Topic: UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Season - page 583. (Read 141787 times)

Not like they weren't aware that they were lacking a striker when the season was starting, they knew that they were lacking a striker and they felt fine about it and didn't really do anything about it. I can't really say that it is normal for them to start the season that way, but they knew what they were doing and aware of their own situation.

I think, they realized that no matter what happens this season if it means they will get Mbappe at the end of the season then that would be great for them for the long term. Getting someone like Osimhen this summer would meant that they can't get Mbappe, or at least it would make it hard for them. Plus, I still think he is a wrong choice, that dude is a left winger, not a striker if you ask me.

There have been no news in recent times about mbappe or osimhen's negotiations with real Madrid so it's very likely neither of both will be joining the Spanish side by the recent transfer windows because if they were to join they would have most likely have some deal negation already on going but then there have not been any news of any yet


Almost all the elite teams in the champions league still at this point have almost equal chances of winning the champions league title this season but then by their performance so far and their recent strength and depth, Real Madrid have got an edge which keeps them as one of the favourite for winning the champions league this season and considering how well they are experienced in the champions league is another factor that can't be over looked, Manchester city also have got another chance too and I envisage a possible champions league finals this season between Manchester city and Real Madrid.

I don't think Rodri will be absent for long because he only returned to his hometown because he experienced sad news from his family so it won't be a big problem for Manchester City because his physical condition is fine. It's just growing mentally to return to Manchester City and I predict it looks like he's just absent for just 1 week or at most 2 weeks, we all know that Rodri is an important player who can set the tempo in midfield and his toughness in defending Manchester City but I think Manchester City can still play in rhythm because of other important players like Kevin De Bruyne has returned to the club.

Kevin De Bruyne has made his first debut this season by taking part in the FA Cup and he has started to show his skills by providing goal assists so that Kevin De Bruyne's arrival will be welcomed warmly by Manchester City because he can definitely help strengthen the club and we just have to wait for Erling Haaland to return to club so that their contribution will be increasingly feared by other clubs.

The quality of Manchester City have increased and its time to resume betting on the club because they're now consistent and doesn't fluctuate as before. Manchester City flogged Hundersfield 5-0 in the FA Cup. It was described as such an easy victory for the Citizens at Etihad stadium, everything running in path of their winning was smooth. Pep Guardiola is now relaxed because one of his key player have made return back to the squad after suffering a long term injury. Kelvin De Bruyne have measure crucial assist to Jeremy Doku who netted in style. I would gladly say, Manchester City have bounce back and they're extremely on different stats.

Manchester City really need his presence in the squad to help improve their attack. The Cityzen had lost their best momentum since losing De Bruyne, they had slipped several times in the EPL which made them lose the top of the standings. Manchester City still has a big chance to win the UCL trophy in a row, they must be able to return to their best playing form like last season to compete with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid who appear consistently in different competitions. De Bruyne's presence will create a different atmosphere in the squad, he is expected to make a contribution that can improve the quality of Manchester City's game.

Well the truth is I wouldn't have much hope in Ten Hag, in fact how do you keep hope alive in Ten Hag? There are guys who have been fired for doing much more than him, so how can they hope for so much? You know that the MU has a great team, in fact it has exceptional players. They should be at the top and have qualified quickly to be very good in the UCL, but that's not the case, but why do you think this happens? pro blame of the players? Come on, they have Garncho, they have Bruno Fernandes and many who are very good, so what's wrong with them? are they the bad guys? Because in their teams they do it very well and I don't think that in the team where they should do it very well because their pay is better, they do it that way, so whose fault is it? of them or of Ten Hag? Honestly, I have not been a big fan of MU since Ten Hag has been there and not only because of what one of my favorite players, CR7, did, but also what he is doing to the team in general, he is a person who has no room over there.

The fans, the team members still continue to believe in him, I really don't know how they can keep their trust in him? If he hasn't done anything, and they don't expect him to do anything in this PL, the PL has a very high level. loud and obvious Ten Hag will not take them there, for more than two seasons this guy has taken the MU to a level of football misery in every sense, how can they continue to believe in him? Do you really believe that he can make a difference? As I have said on many occasions, Dutch football is not the same as the PL, he could have done a lot there with Ajax, but come on, what is he achieving with the MU? Ridiculizing it, they are not playing well, and I respond and respond, it is not because the players are bad, because they are very nice, seeing the squad they have is something impressive, in fact how are the players still there? I don't know, but I would have looked for another club at once, but of course it's my speculation, but I think it's very accurate.

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Well, I think that Madrid as it is can make a difference and there is no doubt about that, I think that things can be very different because they are always going to do a lot of good things, on the one hand they have Vinicius, on the other hand they have Rodrygo He has Bellingham and that could make the difference, I don't see Mbappé in Madrid, I think Haaland is much better, I just hope they can bring Haaland, he would be much better than any player for now, but everything is up to him if he wants to leave or not from City, because the truth is I don't see that Pepe gives him as good opportunities as Ancelotti gives him, it's something that I couldn't say that could be as necessary, but with a coach like him it's the best, well that's it. I think the css can be, it's all about seeing them from the point of view that can improve the team, a new striker like him can change the team as mostly very attacking, in the event that Mbappé arrives, I don't know, no It seems to me that he could do so much because he is a very egocentric player and that doesn't help.

Indeed. If Real Madrid could sign a proper striker for their squad, Real Madrid will be a very strong team. They already targeted to sign Mbappe or Osimhen, but we still can't see the result of their negotiation with those players. However, I'm sure Real Madrid will get the right striker in the next transfer window (after the season end). I doubt if Real Madrid will sign a top striker in the current transfer window. Ancelotti seems to keep focusing on their current players. Ancelotti is very careful to select the new players.

Sure, Real Madrid still has the chance to win the title this season with the existing players. They have enough quality players, they only has no top striker in their attacking line.

The return of Kevin De Bruyne is a big boost for Manchester City's ambitions this season. Without Gundogan anymore, Manchester City requires Kevin as experienced player to achieve their goal of becoming UCL champions. Experience often plays a pivotal role, particularly in high-stakes competitions like the UEFA Champions League.

Kevin De Bruyne is a key figure who is both as the team captain and the field controller that has a central role in the team's strategy and overall performance. The positive reception from fans regarding De Bruyne's return after a prolonged absence due to injury underscores the anticipation and optimism surrounding his comeback. Fans understand the impact he can have on the team's dynamics. With the de Bruyne, Haaland is having a valuable supplier for upcoming matches hints at the potential impact of their partnership. De Bruyne's ability to create goal-scoring opportunities will indeed benefit prolific strikers like Haaland.

You explain this as if Manchester City was lacking experienced player, but I don't think they are. Most of the players they now play with also were the players who won the Champions League trophy. The small bad run they are having is not about a lack in experience within the team. It is more of a basic thing that important players are missing and some changes left some marks obviously. When important players leave the club that initially contributed a lot to everything they achieved, it is normal that the club will experience difficult time and a new episode within their club history. I think they will play a better second half of the season.

Yes, I admit that Real Madrid is one of the big clubs that has very quality players, even almost perfect. If you get the right striker, it will be even more perfect and Ancelotti and the management are always careful and very thorough before bringing in new players and usually choose players. who has long-term talent.
This is the reason why Real Madrid does not lack players because in fact almost all of the players that Ancelotti has all have very reliable talents.
So it is indeed appropriate if we continue to praise Real Madrid because this club is truly very consistent and it is natural for me if Real Madrid can still win the Champions League trophy this season.

Manchester City really needs experienced players to achieve their target this season to become UCL champions. Well, Kevin Bruyne is a very experienced player and he is the team captain, of course he is quite needed for every match that Manchester City will face. In fact, Kevin return to the Manchester City squad in today match was welcomed by fans because he had been absent for quite a long time while recovering from his injury.

In my opinion, Manchester City is quite strong this season, indeed without Kevin De Bruyne in the group phase, it can be covered by the good performance of other players. But Kevin return to the team is of course welcomed only by Manchester City players because he is the field controller that Manchester City really needs. Maybe Haaland has found the best bait supplier for himself in the upcoming match

I don't know what you guys think about him, but Doku from Manchester City is something like the little surprise of the season to me. He is developing incredibly well and I like to see him play with his pace and physical strength. What an awesome player at such a young age and he will only get better from here. I checked what he has done so far because I didn't know his name before he played for Manchester City for the first time and it is quite impressive that he has been around in professional soccer for 5.5 years now. He is 21 years old. I think he is a great talent with lots of room to improve and to play an even more important role in the future. Pep Guardiola is also counting on him.

Indeed City played a great game but they need De Bruyne back as quick as they can if they want to go back 2 back UCL champions. This season is way hard for them to conquer the trophy and from my point of view , I do think Bayern are the 1st favorites and then City and Real but you are right , De Bruyne presence will be felt as soon as he steps on the pitch and City also needs him for EPL fight.  

The greatest news of Manchester City supporters today in their English FA Cup game wasn't that they were able to beat Huddersfield and reach the next round of the competition rather it was the return of their club captain kelvin De Bruyne wgi has been sidelined since last year August. The benefits of Manchester City in the return of Kelvin De Bruyne is enormous if you ask me and one of the best among all the benefits of his return to full action is that he'll start to create many more chances for the team to score just like he provided Jeremy Doku.

City are almost unplayable whenever Kelvin De Bruyne is on his best mood. Also Jeremy Doku is back to action after over one month of absence because of injury and that'll provide Manchester City manager more options to chose from when the UEFA champions league makes a comeback in February

I'm very sure pep is still very much in control of the team so much that every decision he takes is well calculated and in the best interest of the club but then it may look like letting go of some of the players will affect the teams performance and that's not the case as he has tried it before and it seem like it worked for him.

There are times this season he had played with out his big names and yet ws able to secure some good wins which means with out any of some of these players he can still perform moreover he has still got haland and KDB present with his strategy he will be able to get them to achieving what he would achieve with his team because he has still got the kind of players he still needs to achieve that he wants to achieve. Manchester city still looks very much promising across all the leagues in which they are participating so let's give them a few more time.

Manchester City have been playing a great game even when De Bruyne was not around in the club. Not I tile recently that they began to lose matches to some teams unexpectedly. I would have confidently just say that, the absence of De Bruyne was what was causing them to lose in those matches but when De Bruyne went on injury initially, the teams have been doing great and have won many matches before they started playing poorly.

The return of De Bruyne will not only bring strength back to the team’s midfield but will also give them more courage to face any team in the premier league and win as they are currently fighting to get back into the first position on the table. The premier league most exciting moment is about to be here, let’s fold our hands and see how the league progresses from this point.

Last season, Dortmund experienced quite significant changes after mid-season. so, let's see whether Dortmund will experience another change in improving its performance. we'll find out soon, once the Bundesliga restarts and the Champions League round of 16 competition is held. so, for now we can only speculate and assume. let's flashback to several previous Dortmund matches, Edin Terzic's squad did not get full points in their 6 matches in various competitions. so, it is very natural that bookies favor PSV in the first leg. because their performance shows that Dortmund is not in their best condition even though they have experience in the Champions League compared to the opposing team.

On the contrary, PSV should not be underestimated and I agree with that. in their domestic league, they are the top team. in fact, in 16 matches PSV did not suffer a single defeat. during the Champions League group phase, PSV was able to hold Arsenal to a draw when playing at home. so for this match, I will not rush into making decisions or assume too far. especially if we refer to the betting exchange, for the time being PSV is the favorite.
however, Dortmund is a unique team, they will provide fierce resistance when they meet a stronger team. especially, in crucial matches. in this round of 16, Dortmund will not underestimate their opponent. therefore, Terzic will prepare his team to perform at its best. well, because this match still has a time lag, we'll just follow every development, especially when playing in the Domestic League. for betting or results, for me it is still too early to speculate.

The return of Kevin De Bruyne to the Manchester City squad gives strong signs that they will be ready to defend their title this season. He is the leader that Manchester City needs this season and we are just looking forward to a deadly duet on Manchester city front line this season. I saw him playing in today match after a long injury which he suffered, in today match against Huddersfield where Kevin de bruyne immediately recorded a beautiful assist for Doku goal. I think Pep Guardiola got the right moment when Kevin De Bruyne returned to the team because Kevin can be played when they face Copenhagen in the first leg.

In this way, Manchester City strength will be quite strong this season and for Pep he hopes that his team will not look at every opponent they face as weak because they must always be consistent to be able to achieve their targets this season. This season Champions League will be quite good if you see Manchester city and Bayern munich in the final match. But it's still too far and I hope these two teams can reach the final this season.

That's true and that's what Manchester City has experienced so far, even though Pep Guardiola is a great coach, that doesn't guarantee that his judgment can be in line with what's happening on the field. We know the importance of Rodri as a tempo maker in the midfield and also helping in defense and what happens if this player is absent? Of course Manchester City will find it increasingly difficult to win and even more likely to face a draw or defeat.

Kevin De Bruyne has returned to the field with Manchester City and that is a breath of fresh air for Pep Guardiola because he doesn't need to be confused considering that their attack line will be more deadly with Kevin De Bruyne. Now their focus is to reunite this team in the last 16 and we will definitely want to know the changes commensurate with last season.

With the absence of their key players, mentioning players like Kelvin De Bruyne who's the main player that's been prioritize number one in Pep Guardiola squad. Manchester City have experienced some tough moments this season, I've watch them become vulnerable to their opponents and fixing this issue have grown to become one big problem for the citizens. Pep Guardiola acknowledged his mistakes and he's working effortlessly to ensure he grabbed golden opportunities to ensure things worked smoothly for his team and their path to success. Pep Guardiola have become one of the top coaches in EPL over the years.