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.