For today's game against Fulham
Man City: Given, Richards, Onuoha, Dunne, Garrido, Etuhu, Zabaleta, Ireland, De Jong, Petrov, Bojinov. Subs: Hart, Robinho, Elano, Fernandes, Evans, Sturridge, McGivern.
Pretty ballsy lineup from Hughes, Robinho and Elano who both start for Brazil let us not forget, are on the bench while Etuhu plays.
More worrying is that Petrov starts. The Bulgarian winger was City's player of the year last year and it's great to welcome him back. But as has been shown throughout the Premier League this year players that come back from a long term injury have a tendency to re injure themselves if they start straight away. I would have preferred Petrov to start on the bench and get a 30 minute run out at the end of the game.
And what's the formation? 4-2-3-1 with De Jong and Zabaleta anchoring the midfield? Maybe a 4-1-4-1 with Etuhu on the wing, Ireland and either De Jong or Zabaleta in midfield with Petrov out on the left?
Will Hughes have to defend this selection at 6pm tonight?
Comments
Posted by lex on 04/12/2009
Sadly, yes.
Once this team goes behind they just shut off. And they go behind at least every other game it seems.
Posted by Karl Wallin on 04/13/2009
Isnt it about time to end the excuses, and start to bring the team together and actually play as a team. If we compare the amount of money that fulham and man city has been spending I think its pretty obvious that city should be able to play better football. Otherwise, what is the point of spending millions? A year ago, the team actually managed to string some passes together and play better football, with the vast talent left on the bench and outside of the squad I cant understand what is going on, isnt the leauge a priority anymore? tired minds...what is that supposed to mean, they are professionals right? i think they should be able to be fit for fight after two days off. after all, this is what they are getting paid for...
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