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      Liverpool v Fulham - Prematch
      Nov 16, 2008 07:09:11 pm
      Saturday 22nd November
      3pm kick off


      Well it may not be taking place for another six days, but we might as well start gearing up for the match now. I'm that pumped for this season I've gotta get thinking about Liverpool's next fixture so early.

      After poxy internationals distacting one or two of players during mid week, they'll hopefully return rearing to go for their club again.

      Now as teams go Fulham are probably the worst on their travels so this should be a very easy three points for us. They're nothing too special, especially at the back. Both team selections are hard to predict at the moment because of the internationals coming up  :f_steam: and we don't know who will/won't pick up an injury. But whatever XI we play on Saturday should be more than enough to beat the West London club. They're best assests are Danny Murphy (be nice for him to return) and Jimmy Bullard in the middle of the park but our central midfielders are our best assest as well and much better than their two. If we play like we did for most of the game against Bolton, then the scoreline could be embarrassing. Pass, move and this time finish will see us take another step to number 19.

      Come on you Reds!!!
      « Last Edit: Nov 18, 2008 12:52:12 am by redkenny »
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      Reply #1: Nov 17, 2008 03:18:35 am
      Yes, i don't really see much problem. I just hope it'll be like 4-5 goals to nil :P cause we have some goal difference to catch up. I still say Rafa picks the best 11(we need to be sure), then take players like Stevie, Fernando and Xabi on when we have a good lead.
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      Reply #2: Nov 17, 2008 04:10:53 am
      It will be interesting to see how Rafa picks his team with the idea of a lot of players playing Internationals during the week but I hope to see a strong line-up but I know Rafa will change a little bit. I hope to see

      - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pepe - - - - - - - - - - -
      Arboloa- - - - Carra - - - - Agger - - - Aurelio
      Kuyt - - - - - Gerrard - - - Alonso - - - Riera
      - - - - - - - - Torres - - - - Keane - - - - - - -

      I have a feeling though with internationals and Rafa always keeping a eye on clinching spot in the UCL during the week that you could see someone like Lucas or Pennant play cause they would be "fresher" having not been on internationals. Even then i expect us to get good win and hope we take it to them early and kill it off right away.
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      Reply #3: Nov 17, 2008 05:08:35 am
      Then when we're having a good lead, players like Darby and N'gog can come on and have a run if they're on the bench. If we're leading 2/3 goals to nil with 15-20 minutes left, it's okay to take Stevie or Fernando off but hope some Istanbul miracle doesn't happen!
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      Reply #4: Nov 17, 2008 07:30:17 am
      A repeat of last seasons win 2-0 with goals to Stevie and Torres will do nice but it would be good if we give them a real hiding.The chances we are creating in front of goal must surely mean that some team will get a hiding and it might as well be Fulham----Danny Murphy and all, .Just checked my records and we left it late last season to score,the goals coming in the 80 and 84 minutes.
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      Reply #5: Nov 17, 2008 10:07:10 am
      We should win. Hopefully no internationals get injured and then i'll look into the details.
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      Reply #6: Nov 18, 2008 12:26:15 am
      Match Day: 22nd November 2008

      Time: 15:00 Hrs

      I am really looking forward to a continued winning streak.

      We need Torres back in form and we also need to continue to reduce the GD margin between us and chelsea. Too wide right now. Outside of hoping Chelsea catch a bad one, We nave no option but to continue winning by good Margin;

      1 - 0 is a win
      2 - 0 is a good win
      3 - 0 That is getting the job done.

      My team selection will be.


                               Reina

      Arbeloa      Carragher      Agger       Aurelio

           Gerrard     Mascherano      Riera

               Kuyt      Torres     Keane

      All-Out Attack! I would naturally prefer to have Benanyun on the Right and Gerrard in the Middle with Mascherano on the bench; but "If wishes were horses.........."

      I think Rafa gets caught in the attempts to please our super midfielders (Mascherano, Alonso & Gerrard) so he plays one striker upfront. Truth is, Mascherano & Alonso Wont always play together if we must have two strikers minimum upfront.

      Subs: Cavalieri, Benanyun, Babel, Alonso, Hyypia, & OTHERS (I still wonder how Lucas gets picked ahead of Pennant, but Rafa knows best)

      Here is to a whooping of Fulham. 

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      Reply #7: Nov 18, 2008 02:39:10 am
      It would be wise to post probable line ups after the international break, but surely anybody leaving Alonso out of the starting 11 is taking the piss when he is in this form.
      I would rather see Kuyt and Torres up there with Stevie on the right and Masch and Xabi in the centre.
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      Reply #8: Nov 18, 2008 08:33:30 am
      I think Gerrard will miss the game with the injury, but still expect us to beat theam quite comfortably

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      Re: Liverpool v Fulham - Prematch
      Reply #9: Nov 18, 2008 09:08:18 am
      ^^ I'd welcome a return to 4-4-2. Especially at home. Especially against weaker opposition.

      But I don't think we will get it.
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      Reply #10: Nov 18, 2008 01:42:56 pm
      I think with Stevie out we will get the 4 4 2 with Keane and Nando linking up again.
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      Reply #11: Nov 20, 2008 09:55:15 am
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      Reply #12: Nov 20, 2008 10:16:51 am
      Riera, Agger, Alonso, Mascherano, Kuyt all played full 90 minutes for their country.

      A bit disappointing especially as we have concerns over Gerrard in central midfield and both strikers ability to last 90 minutes.

      Babel, Reina, Torres and Arbeloa all played minor roles.

      Arbeloa should be back in any case after serving his one match ban last weekend for picking up 5 yellow cards.
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      Reply #13: Nov 20, 2008 02:44:03 pm
      I think Torres dog should be picked above Dossena

      http://www.lfcreds.com/reds/index.php/topic,10569.0.html

      I too hope we get a 4-4-2 formation
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      Reply #14: Nov 20, 2008 03:55:29 pm
      I think Gerrard will miss the game with the injury, but still expect us to beat theam quite comfortably

      Reina

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      Kuyt-Alonso-MAscherano-Babel

      Keane-Torres

      Would be my line up but would have Riera playing to be honest, fulham all in all is a game we should be winning. I know there are no givens in this league but we should.
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      Reply #15: Nov 20, 2008 03:58:27 pm
      I guess let Babel and Benayoun start, ;D.
      Then they'd go like 'We are 100% committed to Liverpool and rumours about wanting to leave is all rubbish!'
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      Reply #16: Nov 20, 2008 04:06:31 pm


                               Reina

      Arbeloa      Carragher      Agger       Aurelio

           Gerrard     Mascherano      Riera

               Kuyt      Torres     Keane

      Hmm.. Maybe play Babel instead of Keane on a formation like that, after all, that's his natural, most productive position.
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      Reply #17: Nov 20, 2008 04:15:52 pm
      I'd go with

      Reina
      Arbeloa, Carragher,Agger, Aurelio
      Kuyt, Xabi, Masch, Riera
      Keane and Torres

      Babel and Benayoun can probably come on later. I don't want to drop Stevie, but that's the formation if he isn't fit.

      I don't think Hyypia can play cause AJ and Zamora are pacy.
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      Re: Liverpool v Fulham - Prematch
      Reply #18: Nov 20, 2008 04:35:46 pm
                     José "Pepe" Reina

      Arbeloa      Carra       Agger   Aurelio


                       Xabi     Lucas
        Kuyt                                  Yossi

                     
                       Babel
                                    Torres


      Rest Reira, Keane, Masch (I imagine his international game was in S.America) and Gerrard (dinged up). Give Babel a go up front, if he proves ineffective at the half move him back to LW, and bring on Keane for Yossi.
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      Reply #19: Nov 20, 2008 04:45:39 pm
      Masch (I imagine his international game was in S.America)

      It was in Scotland, so there's really no need.
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      Reply #20: Nov 20, 2008 08:56:57 pm
      I'm a bit worried on this one. Fulham haven't won away from home all season. They have never beaten us at Anfield. If I was playing for Fulham, these are the sort of things that would fire me up. As we know, all these records will one day change. I think this is the worst fixture we could have right after the internationals. Not because we're not able to beat Fulham comfortably, but what team will Rafa put out ? I hope it's not a weakened team, I just hope he goes for his strongest, and rests players if and when we have a comfortable lead.
      No Stevie and possibly no Keane.  Thats weakened enough for me. We have to go out as strong as possible for this one or it might come back an kick us in the arse.  Strong as poss and a 3-1 win.
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      Reply #21: Nov 20, 2008 09:14:37 pm
      Gerns I understand what you mean, but I think all in all we will not have much problem. With Fulham's away record we can only look at this as a plus because we have the atmosphere, if the fans get into it we can keep Fulham out of the match mentally and if Rafa fields a bit of a weekend team I think it will be good either way. Also with Gerrard out with his extremely "convenient injury" (No international to get injured in and guaranteed rest for the weekend). I think Benayoun will get a start so he keeps quiet and Rafa might work Nando into a start and replace him later into the game.
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      Re: Liverpool v Fulham - Prematch
      Reply #22: Nov 20, 2008 09:36:49 pm
                          reina

      arbeloa      agger    carra     aurelio

                   masch      xabi

      pennant                          riera
                     kuyt   babel

      this is assuming keane and gerrard are out, also leave torres on the bench if not fully fit, if he's fit, babel can be benched.

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