AFC Fiorentina v Liverpool FC - CL Group Stage: Match Thread

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Fabio Aurelio returns to the Liverpool starting XI for tonight's Champions League clash against Fiorentina.
The Brazilian comes in for Albert Riera as Rafael Benitez makes one change from the side that hammered Hull at the weekend.
  
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Insua, Carragher, Skrtel, Lucas, Gerrard, Benayoun, Aurelio, Kuyt, Torres. Subs: Cavalieri, Voronin, Riera, Kyrgiakos, Babel, Spearing, Plessis.

Fiorentina: Frey, Comotto, Dainelli, Gamberini, Gobbi, Zanetti, Montolivo, Marchionni, Jovetic, Vargas, Mutu. Subs: Avramov, Kroldrup, Donadel, Castillo, Jorgensen, Pasqual, De Silvestri.

Ref: Felix Brych (Germany)

I absolutely knew Aurelio would be playing.

But I was expecting him in the middle. With Benny playing Riera has had to take the knock to the bench.

Bit harsh that - thought he played well at the weekend.

Come on you mighty reds.

Aurelio is playing on left wing or defensive midfielder ? Someone enlighten me please !

Not feeling at all nervous for this game or can I even say that excited. I just feel like we're going to win it comfortably and I wouldn't mind a draw if we can prepare for Chelski without any problems.

Becks Vier chilling in the freezer. Pizza in the oven. Looking forward to this.

Becks Vier chilling in the freezer. Pizza in the oven. Looking forward to this.

I have 4 big bottles of Tiger beer that I will finish before the game. Really have a weird feeling about this game, almost too relaxed.

The pre match thread locked but I just wanted to say , Thank you for your comments about my grandad. You are all great people. Thank you. You'll never walk alone.

Not used to ITV matches being on a Wednesday, hope the links work! Interesting one this, always liked Fiorentina, bizzar reasons, they play in Purple, 7-Up used to sponsor them, Odd ground, and a beautiful city. Saying that, still hope we stuff them.

I am hoping  we can get the full 3 points and I believe we can the way the team is scoring.

Get an early goal and try and get a grip on the game. Even though they are the home team i can see them still having more behind the ball and being very cautious in attack.

Are we lining up 4-4-2 tonight?

Right I'm getting off the forum for couple of hours since the game isn't live over here. Enjoy the match everyone.

Are we lining up 4-4-2 tonight?

SSN showed it as;

            P.R

G.J    J.C    M.S    E.I

       S.G    L.L

           D.K
Y.B                    F.A

          F.T

But i can't see Kuyt playing so deep

Probably the usual set up but Kuyt and Yossi alternating for the role Gerrard usually plays.

^^^^

Looks decent to me.

I like Aurelio higher up the pitch, last season he showed he was capable of provoking the defence, even whipped out some step overs in one match, don't remember which.

I also appreciate the variety he brings to our set pieces, under rated player for me, probably because of his injury record. Still, I remember Reina saying he was one of the most skillful players in the EPL, and he started to show it when he got a run of games last season, hope he does so again tonight.

0-4 for lfc that we may focus on sunday's showdown at the bridge.

Is this match on the tele?

Is this match on the tele?

Sky Sports 2.

Is this match on the tele?

Sky Sports 2

Bugger  I haven't got that channel.

I know I'm buzzing no shity streams fooking up on me

Suprised to see Riera on the bench to be honest.

Good team though, predicted a 1-1 earlier but I can just sense a 2-0 with Torres getting both.

Come on you Reds!

The pre match thread locked but I just wanted to say , Thank you for your comments about my grandad. You are all great people. Thank you. You'll never walk alone.

You take care mate. YNWA

Happy with the team. Enough back up for the defence and certainly enough to get us a goal or two in attack.

Hoping Torres picks up from where he left off on Saturday.

Come on you mighty reds!!!!!!!!!!

I love that white kit.