Liverpool (A) - Pre Match Thread

[Dr Jacoby]

I’ll be quietly optimistic if we can keep the score level in the first 25 minutes.

Given our injuries in defence, it’s difficult to envisage us keeping a clean sheet, though. Ederson and Laporte are huge losses.

I suspect we’ll need to score at least two goals to have any chance of winning this game.

 

[mcfcfc]

Ha i have been a joke for a long time,the guy is a walking diaster,biggest game and he has to shake off getting sent off,history shows he loses confidence very easily

With edy out he îs the best you have so just stay behind him and suport c mon woman be positive ffs :)

 

[FlokeyTheRed]

I think you’ll find that @Nightmare Walking referenced Liverpool’s unbeaten run in the league, not our last ten meetings.

What is Liverpool’s record over our last three meetings in all comps?

Last 3 meetings? Are you for real? You will rather have a small sample size than one with broad perspective? That's a weak rebuttal. Try again, this time take your time.[/QUOTE]

 

[Grealish’s Shinpads]

I never said Bravo is/was better than Eddie and I would pick Eddie every time , but I keep hearing this line that Bravo makes the defence nervous and brings down their performance and, I believe that is just fan perception not unless you or some other poster can share the inside knowledge that proves otherwise.

It’s clearly just an observation but I think it’s corroborated by some of Bravo’s performances for us, as well as the fact that the team aren’t used to playing actual competitive games with him week in week out. Nothing against the guy and I’ll be right behind him on Sunday hoping he keeps a clean sheet but I just don’t think we are solid with him in goal

 

[St.Pauli support]

I use to be an optimist but asking myself which City player truly is on form,
I must say I have some doubts for this special one.

In January we surprised dippers by an unexpected high intensity even superior to what Klopp was claiming for them.
Bernardo alone coverd every inch of the pitch, it was simply unbelievable.
I think dippers will try to correct that issue and Anfield will play its part.
Dippers' midfield workrate will be immense IMO with Milner and Henderson fighting for their lives.

I don't mind about our keeper, he could even be a surprise in some way.
I worry our Blue Boys are too impressed by the 95min booing and swearing from the epicentre of hatred.

If we can handle the atmosphere and are still 0-0 at HT it could become an interesting session.
We also have to be ready to kick the ball up the kop under pressure to control the situation.
Concede early and it will take some guts not to switch off...

It's very much about confidence and as usual we will know after watching the pass accuracy of the 1st 5 mins
in which direction the ship will probably sail...

To keep some faith for the unexpected I hope our lazy 2nd half display at San Siro was part of Pep's dark plan
and we give the **************************** (insert whatever you like) exactly what they deserve FFS.

 

[FlokeyTheRed]

We score more goals than you, we win more matches than you, we are currently winning more trophies than you. The important stats disagree with you.

But we are talking Liverpool vs Man City head to head here. Why are you deflecting?

 

[deano ou812]

Even though the scousers would have been targeting us on set pieces into the box,with Ederson out it will be even more of a priority for them pumping long balls into the box at every opportunity...

 

[blue by birth]

There are more fucking dippers on here than blues... Why don't they stick to chatting their shit on rawk.. I have to be careful what I say as I get banned for calling out the twats...

 

[kaz7]

Everybody know you have a more than capable bench. Better than most teams first eleven. So....

Bollocks,we have 7 players out,the bench will be the same as everyone elses if not weaker,you try and convince yourself that you are playing a better team and it'll be massive if you win

 

[kaz7]

I never said Bravo is/was better than Eddie and I would pick Eddie every time , but I keep hearing this line that Bravo makes the defence nervous and brings down their performance and, I believe that is just fan perception not unless you or some other poster can share the inside knowledge that proves otherwise.

You only need eyes to see the players are not as confident with bravo,why would they be with any keeper who is not as super confident as eddie?

 

[kaz7]

With edy out he îs the best you have so just stay behind him and suport c mon woman be positive ffs :)

I doubt he is reading and i'm not at the game so chill

 

[FlokeyTheRed]

Bollocks,we have 7 players out,the bench will be the same as everyone elses if not weaker,you try and convince yourself that you are playing a better team and it'll be massive if you win

No need for conviction. 3 points is up for grabs, it's all that matters. History wont remember what team anyone fielded.

 

[kaz7]

I’ll be quietly optimistic if we can keep the score level in the first 25 minutes.

Given our injuries in defence, it’s difficult to envisage us keeping a clean sheet, though. Ederson and Laporte are huge losses.

I suspect we’ll need to score at least two goals to have any chance of winning this game.

It's the last 20 mins we have to look for,thats when they are diving and cheating for freekicks so they can lob it in the box and get pens,the late goals they are getting are not from fair tactics,we have to stay switched on right to the whistle

 

[Strike]

This is their best opportunity in the league for a long long time.

In any normal season, they would not collect as many points as they have now, their luck has been incredible and not only this season.
The margins have been on their side for so long and we struggle with injuries on key players such as Laporte, Ederson, Sané, David. It’s an absolute joke.

If all our players were fit I would see us winning, but we have too many players missing while they are fully fit. So if they bottle sunday and we actually win, I would almost call it a fkng miracle.

But we should remember that while they may win Sunday and go 9 points clear, it means absolute f*ck all since they are known in all of Europe as Bottlers FC.

I hope we fck them up. But we should also be realistic.

 

[mosssideblue]

You only need eyes to see the players are not as confident with bravo,why would they be with any keeper who is not as super confident as eddie?

Oh I have eyes Karen and I see.

I agree Eddie is better than Bravo but if Bravo were that much of a concern that the defenders in front of him lost confidence and form as a result of him playing, then surely there would be more than just the odd BM poster saying this. Also, if he were as bad as you and one or two others are making out, why is he still 2nd choice and not 3rd choice.

Time for slagging him is over and it is time to get behind him, you never know he might have you and others eating your words again

 

[ojeme]

I dont want to see Mahrez in the starting 11 on sunday. I have absolutely nothing against him but his present form leaves a lot to be desired.

Bravo
Walker Stones Fernandinho
Cancelo De Bruyne Gundogan Bernardo Mendy
Sterling Aguero​

 

[Segga]

6/4 for Liverpool win, I feel like putting a huge comfort bet on.

 

[balotellishaircut]

Bravo should kick the ball long, play em at there own game, make the game messy and play for a boring 0-0, I'd love it just the piss Sky off.

 

[ancoats]

the only thing i can bank on is come 6.30pm i am still a manchester city fan, win lose or draw am blue born and bread and what we have been served up over the last ten years liverpool can only dream of and just let me leave this here.............. 4 premier league titles

 

[jimharri]

Bollocks,we have 7 players out,the bench will be the same as everyone elses if not weaker,you try and convince yourself that you are playing a better team and it'll be massive if you win

Calm down Kaz.