PBP: Pulisic on the bench: Gladbach vs Dortmund 2/18/2018

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  1. Hobo

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  2. Beastmode21

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    Jan 19, 2009
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    I'm pretty excited for this. I think this will be good for him. Although I don't think this is necessarily a punishment I do think that it will give CP some healthy rage. I see him coming on for the last 20-30 minutes. Hopefully takes the chance to run at tired defenders and shows why he's so important. I don't think Gotze will be too effective as a winger so the chances of him coming on are high, even though Gladbach are in terrible form.
     
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  3. WheezingUSASupport

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    Looks like Gotze is in the middle.

    I do agree that getting some success running at tired legs may see him redeem whatever it is he lost over the winter break / his short injury.
     
  4. Beastmode21

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    Who would be on that wing?
     
  5. truefan420

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    Schurrle and Rues
     
  6. beerslinger23

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    Does it have to be punishment? Maybe they are planning on starting him in Europa league and consider this one against a struggling Gladbach a gimme so they are going with the B team of the moment here... When is the next Europa league clash? Just looking for silver linings here.
     
  7. Beastmode21

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    Looks like its Schurrle and Gotze with Reus under Bats
     
  8. Beastmode21

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    No i agree with you, I DONT think its punishment. Afterall, Toprak is being rested as well. I think its much needed rest but CP might not see it that way. Getting a little angry might be what he needs.
     
  9. Beastmode21

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    NVM Gotze is playing in the middle
     
  10. Dr.Phil

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    Field is really bad
     
  11. Jazzy Altidore

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    Of course the one day I plan on watching the match again he’s on the bench.
     
  12. Dr.Phil

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  13. dougtee

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    forgot about reece oxford and he looks absolutely terrible
     
  14. Beastmode21

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    What a strike from Reus
     
  15. dougtee

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    Feb 7, 2007
    gladbach absolutely pummeling burki with shots. that’s been enough to score most of the time this season tbh
     
  16. Suyuntuy

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    Fabian Johnson's "back injury" must be something serious, he's been out 73 days and 10 league fixtures already.
     
  17. bungadiri

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    Pulisic said to be warming up.

    edit: He's on for Gotze. min 75
     
  18. neems

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    Couple good connections since being on. Had a ball deflected when switching and it fell fortunately to Schurrle on the left part of the box.

    They almost need to score again because Castro and Weigl have been struggling to shield the back four and Gladbach have been getting chances.
     
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  19. Suyuntuy

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    They need to score again because they still got Burki as their keeper.
     
  20. neems

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    Apr 14, 2009
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    I’m surprised Pulisic is playing on this pitch. It’s definitely CONCACAF-esque right now and he was awfully outspoken about it.

    Yeah, I definitely just took a shot at his immaturity. No player is safe :D.
     
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  21. Dr.Phil

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    He missed some games with back problems in August as well. Currently not training with the ball and no timetable for a return
     
  22. neems

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    Burki has been playing on his head. Did you see the diving one handed save?

    He’s been struggling this year but today he’s bringing it.
     
  23. Suyuntuy

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    I still don't trust him. He's due his one big mistake per game.
     
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  24. Dr.Phil

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    Dahoud should have used Pulisic on that break
     
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  25. bungadiri

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    Yep.
     
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