I don't get this 'our record against them is good' bollocks. It's irrelevant how we played against them in the 70's or even a few years ago in the 4-0 win. It's a new game.
Anyway, I was confident up until the QPR game and now I'm not so sure.
I can see Mignolet having a good game tomorrow. Madrid won't be launching the ball into our box every chance they get so I doubt he will be coming from his line much to catch. As a shot stopper alone, he is very good. I expect him to make 2-3 top saves.
You can't start Manquillo over Johnson. Johnson might be sh*te but at least he is experienced. Manquillo is sh*te and has no experience. So I'd rather go for the sh*te one with the experience.
Moreno must start if fit. I'm a big fan of Enrique but he had a shocker on Sunday. This game will suit Moreno far more too.
I'd drop Skrtel for Kolo and have him next to Lovren. Another game I think would suit Kolo more than Skrtel.
One thing for certain is, Stevie will raise his game. He always does when we need him most. He will be MOTM tomorrow.
Joe Allen and Hendo alongside him, plenty of work rate and ground covered between them.
Coutinho in front of them. He has to start. Everything decent that we create always comes through him.
Sterling in a free role causing havoc and Balotelli up front. Maybe, just maybe, tomorrow will be the sort of game Balo will show what many think he is capable of. If he looks like he cant be arsed again then drag him off at half time and put Lambert on. An honest professional who may not be blessed with electric pace but he will give it 100% and can be a threat in other ways.
Can just imagine it now, 0-0 86 mins on the clock. We get a free kick out wide. Gerrard whips it in, Rickie heads it in and wins the game for us.
If Balo can't be arsed getting up for this tomorrow, at home to the European champions, in front of thousands of red scarves and flags then I don't want to see him wear the shirt again.
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