Pre Match: Zenit v Liverpool (Europa League, 14/02/13, 5pm GMT)

F**k that we should be going with our strongest team, let's win a f**king a trophy!!

Absafuckinglootley....we need Silverware and to get that you put your best players forward from the OFF!

Have to agree here..with the league looking out of reach and the domestic cups done with we have no reason not to play our strongest teams in every Europa match.

And why would you play someone upfront who is currently injured?

The mind boggles, agree with you AZ no reason not to start taking this competition more seriously, plus the fact winning a trophy would definitely win over some of those still undecided about Rodgers, plus it would help to breed hopefully a winning mentality amongst the younger members of the squad.

The mind boggles, agree with you AZ no reason not to start taking this competition more seriously, plus the fact winning a trophy would definitely win over some of those still undecided about Rodgers, plus it would help to breed hopefully a winning mentality amongst the younger members of the squad.

our senior players don't give a damn about winning.  Just look at how their heads sank when we went down against WBA.  No grit, no bottle, it was pathetic.  If our senior players don't care about winning, why should the kids?

And why would you play someone upfront who is currently injured?

The mind boggles, agree with you AZ no reason not to start taking this competition more seriously, plus the fact winning a trophy would definitely win over some of those still undecided about Rodgers, plus it would help to breed hopefully a winning mentality amongst the younger members of the squad.

I can say without much doubt that Luis would be right pissed off if he was left behind/on the bench in Europa. Trophy is a trophy and wining it means Europe next season, this should be more important than the league now.

I believe that Sturridge affected by this "cup-tied" regultion by UEFA is somewhat stupid. What's the reason behind that? It's not Chelski we're up against and it's not that Sturridge came from Zenit. Someone pls enlighten me, I simply can't accept this ruling.

We are in for a long night if we play the second string I think.

We have to go all out to win here tonight. The league is finished as ar as qualifying for europe. The best we can hope for is sixth. Hopefully we can win the europa leaugue to get a bit of buzz back and give us something to build on for next season. Come on reds

our senior players don't give a damn about winning.  Just look at how their heads sank when we went down against WBA.  No grit, no bottle, it was pathetic.  If our senior players don't care about winning, why should the kids?

A bit like some of our F***ing support then isn't it?

I believe that Sturridge affected by this "cup-tied" regultion by UEFA is somewhat stupid. What's the reason behind that? It's not Chelski we're up against and it's not that Sturridge came from Zenit. Someone pls enlighten me, I simply can't accept this ruling.

It's down to the fact he's already appeared in European competition for Chelsea, it covers both competitions.

It's down to the fact he's already appeared in European competition for Chelsea, it covers both competitions.

I don't understand that is fkn crap!

So what happens if we go through the next round & Chelsea get knocked out, would Sturridge become available?

A bit like some of our f**king support then isn't it?

Ouch!

Got to be the strongest possible eleven later. Would have to question the reasons why if not.

If Assaidi doesn't even make the bench for this one then we know for sure something is up.

If Assaidi doesn't even make the bench for this one then we know for sure something is up.

A lot of us have come to that conclusion already.

A lot of us have come to that conclusion already.

And quite some time ago as well.

Time for an 'old fashioned' euro away performance tonight.

Defend like tigers, and get rid of the ball into row Z if you cant find a player to pass to, nick an away goal, and finish the job at anfield

No way Suarez should start.  Sorry but Europa League isn't worth the risk.  Let the kids have a shot and if we need him bring him in.

Jones
Johnson Skrtel Coates Enrique
Lucas Henderson
Shelvey
Sterling Yesil Downing

Yesil is out for the best part of a year.

Strongest team please.
We are already "resting" Sturridge and Coutinho.
I'd expect:

                                 Reina

Johnson/Wisdom  Carra      Agger  Enrique/Johnson

                                 Lucas   

                  Gerrard                 Henderson

Downing                   Suarez                     Sterling


All going well then take off Lucas, Gerrard and Suarez in the second half.

That leaves:

Jones, Skrtel, (Wisdom or Enrique), Allen, Shelvey, Borini, (Coady or Suso)

That folks is all that is available in our squad.

Thank god this game is so soon - too many fresh painful memories.
Come on boys, lets show these pack of racists how its done - Play it on the deck at pace.
I'd go with Racers team above too, but would drop Johnson to make a statement for the weekends performance.

So what happens if we go through the next round & Chelsea get knocked out, would Sturridge become available?

No

This is one tough fixture hopefully they are rusty as they have not played since 10/12/12
by my reckoning.
I'll be happy with a draw especially as we have no Sturridge

Seriously think Zenit should be banned for not addressing the racist issues that riddles their support base like the cancer it is.
The F***ing nonesense that saw Luis vilifyed and banned by the football ''authorities'' does not bear comparison to the homophobic, religious and racial abuse that is taken for granted when Zenit do their party piece.
If there were any consistent regulatory medium Zenit would be ordered to play the game behind closed doors, given the fact they have no control over the moron section of their supporters.
Ban the F**k out of them.

We have to be brave as Zenit aren't strong at the back, hopefully Hulk will still be playing like he can't be arsed like he was before the break in russia.