Would have liked to see Sanchez/Dier in the back 3 to help deal with Lukaku's physicality but as ever, in poch we trust. At least the bench looks pretty solid
BBC have forgotten Lamela exists, insisting Kane and Wanyama are the only players out for this match.
Come back Erik!
Soak and break game?
BBC have forgotten Lamela exists
Can't play the same style, imo. United will not attack like Madrid, so fewer breaks available.Play in the same style we did against Madrid and we should beat them.
Who?
BBC - British Broadcasting CorporationWho?
The whole point of spending significant money on a 32 year old Llorente was for his experience and ability to step in for high pressure matches like this. I think we'll get a result today, but Son traditionally doesn't fare well as a lone striker against physical center backs. Go back last season and look at some of the games we played with him as the lone striker after we beat City at WHL, and you'll see some turgid performances. Bournemouth away, Leverkusen both away and at home. In fact, virtually all of his league goals came with either Kane or Janssen on the pitch or as a substitute.
This is a massive game for us. Really can't be losing this and falling behind 9 points of City when you include goal difference this early and hope to catch them. I also think Sanchez should've started over Dier for his ability to deal with the pace of United's front line. Mkhitarayan dominated us at OT last season.
The whole point of spending significant money on a 32 year old Llorente was for his experience and ability to step in for high pressure matches like this. I think we'll get a result today, but Son traditionally doesn't fare well as a lone striker against physical center backs. Go back last season and look at some of the games we played with him as the lone striker after we beat City at WHL, and you'll see some turgid performances. Bournemouth away, Leverkusen both away and at home. In fact, virtually all of his league goals came with either Kane or Janssen on the pitch or as a substitute.
This is a massive game for us. Really can't be losing this and falling behind 9 points of City when you include goal difference this early and hope to catch them. I also think Sanchez should've started over Dier for his ability to deal with the pace of United's front line. Mkhitarayan dominated us at OT last season.
He's being saved before Raboning Real into submission
He’s not registered for Europe