Liverpool (a) - CL Quarter Final pre-match thread

[balotelli's back pocket]

Pep needs to control that midfield... I can dig it. Same as Everton but with Gundogan playing deeper and Kevin as a 10 where raheem was

 

[andyhinch]

Just heard my first grandchild’s heartbeat for the first time so this day is gonna be beautiful no matter what

There's no way your old enough, congratulations Emma, enjoy the win :-)

 

[ninjamonkey]

Wouldn't have played gundogan, thought he was the most culpable for the loss there this season, lost the ball too easily and didn't provide enough options for the man on the ball. Also means KDB out wide which whilst I think he would do a better job there than Bernardo, you still lose something from him, rather have seen him in the centre and Bernardo on the right. Still, looking at their side, we're better all over the pitch, their midfield three is nowhere near our level. Play to our level and they won't be able to cope.

 

[Bluemoonie92]

I like the look of the team but fern and gundogan will have to walk a tightrope. If both get yellows and are banned for the return leg we could be in a spot of bother.

 

[Utter bobbins]

Not Gundo?

He melted last time.

Ferna was the problem last time Gundogan was fine

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Is this going to be the usual formation but with KDB on the right or a back 3 with Sane and Walker as wing backs? Either way I am really worried about Salah on that right hand side.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Thanks Tolmie.

Puts this football lark in perspective, eh!

Now don't go giving yourself a heart attack during the game!!

Sure we can get the job done, it might just take both games.

 

[Blue Theatre]

Would like to think that Sane is going to destroy Liverpool's fullbacks tonight ?
Also, wouldn't wish an injury on anyone, but if either of their centre-backs has to come off, they have serious problems.
Getting super-excited now ... C'mon, City !

 

[cleavers]

whos going wide right? Kev I assume.

Walker mostly.

 

[jimharri]

Not a lot of attacking options on the bench; Raz and Bernie.

 

[bobmcfc]

There's no way your old enough, congratulations Emma, enjoy the win :-)

Cheers andy

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Ferna was the problem last time Gundogan was fine

Must have missed that hospital pass he gave Otamendi ;)

 

[RandomJ]

Hmm.. Interesting. Not liking the Laporte - Salah match up, think he'll do him with his pace and Gundy better put a shift in instead of leaving it all to Dinho.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Classy mob - throwing cans at the bus!

 

[mosssideblue]

I like the look of the team but fern and gundogan will have to walk a tightrope. If both get yellows and are banned for the return leg we could be in a spot of bother.

Not if we win 7-0 tonight :)

 

[Grafton Street]

Wise move to drop Sterling I hope.
TBF he never plays to his best against Pool and I feel Liverpool will be exhausted after 70mins. Perfect time to bring him on.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Ferna was the problem last time Gundogan was fine

No he wasn't, whilst fernandinho didn't have a great game the key issue was no options in front of dinho hence why he ended up being caught on the ball and giving it away.

 

[bobmcfc]

Puts this football lark in perspective, eh!

Now don't go giving yourself a heart attack during the game!!

Sure we can get the job done, it might just take both games.

Feels like derby day When I literally want to be sick.

Anyway, that usually turns out ok

 

[fareastblue]

Just heard my first grandchild’s heartbeat for the first time so this day is gonna be beautiful no matter what

that should end our Anfield curse congrats 3-1 city

 

[BLUEMATT23]

Classy mob - throwing cans at the bus!

Fucking idiots
Arrest them for criminal damage.