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      The 'as it stands right now' starting 11

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      waltonl4
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #161: Aug 08, 2014 09:51:12 pm
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #162: Aug 08, 2014 10:17:57 pm
      In regards to the defensive line up; Sahko was with France in the WC til they were knocked out, as was Lovren. I'd imagine Sahko got a bit more of a break therefore isn't being rushed back.

      I think it will be Sahko and Lovren in central defence. Don't think Manquillo will immediately start ahead of Johnson either. So Johnson will most likely be RB and Enrique our LB.
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #163: Aug 09, 2014 01:22:26 pm
      I can see Brendan going with this side against Southampton:

      Mignolet

      Johnson
      Lovren
      Sakho
      Enrique

      Gerrard (c)
      Henderson

      Sterling
      Coutinho
      Markovic

      Sturridge

      Looking at the squad again I would also like to see us to with a 3 in midfield with Can sitting along side Gerrard and Hendo, with Sterling, Sturridge and Coutinho making up the front 3 :)
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #164: Aug 10, 2014 04:58:58 pm
      I think it looks like BR prefers skrtel and Lovren, I don't understand it, maybe because of the experience he has ? Personally I think sakho is better but maybe a bit riskier
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #165: Aug 10, 2014 07:59:56 pm
      I think it looks like BR prefers skrtel and Lovren, I don't understand it, maybe because of the experience he has ? Personally I think sakho is better but maybe a bit riskier

      I agree Sakho is better than Skrtel. Perhaps it's to accommodate Lovren in his favoured left centre position which is where Sakho plays.
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #166: Aug 10, 2014 08:56:55 pm
      The team earlier today.

      Going to be a soft c**t and say that I am relieved that BR has not experimented with three at the back this pre-season.
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #167: Aug 10, 2014 09:01:53 pm
      I seem to be against the majority by thinking the strongest pairing at centre back is Skrtel and Lovren.

      Expect the same starting eleven next Sunday apart from maybe Manquillo.

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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #168: Aug 10, 2014 09:04:18 pm
      I seem to be against the majority by thinking the strongest pairing at centre back is Skrtel and Lovren.

      Possibly. Lovren obviously prefers and excels in the LCB position so I'd be more inclined to play him there than RCB. Feel for Sakho a bit though because he left PSG to play first team football.
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #169: Aug 10, 2014 09:32:47 pm
      Possibly. Lovren obviously prefers and excels in the LCB position so I'd be more inclined to play him there than RCB. Feel for Sakho a bit though because he left PSG to play first team football.

      Sakho will see plenty of football this season trust me.
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      Reply #170: Aug 10, 2014 09:46:03 pm
      I think the CB's need to form a partnership if you look at henchoz he was not a great player but when he was hyypia they formed an awesome pairing (I do also think that Hyypia could have improved any CB partner)
      If Lovren is going to be dominant and lead the defence then it's who ever he can play with best but I would hate to see Sakho leave due to lack of 1st team games

      Surely MS gets the nod to start with but after the 1st couple of mistakes (we know there will be) Sakho gets his chance and then it's up to him to keep the shirt
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #171: Aug 10, 2014 09:51:14 pm
      I think the CB's need to form a partnership if you look at henchoz he was not a great player but when he was hyypia they formed an awesome pairing (I do also think that Hyypia could have improved any CB partner)
      If Lovren is going to be dominant and lead the defence then it's who ever he can play with best but I would hate to see Sakho leave due to lack of 1st team games

      Surely MS gets the nod to start with but after the 1st couple of mistakes (we know there will be) Sakho gets his chance and then it's up to him to keep the shirt

      Don't worry it won't take long for Sakho to claim one of the CB positions and like you i reckon he will replace Skrtel.

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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #172: Aug 10, 2014 09:51:32 pm
      I think the CB's need to form a partnership if you look at henchoz he was not a great player but when he was hyypia they formed an awesome pairing (I do also think that Hyypia could have improved any CB partner)
      If Lovren is going to be dominant and lead the defence then it's who ever he can play with best but I would hate to see Sakho leave due to lack of 1st team games

      Surely MS gets the nod to start with but after the 1st couple of mistakes (we know there will be) Sakho gets his chance and then it's up to him to keep the shirt
      They both have the initials MS man ;)
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      Reply #173: Aug 10, 2014 10:00:05 pm
      They both have the initials MS man ;)
      Good point  :lmao:
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #174: Aug 12, 2014 09:43:21 pm
                                      Mignolet
         
                              Lovren            Sakho   

      Manquillo                                               Moreno
                             
                                   Gerrard

                                                    Can

      Henderson                                               Sterling

                                   Coutinho


                                   Sturridge


                                   
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #175: Aug 12, 2014 10:38:18 pm
                                      Mignolet
         
                              Lovren            Sakho   

      Manquillo                                               Moreno
                             
                                   Gerrard

                                                    Can

      Henderson                                               Sterling

                                   Coutinho


                                   Sturridge


                                   

      That looks pretty juicy to me honestly.

      Flanno/Skrtel/Johnson/Coates/Allen/Markovic/Lallana/Ibe/Lambert/Lucas  as the bench.
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      Reply #176: Aug 12, 2014 10:54:04 pm
      That looks pretty juicy to me honestly.

      Flanno/Skrtel/Johnson/Coates/Allen/Markovic/Lallana/Ibe/Lambert/Lucas  as the bench.

      That first 11 does look very strong and exciting indeed.

      Add Bony to that bench or starting 11 and we'd look very very very dangerous imo.
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      Reply #177: Aug 12, 2014 10:57:24 pm
      That first 11 does look very strong and exciting indeed.

      Add Bony to that bench or starting 11 and we'd look very very very dangerous imo.

      Main thing to take from it is having some options, as Brendan said there were time where there we no options...now at least we have that.
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      Reply #178: Aug 12, 2014 11:05:18 pm
      Main thing to take from it is having some options, as Brendan said there were time where there we no options...now at least we have that.

      Exactly and we can have a real go at a different style of play if we can't break teams down who park the bus in Bony and Lambert.

      More often then not though the sheer pace and creativity of Coutinho/Lallana/Sterling/Sturridge and Markovic should do.

      We have a stronger squad than last year without a doubt, especially with the two wingbacks coming in.

      If we had a better keeper (than jones) coming in, it'd be the perfect window. (Providing we sign Bony/Other quality striker)

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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #179: Aug 12, 2014 11:48:01 pm
      Mignolet

      Manquillo   Lovren  Sakho  Moreno

      Gerrard

      Henderson  Can

      Sterling  Sturridge  Coutinho
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #180: Aug 12, 2014 11:56:44 pm
      Mignolet

      Manquillo   Lovren  Sakho  Moreno

      Gerrard

      Henderson  Can

      Sterling  Sturridge  Coutinho

      Can't help but think that Coutinho would still struggle to have a big influence on the game there.
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      Reply #181: Aug 13, 2014 12:03:23 am
      Can't help but think that Coutinho would still struggle to have a big influence on the game there.

      His best games are in the 10 role for me, same with Sterling out on the left.
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #182: Aug 13, 2014 12:06:03 am
      His best games are in the 10 role for me, same with Sterling out on the left.

      Agree, although Sterling seems to play just as well anywhere on the pitch at the moment. I remember last season he played as the 10 and he ripped them apart, can't remember who it was against though.

      Always good having a few selection problems, shows how far the squad has improved over the last couple of years.
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      Re: The 'as it stands right now' starting 11
      Reply #183: Aug 13, 2014 12:06:58 am
                               Mignolet

                      Skrtel             Lovren

      Manquillo             Gerrard            Moreno

                      Hendo              Can

                               Coutinho

                       Sterling         Sturridge

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