Pre Match - Bolton v Liverpool Weds 4th Feb 7:45 KO

With who is left in this competition a win here could be vital In our hunt for a trophy this season.

I'm guessing a few will be rested and hopefully the ones who come in will continue to thrive in our side.

Mignolet

Johnson
Skrtel
Lovren

Markovic
Henderson
Allen
Moreno

Gerrard (c)
Lallana

Borini

Subs: Ward; Manquillo, Enrique; Rossiter; Sturridge, Balotelli, Sinclair.

Be nice to see Rossiter come on, as well as young Sinclair getting some reward for his fine form in the U18's team this season, and Studge getting some more time to help him get back his fitness.

I'm guessing Can, Lucas, Cou and Sterling will be rested ahead of the Everton game at the weekend.

0-3 LFC - Hendo, Gerrard and Markovic with the goals!

YNWA!

Seeing as this is the last English Cup we can win this season it is imperative that we put our strongest side out. We need to attack from the kick off and put Bolton under pressure, don't give them chance to settle.

Hendo, Lucas, Can, Sakho, Sterling and Coutinho deserve a break - and keep them fresh for the derby!

Mignolet
Johnson-Skrtel-Lovren
Markovic-Gerrard-Allen-Moreno
Borini-Lallana
Lambert

But I'm guessing at least 5 of them would start..!!

Hendo, Lucas, Can, Sakho, Sterling and Coutinho deserve a break - and keep them fresh for the derby!

Mignolet
Johnson-Skrtel-Lovren
Markovic-Gerrard-Allen-Moreno
Borini-Lallana
Lambert

But I'm guessing at least 5 of them would start..!!

We can't afford to rest too many players, we couldn't beat them at home so we most certainly can't underestimate them away.

I think he will start Sturridge and give him a good 45min, probably alongside lambert or ballotelli. i would start the strongest team we have try and win it in the first 45 min then take off key players 2nd half if we are comfortable

I think we'll see some changes to the side, but probably not too many. Gerrard will likely start, and wouldn't be surprised to Lallana and Lovren as well.

Only change would be on the bench, Gerrard for ibe and lovren for lambert

Rossiter is injured, Ankle injury, Sinclair had a dead leg 2 days ago so probably no bench for him either.

                                 Mignolet
                   Johnson    Skrtel   Lovren
            Manquillo  Henderson  Allen  Enrique
                           Gerrard   Lallana
                                   Sterling

Ward; Can, Moreno, Markovic; Lucas; Borini, Sturridge

It should be a fairly strong line up - Enrique, Manquillo and Allen really put us out of balance and cohesion with their dreadful performances in the first leg.

We had a slow start against West Ham - was that intentional to save energy? we didn't seem to be making runs forward, there was a lack of movement in that first half and it was just pass back after pass back. A different team in the second half, is this tactic that will be employed more with the games coming thick and fast? Its dangerous as we're not playing to win at times in the match, but it might have to be essential what with the run of fixtures.

Would give Marko a rest and play Manquillo or Lallana there. Pity Ibe is cuptied. He is going to be great.

We need to put a strong side out for this one. They are going to be really fired up and wanting to knock us off. I think Sturridge should come on at half. He seems fit and ready to go, and really the team that I saw when he came on looked incredible. I think BR will put out a good lineup. He's all about the whole we need to win something in order to kickstart a 5 year run of success so I think he will do that.

3-1 victory . Sterling, Hendo, & Sturridge .

Need to be strong in the tackle early on and get the ball to Coutihno as he will unlock them..
We need physical players in there , Gerrard, Enrique, Lucas.. Show them we want this Trophy !..

If BR fanny's about with Allen, Markovic and Lallana in midfield we won't have the strength we're gonna need..

It's an FA Cup replay away.. Don't F**k about!!

Never mind about the up and coming Derby let's rip this lot apart first !!..

I'd play Gerrard behind Sterling, leave Lucas were he's been playing well..and if we need him Sturridge in the second half...

Games like this we need to shut the crowd up like we did at Wimbledon with an early goal and shut Lineker and Shearer up in the studio !!

2-0

Mignolet

Johnson  Skrtel  Lovren

Manquillo  Gerrard  Allen  Moreno

Lallana  Sturridge  Sterling

according to some reports , BR indicates that there will be some changes for this one, keeping in mind the derby
 hope we field a strong enough team to win this one  and go on to the next round

YNWA

Anyone think that Stevie will get a rest and get his 700th against Everton at the weekend? I kind of do.

                          Mignolet

                Skrtel     Can      Lovren

        Manquillo  Lucas Henderson  Enrique

                 Lallana Balotelli Allen



Mind you, this is just what I predict the lineup to be, not necessarily what I want it to be.

Same X1 that eased past Hammers for me , I'd keep the G man for his last derby match , think he's got a tight hamstring do a few more days rest would help ,

Don't really want to
Change things too much if at all, we can rest players later when the Europa kicks off again but asking players to play twice a week isn't to taxing IMO ,

I would say we have a better chance of bagging the FA cup rather than Europa league so for me emphasis should be the FA cup,
Especially when a few big guns failed last round, let's give the Trotters the trots by sending out a full side and put them to the sword , last thing we need is to go out and end the chance of a final visit to Anfield south for our captain fantastic .



YNWA

I have a feeling if Studge plays it will be for 20 minutes, with the blueshites coming on Saturday I can see Brendan not rushing him to much.

Anyone know if Gerrard will be fit for this one?
Or the Everton game?

I have a feeling if Studge plays it will be for 20 minutes, with the blueshites coming on Saturday I can see Brendan not rushing him to much.

And that would be the right move IMO. No need to rush him back and risk aggravating the injury.

Mignolet; Can, Skrtel, Sakho; Markovic, Lucas, Henderson, Moreno; Coutinho, Lallana, Sterling.

Wouldn't change a thing for this one. Most of our lads are young so 3 games in a week shouldn't be an issue. Bring Stevie back in for the derby.

Will be there making my away day debut for this season. Last away game I went to was...Bolton! Maxiiii Maxi Rodriguez runs down the wing for me!

Seeing as this is the last English Cup we can win this season it is imperative that we put our strongest side out. We need to attack from the kick off and put Bolton under pressure, don't give them chance to settle.

This all day long for me.
Always start with your strongest side. Get the game won, then and only then, make any changes to rest players. The same 11 starting every week when possible, build an understanding through the side. Disrupt that at your peril.

I'm more worried about tomorrow night, and the prospect of starting with a weakened side, than I am about the bitters at the weekend.

Anyone think that Stevie will get a rest and get his 700th against Everton at the weekend? I kind of do.

                          Mignolet

                Skrtel     Can      Lovren

        Manquillo  Lucas Henderson  Enrique

                 Lallana Balotelli Allen



Mind you, this is just what I predict the lineup to be, not necessarily what I want it to be.

Jesus FL.

Allen in a front three?

Jesus FL.

Allen in a front three?

More like Balo up front and Allen and Lallana behind him with Lallana filling Coutinho's role and Allen providing extra defensive cover.

Think BR is going to go super defensive at the start and try to rest his playmakers (Coutinho and Sterling) for Everton.

Hopefully Stevie is rested for this. Get that hamstring on the mend and put in a shift vs Everton.

Id hate to see him aggrevate his hammy and put him out for a lengthy period with only a few months left of his career here.

Mignolet; Can, Skrtel, Sakho; Markovic, Lucas, Henderson, Moreno; Coutinho, Lallana, Sterling.

Wouldn't change a thing for this one. Most of our lads are young so 3 games in a week shouldn't be an issue. Bring Stevie back in for the derby.

I agree.

Strongest possible team for me.

Hopefully Stevie is rested for this. Get that hamstring on the mend and put in a shift vs Everton.

Id hate to see him aggrevate his hammy and put him out for a lengthy period with only a few months left of his career here.

Yep, I would like to see this too. Gerrard is a beast vs Everton. He needs to start on Saturday if fit. No way would I risk him vs Bolton.

Also, perhaps rest Coutinho? he's played in every game since November?

Yep, I would like to see this too. Gerrard is a beast vs Everton. He needs to start on Saturday if fit. No way would I risk him vs Bolton.

Also, perhaps rest Coutinho? he's played in every game since November?

I'm the opposite.

Stevie isn't in what I think is our best 11 so I'd play him tonight and not at the weekend.

I think they'll make a game of it...2-3 I reckon...

I'm the opposite.

Stevie isn't in what I think is our best 11 so I'd play him tonight and not at the weekend.

Same for me, but vs Everton, Gerrard seems to always step up another gear.

Same for me, but vs Everton, Gerrard seems to always step up another gear.

i think he'll start...

I'm the opposite.

Stevie isn't in what I think is our best 11 so I'd play him tonight and not at the weekend.

Not having a dig here Si but what would you consider to be more important game, considering Stevie's last few months with us ?


YNWA

They seem to have quite a few injuries so wont be at full strength.

They are all important games are they not Billy? Brendan can't afford to get sentimental over Stevie and he won't. Just an opinion like.

Appreciate that mate, just wondered if it would be better to keep Stevie back for the bitters rather than risk further damage to his Ham, IMO the bitters match is more important as far as final league position is concerned, the Bolton match although is as important is his last chance to play at Anfield south,

I'd play a strong side to ensure being in the pot next round, and if fit enough have Stevie on the bench.


YNWA

Not really bothered who plays as long as we get the win.

Is it on telly anywhere?

Is it on telly anywhere?

BBC 1

Nerves starting to kick in now.

Where's me whiskey 

BBC 1

Nerves starting to kick in now.

Where's me whiskey 

Hope it's single malt your suppin mate and not that cooking variety from the optics such as Bells or Teachers.



YNWA

BBC 1

Nerves starting to kick in now.

Where's me whiskey 

Perfect! Can't wait to this one.

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