Pre Match : Liverpool v Villarreal, 5th May, 20:05, Second Leg

Just f**king win Redmen

I voted for Villarreal to go through, not because I am a traitor or not a true supporter, but because I believe that we will concede and that Villarreal has a solid defense so it will be very difficult for us to put 3 past them.

It goes without saying that I hope I am wrong. I am taking the day off tomorrow to watch the game from the USA along with other die hard fans. You can believe when I say that I breath LFC.

PS: If everyone on the forum is expected to always vote Win, then what is the purpose of having a vote?

Well, that's your opinion, and you might be right. I didn't vote, so I don't know what the breakdown is

Was tough result in first leg. They score, we need 3. But we have home advantage, and the crowd will be whipped. Chances for both sides I'd put close to 50/50 - but if I had to pick, I'd go with us, cause if we get the early goal, and recreate some of the tempo of the Dortmund match, we can get what we need.

I voted for Villarreal to go through, not because I am a traitor or not a true supporter, but because I believe that we will concede and that Villarreal has a solid defense so it will be very difficult for us to put 3 past them.

It goes without saying that I hope I am wrong. I am taking the day off tomorrow to watch the game from the USA along with other die hard fans. You can believe when I say that I breath LFC.

PS: If everyone on the forum is expected to always vote Win, then what is the purpose of having a vote?

I haven't got a problem with that at all, it's your gut feeling and mental reasoning.

If you were superstitious and say had to vote yes, then the next person is superstitious and feels they have to vote no. Who is the final lucky person who's decision tips it in our favour?

I don't want to vote on it, I hardly ever do, I never think oh we'll lose today but some days I know it's going to be very tricky.

In the predictions league, I don't think I've ever voted that sensibly, like a draw, it's always a massive win

I think we will win 3-0 but we only need to win 1-0 to go to extra time and penalties. I think almost everyone seems to think we will need 3 goals to progress which puts added pressure on us that we don't really need.

Get a goal, keep a clean sheet and hope more goals follow the first. 

PS: If everyone on the forum is expected to always vote Win, then what is the purpose of having a vote?

Well said.

Actually I'm surprised the 'go through' vote is as high as 88%.  Deluded fools! Which leads me on to...

1-0 to us.  Maybe an hour or so of toe-curling nail-biting unenjoyment and then the delight of penalties with Mignolet scoring the winner after we've been through both teams twice.

Sounds Liverpool-ish.

I think we will win 3-0 but we only need to win 1-0 to go to extra time and penalties. I think almost everyone seems to think we will need 3 goals to progress which puts added pressure on us that we don't really need.

Get a goal, keep a clean sheet and hope more goals follow the first. 

It hardly ever ends well for us to go for the 1 nil win, our defence is depleted and it's not ideal for us to be cagey.

It hardly ever ends well for us to go for the 1 nil win, our defence is depleted and it's not ideal for us to be cagey.

I agree mate, I just think going out thinking we really need 3 goals to go through just adds to the pressure and the likelihood of us being caught out at the back.

Concentrate on getting the first goal and take it from there.

I agree mate, I just think going out thinking we really need 3 goals to go through just adds to the pressure and the likelihood of us being caught out at the back.

Concentrate on getting the first goal and take it from there.

It does add pressure, I would never imagine that he'd tell them we need 3 because we are a bit dodgy at defending sometimes. Just set out to win, that's good enough for me, who dares wins.
It'd be nice for a game to be easy but Liverpool hardly ever disappoint the neutrals there. I'm extra fond of us for that but it's a rollercoaster sometimes, but the most exciting moments n' all that.

I'll go with that logic you said, get a goal see how it goes.

Can't wait for the game to start.

Was rooting for Neuer getting a winning header in stoppage time. Hope Mings does it for us ! I wish!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PWz-NubVpM

Feel that the defence,  may well let us down tomorrow. Really hope that the Reds prove me wrong, and go through to another final.

Villarreal will thrive against Liverpool in Anfield cauldron, says boss Marcelino ahead of semi-final clash BY PETE OLIVER The La Liga side are 1-0 up on aggregate after last week's first leg at El Madrigal but are only halfway to the final in Basel on May

Villarreal boss Marcelino is backing his players to thrive on Anfield’s red-hot atmosphere and end Liverpool’s Euro dream.

The top-four Spanish side needs to hang onto a 1-0 first-leg lead to reach the Europa League final and keep alive hopes of a first major European trophy.

And the experienced Marcelino isn’t worried by the claim from Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp that they don’t know what it means to play in front of the passion of the Kop on a big European night.

Marcelino said: “It’s a real pleasure to be able to play here and something that will be a really nice occasion for us.

“But in no way whatsoever will we be affected by the atmosphere in any adverse manner at all. If anything, we will be affected in a positive way.

“We will be galvanised by the atmosphere and I think it will drive us on to perform better ourselves, once we experience it. We have that feeling we can get through to the final.”

He added: “What I can say is Liverpool as a club have an extraordinary squad of footballers.

“Am I right in saying Benteke cost around Euros 50m, which more less equates to the whole turnover of Villarreal?

“We are not anxious to see who turns out for Liverpool because we know whoever they put in a front three can create problems if we are not guarded against that threat.”

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/villarreal-thrive-against-liverpool-anfield-7898652

As it stands, WE are the ONLY ENGLISH CLUB LEFT IN EUROPE.

UEFA dont like us. They think we tarnish their reputation if the club with a cheater in the squad win their competition. Prepare for bollox from referees. Hope we are stronger then THEM

We will squash Villarreal at Anfield, absolutely no doubt.

I am hoping for a 2-0 win but have a feeling...a dark and horrible feeling that it will be a 1-1
I would select:

Mig
Clyne
Toure
Lovren
Moreno
Lucas
Milner
Firmino
Coutihno
Lalana
Sturidge

Bench:
Ward
Skrtel
Benteke
Ojo
Allen
Smith
Can

I believe that the only change Klopp will make will be to start Sturridge in lieu of Lucas. Allen is becoming a favorite under Klopp and will most certainly start. I believe that the key player will be Coutinho: if he produces one of his man of the match performance we will have a good chance of going through. Unfortunately, due to illness or other, he has disappointed in the last 2 games. I really hope he gets his mojo back.

Mig

Clyne
Toure
Lovren
Moreno

Allen
Milner

Coutinho
Firmino
Lallana

Sturridge

Going to be so nervous about this game. Backs against the wall. We HAVE to win this one folks. We HAVE to advance to the final.

I sure hope whoever Klopp picks is up for this and understands what's at stake.

Kickoff is going to be right when I'm starting my outbrief at my client so by the time my meetings over, it could well be decided. Hate that I won't be able to at least follow the live thread. Already getting nervous.

 

I believe that the only change Klopp will make will be to start Sturridge in lieu of Lucas. Allen is becoming a favorite under Klopp and will most certainly start. I believe that the key player will be Coutinho: if he produces one of his man of the match performance we will have a good chance of going through. Unfortunately, due to illness or other, he has disappointed in the last 2 games. I really hope he gets his mojo back.

Mig

Clyne
Toure
Lovren
Moreno

Allen
Milner

Coutinho
Firmino
Lallana

Sturridge

This line should win the tie. Subs: Ward, Benteke, Lucas, Ojo, Can, Caulker, Ibe

Just f**king win Redmen

This is all that needs to be said and I will just add......

COMMMMEEEEE TTTHHHHEEE FUUUCCCKKKK OONNNNNNNN

Anyone know if radio merseyside will be doing live commentary tonight?  If not I'll have to follow on 5live.

Who´s thinking about plan B if we´re two nill down 10 minutes in like

No worries Jürgen, I´ve got this. 

                   Mings
Clyne    Future   Captain    Moreno
            Lucas      Milner
  Lallana      Firmino      Coutinho
         Benteke   Sturridge

Sadly, we can only have 11 players on the pitch including the goalkeeper.
Perhaps, we can get rid of Mignolet.

Awful feeling heading in to this which i can't shake off.

Hope i'm wrong and we can get through.

I think he will *NOT* start Sturridge but go with the same team as last week.

Keep it tight for 45 minutes or so (& hopefully get a goal). Then unleash Sturridge in the 2nd half. If we need further goals then Benteke joins Sturridge for last 15 minutes.

Firmino to score tonight.