FISO

Finisher1 wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 15:08

Rivers wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 14:58 I think you’re missing my point entirely and likely on purpose. Do you think Mahrez will start because it’s a big game? Or will it be down to his form, fitness and relative qualities of other available players?

I don't know about Mahrez but I think you are wrong about Laporte, because people here have been really right on the money with Laporte. He has started 14 out of 15 matches and the one match he was rested was correctly predicted by many people here.

On what point was I wrong about Laporte? Many people (see, I can Donald Trump it just as well) were annoyed and angry that he didn’t start.

Its why you qualified your statement... But you know this and as night follows day you will now reframe the entire thing to suit your own point

Rivers wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 15:15 On what point was I wrong about Laporte? Many people (see, I can Donald Trump it just as well) were annoyed and angry that he didn’t start.

Its why you qualified your statement... But you know this and as night follows day you will now reframe the entire thing to suit your own point

Not many people here were annoyed really, just few. And being annoyed is not the same as being surprised.

Finisher1 wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 15:24 And being annoyed is not the same as being surprised.

On this I agree - thanks for your contribution

Arsenal a
Liverpool a
Spurs a
United h

Mahrez has started them all

However, the subtle consideration is that Mendy has started them all too (which means Sane hasn’t).

It’s been mentioned many times; Pep chooses his best team to get the job done.

On Saturday Walker, Stones and Silva got a rest
On Tuesday Laporte and Sterling got a rest.

Those five are bonafide first teamers (as nailed as can be). Aguero has had and enforced ‘rest’, B Silva too (post international break).

Fernandino is the only player not to get a rest so far.

Will Mahrez start v Chelsea? It’s a tough call. He’s not a nailed on first choice but he could be playing his way to becoming one. If Aguero is injured I wouldn’t be surprised to see Sane, Sterling and Mahrez as that front three. Otherwise I think Mahrez sits on the bench.

IMO of course

Zimmerman wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 17:31 Arsenal a
Liverpool a
Spurs a
United h

Mahrez has started them all

However, the subtle consideration is that Mendy has started them all too (which means Sane hasn’t).

It’s been mentioned many times; Pep chooses his best team to get the job done.

On Saturday Walker, Stones and Silva got a rest
On Tuesday Laporte and Sterling got a rest.

Those five are bonafide first teamers (as nailed as can be). Aguero has had and enforced ‘rest’, B Silva too (post international break).

Fernandino is the only player not to get a rest so far.

Will Mahrez start v Chelsea? It’s a tough call. He’s not a nailed on first choice but he could be playing his way to becoming one. If Aguero is injured I wouldn’t be surprised to see Sane, Sterling and Mahrez as that front three. Otherwise I think Mahrez sits on the bench.

IMO of course

Sane will be the interesting one...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the assumption that Pep would prefer to play midfielders over forwards if given the chance? Or was it more a case of him changing Aguero into more of an attacking midfielder?

Probably another myth (based on him playing the odd game without a recognised striker).

Owsler wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 18:26 Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the assumption that Pep would prefer to play midfielders over forwards if given the chance? Or was it more a case of him changing Aguero into more of an attacking midfielder?

Where would “the assumption “ come from? No-one has a monopoly on opinion.

hancockjr wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 18:47

Owsler wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 18:26 Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the assumption that Pep would prefer to play midfielders over forwards if given the chance? Or was it more a case of him changing Aguero into more of an attacking midfielder?

Where would “the assumption “ come from? No-one has a monopoly on opinion.

I wasn't looking for an argument. I just recollect it was going around during discussions about Aguero's place in the City team.

I agree with you Zimm except for the Stones part.

hancockjr wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 18:47

Owsler wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 18:26 Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the assumption that Pep would prefer to play midfielders over forwards if given the chance? Or was it more a case of him changing Aguero into more of an attacking midfielder?

Where would “the assumption “ come from? No-one has a monopoly on opinion.

I'm not sure why you are so offended by that word.

I think that was an interesting question by Owsler and I think he actually asked people to challenge that idea. So quite the opposite of how you interpreted it.

Sorry probably came across wrong. I just think some people on FISO look for a consensus, that isn’t there, as a comfort blanket when making their decision. Everything is a probability, some high some low, and also has people who agree and disagree.

Probably want the case here but it read like there is a “correct” view established previously and one is “unlucky” if it doesn’t work out that way.

Apologies, please move on!

Joccki_10 wrote: ↑05 Dec 2018, 19:07 I agree with you Zimm except for the Stones part.

I agree with you disagreeing with me

Yep, he slipped in, in my haste.

20 league and CL games:

Starts
Laporte 19
Walker 16
Stones 13
Mendy 10
Otamendi 7
Kompany 4

Fernandinho 20
D Silva 17
Sterling 17
B Silva 15
Mahrez 10
Sane 10
Gundogan 8 (including 6 of first 9)

Aguero 15

Gundogan started 6/9 then none of the next seven has he been injured? Has since started 2/4

6/9
0/7
2/4

Again he seems to be fancied in the absence of KdB... so does that affect B Silvas game time or Mahrez? Probably the latter

Mahrez has only started 1/8 games when Gundogan has started.

B Silva has started 6/7 when Gundogan has (and he’s fit).

Not even sure what's really up for debate here tbh. Laporte and Sterling are nailed. If the games were a week apart they would start every game 100%. Pep wouldn't rotate them for tactical reasons because it makes no difference who we play with both of them & they're both young & fit enough to play almost every game. Ederson, Walker, Fernandhino, D Silva, maybe even B. Silva are also in that bracket where they would only be dropped for fitness reasons. KDB would play every game if fit just like last season, he's a machine. Even when the games have been 3 days apart Sterling & Laporte have both played almost every time so its evident how key Pep feels they are. In this instance that had happened several times over a month with the CL & EPL and with Chelsea away our final away game against the big 6 he probably feels its a must win game and he needs these nailed players rested. They will not start once in a blue moon (see what I did there) and it will be due to situations like this week if they are.

I was "frustrated & annoyed" that both of them were rested but for selfish FPL reasons. From a footballing POV it made perfect sense but I hoped he would just ignore that logic, play them regardless and they'd get a nice 20+ points between them for me. They didn't, it was predictable but frustrating.

Mahrez, Sane, Gundogan, Stones, Aguero & Jesus are at all risk of rotation subject to form. Mendy seemed nailed too if not for his antics & fitness but Delph & Zinchenko are also a risk. Aguero has started every game because Jesus has been poor, had Jesus been performing Pep would value his pace & pressing against certain opposition but he hasn't.

Basically if you want Man City assets go for Aguero when fit & Jesus isn't performing, Sterling, KDB, D Silva, B Silva, Fernandhino, Laporte, Walker or Ederson. These players IMO will only be subject to a random missed game due to fitness/protection reasons & you just have to deal with that. Just like that shambles of a team Liverpool put out yesterday. It happens. Anyone else is subject to regular rotation. Its too big a squad to not rotate them.

I put off Sane for so long for this very reason & due to other things in my team I got him for Salah this weekend, I'm already wishing I did Son instead for fear of him being dropped but at least when he does play he should return 8+ points.

I hope I've helped clear things up for anyone whos concerned about Cities players but I think its clear theres a pattern as pointed out in the above post for certain players.

Hopeful Aguero is fit for the weekend but for FPL I'd love a Sane Sterling Mahrez front 3.

Holla with any questions or challenges to my view.

Peace.

Was Gundogan injured during that fallow period?

Edit: looks like he was (only featured as a sub in the 7th game).

Didn’t feature in 6 games, then
15 mins sub
68 min start
Not involved in CL game
90 mins
17 min sub

Why didn't Sterling play? I just transfered him in this GW. Keep or get rid?

Klopp-o-matic wrote: ↑06 Dec 2018, 17:13 Why didn't Sterling play? I just transfered him in this GW. Keep or get rid?

Just rested. Keep.

I made 2 last minute transfer midweek and ended up just picking Gungodan with Kane. Is he worth hanging onto for a few weeks ?

i would put good money on Sane being dropped for the Chelsea game (and every other 'big 6' match this season barring fitness issues forcing pep's hand). Perhaps down to a lack of application defensively. In some ways, it makes him a fairly ideal Man City pick in my book. Almost all city players are going to be rotated. I'd rather Sane get his against tougher teams and starts all the easier games with higher expected goals/points. Preferable to the kind of random rotation Sterling enjoys, which is usually in those games you'd hope for double figures from him rather than Chelsea away.

Wouldn't be surprised if pep dropped Jesus and played a front 3 of Sane Mahrez and with Sterling as a F9.

I wonder if this racism story will affect Sterling's incredible form so far this season. I think there have been cases in the past where all the press attention about a non-football story can have a negative impact, as it puts extra pressure on the player. I really hope not as I think it was very brave, and totally justified, to speak out about it

The lad has had a tough upbringing and although these things must hurt hes a tough lad

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He has 8 kids, he'll live.

David Silva out for 3 weeks.

Bernardo Silva is surely now value at 7.5?

Played a lot anyway, with KDB and Dilva out he is certain of minutes?

Or Gundogan at 5.4?

The Toon Man wrote:David Silva out for 3 weeks.

Bernardo Silva is surely now value at 7.5?

Played a lot anyway, with KDB and Dilva out he is certain of minutes?

Or Gundogan at 5.4?

But he hasn’t really produced anything in that time, has he?

No, true. He’s ticked along but nothing explosive.

Might find the funds for Sane to join Sterling instead.

The Toon Man wrote: ↑11 Dec 2018, 13:00 David Silva out for 3 weeks.

Bernardo Silva is surely now value at 7.5?

Played a lot anyway, with KDB and Dilva out he is certain of minutes?

Or Gundogan at 5.4?

I would say Mahrez would play more in the deeper role which makes Sane more secure too .

HungryHungrySuarez wrote: ↑08 Dec 2018, 00:17 i would put good money on Sane being dropped for the Chelsea game (and every other 'big 6' match this season barring fitness issues forcing pep's hand). Perhaps down to a lack of application defensively. In some ways, it makes him a fairly ideal Man City pick in my book. Almost all city players are going to be rotated. I'd rather Sane get his against tougher teams and starts all the easier games with higher expected goals/points. Preferable to the kind of random rotation Sterling enjoys, which is usually in those games you'd hope for double figures from him rather than Chelsea away.

I think you’ve noticed a reliable trend there, and am going to replace Mane with Sane I think.