Champions League Final 2021 - Man City 0-1 Chelsea

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3 hours ago, Ryebread said:

Here is why I think that happened. Who was the most in form attacking player on our team after the first leg of Real Madrid game? Yes, Pulisic. Tuchel benches the lad and destroys his confidence after finally finding form after injury. Then he does it again for FA cup final and starts Ziyech who hasn’t done anything. Rememeber, he’s a 22 yr old boy. I think that messed him up mentally. Just an informed opinion. 

If your basis for wanting to start Pulisic in the Champions League final because of an assist yesterday and what he did in the semi-final, then did Tuchel not make the right decision to start Ziyech in the FA Cup final? Pulisic did nothing in the two games leading up to that final while Ziyech got the equalizer at City and got us to the final because of his winner against City in the semi-final. 

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Mendy

Rudiger

Thiago

Azpi (at RCB, fuck this wingback shit with him with Reece as the CB, NO MORE)

Chilwell

Reece

Kante

Kovacic

Mount 

Werner

Havertz

 

3 4 1 2 / 3 4 2 1 (rotating the front 3 as needed positionally)

keep that front 3 fluid, rotating and making deep runs if possible from Werner (stay the FUCK onside Timo!!!)

 

Pray Werner and Kai and Mount bring their shooting boots finally, same for Pulisic off the bench, and maybe, just maybe Ziyech somehow shows up in a big game again

Giroud for a last gasp if need be, plus CHO for pace, 5th sub would be Zouma to help shut it down late IF we have a lead

As shit as it has been with shooting accuracy, finishing skill, Havertz, Mount, and Werner have combined to produce 61 goals in around 2.5 seasons worth of minutes (not 3, as Kai missed so much)

29 goals, 32 assists

Kante, Mendy, Rudiger, and Kovacic all have to have games of their lives 

 

well, those are my suggestions

(I do not normally do this much lately, but this is our biggest game in 9 years, so what the hell)

 

 

 

Edited May 24, 2021 by Vesper

[Strike 7,474]

Any word on Mendy ? Hope it was precautionary removing him at HT

[Jase 43,479]

Tuchel will have a presser today to preview the CL final. Should tell us more about Mendy. 

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Fingers crossed for Mendy.

I don't think Tuchel would do it, but I'd prefer to see Christensen slot back into the defence and play James at wing back with Azpi dropping out. 

In attack I think we should look at playing Havertz and Werner high with Mount in behind them.

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[Strike 7,474]

Good news on injuries. Tuchel says N'golo will train on Wednesday, he's hopeful Mendy will train on Wednesday too - "made huge improvement on managing the pain"
 

 

Edited May 24, 2021 by Strike

[Jase 43,479]

It's recovery day for the players today. They get the day off tomorrow and then back on Wednesday to prep for the final. 

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[Ryebread 22]

9 hours ago, Jas said:

If your basis for wanting to start Pulisic in the Champions League final because of an assist yesterday and what he did in the semi-final, then did Tuchel not make the right decision to start Ziyech in the FA Cup final? Pulisic did nothing in the two games leading up to that final while Ziyech got the equalizer at City and got us to the final because of his winner against City in the semi-final. 

No. You are putting words in my mouth. My reason for wanting Pulisic starting in the final is because he’s our most offensively productive player over the last 13 games. The numbers don’t lie. He also has a good track record in big games and for a 22 yr old, he has played in a lot of champions league games. 

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7 minutes ago, Ryebread said:

No. You are putting words in my mouth. My reason for wanting Pulisic starting in the final is because he’s our most offensively productive player over the last 13 games. The numbers don’t lie. He also has a good track record in big games and for a 22 yr old, he has played in a lot of champions league games. 

Seems convenient or selective to just randomly select the last 13 games. Why not 10? 15? Or 20? But whatever.

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10 minutes ago, Jas said:

Seems convenient or selective to just randomly select the last 13 games. Why not 10? 15? Or 20? But whatever.

Jas, do you always attack peoples opinions on here? I don’t get it. I gave solid, logical reasons for my opinion. You seem to have an agenda. Not sure what it is. You’re opinion is no more valid than anyone else’s.

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I've never disliked City even with Pep being there and them winning everything but the way the media are hyping them up as Champions already.... I would love nothing more than to wipe the smirks off their faces. 

[Jase 43,479]

3 minutes ago, Ryebread said:

Jas, do you always attack peoples opinions on here? I don’t get it. I gave solid, logical reasons for my opinion. You seem to have an agenda. Not sure what it is. You’re opinion is no more valid than anyone else’s.

No, I just find your logic strange, like using stats only over the last 13 (why not 5, 10 or 15?), banging on about an assist in a defeat to justify a start etc.

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9 minutes ago, Jas said:

No, I just find your logic strange, like using stats only over the last 13 (why not 5, 10 or 15?), banging on about an assist in a defeat to justify a start etc.

I find your logic strange for wanting  to bench Pulisic for a less productive player. We are entitled to our opinions. Because you are a mod on this sight, doesnt make your opinion hold more value. You tone suggests some sort of superiority. 
Ignore all the stats I produced. What I said about producing in finals and big games like this is fact. What I said about his experience on the Champions league stage is also a fact. Go back to the last 10 games then. He is still our best attacking player.