Liverpool v Fiorentina CL Group Stages - Pre match thread

I think raffas handeling of Aqualani is rubbing the fans up the wrong way. Letts hope he starts tonigh and a good win come on reds

Without placing too much expectation on Aquilani I hope he can seamlessly integrate in our side in a manner that Torres achieved, I honestly believe real quality players can do that and I believe Aquilani may just be one of them players, F**k me I'm excited.

I expect nothing less of a hatrick from him today

If we can absolutely rape Fio 5-0 and Lyon lose like 2-0 to Debrecen, we can still qualify!

Team               GP     W     D      L      GD     Points
ACF Fiorentina   5   4   0   1   6   12
Olympique Lyon   5   3   1   1   5   10
Liverpool FC   5   2   1   2   -1   7
Debreceni VSC   5   0   0   5   -10   0

I expect nothing less of a hatrick from him today

If we can absolutely rape Fio 5-0 and Lyon lose like 2-0 to Debrecen, we can still qualify!

Team               GP     W     D      L      GD     Points
ACF Fiorentina   5   4   0   1   6   12
Olympique Lyon   5   3   1   1   5   10
Liverpool FC   5   2   1   2   -1   7
Debreceni VSC   5   0   0   5   -10   0

No we can't.

I expect nothing less of a hatrick from him today

If we can absolutely rape Fio 5-0 and Lyon lose like 2-0 to Debrecen, we can still qualify!

Team               GP     W     D      L      GD     Points
ACF Fiorentina   5   4   0   1   6   12
Olympique Lyon   5   3   1   1   5   10
Liverpool FC   5   2   1   2   -1   7
Debreceni VSC   5   0   0   5   -10   0

Results between teams are regarded before goal difference. In any case, we cannot match Fiorentina's points total and Lyon have beaten and drawn to us.

Looking forward to seeing how Darby plays tonight.

Looking forward to seeing how Darby plays tonight.

You know something I don't (like the starting XI) or are you just expecting him to play?

Either way, be a good match to test him in.

I think Dossena deserves a game aswell as darby and kyrigiakos. As dossena and kyrigaikos haven't played much and darby deserves a chance.

You know something I don't (like the starting XI) or are you just expecting him to play?

Either way, be a good match to test him in.

Just expecting him to play after talk of Johnson having a rest mate.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see Carragher, Agger and Insua have a blow too.

On the train to Anfield.

Looking forward to this a lot. Hope we bow out in style with a good win.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see Carragher, Agger and Insua have a blow too.

That kind of thing paid for by the club's expenses?

Just expecting him to play after talk of Johnson having a rest mate.

In fact, I wouldn't be surprised to see Carragher, Agger and Insua have a blow too.

I think Insua and Carra need a rest, too. Agger needs some more matches, just to get that constant matchplay feeling back.

Carra needs to rest when he can to prolong his career, and Insua has been shaky at the back.

Would love to see Darby, as you say, or Kelly. Would of loved to see Ayala there, too but Kyrgiakos will probably play before he does.

I think Insua and Carra need a rest, too. Agger needs some more matches, just to get that constant matchplay feeling back.

Carra needs to rest when he can to prolong his career, and Insua has been shaky at the back.

Would love to see Darby, as you say, or Kelly. Would of loved to see Ayala there, too but Kyrgiakos will probably play before he does.

Couldnt agree more Crouchy

I think Insua and Carra need a rest, too. Agger needs some more matches, just to get that constant matchplay feeling back.

Carra needs to rest when he can to prolong his career, and Insua has been shaky at the back.

Would love to see Darby, as you say, or Kelly. Would of loved to see Ayala there, too but Kyrgiakos will probably play before he does.

Deffo think Insua needs a rest.  Would like to see Darby get a game as it looks like Kelly is still injured (at least according to the injuries page on the offal) with Johnson on the right wing.

Agger and Stevie need to play really to get back to full match fitness.  I can't wait to see how Stevie and Aquilani play together, potentially they could be lethal.

There are rumours that Torres might be on the bench as well.

Looking forward to this very much, come on Redmen, go out with a bang and hammer the Italians 

That kind of thing paid for by the club's expenses?

No, it comes out of the fans pockets unfortunately. Although not mine, I'm a good boy. 

There are rumours that Torres might be on the bench as well.

Think Rafa said he might get some time in the second half depending how the game is going. So in other words, if we're winning in the second half, we won't see Torres. 

SSN reporting  that Nando should be on the bench and will get some game time in time

for the Arsenal game. Happy Days!

Wouldn't mind:

Cava
Kelly Skrtel Agger Aurelio
Johnson Gerrard Aquilani Riera
Benayoun N'gog

Wouldn't mind:

Cava
Kelly Skrtel Agger Aurelio
Johnson Gerrard Aquilani Riera
Benayoun N'gog

That's the one for me, too.

That's the one for me, too.

And me. Looks a good side.

I like it, but Riera's doubtful.  Apparently he picked up a knock against Blackburn.

I like it, but Riera's doubtful.  Apparently he picked up a knock against Blackburn.

Ah, bugger. I remember Rafa saying that in an interview.

Do...Dos...Dossena?

Ah, bugger. I remember Rafa saying that in an interview.

Do...Dos...Dossena?

Yossi!

By what Rafa has hinted though the interview, I guess this will be the line-up.

                    Cavalieri

Degen  Kyrgiakos   Skrtel  Aurelio
    
           Aquilani     Masch

Benny         Stevie         Riera

              N'Gog/Kuyt

Cara, Insua, Lucas & Kuyt(may play as Striker... u never know) will be out coz' they've been playing non-stop since August.  

+ Probably the best time to try Stevie-Aquilani-Masch combo. Hopefully a splash of Torres in the mix if Aquilani can last 75mins.