Liverpool (a) pre-match thread

[Akiva]

They are going the physical route, looking to bully us out of the game. That's not a bad strategy but they are missing a bit of quality in return.

A brave performance and a timely turn of form from Mahrez and I think we can do this.

 

[tommo74]

Our bench looks pretty weak to me, in terms of attacking, Jesus has been off the pace this season, so only Sane on there that could change it

 

[cleavers]

I guessed what he was going to do.

Well done.

 

[Dax777]

Biggest surprise is lovren starting and TAA on the bench. That is a big surprise.

O think Klopp was trying to counter Sane's speed with Home ( who is quite rapos himself).

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

Wouldn’t have been the side I would have picked but let’s see.

 

[Akiva]

When Mendy bombs forward Sane isn't disciplined enough to tuck in and cover so we'd be vulnerable on the counter, Sane off the bench has been a real nuisance this season so let's hope that continues today

Agreed on this, bringing Sane on late against tired legs is the best idea, rather than burning both him and Mendy out early.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Hopefully the reports of a possible KDB return has kept them guessing anyway.

 

[cookster]

Seriously physical dippers side, I hope we don't concede too many set pieces.

 

[super_city_si]

Biggest surprise is lovren starting and TAA on the bench. That is a big surprise.

He's probably knickered. Same will happen to VVD soon.

 

[AliBobbyJ]

I had Sane starting and going down the wing to cross for Sergio to score inside five minutes.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Sane can still be a little weak mentally,especially against teams that are up for it.I think its the right call.

 

[Dax777]

Well done.

Correct! It was a guess. :)

 

[citizen_maine]

Fuck me. It was a joke..:(

Ha - sorry mate, so was mine :-)

 

[Manchester_lalala]

Both Silva’s will have their work cut out when Liverpool are in possession.

We’re effectively playing two attacking midfielders in a midfield three.

We all know Bernardo and David put a shift in, it’s not like they’re lazy. David has played CM for two years now and Bernardo has the legs to cope.

 

[FogBlueInSanFran]

O think Klopp was trying to counter Sane's speed with Home ( who is quite rapos himself).

Dax, how many pints have you put away so far . . . ? :)

 

[cleavers]

Hopefully the reports of a possible KDB return has kept them guessing anyway.

I don't think Klopp is that stupid, KdB was never playing this game, I'll be surprised if he even plays against Burnley.

 

[BlueMedic]

possibly the only change I would have had is Sane

Don't think Mahrez has the bottle at times for games like this.

Agree with that change.

Not with the reasoning though, Sane always does well against Liverpool so I'd get him in.

 

[simon23]

Sane can still be a little weak mentally,especially against teams that are up for it.I think its the right call.

while I agree I think the same of Mahrez as well....hasnt shown he apptiude to work hard enough yet - has all the skill however and his set piece threat is another thing for the dippers to think about

 

[TheBlueDune]

Bunny Mendy, if More Salad has the ball show him outside on his right. Not inside on his left.

 

[Dax777]

Dax, how many pints have you put away so far . . . ? :)

Lol. That reminds me. I should gesd byo the corner store. Im a bit low on stuff :)