Liverpool (h) pre-match thread

[worsleyweb]

Can’t wait for this. A lot of people still off work so will be on the piss. Should be a great atmosphere.

Hope we do them 3-0. They will shit themselves.

 

[ken tali]

Clearly nothing less than a win will do as apart from being a six pointer we need to inject some doubt into Liverpool's self belief.

Earlier in the season the majority of Blues (me too) probably thought Liverpool would burn out / blow up at some point whereas we would serenely negotiate our way to another title. It hasn't panned out that way as we have shown unexpected fragility in recent weeks and I wonder if that is because winning the title last season was too easy. We had it in the bag very early on and our opponents weren't able to bring any pressure to bear whatsoever. We are in a completely different position this time as Liverpool matched us stride for stride until we cracked. Yesterday was a good start in regaining our self belief so the next task is to dent theirs. A convincing win would be more than helpful in that respect.

Pretty much agree with this one, anything less that a victory will make things very very hard for us.

 

[Odd socks]

Put on sky sports news - coming up city v liverpool - don't bother one massive love in for the dippers.
News blackout until we beat them on Thursday

 

[city saint]

my grand kids won a comp to have photos taken with the players on the pitch before the game so they are super excited

 

[Trojan1962]

Eddie
Danilo
Vin
Laporte
Zinchenko
Fern
Leroy
David
Kevin
Raz
Sergio

 

[Withnail]

Target Mane, it won't take much for the little shit to lose control as per the Arse game. Dhino and Mane had some fiery exchanges in the game at Anfield, expect the same on Thursday and it is imperative we don't give Taylor any opportunity to send off any of our players

 

[Malekith]

We will win this, we're a different beast at home.

 

[richards30]

Just beat these fuckers boys!!!! Can’t handle the love in for them anyway, let alone if they twat us at home!

 

[M12Blue]

This is a game where Pep must play the best of what is available, therefore I think (IMHO) the team should 'start' as follows:

Ederson

Danilo Kompany Stones Laporte


Bernardo (KDB if avail) Dhino David Silva


Sterling Kun Sane

"Although Pep would never compromise his footballing principles, I would consider playing VK just in front of the back 4 with Laporte reverting to his normal position and Zinchenko at LB. Provide some aggressive cover just behind Dhino but Bernardo/KDB would have to drop out! VK was afterall, an effective MFR prior to his re-rolling to CB".

Not sure VK not played midfield with us for nearly 10 years

 

[Bluemanc100]

Not sure about that one pudge. A little rusty yesterday (only a little), but he has a grit about him that I think might benefit the team

I'd keep him.... a leader on the pitch for a change...