Pre-Match: Dortmund v Liverpool Thurs 7th April 20:05 KO

A tough game coming up on Thursday against Klopp's old side.

Firmino is expected to be back after his injury, Benteke could make the bench.

We have 5 players who are a booking away from missing the second leg - Clyne, Lovren, Moreno, Coutinho and Firmino.

I'm expecting our strongest possible side to play:

Mignolet

Clyne
Lovren
Sakho
Moreno

Lallana
Henderson (c)
Emre Can
Coutinho

Firmino
Sturridge

Subs: Ward; Toure, Smith; Milner, Allen; Origi, Benteke.

Let's be confident and solid here and show them what we can do.

YNWA!

Buzzing for this one - almost feels like the good old Champions League days...!

Apparently German TV has 'Klopp Cam' going for the game, which would be classic to watch.

They did a real number of Spurs over two games, so hope that we can show them what we are capable of and get at least an away goal.

Firmino is still a doubt for this game which is a bit of a bugger but if he doesn't play at least he won't get a yellow and miss the return leg 

I don't think we will play deep or sit back, I think we need to condense the play but high up the pitch so the front 4 aren't isolated but maybe not have the fbs too high up so we've got some pace to cover balls over the top to Auba.  Ideally Migs needs to be patrolling the 18yd box instead of his goal line but that's never going to happen.

It'll be a good game and for once on a Thursday I might actually get to see 

If we can grab an away goal and not let them get too far ahead of us then it will be game on at Anfield under the lights next Thursday.

I hope we stay in it, if for the least seeing another big European atmosphere at home.

I hope we don't go there full of fear tonight because if we show up we can cause them problems even on their ground.

I have a feeling this could be a bit of a defensive game, we need to contain them and try to hit them on the break. I'd almost be tempted to switch to 3 CB's for this one and just play Firmino up top on his own, with the option of bringing on Studge if we need some more firepower.

Going to be a tough game but I think the ties have the makings of classics.

I'd take a 0-0 or even a bonus of a 1-0 win to us but I think it's going to end in a 1-1 draw with us winning the tie back at Anfield at 2-1.

I have a feeling this could be a bit of a defensive game, we need to contain them and try to hit them on the break. I'd almost be tempted to switch to 3 CB's for this one and just play Firmino up top on his own, with the option of bringing on Studge if we need some more firepower.

Agreed.

I hope people don't use the Dortmund-Spurs tie as a benchmark for what we can or can't do over two legs, especially the first leg. Any team consisting of Trippier, Mason, Carroll, Onomah and Chadli as the main striker is always going to get torn a new one away at one of Europe's best teams.

I'm really looking forward to this game, shame we've had to wait all week for it though. It feels like we wait forever for these Europa League fixtures to come around. Get the away goal whilst avoiding a big loss and bring the tie back to Anfield.

We should not fear Dortmund who people think are a top team but when they played Bayern they were completely outplayed and lucky to get a 0-0.

No top team gets outplayed to that extent so we should not fear them but obviously have a healthy respect.

Cut out our errors, not give the ball away cheaply in midfield - Milner mainly, and get clinical.

Oh hang on that's stating the obvious to win any  match 

We should not fear Dortmund who people think are a top team but when they played Bayern they were completely outplayed and lucky to get a 0-0.

Bayern have more possession than everybody - including Barca. If you consider that being outplayed, then fair enough I guess. Different strokes for different folks.

Nobody fears BVB. I think it's more excitement on behalf of both teams than anything. I can't wait for this to kick off.

A tough game coming up on Thursday against Klopp's old side.

Firmino is expected to be back after his injury, Benteke could make the bench.

We have 5 players who are a booking away from missing the second leg - Clyne, Lovren, Moreno, Coutinho and Firmino.

I'm expecting our strongest possible side to play:

Mignolet

Clyne
Lovren
Sakho
Moreno

Lallana
Henderson (c)
Emre Can
Coutinho

Firmino
Sturridge

Subs: Ward; Toure, Smith; Milner, Allen; Origi, Benteke.

Let's be confident and solid here and show them what we can do.

YNWA!

Think firmino will be benched, and Allen will start.

Bayern have more possession than everybody - including Barca. If you consider that being outplayed, then fair enough I guess. Different strokes for different folks.

Nobody fears BVB. I think it's more excitement on behalf of both teams than anything. I can't wait for this to kick off.

No mate not just possession stats wise they were comprehensively outplayed.

My point being Bayern are at the elite level and a level above and Dortmund are somewhere close to us when we are on form.

Something like this would be perfect.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zwrNODQ-6nI

We should not fear Dortmund who people think are a top team but when they played Bayern they were completely outplayed and lucky to get a 0-0.

No top team gets outplayed to that extent so we should not fear them but obviously have a healthy respect.

Cut out our errors, not give the ball away cheaply in midfield - Milner mainly, and get clinical.

Oh hang on that's stating the obvious to win any  match 

Bayern didn't totally outplay Dortmund in the 0-0 and the scoreline was fair, they shouldn't be feared but they are considerably better than anything we have played this season and we will have to play at our maximum to match them.

Firmino is on plane...so good news.

I had a dream it ends 1-1, which would be a good result...

Anyone know when the press conference is?  Or have I missed it?  There's nothing on lfc.tv.

Firmino is on plane...so good news.

Dunno why but that gave me a mental image of Bobby on one of these:

I have to question whether some of our legends/icons watch us play anymore. Thompson says it's going to be a tough call for Jürgen regarding whether to play Sakho or not. He thinks Skrtel is in contention to start ahead of him Did he watch the Southampton game? It'd be F***ing outrageous if Skrtel was to start.

I have to question whether some of our legends/icons watch us play anymore. Thompson says it's going to be a tough call for Jürgen regarding whether to play Sakho or not. He thinks Skrtel is in contention to start ahead of him Did he watch the Southampton game? It'd be F***ing outrageous if Skrtel was to start.

Similar to the Rooney and Terry arguments mate, they go on past reputation rather than what they're doing in the present. 

We had it with Stevie, the chavs with Lampard, the mancs with Carrick all well past their prime but should be kept around because they still offer something, even if it's just half an hour here and there.

We're winning 3-1.

Mignolet

Clyne
Lovren
Sakho
Moreno

Henderson
Can

Milner
Lallana
Coutinho

Sturridge

Got a feeling we will see that. Hope Bobby starts for Milner, though. Pumped up for this one! Has the makings of an absolute cracker (or a disaster if Dortmund click and we go back to the defensive nightmare we can be at times).