Liverpool (A) - Pre Match Thread

[Gorton_Tubster]

Looking forward to this. Shot to nothing, nothing to lose in this. Liverpool have the pressure. If it was our ground it would be different story, but with our injuries, playing away, Liverpool having everyone available, they shuold win on paper but I believe Pep will pull out a master stroke and we'll either get a draw or a win. The only bad result for us in this is a tonking

 

[dannyboy29]

From the way United stifled their full-backs I would go with 352

...............Ederson...........
......Stones...Dino....Otamendi
Walker........Gundo.............Mendy
.........KDB.............Bernado
..........Aguero...Sterling

 

[Blu1]

It’s about 11 players not fucking 1, it’s bad enough people singling out scapegoats, but before the fucking match ffs

agree but gundy is slow & can go missing. We can’t afford that with his position. If he’s not on form Liverpool will cut through the middle with an already fragile defence. His position is crucial against Liverpool.

 

[rdd]

From the way United stifled their full-backs I would go with 352

...............Ederson...........
......Stones...Dino....Otamendi
Walker........Gundo.............Mendy
.........KDB.............Bernado
..........Aguero...Sterling

Yes please! This means Mane vs. Stones, Firm vs. Dino and Salah vs. Otamendy. I take that lineup from you guys any day of the week!

 

[Blu1]

I kow what you mean mate, but the same goes for any other player.
If Walker, Stones or Ota or LB do the clownery, we are fooked.
If Fern struggles under high pressure, we are fooked.
If KDB - or Ederson - is sloppy, we are fooked.
If we don't take our rare chances, we are fooked.

No point picking out Gundogan for whatsoever.

I think the main point is: how do we cope with the Anfield factor? After a possible 'coach welcoming'...
Will Pep find Cancelo or Angelino ready for Anfield? Or Phil?

When Walker has a confident game like Saturday he could be the main factor shutting down the ugly diver (the one without curls).
Going behind is a no-go anyway if we want to keep the booing crowd a bit more silent.

I hope we finally bring to an end what we just missed last year...

If I just consider the players I'd say we win. But our lads have to be ready for the most disrespectful set of fans in PL,
and Klopp will do his bit to tell his players and fans how "angry" they have to be, he will set the fire.

totally agree but gundys position is critical in the middle and all I’m saying his lack of pace will be a real issue against Liverpool,

that role he has is so important not only going forward quickly but protecting our fragile defence. Everything will need to go through him with & without the ball. I would rather have fodens energy at least he can give Liverpool something to think about.

 

[Semper aggressus]

Yes please! This means Mane vs. Stones, Firm vs. Dino and Salah vs. Otamendy. I take that lineup from you guys any day of the week!

And whoever you line up has to face Aguero, Sterling, de Bruyne, Mahrez and Bernardo.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

And whoever you line up has to face Aguero, Sterling, de Bruyne, Mahrez and Bernardo.

Haha was just about to write the same thing because if you listen to these idiots and the press the game is only dippers stickers against our defence, no say of our far superior midfield and just as good strike force.

 

[Franknorgrovesnephew]

Haha was just about to write the same thing because if you listen to these idiots and the press the game is only dippers stickers against our defence, no say of our far superior midfield and just as good strike force.

Strikers lol

 

[St.Pauli support]

totally agree but gundys position is critical in the middle and all I’m saying his lack of pace will be a real issue against Liverpool,

that role he has is so important not only going forward quickly but protecting our fragile defence. Everything will need to go through him with & without the ball. I would rather have fodens energy at least he can give Liverpool something to think about.

I don't see too much pace in their midfield but more so on their wings, if at all.

We need perfect ball control in our mid against an agrressive press. Gundogans ball control and positioning is much much more important than his pace.
I could imagine Pep might let play Fern as a 6 in possession and drop him between the CBs when defending,
while Gundogan acts as an 8 in possession and drops to double 6 with KDB when defending,
443 <-> 523.

I also think Jesus might start as he can offer more legs in a busy high press in away games.
This season Sergio only started away in B'mouth and Norwich, all the other away games Jesus did.

 

[TheThirdDeano]

Push him harder Pep, make him have a meltdown.