General feeling of apathy towards this one.

Partly due to how awful the game was in Turin, and the turgid football they play. 

Also partly with United looming and the league just seeming that much more important, least the new few months are to see if we can overcome our general awful festive period.

Only one way to kick off this lovely day

Looking at the current state in other groups, is it really that crucial to finish first? Last season we topped the group and still got the hardest opponent possible. 

That being said, I wouldn't be disappointed if it ends in a draw tonight. Certainly we are the favorites, but I'm not sure whether it's really neccessary to chase a win by two goal margin at all costs, considering we play Man Utd on Sunday.

21 minutes ago, wizardous said:

Looking at the current state in other groups, is it really that crucial to finish first? Last season we topped the group and still got the hardest opponent possible. 

That being said, I wouldn't be disappointed if it ends in a draw tonight. Certainly we are the favorites, but I'm not sure whether it's really neccessary to chase a win by two goal margin at all costs, considering we play Man Utd on Sunday.

There are certainly benefits to being able to leave Mendy, Silva, Toni etc at home and not go to Russia in this long season.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

There are certainly benefits to being able to leave Mendy, Silva, Toni etc at home and not go to Russia in this long season.

Yes but if we draw we're still through.

3 minutes ago, wizardous said:

Yes but if we draw we're still through.

I know, I was agreeing with your point.

3 hours ago, Valerie said:

Chilwell to score first. Please. If it's not too much trouble. 

And for Juventus not to score at all…

Please !!😀

56 minutes ago, erskblue said:

And for Juventus not to score at all…

Please !!😀

Exactly. I'm not too picky who will score our second, but I absolutely forbid adding a third 

2 hours ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

Only one way to kick off this lovely day

Come on @Gol15 this is your job!

3 hours ago, axman2526 said:

General feeling of apathy towards this one.

Partly due to how awful the game was in Turin, and the turgid football they play. 

Also partly with United looming and the league just seeming that much more important, least the new few months are to see if we can overcome our general awful festive period.

Since Juve is already through, do you think they will be playing their best lineup or will they be trying to get some players some game experience.  

1 hour ago, erskblue said:

And for Juventus not to score at all…

Please !!😀

I mean, if Juve want to put the ball in their own net, I won't stop them

Hoping to see RLC tonight but I doubt he will start. Seems to have dropped out the starting line up since his injury

22 minutes ago, chiefBlueCFC said:

I mean, if Juve want to put the ball in their own net, I won't stop them

I honestly hadn’t thought of that!😀

Wouldn't be surprised if this was a draw yet would be nice to get a win.

Same Line up as Leicester besides Ziyech and Pulisic for Mount and Havertz...

Lets goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

48 minutes ago, Valpo said:

Since Juve is already through, do you think they will be playing their best lineup or will they be trying to get some players some game experience.  

No they will park the bus and go for a draw full strength. Then play the reserves at home to Malmo imo.

1 minute ago, The Don Antonio said:

Same Line up as Leicester besides Ziyech and Pulisic for Mount and Havertz...

Lets goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Would be our best chance of breaking them down.

1 minute ago, axman2526 said:

No they will park the bus and go for a draw full strength. Then play the reserves at home to Malmo imo.

I dont think they are coming for a draw. They are coming to play tight and win the game on the counter with Morata and Chiesa.....  Will be funny seeing Morata and Cuadrado 

3 minutes ago, The Don Antonio said:

Same Line up as Leicester besides Ziyech and Pulisic for Mount and Havertz...

Lets goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

I hope Chalobah handles Chiesa. This is a big opportunity for Pulisc and Ziyech

1 minute ago, The Don Antonio said:

I dont think they are coming for a draw. They are coming to play tight and win the game on the counter with Morata and Chiesa.....  Will be funny seeing Morata and Cuadrado 

Well yeah they will counter like they did in Turin when our lethargic display handed them the win.

Funny enough, if we get 2nd, we'll potentially be paired with Salzburg, Real, Bayern or Ajax. 

If we get 1st, we get PSG, Atleti/Porto, Dortmund/Sporting, Inter/Sheriff, Barca, Villareal or Lille. 

With the current state of some of these clubs, the real strong ones are Bayern and PSG. The rest are tricky fixtures but very beatable. Of course if Sheriff goes through, I bet one of Pool, City or Utd will draw them. 

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1 minute ago, Deino said:

Funny enough, if we get 2nd, we'll potentially be paired with Salzburg, Real, Bayern or Ajax. 

If we get 1st, we get PSG, Atleti/Porto, Dortmund/Sporting, Inter/Sheriff, Barca, Villareal or Lille. 

With the current state of some of these clubs, the real strong ones are Bayern and PSG. The rest are tricky fixtures but very beatable. Of course if Sheriff goes through, I bet one of Pool, City or Utd will draw with them. 

Did someone drop the A word? You know my default response to that...

 

Time for Puli to show us his worth!! 

Rom made the bench. Hopefully he can have 15 minutes at the end.