Match Day Thread General matchday thread.

Not De Bruyne, they haven’t.

 

I know he is fantastic but they have other top players...Liverpool without Salah, United without De Gea, Chelsea wihout Hazard or us without Eriksen would be a far bigger issue.

They have 2 top playets in every position...they made monkey's of the goons without him, silva Kompany etc.

But I do think you are right about no ond as good as him is st the vlub.

 

He is the main man big loss.

 

Stuck him in the fantasy team yesterday. ****ing ****y chops.

 

I made a change about an hour ago so will have to take a -4 point hit to replace him.

 

I’d disagree mate. No doubt about who pulls the strings for City, it’s him. Nobody else has his range of passing.

 

guess we'll see...hope you're right!
Feel for him but couldn't give a toss about city!

 

They’re still formidable opposition without him, but a bit diminished.

 

Agreed

No one else is as good as KDB in that position.

Obviously City have top quality players in all positions so still will win most games but KDB gives them that something extra. He's the jack of all trades and master of them all.

 

Gundogan will move into De Bruyne's position, City won't break their stride.

 

Atleti done Real in the Super Cup.

It's not often I like watching teams who primarily operate with a defensive style but there's something about Atleti that I just really enjoy watching. I don't think there's a side on the planet that can match them for work rate, and when they are on the front foot/ counter attack, they can produce some great stuff. Simeone really has done a great job.

 

Quality manager who gets 100% out of all of his players.

 

Yeah done a great job.

The players are all with him.

I do find myself disliking them for their stoke-esque defending, they are 100% cynical in every match. Still though, if it's done to real and barca then that's fine as those 2 are just as bad rolling around when they don't need to

 

I thought Simone would've been near the top of arsenal's manager wish list after wenger tbh, would've been a good fit for now imo

 

Why would he go there though?

 

Aftv obviously

 

KDB is a loss ... but I agree with you

 

Highlights of the Madrid Charity Shield:

Chelsea fans may wish to give them a miss...

 

Think this could be Atleti's year. I fancy them for La Liga, think they could be in with a shout of the CL as well. Great side and made some really good signings over the summer.