16 May 2024 21:05:53
So, season stats, Antony 1 goal and 1 assist.
Amad, 1 game, 1 goal 1 assist.
Really hope Amad starts cup final, something different and more of an unknown quantity for city.
16 May 2024 23:39:00
I hope he starts the final, but am keeping grounded and not getting too carried away. He's a great talent, but we also thought Tuanzebe was the next Bobby Moore after one game against PSG.
16 May 2024 23:43:42
Neither will start.
17 May 2024 04:13:44
don't care who starts and just want us to win. going to the game and very excited to be there.
17 May 2024 04:37:17
Enjoy Ahmad! Just want to see a good fight, we give them a game and pull out a win against the odds. If we stick together as a squad and trust each other and work hard for each other we can win.
17 May 2024 09:13:18
Enjoy Ahmad. I’m back in Oz or would be there.
17 May 2024 09:21:37
Why wouldn't he start? On current form - ie one game - he's probably more effective than Antony or Garnacho.
I would say much could depend on Rashford's fitness on the day how we line-up.
18 May 2024 11:40:03
Garnacho needs a rest against Brighton tomorrow, he's clearly running out of steam, which is understandable for a youngster who in only his second season has started close to 40 consecutive games. That's too much, but is unfortunately reflective of where this squad is.
He's at an age and in that stage of development where ideally he needs a run of 5-10 games starting then a 3-5 games starting on the bench. Let his body recover and give him space to reflect and learn.
Amad should 100% start the final, as he should also start against Brighton. If Rashford is fit it should be Rashford and Amad starting against Brighton, if Rashford isn't fit then Antony should start in his place.
Those three need the minutes in their legs and should be the ones fighting for the other starting wide position in the final alongside Garnacho on the other flank.
Also I've been impressed with Amrabat in the last couple of games. He's shown more fight and ability. He works well with Mainoo in the middle. Not perfect but those odd errors can probably be chalked down to rustiness. If he'd played all season like this then I'd be tempted to pay the 20m to make his loan a permanent deal. Certainly there is something to be said for better the devil you know. 20m for a squad player who knows can do the job even if he's probably not going to be good enough to really push for a first team place. Rather than a 20-30m signing who is a gamble. Unfortunately for Amrabat it might be too little too late. Yet a man of the match performance in the FA cup final leading to silverware this season might change public opinion and see a clamour to sign him.