The biggest problem we have is a lack of real pace in midfield, with all 3 being not slow but of very average pace, making transition difficult unless we use our fullbacks.
I think Firmino being fit would be a big help, but I don't think we could afford to play 2 up front so he would have to play deeper than usual for me... unless he plays Sturridge off the bench.
I think we will need that away goal mate. Just can't see us scoring many against them home or away.
1-2 away 1-0 at home is my hope/prediction.
Agree about our midfield mate, it does worry me going into this game.
As for Firmino I think you're more than well aware of what I think of him and he would make a tremendous difference in this game but it's looking more likely (judging by the snippets from reliable journos) that he will probably miss this game.
I certainly don't think 2 up top would be a good idea either, we need to play very narrow and really condense the space. If the game becomes stretched in any way I think it will favour them far above us and we'll get punished. As for the away goal mate I just meant I can see them scoring in both legs so our reliance on an away goal will be more to balance it out than it will be to drive home an advantage. I liked, I think it it was Res' idea, of a 2-2 there and a 1-1 at Anfield, seems the most likely way for us to get through in my eyes.
Either way though massively looking forward to this game, first European quarter final since 09/10 and it feels even further.
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