Manchester C v AFC Bournemouth

[AFCBade]

Diego Rico could be in line to make his first start of the season when AFC Bournemouth face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup tomorrow.

https://www.afcb.co.uk/news/first-team/rico-in-contention-for-city-start/

Good news

 

[glennafcb]

Good news

Not really as that would likely mean he won’t be starting on Sunday

 

[AFCBade]

Not really as that would likely mean he won’t be starting on Sunday

Good point but may not have fitness for 90 mins in any case.

 

[canadiancherry]

Not really as that would likely mean he won’t be starting on Sunday

No reason he can't play one half, or 60 minutes.
Even if he then starts on Sunday he doesn't have to play the full 90.

 

[billythekid]

If this is near to the team, we will have Nathan playing against us.

Predicted Man City XI vs Bournemouth: Steffen; Garcia, Harwood-Bellis, Otamendi, Ake; Doyle, Rodri, Bernabe; Mahrez, Delap, Torres.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.c...-news/man-city-bournemouth-team-news-18984966

 

[DJ]

Players all being test and we're splashing out on the tests ourselves even though Man City offered to cover the costs. Interesting. The finances can't be too parlous then.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/f...coronavirus-late-request-Manchester-City.html

https://twitter.com/x/status/1309100681333272580

 

[kirsikka]

Must be some mistake. Junior came back from a medical test all clear.

 

[TrueCherry]

Must be some mistake. Junior came back from a medical test all clear.

He is out injured so may not have had a test

 

[RobTrent]

He is out injured so may not have had a test

Think he had his in Durham!

 

[james_AFCB]

If it is genuine academy players for City then the 13/1 currently available for us would represent a bit of value....

 

[Hillviewred]

If it is genuine academy players for City then the 13/1 currently available for us would represent a bit of value....

It does if we send out a half decent side

 

[Braithwell]

If, as it appears we have no intention of signing anyone, some of the City players on show tonight could be potential loan signings associated with the Ake deal?

 

[billythekid]

If, as it appears we have no intention of signing anyone, some of the City players on show tonight could be potential loan signings associated with the Ake deal?

Ake could be playing tonight.

 

[james_AFCB]

Ake could be playing tonight.

Would love to sign him on loan but I just can’t see it....

 

[removed at users request]

I think.....

Travers
Stacey Mepham Simpson Rico Zemura
Billing L Cook Gosling
Surridge King

Surridge as captain!

 

[redskins]

After scoffing at the idea of paying £10 to watch this, the draw of watching The Mighties is proving undeniable.
I will post a few minutes before the game and let any potential mugs know what they’re letting themselves in for regarding the feed.

 

[ErikthViking]

For those physically or virtually in North America and with the right cable provider, the match is on ESPN+

 

[CherryInHove]

Surridge
Billing Brooks Gosling L. Cook
Rico Kelly Simpson Ofoborh Smith
Travers

Edit - No idea how to try to get things to line up properly or to put Billing and Cook above Gosling but below Brooks but meh

 

[canadiancherry]

The fact that King isn't even on the bench, despite the fact that he's been training with the squad, speaks volumes.
Clearly not in JT's plans.

 

[CherryInHove]

City lineup : Steffen, Walker (C), Garcia, Harwood-Bellis, Rodrigo, Doyle, Foden, Bernabe, Torres, Mahrez, Delap.

I think this could actually be an interesting game and as mentioned above I'm quite tempted to put some money on us at 12:1