Leicester v Liverpool Tuesday 2nd December 7:45 Kick Off

We travel to a the King Power stadium on Tuesday after our 1-0 victory over Stoke on Saturday.

A win could lift us up to 8th, depending on other results.

I would stick with almost the same team as against Stoke, with Can coming in for Allen and Gerrard coming in for Coutinho:

Mignolet

Johnson
Skrtel
Toure
Enrique

Lucas
Can

Henderson
Gerrard (c)
Sterling

Lambert

Subs: Jones; Lovren, Moreno; Allen; Lallana, Coutinho; Balotelli.

If Balotelli isn't fit enough to make the squad I would have Borini on the bench.

I can see us building on the Stoke result and winning this one 2-0 with Lambert and Skrtel scoring the goals!

YNWA!

3 easy points here, it's good that we have such an easy schedule, the players should boost their confidence ahead of the game against basel

2 wins on the trot would be amazing

I'd change a few things but keep the spine of this weekend's team mostly intact. Now I know Rodgers won't do this, it's just what I would do in his place:

Jones

Johnson    Skrtel    Toure     Enrique

Lucas    Can

Henderson    Coutinho     Lallana

Lambert

Even if Mario is fit I'd be inclined to keep him out of the side until Sturridge is back because Lambert seems to operate as a lone striker better than he does. Sterling looks like he needs a break and bringing Can in is just to give the lad game time against an opposition there should be (under normal circumstances) no doubt we will beat. Same thing with Johnson and Enrique because I want to save Manquillo and Moreno for tougher opposition. Gerrard should be used as an impact sub coming on for Coutinho when he gets tired.

In any other season I wouldn't even dream of putting this side out or this formation, I'd be looking to smash them right back in to the Championship but given the way our season has gone, another clean sheet and especially another win have to take precedence over anything. Confidence still hangs by a thread and it wouldn't take much for it to fall.

Why is everybody so keen to dump Allen he has done more in the last 2 games than Henderson!

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Why is everybody so keen to dump Allen he has done more in the last 2 games than Henderson!

He was barely seen against Stoke though, Henderson at least closed down yesterday and won the ball back a fair bit.

Why is everybody so keen to dump Allen he has done more in the last 2 games than Henderson!

No he hasn't. Joe Allen as much as I like the kid offers next to nothing in all areas, sometimes I don't even know he's playing, that's a bad sign.

Mignolet

Johnson
Skrtel
Toure
Enrique

Lucas
Allen

Lallana
Gerrard (c)
Sterling

Lambert

3 easy points here, it's good that we have such an easy schedule, the players should boost their confidence ahead of the game against basel

Not true in the slightest, no games are easy in this league.

My first away game this season, but will seem like a home game, living so close, Leicester, bottom of the table should be there for the taking, but won't take anything for granted, be a fab night to grab three points though, so looking to stamp our mark early on in the game.

Please keep Lucas in Brendan, and bring Stevie on with half an hour to go, he's much more effective further forward, I'd also like to see Can given a chance in the midfield, whoever plays, a repeat of the second half of yesterday's game should see us win this reasonably comfortable....Come on you REDMEN let's smash these !!

3 easy points here, it's good that we have such an easy schedule, the players should boost their confidence ahead of the game against basel

We've got to face Sunderland after Leicester before we take on Basel.

Emre Can. Why is he not getting more game time. He is solid defensively and has shown some going forward. Offers more offensively and defensively than Joe Allen, better offensively than Lucas, and better defensively than Stevie. We have to get him on the field more IMO especially with how porous our MF has been

Results of each team's last 5 matches across all leagues and competitions

Leicester last 5 matches (most recent first):
29/11/14   (a) QPR   3-2   L
22/11/14   (h) Sunderland   0-0   D
08/11/14   (a) Southampton   2-0   L
01/11/14   (h) West Brom   0-1   L
25/10/14   (a) Swansea   2-0   L
Liverpool last 5 matches (most recent first):
29/11/14   (h) Stoke   1-0   W
26/11/14   (a) Ludo Razgd   2-2   D
23/11/14   (a) Crystal Palace   3-1   L
08/11/14   (h) Chelsea   1-2   L
04/11/14   (a) Real Madrid   1-0   L

Two teams in bad form...
Something has to give Dr Watson....

Like i've said, I'll take another 1-0.. don't care who he plays or how they play. let's face it, nothing would be a surprise at the moment.. change the full backs again..drop Lucas, put 5 across the back, play Borini.. I couldn't give a F**k so long as we don't lose !!!

No he hasn't. Joe Allen as much as I like the kid offers next to nothing in all areas, sometimes I don't even know he's playing, that's a bad sign.

That's a bit odd because yesterday Allen had more shots than Hendo, a considerably better passing accuracy and made more interceptions. Only area where Hendo was better he made 5 tackles compared to 4 for Allen.

Don't let the facts get in the way of your bias.

After the win, reckon you have to keep close to the same team

                   Mignolet
Johnson    Skrtel    Toure     Enrique
               Hendo Can Allen
     Coutinho   Lambert   Sterling
                 
Lot of people thought Lucas did well on Sat, and thought he did well too. But Can looks like he has a bit about him, and would like to see him in the side more. In saying that, can understand it's a bit of a risk, cause he still looks a little off the pace - but he is confident lad, good passer, calm, not afraid to take the ball up the middle and shoot. If side was playing better, think he'd be more likely to get a run - but BR seems to be gradually reverting week by week to last seasons players to help dig us out of our hole, almost like 'better the devil you know'.

Whatever about Lovren, disappointing to see Moreno out of favour. The lad IS a good defender, so feel a bit sorry for him. He is prone to the odd mistake alright, but he's young, and learning - reckon it's mainly the experience of Enrique is just edging him.

Will BR 'rest' SG ... again - whatever about leaving him out once, which you can reasonably fob off as a 'rest', hard to justify 2 games in a row starting on the bench as a rest. Would BR leave him out of the first XI again ? After the win, I think he has to ... but will see.

Coutinho has to start. And Sterling, who seems to be coming into some form. And Ricke, cause there's no-one else (Fabio will SURELY leave in Jan). Tough on Lallana, but he needs to take his chance if coming on a sub and make an impact to nudge his way into BRs first XI plans. Or maybe 2 games in a few days is too much for one of Coutinho/Sterling, and he might start. Everyone's forgotten Markovic at this stage, so disappointing so far.

Hard to change any of the back five after a clean sheet, so I probably wouldn't - but it'll take a run of games to build confidence in our ability to competently defend set pieces etc.

Leicester their fair share of chances at QPR - they lost, but they will come out fighting on Tues. Expecting another really tight game.

If Balotelli isn't fit enough to make the squad I would have Borini on the bench.

YNWA!

If Balotelli is fit we've had a result...Lambert starts every game from now on

That's a bit odd because yesterday Allen had more shots than Hendo, a considerably better passing accuracy and made more interceptions. Only area where Hendo was better he made 5 tackles compared to 4 for Allen.

Don't let the facts get in the way of your bias.

That's interesting thanks
I actually stick up for Allen a lot but as bad as Henderson is playing this season compared to the last it isn't a direct play one or the other situation to me.
I have no bias towards Hendo. I'm not sitting on the fence with my reply either, With our newcomers bought with good shekels from the purse of our owners piggy bank, I'd expect them to be more vital and better players so I wouldn't play Allen, I'd play Can or Lallana and make any changes to the christmas period formation that need to be made. Christmas doesn't last that long.
Coz it's text I'll have to clarify that I'm not being sarcastic or anything. Allen to me now is not what we require, and possibly Henderson isn't either. Getting to a point where we may want a whole new spine to the team (1st team not squad). But I support them when they play for us.

Really wonder why Borini was not even on the bench vs Stoke? I would probably give Sterling a break. Stevie coming in for Allen, Can for Hendo and Lallana for Sterling

Mignolet
Johnson-Skrtel-Toure-Enrique
Lucas-Can
Lallana-Stevie-Coutinho
Lambert

Subs: Jones, Lovren, Moreno, Hendo, Sterling, Markovic, Borini

Why is everybody so keen to dump Allen he has done more in the last 2 games than Henderson!

Because most the time he is non existent dosent score dosent assist not very quick and not a good tackler  passes mostly backwards or sideways apart from that fckin awsome.

Because most the time he is non existent dosent score dosent assist not very quick and not a good tackler  passes mostly backwards or sideways apart from that fckin awsome.

I think he made a lot of forward passes yesterday. Especially around the box. He seems to be growing with confidence.

I think he made a lot of forward passes yesterday. Especially around the box. He seems to be growing with confidence.

To be as small as him and master midfield you have to have exceptional talent and there in lies the problem .

Really hope to see Can start today with Allen, maybe Markovich also and if fit have Sakho on the bench. i pray we start with 2 up top but i doubt it as for some reason BR is not trying that out this season. We need to give borini a decent run out whilst we are without Sturridge.

Because most the time he is non existent dosent score dosent assist not very quick and not a good tackler  passes mostly backwards or sideways apart from that fckin awsome.

Your right he needs to score more goals.

But not a good tackler! Rubbish look at his stats he is up there as one of our best tacklers. Along with Lucas and Henderson the midfield that destroyed Spurs last season, kept YaYa quiet last season at there ground when we should have won.

I have noticed once he gets injured he takes a while to get up to speed and he is now showing some decent form.

Is he a top class midfielders nope but we don't have any of those in our midfield and for what he does he is a good little player, who along with Lucas gives our jittery back 4 some protection.

I'm wondering if we'll see some rotation in this one. Lambert has started 3 straight matches in about a week, can he really do 4 matches in 10 days? Same thing with Lucas, who has been largely out of the side until the last 2 games.

I think we will see quite a few changes for this one.

                            Mignolet

Johnson            Skrtel      Lovren         Enrique

                       Can      Lucas

 Sterling               Gerrard               Lallana
                             Lambert           


Leicester have been a bogey team to Liverpool since the 60's and even though they are bottom of the table it wouldn't surprise me if we struggle again.

Can needs a start with Lallana please. However I was proved wrong on Saturday when I was horrified by the line-up.

Needs must. We need to get in the top half of the table and Leicester will not be easy for us, what is?

 Kolo deserves to keep his place.

Same team as against Stoke, rotation can wait until Saturday more important we build on the understanding that these players gaining playing together.

Personally I think Lucas, Allen and Hendo are our first choice midfield, until Can shows he is ready to replace Lucas.

I'd like to see:

           Migs
GJ-Skrtel-Toure-Enrique
        Lucas-Can
Sterling-Gerrard-Lallana
          Lambo

If Lallana can't get a start in this game we might as well sell him. C'mon Brendan!

Lets keep it nice and tight. Need another 3 points, last weeks win didn't get us anywhere just stopped us dropping further behind.

                               Mig
Johnson      Skrtel              Toure        Enrique
                             Lucas
                 Henderson     Gerrard
      Sterling                                 Coutinho
                           Lambert

Would rest Sterling for the next 2 and hope to god that Lallana or Markovic can do a job in his stead.

We need pace though and he is our only avenue of that.

Maybe build momentum and then rest him... yes thats settled... Sterling must start. Ha

I'd like to see
Migs
Johnson Skrtle Kolo Moreno
Can Henderson
Lallana Coutinho Sterling
Lambert

With Markovic Gerrard and Lovren to come on when we're winning.

But I expect Allen to be in for Can and Lucas to be in for lallana...

 Potential banana skin this game, cannot afford to slip up against Leicester if we are to make any progress. I have gone for a 2 1 win in the Prediction League, so fingers crossed for the right result.

Potential banana skin this game, cannot afford to slip up against Leicester if we are to make any progress. I have gone for a 2 1 win in the Prediction League, so fingers crossed for the right result.

Reckon every game is a potential banana skin at the moment Don't really feel confident going into any game. Not yet. We're still not scoring enough goals for that.

Reckon every game is a potential banana skin at the moment Don't really feel confident going into any game. Not yet. We're still not scoring enough goals for that.

That's how I see things at the moment mate. I don't trust our defence enough to be confident that the goals we do score will be enough just yet, but another clean sheet would go some way towards changing that.

Love December footie.  No more having to wait a week for another match.  No international breaks.  We get to watch us play meaningful games sometimes three times in seven days. 

Love it. 

This is the time of year that our squad players need to step up and show why they were brought to the club. Games coming thick and fast means players will need to be rotated. Time for the likes of Markovic, Lallana, Can, etc to step up and show their worth.

We have 8 games this month. Can we pull off 8 wins from 8? Probably not, but they are all winnable games and this would be the perfect time to make a run. Let's start tomorrow!!

Don't think it'll happen but I'd like to see:

Mignolet

Johnson
Skrtel
Toure
Moreno

Lucas
Henderson
Allen

Lallana
Sterling
Lambert

Gerrard, Coutinho, Markovic & Borini all on the bench to potentially make a difference.

Would like to see Borini out there.
I want to see Lallana out there again. He has been playing well here and in international play so lets get him rolling a little bit.
Toure should play again, no reason not to in my opinion, he's defended well simple as that.
Maybe we will see Moreno back. Haven't really missed him.
If Stevie starts then he will be out there the entire game. Hopefully he comes on around 60 minutes instead of 70 something.

Overall I'm hoping we score at least 2. A convincing and non nail biting win would be nice eh?

YNWA

Once again this is going to be a frustrating night for those who hanker after flowing football, poetry in motion and all that stuff. There'll be plenty of people "fuming" if Lallana doesn't start, and/or Markovic. There'll be lots of comparisons to watching paint dry, wondering why on earth Moreno isn't in, why Gerrard is, and all manner of other things.

The thing is though that once again we are probably going to play in a way which is completely and utterly alien to the way Brendan wants us to in the longer term. We'll be lumping it when pressed, not getting forward in any serious numbers, and even at times inviting Leicester onto us, "f*cking Leicester, this is an absolute disgrace FFS!".

The thing is though, Lallana is getting plenty of time to ponder how he was completely becalmed after a good start at Palace, Moreno to consider how to defend corners better than he did in Ludogretz. Markovic is getting time to rev himself up for his next opportunity, and in the meantime it's journeymen like Toure, Lucas and Lambert who are digging us out of the sh!t.

I take us to battle hard and to win very ugly tonight, 1-0. That'll do fine for me too, there'll be time for our pretty players to light up the stage later, in the meantime some of our hard workers have to build it.

Mick if the players don't or can't  play the way Brendan wants them to then surely he has to give them a kick up the arse. Then maybe just maybe they will get the message, if they don't it is time for them or Brendan to go after all he is the Boss.
          We can ill afford to play the likes of Leicester and not get 3 points.

Once again this is going to be a frustrating night for those who hanker after flowing football, poetry in motion and all that stuff. There'll be plenty of people "fuming" if Lallana doesn't start, and/or Markovic. There'll be lots of comparisons to watching paint dry, wondering why on earth Moreno isn't in, why Gerrard is, and all manner of other things.

The thing is though that once again we are probably going to play in a way which is completely and utterly alien to the way Brendan wants us to in the longer term. We'll be lumping it when pressed, not getting forward in any serious numbers, and even at times inviting Leicester onto us, "f*cking Leicester, this is an absolute disgrace FFS!".

The thing is though, Lallana is getting plenty of time to ponder how he was completely becalmed after a good start at Palace, Moreno to consider how to defend corners better than he did in Ludogretz. Markovic is getting time to rev himself up for his next opportunity, and in the meantime it's journeymen like Toure, Lucas and Lambert who are digging us out of the sh!t.

I take us to battle hard and to win very ugly tonight, 1-0. That'll do fine for me too, there'll be time for our pretty players to light up the stage later, in the meantime some of our hard workers have to build it.

Good post. Agree completely.

Mick if the players don't or can't  play the way Brendan wants them to then surely he has to give them a kick up the arse. Then maybe just maybe they will get the message, if they don't it is time for them or Brendan to go after all he is the Boss.
          We can ill afford to play the likes of Leicester and not get 3 points.

I agree mate, and I think as far as the likes of Lovren, Markovic, Lallana and Moreno this is precisely what he IS doing. One of the first things to go amongst fans in a bad run is rationality, the second is memory. I love Lallana as a player, but people have seemingly already forgotten his last appearance, similarly Moreno. Along with many others Lallana was outbattled and outfought at Palace. That's not good enough and he needs to sit on his @rse for a while to contemplate where he went wrong. Moreno came on as sub against Ludogretz and turned his back on a corner costing us the win. He's another player I like a lot, but he can have no complaints that the limited but more committed Enrique has taken his spot. Lovren I think is a future Liverpool captain, but Toure has done what he hasn't since coming into the team, namely keep a clean sheet. Lovren could I guess point out that we got the luck against Stoke which we didn't get in previous matches, perhaps arguing it was this rather than great defending which caused the clean sheet. That's a debate he can have with himself though while he's sitting on his @rse, alongside Markovic who can contemplate how he's going to bring his undoubted talent to bear in English football.

In the midst of all this contemplation, we have to get some points. It's at this point Billy that I think we have to accept that at the moment the players CAN'T play the way he wants them to play. The way the manager wants us to play requires quick interplay, sureness of touch and confidence. At the moment we haven't got that, so we are adapting.

I dont agree Mick we started to see signs of how we can play and Leicester is the ideal team to play now.

I think we will see more of the pass and move play we saw in the second half of the Stoke game. Hopefully more of the high pressing if we stick with the same midfield.
Only thing concerning would be Lucas legs, can he play so many games in a short space of time having been sitting on the bench all season. Can had better be prepared.

That second half was as good as we have played since the Spurs game against a side who are pretty good away from home and have beaten City at their own ground.

I dont agree Mick we started to see signs of how we can play and Leicester is the ideal team to play now.

I think we will see more of the pass and move play we saw in the second half of the Stoke game. Hopefully more of the high pressing if we stick with the same midfield.
Only thing concerning would be Lucas legs, can he play so many games in a short space of time having been sitting on the bench all season. Can had better be prepared.

I hope you're right mate and I'm totally wrong. I think though that our pit is quite a deep one, and as such it'll take a while to climb out of. Should we concede a goal tonight early doors or even a gilt edged chance our confidence would take a significant knock. If we miss a sitter and it's the first chance we've made after 40 minutes, the shoulders will sag a little. That's why I'm not expecting too much, but I hope obviously you're right and we produce a performance out of the hat.

I don't know how fit Lucas is, if he is fit I would have him, lambert and Toure in because they deserve it. If you get dropped after helping dig us out then we are not respecting the first law of football; players earn their place.

Unless they aren't fit enough.

I hope you're right mate and I'm totally wrong. I think though that our pit is quite a deep one, and as such it'll take a while to climb out of. Should we concede a goal tonight early doors or even a gilt edged chance our confidence would take a significant knock. If we miss a sitter and it's the first chance we've made after 40 minutes, the shoulders will sag a little. That's why I'm not expecting too much, but I hope obviously you're right and we produce a performance out of the hat.

Your right confidence is still fragile but i have a feeling from the way the team finished that second half with Lucas providing that vital cover to the back 4. The midfield don't have to worry about the Benny Hill moments when they all have to charge back.

But we will see.

Looking forward to tomorrow morning, have the morning off, hope to see a good performance and another 3 points in the bag.

COYR

Fingers crossed we continue that second half performance vs Stoke and build on it. I wouldn't really look to change anything except maybe dropping either Allen or Hendo for Lallana but whatever.

Lets keep it nice and tight. Need another 3 points, last weeks win didn't get us anywhere just stopped us dropping further behind.

                               Mig
Johnson      Skrtel              Toure        Enrique
                             Lucas
                 Henderson     Gerrard
      Sterling                                 Coutinho
                           Lambert

Would go with this, maybe Lallana in for Sterling.

I'm thinking a fairly comfortable 1-3 away win here lads. A few hairy moments here and there. Hopefully more or less an unchanged starting 11 from the last game too.

Over 120 mill spent for nothing, better if the money were given to the poor. Not one player transfered in the summer is picked, bar Lambert.

We have poor bench, we need 20mil players on the bench to pick from, like Chelsea!

Then: Why the F**k are 20mil players on the bench and not starting? Fucken hypocrites some of ye

I wouldn't underestimate Leicester, eventhough they're right at the bottom and if we don't perform well and they come with guns blazing we could be caught flat-footed. I'm more worried of our movement of players in the final third. Against Stoke, we have the urgency and urge to attack but lack of understanding and ideas  in terms of players moving into the opposition box into scoring positions.   

really fancy this tonight... not had this feeling since post Spurs this season... 2nd half display on staurday has given me  a glimmer of hope ...

0-3 (Sterling 2, Lambert PEN)

This game is going to be tough for us and if we play as we have done away from home I can only see one outcome but whatever happens Brendan must play a Lucas/Allan or Lucas/Can as the defensive mids, if he puts Stevie back there as is the norm then we are in trouble as the Role do not suit Stevie and it's been shown in the last few games Stevie offers much more behind the attacking players than he ever will in front of the center backs.

Saturday against Stoke we were lucky they never got the goal their play deserved and Stoke were lucky to catch us after a Euro game where we never had time to prepare for them, in this game there is no excuses I would like us to go at them from the start lets pick it up and show we are the better team  our players on paper are much better than theirs so lets show it for once and lets hope for a solid win against very tough opponents

Bascombe says Stevie will be starting.

Win tonight and a few results our way and the whole completion of the league changes - another goal for Lambert and so does his value in the team.

2 Wins on the bounce and the belief will start to return, and teams will again begin to worry about us.

Think we will win this, and by a few - then we could start to get a bit of form when we need it.

Bascombe says Stevie will be starting.

so longs as its not in front of the back 4 its fine...

 if it is... 

Wouldn't it be great to see a Stevie screamer tonight ? 

Win tonight and a few results our way and the whole completion of the league changes - another goal for Lambert and so does his value in the team.

2 Wins on the bounce and the belief will start to return, and teams will again begin to worry about us.

Think we will win this, and by a few - then we could start to get a bit of form when we need it.

Not as confident as you are but its very true a win here changes everything.

Seriously, a good December and we could be 4th.

                 Mignolet
Johnson Skirtel Toure Moreno
            Lucas      Allen
  Lallana    Gerrard     Sterling
                Lambert

Is Borini fit? Or was he just left out of the squad on Saturday?

If Lallana can't get a start in this game we might as well sell him. C'mon Brendan!

Agree  FL

Wouldn't it be great to see a Stevie screamer tonight ? 

OH YES  !

Wouldn't it be great to see a Stevie screamer tonight ? 

Those screamers give me a hard on.

Those screamers give me a hard on.

Well you don't hear that very often

Not as confident as you are but its very true a win here changes everything.

Seriously, a good December and we could be 4th.

A good December and we could be top 4, into the knockout rounds of CL, and on our way to a cup semifinal!! Now is the time to get our sh*t together.... 

A good December and we could be top 4, into the knockout rounds of CL, and on our way to a cup semifinal!! Now is the time to get our sh*t together.... 

Agreed. Now is the time to sink or swim. We couldn't ask for a better run of games could we;

Ludogorets, Stoke, Leicester, Sunderland - win 4 on the bounce and BR can start talking about coaching in Spain again.

Word is, Moreno & Stevie come in for Enrique & Coutinho. Just the 2 changes

Mignolet
Johnson-Skrtel-Toure-Moreno
Lucas
Hendo-Allen
Stevie
Lambert-Sterling

Expecting nothing but 3 points tonight against relegation fodder.

Do not disappoint.

Word is, Moreno & Stevie come in for Enrique & Coutinho. Just the 2 changes

Mignolet
Johnson-Skrtel-Toure-Moreno
Lucas
Hendo-Allen
Stevie
Lambert-Sterling

Hmmm would be a tad unfair on Coutinho IMO. He had a bit of a heavy touch last game, but he was the brains of the operation vs Stoke, especially in the second half.

I think we will see quite a few changes for this one.

                            Mignolet

Johnson            Skrtel      Lovren         Enrique

                       Can      Lucas

 Sterling               Gerrard               Lallana
                             Lambert           


Leicester have been a bogey team to Liverpool since the 60's and even though they are bottom of the table it wouldn't surprise me if we struggle again.

This is the team I would go with bar lovren. Why on earth would you put him back in after Toure had a decent game on saturday ive no idea. He has barely played this season so it can't be because he might be tired.

Until sakho is fit this is the pairing we need to go with. Lucas and Can in front of them is a no brainer for me, especially away from home. We have to be strong and difficult to get through.

Gerrard or Coutinho behind lambert ... either or I guess. I think stevie would make a better impact sub than coutinho so I would start coutinho and hold stevie back. If stevie starts behind lambert I would have no issue with that however.

The Coutinho sub is an obvious one. Shoehorning Gerrard in away from home on cold Tuesday night in Leicester is a no brainer, Phillipe isn't currently on top of his game and would run the danger of disappearing. Moreno for Enrique is potentially more risky, but our young full back is obviously a good player and has to come back in at some stage.

Ohhhhhhh we've got the best defence in the world. We've got kolo Toure, Jose enrique, Jonno and Martin Skrtellllllllllll !!

Sorry, just passing the time until kick off !!!

Moreno for Enrique is a much needed one. If Coutinho is dropped i wouldn't be surprised with games coming thick and fast. Would rather see Lallana come in though.

In no way shape or form should Lovren start over Toure . Reward Toure for his good play !