FA Cup Semi-Final Manchester City 16/04/2022 3.30pm

[Raj]

Yep. West side.

weathers supposed to be good as well 

[Earl Hafler]

Against decent sides, Hendo shouldn't be pressing high or running past Salah 

 Playing two 6s at the weekend would also help counter their tactics for breaking through our offside trap

[quibs]

 

[Rory Fitzgerald]

9 hours ago, Earl Hafler said:

Against decent sides, Hendo shouldn't be pressing high or running past Salah 

 Playing two 6s at the weekend would also help counter their tactics for breaking through our offside trap

Thats the question mark - Henderson was deployed as the midfielder to support Jota and press the central area. We were a triangle in midfield when City had the ball deep as Henderson always went to support Jota. It was only when City got to play through us that you seen Henderson back in a 3 man midfield position.

So when we we play on Saturday. Who plays that role. Fabinho plays deep so he plays. Keita is a player that could be asked to shift forward and do the pressing role. If you start with Fabinho (deep) and Keita (licence to press), then we pick between Henderson and Thiago as to who plays the deeper role beside Fabinho.

If that is the equation - then Thiago starts and Henderson is the person to come off the bench to bring tempo in that pressing role if needed.

[Ibby]

The three we played against city are too static. If you look at Real Madrids midfield they have the three who are all of a certain age but modric in the three is incredibly mobile 

[pipnasty]

You can't beat a good semi - I always look forward to one

[Cunny]

apparently the could be disruption on the Metropolitan line this weekend as well

what a country!!!

 

[Romario]

3 minutes ago, Cunny said:

apparently the could be disruption on the Metropolitan line this weekend as well

what a country!!!

 

Just start walking from Thursday morning. 

[lfc003]

Having 5 subs available to use will make the team selection interesting

[Nebraska Red]

Is there a case for going with a 4 man midfield, at least at the start, to combat their ability to flood the midfield areas?

Start Firmino alongside last Saturday's 3. Or, have Keita start and have him play higher up like he did at Old Trafford.

[muleskinner]

7 minutes ago, Nebraska Red said:

Is there a case for going with a 4 man midfield, at least at the start, to combat their ability to flood the midfield areas?

Start Firmino alongside last Saturday's 3. Or, have Keita start and have him play higher up like he did at Old Trafford.

No

[Nebraska Red]

5 minutes ago, muleskinner said:

No

Ok then.

[muleskinner]

4 minutes ago, Nebraska Red said:

Ok then.

Tear up his entire philosophy for 1 match. Is that what you're suggesting?

[PaulMcC186]

On 12/04/2022 at 12:50, Cunny said:

apparently the could be disruption on the Metropolitan line this weekend as well

what a country!!!

 

Weekends aren't important cos most people don't work them. Only doing your job is important.

37 minutes ago, muleskinner said:

Tear up his entire philosophy for 1 match. Is that what you're suggesting?

Klopp has changed shape against these before. Played 4 forwards the last time we played well against them.

No chance I'd do it.

[Nebraska Red]

1 hour ago, muleskinner said:

Tear up his entire philosophy for 1 match. Is that what you're suggesting?

I'm suggesting a tweak to his philosophy at the start of the game, more of a 4-1-2-1-2, than a straight 4-4-2. you would think Pep will stick to his tried and tested approach against us.

5 subs available means that we can change things quickly if it goes pear shaped.

Just a thought.

[Rory Fitzgerald]

Kyle Walker went off injured tonight. He looked in alot of pain and was down for about 1-2mins. He then tried to play on for 5mins and went down again and came off. I'd say there is a doubt there.

De Bruyne apparently signaled to come off but there is no mention on Twitter about it being serious.

[Dan]

Presume Konate starts this one. Matip can't do 3 games in a week.

[Hassony]

6 minutes ago, Rory Fitzgerald said:

Kyle Walker went off injured tonight. He looked in alot of pain and was down for about 1-2mins. He then tried to play on for 5mins and went down again and came off. I'd say there is a doubt there.

De Bruyne apparently signaled to come off but there is no mention on Twitter about it being serious.

Hopefully career ending injuries

[Gethin]

2 minutes ago, Dan said:

Presume Konate starts this one. Matip can't do 3 games in a week.

Reckon that might be the only change to Sunday, given that Keita and Bobby played all/most of the 90

[growler]

I’m sure they’ll be fine. But knocks add up. With the travel too. Take any advantage we can get. 

[psl]

Would be lovely if de Bruyne missed it.

[Flanders]

14 minutes ago, Hassony said:

Hopefully career ending injuries

A bit sad but i do find myself picking the three players for them I’d select for just that outcome!

[smithdown]

18 minutes ago, psl said:

Would be lovely if de Bruyne missed it.

Walker be a big deal also

[psl]

Boo hoo.

[Roscoe]

1 minute ago, psl said:

Boo hoo.

Bulls***