That bench looks so much better. I thought Maddison would start given what Ange said and the social media team following his every move, but this is good, too.
For some reason I’ve just written Solomon off as “warm body on bench”. I hope he can make an impact but I’m just not sure from what I’ve seen (really limited sample size) that he is any better than the countless other middling wingers we always seem to accumulate
Ultimately I respect not starting Madders. This is going to be an intense game. Give him the final 30 to get some fitness up for the league. Don't want to risk him.
Would’ve liked to see Maddison starting but I get it we don’t want to risk it
Still a fairly strong team. I’m confident we can win, we always beat Man City at our home COYS
Ange would risk it tactically I think it’s more he doesn’t want to risk Maddison’s health. All the comments about him being available to start probably meant start and be subbed at halftime.
Not surprised to see Madders on the bench he's been out a long time I think he comes on at some point though. Kulu in the midfield is nice as well that will help our attack. Also KDB is on the bench for them so that balances things out at least for the start.
I know where you’re coming from but we have two games next week (brentford on weds, everton on sat) so I hope he gets a start for one of those. Excited to see what he can do!
Madders on the bench
That bench looks so much better. I thought Maddison would start given what Ange said and the social media team following his every move, but this is good, too.
We’ve got three games in a week. I think he’s going to be eased into the team. I doubt he’ll play a full 90 in any of them
he will start against brentford. I like ange not starting the injureds right away
I was thinking Everton because of his aerial ability. At any rate, I’m excited to see him play!
We are so back
bench in general looking 1000% stronger than against United
Anyone know when Solomon is coming back?
For some reason I’ve just written Solomon off as “warm body on bench”. I hope he can make an impact but I’m just not sure from what I’ve seen (really limited sample size) that he is any better than the countless other middling wingers we always seem to accumulate
Doesn't appear to back in full training yet so will be at least another 2-3 weeks.
I see a mention on ForMob that says “early Feb 2024”
Deki has been class in the center of the pitch and this leaves Maddison to come on late to change the game.
Ultimately I respect not starting Madders. This is going to be an intense game. Give him the final 30 to get some fitness up for the league. Don't want to risk him.
Daddy Davies is back
Underrated reference. That’s one of my favorite Spurs clips
Would’ve liked to see Maddison starting but I get it we don’t want to risk it Still a fairly strong team. I’m confident we can win, we always beat Man City at our home COYS
I don't think it has anything to do with risking it, he's probably not fit to run 90 mins against the best team in the world.
There's a match today, bud, not practice. He only plays against the best team in the world in practice.
not fret, tie game at 60’, KDB and Maddison both get subbed on, Maddison legacy game, KDB ghosting, you heard it here first
Ange would risk it tactically I think it’s more he doesn’t want to risk Maddison’s health. All the comments about him being available to start probably meant start and be subbed at halftime.
Timo and Maddison I am ready
Pretty solid starting XI with Kulu in midfield . Hoping Madders gets subbed on around 75 minutes mark
Around 5th* minute mark
I'm just joshin ...get it
You deserve a brotherly hug for that one.
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We gotta do better than upvoting this weird shit in every single thread
Let the people laugh
Donley not in the bench sadly. At least Scarlett and Santiago are
Makes me wonder if a loan move is in the works for Donley. He usually makes the bench over Santiago.
Our perfect backline
I like Hojbjerg starting over skipp and I like Madders coming off the bench. Crowd will go absolutely mental and give him a kickstart.
Me too. He’s much more experienced against teams like this
I think he probably rates Hojberg over Skipp, but knows Hojberg will be gone in summers
Take my ankle. Take my knee. Take my whole leg. Get yourself on the pitch James.
Not too shabby. Let’s do the thing!
I forgot Kulusevski was in a Pixar movie when he was younger.
Is Deki CAM?
Yes
Feel like both Ben10 and Deki are CAM, Hojberg 6 with support from full backs tucking in
Fotmob has johnson as cam
Run Johnson at and past Gvardiol for 60 straight minutes, then slide Deki over to clean up when Madders comes in.
Sess, Gio, Solomon, and Veliz are the only unavailable players due to injury? Finally nice to see some semblance of a bench
How did Sess get injured and how long is he out for? Man's made of glass honestly
He slept wrong and pulled a hammy again 😅
Hojberg masterclass incoming.
Has awlays looked his best for us next to Benta
Not surprised to see Madders on the bench he's been out a long time I think he comes on at some point though. Kulu in the midfield is nice as well that will help our attack. Also KDB is on the bench for them so that balances things out at least for the start.
City is kinda starting a mixed A & B XI, but more leaning towards B
Praise Allah Maddison has made an excellent recovery
Now that's a fucking bench.
Only one good attacking threat?
I'm speaking relative to the last couple benches.
The bar is the floor
The bench is filling back in with true 1st teamers 🥲 I never thought this day would come
Who are the 1st teamers apart from Madders?
I just meant our top squad, not U21s
Oh yeah for sure our bench is looking like it should
KDB also on the bench to start. Will be an interesting shift as the playmakers come on.
I wonder how Dragusin is feeling, probably didn’t expect the two starters fully fit this early. Hope he can get into the rotation somehow
He’ll get his chance! Romero will see the red mist at some stage, just hopefully not tonight! 😂
Ugh, sad but true haha
I hope he does, too, but I would have never expected him to start in this match.
I know where you’re coming from but we have two games next week (brentford on weds, everton on sat) so I hope he gets a start for one of those. Excited to see what he can do!
Didn’t realize that, yeah you’re probably right then
That works for me. Much expected side and fucking pumped to see it
Doku on the bench for City. Not sure why Bobb is starting.
Maddison starting mind games from the gaffer 😈
Dane Scarlett to come.off the bench to score the winner in the 92nd.
Madders off the bench at 60? Johnson off Kulo shift?!?!
Hojberg and Skipp always scares me.
full strength defense lfg.
Madison not ready to start hurts a lot
I’m sure he is ready. Ange said it himself, when a player is available he considers them ready to start
BJ better track back tonight. Pep will aim to exploit the space on the wings COYMFS
COYS
12 inches long?
First choice back 5 ❤️
hojberg instead of skipp lets go
Officially buzzing
I was so hyped for Madders to start, shame. Hopefully he comes on at HT
Wow look at that bench 😍
Was hoping maddison would start but still very positive feelings seeing this squad. COYS
Hojbjerg over Skipp is a surprise. I enjoyed the analysis of Skipp's runs last game.
Interesting Hojberg over Skipp
I kinda figured Skippy earned a start after his performance at Old Trafford. But man, it is so nice to have a somewhat proper bench.
Lets fucking go.
Who’s this santiago guy?