Liverpool (a) pre-match thread

[paulchapo]

I guess saving Sane in case they tire later on.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Pep looking to keep possession on the wings with that team. Inverted wingers with full backs overlapping when needed.

 

[SWPISHOME]

Was hoping to see Kompany start today, Loose to be a lack of leadership in the team. Thought Vinny would of been the one to pick up VVD from set pieces.

 

[cookster]

433 again away at Clanfield.... I was hoping for something different. Still strong enough to get something with the correct mentality and not conceding 3 goals in 20 minute spells...

 

[bluealf]

Crazy not to have Kompany and Otamendi in.
We need leaders.

Instead, we have gone with our best defenders, a strange decision indeed, what is Pep thinking.

 

[Dax777]

I wouldn’t say never will, but I don’t think Pep is keen on the idea.

Not against the press. That would be one too many players who aren't as tight with their passing skills.

 

[franksinatra]

Not the team I would have picked. Sane usually performs in the biggest of matches and by accomodating Mendy Sterling has also ended up on his weaker flank. It was a tough one for Pep though with Delph not being fit.

Big test for Mahrez today. He is going to have to fight for the right to display his undoubted talents on the ball today. No half measure allowed.

 

[christened at st marks]

It was me who said that. Well, I actually said they have one of the best front threes in the world.

If you disagree with that, I think it says more about your knowledge of football than my credentials as a Top Blue to be honest.

Hey ho. Hope we win today, don't think we will, but you never know.

Top scorers in PL 2018 City Scouse
Kun played 7 scored 5
Raz played 6 scored 4
Sad mane played 7 scored 4
Mo salah played 7 scored 3
Merlin played 5 scored 2
Sturridge played 5 scored 2
Mahrez played 7 scored 2
Berny played 7 scored 2
Firminho played 7 scored 2
Without KDB

2017/2018
Salah 36 games 32 goals Had one fantastic season sweet FA before and 3 this season

Kun 25 games 21 goals 213 games 148 goals
Raz 33 games 18 goals
firminho 37 games 15 goals
Gab 29 games 13 goals
Mahrez 36 games 12 goals for LC
Mane 29 10
Sane 32 10
Merlin 29 9
I've been so pissed off with the scouse media Then I go on a City podcast and after Gary James, everything was negative until I switched off and you talk about my knowledge of football, Top Blue my arse.

 

[Kompany Car]

As expected/predicted.They are out to bully us.

We can counter with passing,finesse and skill

Just hope the referee has some balls for a change. I won’t hold my breath though.

 

[kaz7]

Looks like they have gone as physical as possible in midfield with Henderson Wijnaldum and Milner

This season they have been thugs in the middle,if we don't get a nasty injury or players having to go off i will be very surprised

 

[bluemc1]

A Sterling winner would make me a very very happy man

 

[ws01]

Crazy not to have Kompany and Otamendi in.
We need leaders.

Good God, I wouldn't be able to bear watching Salah and Mane run at Otamendi again

 

[deano ou812]

Mahrez has a good record against Liverpool previously, perhaps that's come into the thinking

Hopefully..

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

I wouldn’t say never will, but I don’t think Pep is keen on the idea.

Sane only starts on the left if Mendy doesn't play. Mendy is fit again, therefore, I won't be surprised if Sane remains on the bench for the next 5-6 games.

 

[Bill]

Its sad to say,but he may have been a liability in a game like this.

yep, sad but its reality.

 

[Chi-town blues]

Like I said, both Sane and Mendy can't play together and never will.

Why not ? I think if they play for few more games they will be a force to reckon.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

plenty of defenders on the bench.that team can easly do these.there midfield ain't got much craft.just cloggers.come on city.

 

[citizen_maine]

He'll figure it out eventually

Or you'll accept that he knows better. No, you're right, he'll figure it out

 

[chisnall_blue]

I guess saving Sane in case they tire later on.

Hope so. I like Sane against the scouse, he doesn’t seem to get phased like some of them. Hope we see him

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

As expected/predicted.They are out to bully us.

We can counter with passing,finesse and skill

And Lovren in defence. They are going to get away with kicking the shit out of us, guaranteed.