Pre-Match: Liverpool v Leeds - Wednesday 23/02 @ 7:45pm

https://twitter.com/mailsport/status/1495707402246758402?s=21

This game feels MASSIVE. Have to take advantage of City’s loss at home and put the pressure on.

I hope he goes full strength:

Alisson

Robertson
Matip
VVD
Trent

Thiago
Fabinho
Elliott

Mane
Diaz
Salah

https://twitter.com/mailsport/status/1495707402246758402?s=21

This game feels MASSIVE. Have to take advantage of City’s loss at home and put the pressure on.

I hope he goes full strength:

Alisson

Robertson
Matip
VVD
Trent

Thiago
Fabinho
Elliott

Mane
Diaz
Salah

every game is massive. He has to go strong in this one and on sunday, but 4 days between games so should be enough time for most to rest.

And yet again a game that's not on tv in wonderful UK.

every game is massive. He has to go strong in this one and on sunday, but 4 days between games so should be enough time for most to rest.

And yet again a game that's not on tv in wonderful UK.

I can’t believe this game isn’t live?! F***ing joke.

I believe it’s not live as it wasn’t scheduled to be live first time around ,

Alisson

Robertson
Matip
VVD
Trent

Thiago
Fabinho
Elliott

Mane
Diaz
Salah

This for me apart from Konate in for Matip. Don't think Matip had the best of games vs Norwich and with us having 3 games in  about 7/8 days (Norwich, Leeds and Chelsea), I'd be amazed if Matip was to play all 3.

I believe it’s not live as it wasn’t scheduled to be live first time around ,

Didn't we have a game postponed that was due to be shown on Prime?

Should be looking to smash these and get city really thinking here we come

Theyll give us a load of chances so just make sure we take a few


Ali

Trent Matip Virg Robbo

      Fab Thiago Harvey

        Mo   Sadio  Diaz

I believe it’s not live as it wasn’t scheduled to be live first time around ,

ah i c.

I can’t believe this game isn’t live?! F***ing joke.

its fact this is 3rd league game in a row. and there have been more than that. feels like there are less games on sky this season, maybe it feels worse as we had every game televised during covid lockdown.

every game is massive. He has to go strong in this one and on sunday, but 4 days between games so should be enough time for most to rest.

And yet again a game that's not on tv in wonderful UK.

I agree every game is massive, but this feels like what happens in tennis, when a player works so hard to get a break but can’t follow it up with holding their next service game - the pressure is immense.

Leeds are a strange team who can do something special so we have to be on our toes.

I agree every game is massive, but this feels like what happens in tennis, when a player works so hard to get a break but can’t follow it up with holding their next service game - the pressure is immense.

Leeds are a strange team who can do something special so we have to be on our toes.

defo.

But we could win this and lose the next league game. just dunno.

As they always say, 1 game at a time.

Leeds are a strange team who can do something special so we have to be on our toes.

Like letting their opponent score?

I agree every game is massive, but this feels like what happens in tennis, when a player works so hard to get a break but can’t follow it up with holding their next service game - the pressure is immense.

Leeds are a strange team who can do something special so we have to be on our toes.

Yeah we've gone from "let's just keep playing our game and see what happens" to "F**k me we're in a race".

Can our boys hold? Time will tell.

I believe it’s not live as it wasn’t scheduled to be live first time around ,

The opposite actually.

This was meant to be the 1230 KO on Boxing Day on BT so F**k knows why it’s not on TV now.

Just want the 3 points & all players fit and raring to go for Sunday...

The opposite actually.

This was meant to be the 1230 KO on Boxing Day on BT so f**k knows why it’s not on TV now.

aHA. So if it was due to be on BT, thats why its not on, as they have a busy champions league evening wednesday.

But even at that, surely they enough staff to also cover a league game. or are the worried folk would tune in to watch the reds rather than champions league. but why worry about that as its still folk watching BT.

I give in.

aHA. So if it was due to be on BT, thats why its not on, as they have a busy champions league evening wednesday.

But even at that, surely they enough staff to also cover a league game. or are the worried folk would tune in to watch the reds rather than champions league. but why worry about that as its still folk watching BT.

I give in.

Wonder what game they will end up showing of ours as a replacement then because they'll be an obligation for them to show X amount of our games.

Wonder what game they will end up showing of ours as a replacement then because they'll be an obligation for them to show X amount of our games.

good point.

we now play before City for the next 4 games...

If We beat Leeds and Everton get something we could go a point behind by beating West Ham.

Then its the Manc Derby.

Every game is the next important one I know but....

The opposite actually.

This was meant to be the 1230 KO on Boxing Day on BT so F**k knows why it’s not on TV now.

I looked yesterday and didn’t find it , cheers

Really starting to feel good about how the rest of this season is shaping up for us...

Saw a lot of negativity about Saturday's match here, until Sadio and Mo eased the nerves - Bottom line:  We have to rotate the team to keep our players fresh, so expecting either a full-strength team and / or Brazil 1970-esque performance week in and week out simply isn't realistic.  Jürgen didn't pick the wrong side on Saturday, and everybody wasn't utter sh*te (except Ox)...  We needed to field that team so as to give ourselves the best chance to still be humming along at the end of the season when, with a bit of luck, we'll still be fighting for the league and the European Cup.

I say that to continue on that I expect somewhat of the same on Wednesday night...  This is a game that we SHOULD be able to handle with a less than full strength team (as we ended up doing on Saturday, remember), and I expect more changes to the starting team - I think that our starting FBs will likely be back, but I'd start Konate instead on Joel, and save him for the final on Sunday.  I'd also look at starting an entirely different midfield (Fabs, Harvey and Jones, maybe) and maybe start Divock between Mo and Sadio - Diaz has started brilliantly for us, but if he picks up an injury and we're already without Diogo and Bobbie, we'll struggle.

The only positive that comes from a scum win yesterday is that Leeds will likely feel both physically and mentally drained after that battle...  They gave everything that they had - you could see how tired they were in the end - and still lost, in a very physical encounter - I'm not sure that they'll have that same fight in them on Wednesday night.  I'm not sure they'll be able to summon that effort again, so soon.

So, hopefully a relatively comfortable win (for a change), where we can rest some of our VIPs after 45-60 mins, 'coz it's already in the bag.

Can't see this team slipping up against a team as poor as Leeds.  Just like we didn't against Norwich.  It may not be pretty, but we'll take care of things, and then it really is game on in the league! 

Would u rather put up your srongest 11 for Leeds or for the final vs. Chelsea? As an everlasting Caraboa-Skeptic I'd easily choose Leeds and rotate heavily against Chelsea, and there's a decent chance since the latest developments of the weekend that many could agree with me, but do they?

Would u rather put up your srongest 11 for Leeds or for the final vs. Chelsea? As an everlasting Caraboa-Skeptic I'd easily choose Leeds and rotate heavily against Chelsea, and there's a decent chance since the latest developments of the weekend that many could agree with me, but do they?

We have a squad capable of winning both games and should be treated as such. On the whole, if the Carabao Cup was against a team like Villa for example, I wouldn’t really be fussed in the slightest if we didn’t win it. But, I really do hate the Chavs and it doesn’t feel like luck has been on our side against them recently and certainly not in the domestic cups. Win both games and make your question irrelevant hopefully.

Wonder if Origi will be given  a chance through the middle allowing Mane a rest and have him on bench if required. Trent and Robbo musts to return along with Fab

Would u rather put up your srongest 11 for Leeds or for the final vs. Chelsea? As an everlasting Caraboa-Skeptic I'd easily choose Leeds and rotate heavily against Chelsea, and there's a decent chance since the latest developments of the weekend that many could agree with me, but do they?

I don't feel that we need to choose between the two.  Though the league match is obviously more important, we have a squad capable for winning both matches, and that's what I expect to happen.  A 70% LFC should be far too good for Leeds and then a 100% LFC is better than the chavs, so...  Fingers crossed that it works out that way.

we now play before City for the next 4 games...

If We beat Leeds and Everton get something we could go a point behind by beating West Ham.

Then its the Manc Derby.

Every game is the next important one I know but....

It’ll be interesting to see if the sh*te bend over
Like they’ve done on numerous ocassions ,the only difference this time is the shithouses could do with  the points this time.

Like letting their opponent score?

It won't be easy. They don't let you breathe for a second and they have lots of pace on the counter where we can be vulnerable. However, they have injuries to two of their most important players and they will concede a hatful of chances.

I'm pissed off that it's not on telly because my laptop is in repair.

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I am crazy but I would rest Matip, Henderson, Thiago and Diaz for Sunday.

My team won't happen but I think my team have enough to win comfortably.

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I am crazy but I would rest Matip, Henderson, Thiago and Diaz for Sunday.

My team won't happen but I think my team have enough to win comfortably.

Might be right with Origi and think Diaz will play as probably won't start Sunday

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I am crazy but I would rest Matip, Henderson, Thiago and Diaz for Sunday.

My team won't happen but I think my team have enough to win comfortably.

Swap Naby Lad and Ox for Harvey and Curtis, and that's my team, too...  And, like you, I feel that we'll have more than enough to win at home against a tired and (probably) pretty dejected Leeds side.

I get rotating the squad but there’s certain crunch times in a season where your best XI need to play a couple on the bounce.

This and the weekend is one of them IMO.

I get rotating the squad but there’s certain crunch times in a season where your best XI need to play a couple on the bounce.

This and the weekend is one of them IMO.

So, when would you rotate the top players, mate?  Surely Leeds at home is one of the easiest matches that we have remaining this season?

A full strength side with TAA and Robbo back to face Leeds on Wednesday night, then on to Wembley on Sunday against Chelsea. It should be a great week ahead to pick up our first piece of silverware of the season !

So, when would you rotate the top players, mate?  Surely Leeds at home is one of the easiest matches that we have remaining this season?

This is a chance to get 3 points closer to city. Really put the pressure on.

For me, we should start full strength and look to change at 60 mins.

Thiago and Fabinho were both at Elland Road for the Man United game, I think both will start.

This is a chance to get 3 points closer to city. Really put the pressure on.

For me, we should start full strength and look to change at 60 mins.

Need to get to goals and close shop at the earliest….

At this stage I’m not concerned about performance but the 3 points…

That’ll give Pep sleeplessness nights ..

This is a chance to get 3 points closer to city. Really put the pressure on.

For me, we should start full strength and look to change at 60 mins.

Every game for the rest of the season is a must win - We cannot afford any slip ups, anywhere.  And we're still facing the issue of trying to keep the squad as fresh as possible as we attempt to maintain the pressure on Oil Money FC... So, though I get what you're saying, at some point, we'll need to give certain players a night off - If we can't do it against relegation fodder at home, when can we?

So, when would you rotate the top players, mate?  Surely Leeds at home is one of the easiest matches that we have remaining this season?

We made 7 changes at the weekend and almost paid the price.

Leeds is massive let’s be honest, drop points and all the momentum is gone. Win and the pressure is really cranked up.

Full strength Wednesday and at Wembley and then take stock after that.

I get rotating the squad but there’s certain crunch times in a season where your best XI need to play a couple on the bounce.

Not many non-crunch games at this time of the season though.

I think it'd be crazy not to go full strength in this game. You can argue over one or two whether it is weakening the team or just a fresher pair of legs and slightly different qualities but the big hitters must start. Leeds are one of the most volatile teams I've seen in a while.

With Robbo, Trent and Fabinho been rested last time out they are easy starters this time around.

I’d have Elliott and Thiago (who was a sub against Norwich) start as the 2 in front of Fabinho and then rotate in Divock with Mane and Salah in their usual spots.

If there’s one thing Leeds cannot do is defend, plus being at Anfield I expect we will score, and likely more than one.

Go full strength.

Allison
TAA
Robertson
VVD
Kanate

Fabinho
Elliot
Ox

Salah
Mane
Diaz

And then we have four days rest. And then another four days rest:
Then we can make 11 changes for the cup game vs Norwich.

Thiago and Fabinho were both at Elland Road for the Man United game, I think both will start.

They were in the stand? Do they have a friend playing for one of the clubs?

Does that seem odd?

Strongest team against Leeds. Then, strongest team for the final.

Every game for the rest of the season is a must win - We cannot afford any slip ups, anywhere.  And we're still facing the issue of trying to keep the squad as fresh as possible as we attempt to maintain the pressure on Oil Money FC... So, though I get what you're saying, at some point, we'll need to give certain players a night off - If we can't do it against relegation fodder at home, when can we?

I totally agree with you, we have a top class squad now and should be able to rest some of our squad especially against inferior competition.

They were in the stand? Do they have a friend playing for one of the clubs?

Does that seem odd?

That Rodrigo and Thiago are close

Go full strength.

Allison
TAA
Robertson
VVD
Kanate

Fabinho
Elliot
Ox

Salah
Mane
Diaz

And then we have four days rest. And then another four days rest:
Then we can make 11 changes for the cup game vs Norwich.

Go full strength you say but include Ox ?

Ali
TAA
VVD
Konate
Robbo
Fab
Thiago
Naby

Diaz
Origi
Mo

Wrote multiple teams out and multiple thoughts, decided nope, fek knows what klopp will do. too many options. :-)

The opposite actually.

This was meant to be the 1230 KO on Boxing Day on BT so f**k knows why it’s not on TV now.

Think Sky can't show league games same time as BT have CL on.

Would u rather put up your srongest 11 for Leeds or for the final vs. Chelsea? As an everlasting Caraboa-Skeptic I'd easily choose Leeds and rotate heavily against Chelsea, and there's a decent chance since the latest developments of the weekend that many could agree with me, but do they?

Play strong teams in both games.

Another win and then three points behind those tramp manc cu*ts.

Start watching Pep's head explode,

Think Sky can't show league games same time as BT have CL on.

That's probably it then.

That's probably it then.

BT originally would have had the game on, meaning Sky will not be showing it.

Whole reason game isn't on is because of BT's Champions League coverage.

BT originally would have had the game on, meaning Sky will not be showing it.

Whole reason game isn't on is because of BT's Champions League coverage.

Frustrating. ill have to try and find a stream again.

Potatoe stream

Just go full strength, secure the three points.
Then go full strength and win the cup.
Make changes when you see players looking tired.

Make changes when necessary, not just because you can.

Saw the difference at Norwich first and second half.

Can’t afford to under estimate anyone now.

I think we have to go as strong as possible for this and worry about Sunday on Thursday morning.

Strongest possible X1 against Leeds, need to keep the pressure on Citeh, dropping points hands the initiative back to them, getting that gap down to three points is a massive psychological boost for us, and if we can keep it like that and continue winning every single game even better, if they drop more points then by the time we meet in April they’ll be mentally shot, that’s how I’d like  it to play out, breathing down their f***in necks and them knowing one mistake hands us the title, we’re not called the mentality monsters for nothing,

there isn’t much between us, however, if it comes down to having to win every single game until the seasons end I’d back us to do exactly that, even if we held a lead, City would  crack imo, because they don’t have as strong a mentality as we do, Let’s Do This !!


                                                    Alisson
                                   Trent    Matip    Virgil   Robbo
                                                    Fabinho
                                           Hendo           Thiago
                                       Salah       Mane      Diaz


          3-0 Mentality Monsters




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Frustrating. ill have to try and find a stream again.

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Can’t believe this is a discussion - full strength against Leeds, it’s an absolutely critical game even in a season of critical games.

Worry about Sunday once Leeds are out the way.

Can’t believe this is a discussion - full strength against Leeds, it’s an absolutely critical game even in a season of critical games.

Worry about Sunday once Leeds are out the way.

Aye, 3 points bagged

Sunday we can start Origi, Konate, Jones, Milner, Bobby or anyone else, once we put the pressure on city by 10pm Wednesday

Aye, 3 points bagged

Sunday we can start Origi, Konate, Jones, Milner, Bobby or anyone else, once we put the pressure on city by 10pm Wednesday

Totally agree Brian,  keep playing your best team,  momentum is a huge thing.

Jesus Christ you think we wouldn't be playing a team who average conceding 3 goals a game over last 10 games at home and a final on Sunday against the current world champions but not able to rest a couple before  hand

Strongest possible X1 against Leeds, need to keep the pressure on Citeh, dropping points hands the initiative back to them, getting that gap down to three points is a massive psychological boost for us, and if we can keep it like that and continue winning every single game even better, if they drop more points then by the time we meet in April they’ll be mentally shot, that’s how I’d like  it to play out, breathing down their f***in necks and them knowing one mistake hands us the title, we’re not called the mentality monsters for nothing,

there isn’t much between us, however, if it comes down to having to win every single game until the seasons end I’d back us to do exactly that, even if we held a lead, City would  crack imo, because they don’t have as strong a mentality as we do, Let’s Do This !!


                                                    Alisson
                                   Trent    Matip    Virgil   Robbo
                                                    Fabinho
                                           Hendo           Thiago
                                       Salah       Mane      Diaz


          3-0 Mentality Monsters




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Agree that's our current strongest XI, except maybe Konate for Matip but that's a toss up.
So would be surprised if he starts that against Leeds if it's what he'll start in the League Cup final.
But who knows, Jürgen can be hard to predict.

Can’t believe this is a discussion - full strength against Leeds, it’s an absolutely critical game even in a season of critical games.

Worry about Sunday once Leeds are out the way.

Every game though in the PL we need to win, also need to stay in the CL, maybe get silverware Sunday and on it goes.
Can't keep playing our strongest side, so would think he'll rotate a bit for Leeds. Maybe

Every game though in the PL we need to win, also need to stay in the CL, maybe get silverware Sunday and on it goes.
Can't keep playing our strongest side, so would think he'll rotate a bit for Leeds. Maybe

I'd go:

Ali
Robbo
Virj
Konate
Trent
Hendo
Keita
Harvey
Mane
Origi
Minamino

Keita and Harvey are the most important players for me here. Leds will press like monsters and both players are very good at the quick give and go. Origi is actually good at holding the ball and feeding players around him so he seems perfect against Leeds.

I think Jürgen Klopp still has one or two options, he will be able to field strong sides against Leeds tomorrow night and Chelsea at the weekend. Obviously important to see off Leeds tomorrow night, giving City something to think about. Then on to Wembley on Sunday hopefully to pick up some well earned silverware !

Agree that's our current strongest XI, except maybe Konate for Matip but that's a toss up.
So would be surprised if he starts that against Leeds if it's what he'll start in the League Cup final.
But who knows, Jürgen can be hard to predict.

We already know Kelleher will play the final, and I think he’ll play Konate next to Virgil too, other shoe ins are Trent & Robbo, Fabinho, Thiago, Mo, Mane, the other positions are up for grabs, but I can see Harvey featuring whether that’s at the get go or off the timber remains to be seen, as with Jota if fit I think he’ll start but come off the bench V Leeds, so we could see something like this against Chavs…..



                                  Kelleher
                  Trent.  Konate.   Virgil.  Robbo
                                  Fabinho
                      Elliot.                  Thiago
                     Salah.        Jota.      Mane

Looking at it on paper we look light in midfield so it’s likely Hendo starts instead of Harvey, I’d be surprised if Bobby, Diaz or Naby starts although Naby is a possibility, it’s a good thing having to think who you would play instead of it being a formality, the options off the bench could be pivotal and the difference between us, we have a very strong squad @ 99.9% fit, anyhoo that’s a debate we can all have from Thursday, let’s batter the tykes first and compound the pressure  on Citeh  !!

Regardless of who people think our best XI are we cannot just put those same XI out every single game the rest of the season simply because it's a critical game.

Jürgen and the medical team will decide best times to rotate and i trust Jürgen to make the best use of what is probably the most talented squad he has ever managed.

Ill be interested in members opinions who go to the match tomorrow about how the Leeds fans act towards you?

Jesus Christ you think we wouldn't be playing a team who average conceding 3 goals a game over last 10 games at home and a final on Sunday against the current world champions but not able to rest a couple before  hand

its a simple matter of weighing up importance of each game. Id love to win the league cup especially against the pricks but not at the risk of dropping points Wednesday

its a simple matter of weighing up importance of each game. Id love to win the league cup especially against the pricks but not at the risk of dropping points Wednesday

Every game going to be important now and changes will be made throughout the season whether it's Leeds or Southamptom . It won't be wholesale by any means but we have the depth to freshen a few things up

its a simple matter of weighing up importance of each game. Id love to win the league cup especially against the pricks but not at the risk of dropping points Wednesday

100% correct, I’d love us to win the league cup just to add some tin to the trophy room but priority is the Leeds game, if it doesn’t work out Sunday I’m not going to be reaching for the razor blades that’s for sure !!

Ill be interested in members opinions who go to the match tomorrow about how the Leeds fans act towards you?

No need Keith, we get on famously, the pubs and clubs will be full of fans singing and dancing to anti Manc songs in a joint celebration of hatred, the camaraderie and the banter will be flowing as will the tales of celebratory winning memories against the Heaths of Newton, Leeds fans reaction of course will be one of extreme disappointment once the champions elect have wiped the floor with them 🤪

Nice touch and interesting thread/comments.

https://twitter.com/LUSCExec/status/1496137785736105996?t=23hPtQrCnc3_Y3qYxU95TA&s=19

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Gone for a 4  0 win against Leeds tonight. The Reds are in good goal scoring form. Mo  Salah could well bag a couple, with possibly Mane and Diaz upfront, there could well be quite a few goals against Leeds, who are struggling defensively lately.

100% correct, I’d love us to win the league cup just to add some tin to the trophy room but priority is the Leeds game, if it doesn’t work out Sunday I’m not going to be reaching for the razor blades that’s for sure !!

Since JK has been here & we've clearly prioritised the Prem & CL, I haven't been that bothered about early exits from FA/League cup over the years.  But now we're in the final, with the chance of being the record-holders for the most times won (again), I REAAALLLLLLLLLLLYYY want to win it!!

Basically, every match between now & the end of the season is a cup final (maybe with the exception of the FA Cup), be it the prem, where we can afford almost no slips, the CL (obviously KO stages) or the League Cup final (obviously a final!!).

COYR!!!
 

Treat every game as a must win, and if the CL final is re scheduled to be played at Wembley, which is being suggested, with the shithousery that’s going in with sputin, we could have three Wembley finals to contend with 😊

Treat every game as a must win, and if the CL final is re scheduled to be played at Wembley, which is being suggested, with the shithousery that’s going in with sputin, we could have three Wembley finals to contend with 😊

Multiple visits to Wembley lifting trophies would be nice..😎

Twitterings saying Origi may start tonight. Im down with the big man getting more minutes, played well when he cam on at weekend. Klopp liked what he saw seemingly.

Twitterings saying Origi may start tonight. Im down with the big man getting more minutes, played well when he cam on at weekend. Klopp liked what he saw seemingly.

Divok has looked the best this season,  that he ever has for me.
As long as he keeps up the intensity, he should do alright. Certainly much improved, and may be putting himself in the shop window 🤷‍♂️

I’ll be surprised if big Div starts tbh, it will mean either Mo, Jota, Diaz or Bobby won’t be, don’t know the latest from the med staff regarding Jota but I’d hazard a guess if he doesn’t start tonight he will on Sunday, Mo is  a shoe in both games as will Mane be imo, dunno either about Bobby think he’s ok, but it’s possible we will see Mane through the middle if Jota & Booby are still out, flanked with Mo and Diaz, so I doubt big Div will start !





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Divok has looked the best this season,  that he ever has for me.
As long as he keeps up the intensity, he should do alright. Certainly much improved, and may be putting himself in the shop window 🤷‍♂️

I wont be surprised to see him stay again, seems so laid back hes happy contributing whenever he can.

I wont be surprised to see him stay again, seems so laid back hes happy contributing whenever he can.

Laid back is an understatement. He's "fighting hard" for his place. That being said, he's laid back enough not to desire first team football elsewhere. Life's good - show up for training and receive your wages. He'd better deliver when called upon.

No time for rotation tonight. This is a more important game than Sunday for me. Dont win tonight and it will just cause city to gain strength. We have to take advantage of their defeat at the weekend.

Konate in for matip for obvious reasons. Fab hendo and thiago in midfield ... sadio through the middle with Mo and Luis either side.

Hopefully some game time for Harvey and Divock later on.

Come on redmen send one over the bows tonight make them fckers take notice , we’re on their tail now no time to take it easy ,