don't mind the Lindelöf minutes. we will need him at some point. or maybe it is a simple answer like Varane has a slight knock
Looking at the games until the next intl break, they're pretty spaced out so the need to rest guys is not that necessary and I think it's just overstated this early in the season. Some guys need mins/games though, hence why there is some rotation. Just important to lay a marker in the first CL game of the season and start on a positive note. Expect that if we have this game well in hand early enough, we'll see Ole ring the changes. That is the ideal outcome ahead of Sunday's game vs West Ham.
I'm not surprised Varane is being rested, he's never been one to play 50+ matches a season. With the artificial turf it's definitely the match to do it.
Still hate them doing lineups by number order, not your usual GK-Def-Mid-Att format... If they'd list the players in proper order, we'd know. lol
I imagine Donny is in the pivot next to Fred, with Pogs at LW but we'll get confirmation soon enough once the match starts. Young Boys XI: Von Ballmoos, Hefti, Camara, Lauper, Garcia, Siero, Martins Pereira, Fassnacht, Aebischer, Ngamaleu, Elia With Pefok not starting this one, definitely feel ok with Ole's choice of Lindelof over Varane for this one. Would not have been entirely comfortable at the idea of him being matched up vs Jordan.
But it does like it's Pogs in that spot though with Donny playing centrally in the pivot. A warning shot early for YB...
Ronaldo ties the appearance record for the UCL tonight according to the commentators. one more record to go with most UCL goals and most UCL assists
Cannot believe that grass isn't mandated by FIFA. Tough climate? Tough shit. Make it work or bugger off.
If Ole had any sense of fun, he would have paired Donny and James together at least once before we sold him
And it's 0-1, The Inevitable! Should help settle any nerves. The pass from Bruno is superb. CRISTIANO RONALDO WITH THE FIRST GOAL THE #UCL SEASON 🌟 pic.twitter.com/gOoGisrMAR— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) September 14, 2021