Liverpool FC - The Reserves Thread

We brought some sunshine in the end 2-1,Dunn and Lennon.

And afterward, Jack Dunn was loaned to Morecambe for a half season. Good luck to him.

Another item from the official LFC recap -it says Lloyd Jones was substituted in the 1st minute...

Even if he went down with an injury early, you'd think 60 seconds would go by before the sub actually came on, so I'm guessing/hoping that is someone missing a keystroke in filing the report and it should have been more like 61, or 71 and not, 1. Anyone know?

The lads thrashed MK Dons 3-1 tonight.  Goals from Wilson, Gomes and Masterson.

The lads thrashed MK Dons 3-1 tonight.  Goals from Wilson, Gomes and Masterson.

Nice win for the lads. I found out that it was on this morning but then by tea time completely forgot about it.

U23s currently playing Southampton.  Losing 1-2 at the moment Ings with the goal.

I knew there was something I was meant to watch.

U23s currently playing Southampton.  Losing 1-2 at the moment Ings with the goal.

Gonna miss watching the ressies, just dumped sly for BT, once I get my firestick and crack it it will be cracking I won't miss anything ever again, yee Fookin hah!!!!

YNWA

The u23s take on Chelsea away tonight in their 2nd game of the season.  It'll be a tough game as Chelsea have dominated across all youth level football at home and in Europe for the last 4 seasons or so.

The game is being shown live on lfctv from 6.30pm with ko at 7.05pm.

The u23s take on Chelsea away tonight in their 2nd game of the season.  It'll be a tough game as Chelsea have dominated across all youth level football at home and in Europe for the last 4 seasons or so.

The game is being shown live on lfctv from 6.30pm with ko at 7.05pm.

It'll be good for the lads to test themselves tonight, hopefully they manage to put on a good display.

It'll be good for the lads to test themselves tonight, hopefully they manage to put on a good display.

Yep, they're a good measure of where we need to be mate.  Not that it makes much difference to the chavs players as no matter how many tournaments, titles and trophies they win they still don't get to play in the 1st team.

Yep, they're a good measure of where we need to be mate.  Not that it makes much difference to the chavs players as no matter how many tournaments, titles and trophies they win they still don't get to play in the 1st team.

Too true! At this level it's all about the individuals as a full team is never going to make it through to the first-team but it's nice to win along the way.

Yep, they're a good measure of where we need to be mate.  Not that it makes much difference to the chavs players as no matter how many tournaments, titles and trophies they win they still don't get to play in the 1st team.

This team sheet should also give us a hint about a couple of young players who might or might not be in the squad for Burton tomorrow. Thinking Alexander-Arnold, Woodburn and Brannagan (and I guess Stewart depending on how liberally Klopp intends to use the U23 matches as match opportunities for older squad players).

Too true! At this level it's all about the individuals as a full team is never going to make it through to the first-team but it's nice to win along the way.

It's always nice to win mate but I'm sure all those lads that've been through their Academy winning all those trophies would prefer to see some 1st team action rather than being farmed out on loan before before sold to pay for the next lot.

This team sheet should also give us a hint about a couple of young players who might or might not be in the squad for Burton tomorrow. Thinking Alexander-Arnold, Woodburn and Brannagan (and I guess Stewart depending on how liberally Klopp intends to use the U23 matches as match opportunities for older squad players).

I don't think any of those other than Stewart will see any 1st team action tomorrow mate.  We have enough fringe players and players still getting their fitness back to give game time to without including 16 and 17 year olds. 

Matip, Can, Grujic, Origi, Sturridge, Ings all need minutes yet Jürgen said there may only be 2 or 3 changes.  I also think the whole squad is still coming to grips with what's expected of them so this is another opportunity to get that work in away from the training ground.

Alexander-Arnold not in the team for the  U23s so I expect him at least to be in the squad for Burton. Brannagan and Woodburn both starting tonight however, so we won't see them tomorrow I wouldn't expect.

When I get home from running a training session tonight with my team, I look forward to seeing our younger players in action. Hopefully since it is live they will put the full match up pretty quickly on LFC TV.

Phew thought my wifi had packed up but it's back on again.

Tonight's team

Grabara Maguire Whelan Lewis  Williams Virtue Lennon Woodburn Phillips Brannagan Wilson.

Yes I know they're not in the right order, you'll have to work it out for yourselves tonight 

Alexander-Arnold not in the team for the  U23s so I expect him at least to be in the squad for Burton. Brannagan and Woodburn both starting tonight however, so we won't see them tomorrow I wouldn't expect.

When I get home from running a training session tonight with my team, I look forward to seeing our younger players in action. Hopefully since it is live they will put the full match up pretty quickly on LFC TV.

No Randall either unless he's on the bench mate.  I didn't catch who the subs were.

Here's the full line-up and the subs . Wilson captain! Exciting front four.

No Alexander-Arnold, Ings, Randall or any other first team players. Very curious about tomorrow's line-up.

That's piss poor marking from the midfield. Too lazy to track back.

Just as I was submitting this Wilson equalises . Great finish! 1-1.

Well after dominating the first half without scoring they score early in the 2nd half but then an absolute beauty from Wilson makes it 1-1.

Great finish but lovely build up down the left from Woodburn and Maguire for Wilson to finish with a looping first time shot.

That's piss poor marking from the midfield. Too lazy to track back.

Just as I was submitting this Wilson equalises . Great finish! 1-1.

Was thinking the exact same thing, poor from the midfield not tracking the runner. Lovely goal by Wilson though, great curl!

Woodburn has been fantastic I think, probably our best player on the pitch.

Concede minutes after and Chelsea make it 2-1. A bit later we concede a poor penalty, bad foul there but Grabara with a big save!

What on earth.

What on earth.

Grabara with his best Mignolet impression there 

Think he actually had quite a good game, harsh on him conceding four. Chelsea were clearly the better side. On to Arsenal it is.

I only watched the first half and then the highlights (all the goals were in the 2nd). First half was played at a frenetic pace - not entirely enjoyable to be honest. I'm a big Cameron Brannagan fan but he seemed a little out of sorts in that game.

Harry Wilson has some serious technique, although I'm not entirely sure that goal is what he intended. Woodburn is a force, but we knew that. The only other player who really stood out for me was the little midfielder for Chelsea. Very quick and good close control, but honestly, he may be shorter than Maradona without the upper body strength.