What an outstanding match we have to look forward to! I can't wait for this game, as Walt said European games in May isn't that exactly what we all want?
Massive bonus if Can is fit enough to start, really didn't expect that and it has to be worth the risk really, so close to the end of the season then even Jürgen may be tempted to have a little gamble on Emre.
Migs
Clyne Lovren Toure Moreno
Lucas Can
Milner Firmino Coutinho
Sturridge
The atmosphere is going to be electric, they're going to have the same greeting leading into the ground and we're going to show them what coming to Anfield is all about.
There's no doubt whatsoever they'll be out to sucker punch us thinking that 1 goal will be enough to see them through so I think we need to go out with the mindset to score 3. Anyone who just watched the CL semi can see just how cruel a 1-0 loss away can be and Villareal will try to play in a similar fashion than Atletico did tonight.
The good news is that they concede at more than double the rate away from home domestically and in this competition they've conceded 9 in 6 games (compared to 1 at home). We can definitely get the goals, the question I have is if we can keep them down to just 1 if we go for it. A lot will depend on our midfield strength. I think if Emre makes it and looks anywhere near fit we can win that battle, if it's Allen then I'm less convinced but he's been good recently.
My biggest worry is the weakness of our CBs, Lovren was hopeless vs Swansea, I just hope his mind was elsewhere and he was distracted by his equally, if not worse partner. If he can put that game out of his mind and get back to his form just prior to that we're in business.
Sturridge to bag a couple and a Coutinho classic to take the tie 3-1 and another memorable night at L4 with a date in Basel just a short while to wait!
Bring it on!!
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