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

[vin]

Not sure what Gundogan has done to warrant a start but hey ho that’s what we pay Pep for.

Hope we batter these twats tonight!!!

 

[rnblade]

Gundog HAS to turn up for this, he CANNOT leave Ferni to do all the work.
I really hope I get proved wrong.

 

[SPIDERBOY]

I hope he has a shitter,they're fuck all if he don't turn up.

 

[dave_blue12]

Gotta trust Pep but that change makes me nervous.

Was expecting to see Bernardo instead of Sterling

 

[vmsuhail]

Gundog HAS to turn up for this, he CANNOT leave Ferni to do all the work.
I really hope I get proved wrong.

Well, that's why he is there in the team, to avoid a repeat of the previous game.

 

[PrezIke]

With Pep's selections:

Laporte is a more refined defender than Danilo (for anyone thinking he should start) with his positioning so even with the issue of him plausibly getting beat for pace, Laporte has that skill as well as a track record of being good against pacey wingers and making recovery tackles.

I think in his first game for us we saw a bit of this.

I also wonder if we see real problems defending on the left wing, that if KDB is on the right wing (as I forgot where he played in the Carabao cup final), that Pep can put KDB on that side for better cover compared to Sane.

I thought Bernardo would start if Raz did not, but I think I can see the benefits of cover for the defence with Gundogan instead of Bernardo.

 

[ste.sully]

Gotta trust Pep but that change makes me nervous.

Was expecting to see Bernardo instead of Sterling

Agreed. Pep must think Liverpool's midfield is the weakness to play Gundogan over Sterling.

 

[scousemanc]

Evening everyone! I've stayed off all footballing related websites all day and had a very enjoyable and stress-free day planting in my garden. Now it's time for the first beer and to get in the mood. Like the team. Slightly more pragmatic, which is sensible for the first hour and a half of a 3 hour tie. And options on the bench if needed. We have the beating of this lot and our players will be focussed and professional. In contrast to Liverpool players who will be too hyped up, manic and blow themselves up. Pep and the boys will have learnt from last time and won't make the same mistakes. It's a mild night here in Liverpool with no rain. Come on City!

 

[Bluemoonie92]

what the fuck is the point in the scouse police even following the coach? The did naff all as expected. Imagine doing that at home? the fuckers would be jumping out of trees to arrest us.

 

[jimharri]

Classy from the Mickeys; bottles and cans pegged at the team bus. Wankers.