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

[taleofbluehalves]

sterling will start. I think pep took him off against everton with Liverpool in mind. cmon city a score draw or a win.

I think the opposite. Rest Bernardo but give him time on the pitch at the end to be ready for Liverpool. A rested Sterling will rip into Utd.

 

[taleofbluehalves]

The most important players for us in this game will be Kompany and Fernandinho. We all know how capable we are in attack but these guys will ensure that we keep a grip of the game and don’t let our heads drop like the way we collapsed defensively in the league game.

Our record is terrible at anfield. I was there the last time we won so you can’t help but be skeptical however this team have shown that they can rise to the big occasion. Anything can happen in this one but as long as we are still in it going to the home leg then I will be happy. Anything more will be a bonus for me.

Cup games are different. There will be massive pressure on Liverpool. I think their players will need to manage that as much as ours.

 

[lucyblue]

sterling will start. I think pep took him off against everton with Liverpool in mind. cmon city a score draw or a win.

Totally agree, although I think who ever starts we will win.

 

[bondsman]

Can’t remember looking forward to a game as much as this for a long time. Can’t wait for tomorrow.

 

[Mike N]

I'm confident about tomorrow.

 

[BlueAnorak]

A little ditty for both legs to be sung to Yesterday by that band the city have lived off for 60 odd years.

Suddenly, you're not half the team you used to be
All you talk about is history
You'll win fuck all
You'll win fuck all

Very good but there is nothing about us.
Change the last line to....
"From Man City" and it's near perfect.

Even better would be to emphasise the team we support in the last two lines.
"Suddenly, you're not half the team you used to be
All you talk about is history
But we believe
In Man City"

 

[Deleted member 81382]

I can imagine the booing he will get in the first 10 minutes. Robertson smashes into him and he loses the ball, followed by a big roar to give them momentum. Hope he sits this one out.

Same, every Liverpool fan will be hoping Sterling starts because they know it's effectively like playing against a team with an injured player on the pitch. If he does play though, I hope he finally comes good against them.

 

[BlueAnorak]

Same, every Liverpool fan will be hoping Sterling starts because they know it's effectively like playing against a team with an injured player on the pitch. If he does play though, I hope he finally comes good against them.

He would have too. Pep doesn't normally give players more than 2 chances though - this game is number 3.

 

[adr2.8i]

I am really struggling to get excited about tomorrows game. I just dont love the CL as much as winning the league title. Cant wait for saturdays game to come if im honest!!
I think we will win at anfield tomorrow though 3-1

 

[domalino]

Totally agree, although I think who ever starts we will win.

As long as Silva-KDB-Fernandinho starts, we'll win.

That midfield 3 are what we have that's miles above the level of anyone else in Europe this season.