This. Also, it seems suspect. Nobody knew last Saturday and then it was a "small" knee injury. Then Pep says at the presser a simple "he's injured" and only revealed when pressed that it was a metatarsal which as you say, is at least 4 weeks (I remember Beckham and Rooney). Now, I'm no medical expert but even I know the difference between a knee and a foot so apparently the highly paid City medical team don't? It doesn't add up.
Maybe it's a new form of psychology giving the other team an expectation they won't play. Fraser clearly didn't have a hamstring to recover that quickly.
Agree very strange the press announcements and Pep's coyness about it
Mendy to Trippier before deadline anyone? (If bought mendy at 6.0)
Mendy is dropping like a stone and likely to be 6.3 by tomorrow. Trippier rising rapidly. Trippier has 3 prime fixtures and after rest mid week should be certain to start today.
I was going to hold mendy and reevaluate but price changes mean I’d probably have to make a decision tonight anyway ..., thought?
Stunned if he didn't start today although Poch was cryptic as to why he didn't travel. But Spurs are notorious for rotating fullbacks. I think you're right to ditch Mendy because the info given doesn't add up. But why not Walker in like for like or Vertongen who has a goal threat, if not as good as Trips, but is nailed.
Instincts right on Mendy. I did it last night and bought at 6, at this rate I'll be able to buy back at the same price I sold for if he does come back early.
I'm not surprised if he's with the team - He did hobble half the length of the pitch on crutches to celebrate a goal last year. But it doesn't mean that his foot is better.
They said nothing last Friday and then he didn't play but was in contention for CL since it was a "small" knee injury. Yesterday Pep just says "he's injured" and only when pressed said it was a metatarsal. That's 4 weeks plus. But they don't know the difference between a knee and a foot? It's all very weird.
Yeah I agree you'll probably have to sell tonight, but there's a chance trips could get injured. Waiting till tonight gives me the option of deciding who I want more out of Lukaku and Kane should I sell Salah, which would change the Mendy replacement
I have hobelas, and debated the other 3 and went trippier. Smailing still be a great option. Something not sitting right with me about city at present, that said I'll still capt Aguero today.
6 years, 13 hours agoBench one
A Arnie
B Pereyra
C Fraser
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