. Don't know if that's a big deal at all as I've never played the position, but it's got to be a learning curve, yes? Especially when you've only got a couple of days to get used to it. I think it is a problem if you don't have left foot especially if you are asked to bring the ball up from the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Damn. Showtime now. We need Zouma and AC to become the players they were always hoped to be and do so right now. No idea what to expect. I think it is just important to play without fear. For guys like Pulisic and maybe even Mount it will be their PL debut and that at OT. Absolute baptism of fire. It can go horribly wrong or it will be a refreshing performance. I can see no middle ground. I dont think we can go there and hold out for a 0-0 Mourinho-style. We dont have that in our locker right now and its also not Lamps's philosophy. I just hope we will not be naive like when AVB came to OT and placed Terry and Luiz almost on the sidelines and Rooney walked right through the middle. Different times but we need to be compact and probably not risk a high line and close players down in midfield quickly. If we win the midfield battle, which we should be able to given our midfield is vastly superior and do so without pushing too high and leaving space behind we have a chance. Win the ball in midfield and then distribute them to our pacy flank and it can be a feast. Supermonkey92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strike 7,490 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 18 hours ago, Jason said: Kante just came back from a long term injury and played only 18 minutes in pre-season. I know this is a big game but it's only one game and the first game of the season. I don't think it's worth the risk to play him when he's not fully fit yet. After all, Kante only got into this situation because he was rushed back to play that Europa League final and last thing we need right now is him getting injured again and missing for an even longer period (we did that with Rudiger last season and look what happened). Hmm. Agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 After a long time (maybe actually the first time) I dont see we winning this game but I'm still eagerly looking forward to it. I hope at best we will draw thats is stretching by a miles. Curious to see who starts and how we shape up on Sunday will probably be the strategy and line up for the rest of the season. In true sense this will be a season of transition and new beginnings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey92 1,428 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 17 hours ago, Atomiswave said: Sure they will, but so will we......I would love it if we make holes in them time and time again. A win will give us a huge booster. Difference is our defence can be got at with pace. Obviously no Alonso is better but still zouma is probably the only one that will stand toe to toe with them. Of our front 3 only Pulisic has blinding speed (boy does he have speed!) But he is up against probably the fastest rb in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supermonkey92 1,428 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Our main problem as i see it is that we don't yet move as a team. The front 6 press and the defence don't close the gap. Or the front 6 are so disjointed in the press it's useless. That's hopefully an area we will improve. Our best football in preseason was sitting deep and hit them on the counter attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomiswave 6,117 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Supermonkey92 said: Difference is our defence can be got at with pace. Obviously no Alonso is better but still zouma is probably the only one that will stand toe to toe with them. Of our front 3 only Pulisic has blinding speed (boy does he have speed!) But he is up against probably the fastest rb in the league. Fair points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jase 43,479 Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 * "expect to get something" * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,918 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Nice, seems Rüdiger is even closer to a return than I thought. May be ready for Liverpool in the Supercup. communicate and Johnnyeye 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Hello everyone! So new season, new beginnings under Frank's regime. So what's the projected XI, lads? I'm going Kepa, Emerson, Christensen, Zouma, Azpi, Kante, Jorginho, Kovacic, Pedro, Pulisic, Abraham. Johnnyeye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAPHOD2319 4,819 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 As far as the lineup goes, I just hope Kante is ready or don't play him. It is a long season. Supermonkey92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NikkiCFC 8,324 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 Kante is fully in training for 10 days. Of course he will play 90min. Willian will come from the bench too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jase 43,479 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jason said: NikkiCFC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 I had a dream how the match would unfold: Rashford to score early from a Zouma mistake, then Tammy with a headed equalizer just before half-time. The second half fairly unexciting with both teams settling for a draw, then Lampard substitutes himself in the last minute tries a lob with his left foot from the corner of the box that drops on top of the crossbar and gets such a crazy spin that it springs across the goal line after dropping back in the field again. Laylabelle and Johnnyeye 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Seems most people think Barkley will start but I'm fairly sure it's Mason getting the nod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 When I look at the predicted starting line-up for today's match...man, thats pretty depressing. The good news is that United team is even more depressing and they didnt even have a transfer ban as the scapegoat. Supermonkey92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henrique 9,133 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 38 minutes ago, Tomo said: Seems most people think Barkley will start but I'm fairly sure it's Mason getting the nod. Mason fella is not ready to even make the bench. Supermonkey92 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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