Pre-Match: Liverpool V Brighton (25/08/18 - 17:30)

Feel this could be a good game to reintegrate Hendo back into the team with that being the only change. Possibly not necessary but feel Klopp might rotate very slightly and this shouldn't affect the team whatsover.

They won't live with us if we bring what we brought on the opening day. COME ON REDS!!! 

Same again for me

Cant see anything other than a win here and a comfortable one too. Can see an unchanged team again. No reason to think otherwise.

                            Alisson

   TAA        Gomez        VVD          Robbo

                   Milner           Gini
           
                              Keita

       Mo                  Bobby               Mane

5-0 with the front three all scoring  . Top of the league by Saturday night.

Wouldn't surprise me to see a little rotation with possibly Sturridge getting some more playing time as well as Shaq and Hendo.

I think it would be a good time to play Fabinho, but how can you drop any of our midfielders? Argh!!

I think it would be a good time to play Fabinho, but how can you drop any of our midfielders? Argh!!

We rotated more than any other side in the league last season...it's not difficult.

Don’t mend it if it isn’t broken !

Perhaps get the subs on a bit earlier if we are well ahead, but why unsettle the lads that are doing it. I know we weren’t at our best on Monday, but more minutes together could fix that. If not, perhaps a couple of changes around the 60 min Mark.
These lot just dismantled Utd. A piss poor Utd admittedly, but they will be buzzing and giving it 100 %.
Be silly to underestimate anyone !
Still going for 3:0 though 😁

I back PGlynn's team. I would only change Milner to Henderson on the basis of keeping him fit. I would not be sad if James is kept in the team.

The only player that is playing below certain level is Firmino but he needs game time to be back to his best.

We rotated more than any other side in the league last season...it's not difficult.

When the cl starts, we will see the rotation starting

When the cl starts, we will see the rotation starting

Yes, after the international break, we'll have seven matches with no more than 3 days in between, then after another internatinoal break, eight matches with the same kind of frequency. Then after the CL group stage ends in December, we have the domestic festive season, possibly including some later-round League Cup matches.

But for now there's no need for rotation, unless it's for form or tactics.

Please, please, please do not change the team Jürgen.

Same line up. But if we have the game in the bag then make the changes much earlier and give sturridge, shaq and Fabinho some minutes.

Please, please, please do not change the team Jürgen.

Same line up. But if we have the game in the bag then make the changes much earlier and give sturridge, shaq and Fabinho some minutes.

I agree we need to give the lads on the bench a chance to take Brighton to the cleaners when we are 3 or 4 goals to the good.I  expect Mo Salah to run riot and put the shits up the Brighton defence.

I think it would be a good time to play Fabinho, but how can you drop any of our midfielders? Argh!!

I think you could possibly give Milner a bit of a rest, I'd possibly play Fabinho if he is up to speed or Henderson. Other than that same team but perhaps bring on a few of the others if things are going well and we are a few goals up, I definitely want to see more of Shaq and Sturridge.

Home game so I expect to see Fabhino at some point, would also give Shaq and Sturridge the nod up front, we have more than enough for Brighton time to show faith in the squad before the break.

Henderson for Milner is the only change I can see, barring injury.

Henderson for Milner is the only change I can see, barring injury.

Yeah, pretty much a like for like. I still want to see Wijnaldum as our 6. Also very curious to see If Hendo can play to a higher standard than Milner as the 8.

Should be a win. No need to change team just yet, as you were Jürgen!!

YNWA

As soon as Henderson is fully fit, after mostly missing pre-season, he'll be a starter.

My guess is that Milner will make way, with Gini playing further up, and Henderson as the deepest.

When Henderson starts the press, and charges upfield, Gini will drop in to cover him.

As soon as Henderson is fully fit, after mostly missing pre-season, he'll be a starter.

My guess is that Milner will make way, with Gini playing further up, and Henderson as the deepest.

When Henderson starts the press, and charges upfield, Gini will drop in to cover him.

Why on earth would you play Henderson instead of Milner or Fabinho, what does he give to the team that the others can't? The ONLY role I can see for Henderson is as a #6 DM, he lacks any creativity going forwards, certainly much much less than Keita, Wijnaldum, Shaquiri, Lallana etc

Why on earth would you play Henderson instead of Milner or Fabinho, what does he give to the team that the others can't? The ONLY role I can see for Henderson is as a #6 DM, he lacks any creativity going forwards, certainly much much less than Keita, Wijnaldum, Shaquiri, Lallana etc

I agree, he wouldn't be the most creative #8, but you can't deny how dangerous he is when he whips in those balls from the right side of midfield into the box. And as an 8, he will also have more freedom to press/harry whilst utilising his fitness to full effect in box-boxing. It really would be interesting to see if he is still capable of playing that role to a high level once again.

But as much as I want to see him in the 8 role, I think Klopp still favours him as our main 6.

I agree, he wouldn't be the most creative #8, but you can't deny how dangerous he is when he whips in those balls from the right side of midfield into the box. And as an 8, he will also have more freedom to press/harry whilst utilising his fitness to full effect in box-boxing. It really would be interesting to see if he is still capable of playing that role to a high level once again.

But as much as I want to see him in the 8 role, I think Klopp still favours him as our main 6.

If Fabinho shows he is better as the deepest midfielder, then Henderson will probably move up.

I agree, he wouldn't be the most creative #8, but you can't deny how dangerous he is when he whips in those balls from the right side of midfield into the box. And as an 8, he will also have more freedom to press/harry whilst utilising his fitness to full effect in box-boxing. It really would be interesting to see if he is still capable of playing that role to a high level once again.

But as much as I want to see him in the 8 role, I think Klopp still favours him as our main 6.

Sorry but a #8 also has to offer a threat on goal and sadly Henderson never has and never will, he has many qualities but being able to get a shot on target is not one of them.

If Fabinho shows he is better as the deepest midfielder, then Henderson will probably move up.

Would you play Henderson instead of Keita, if so why, what does he offer better than Keita, same question in terms of Milner and Lallana?

Perhaps I'm missing some part of Henderson's game which makes him a dynamic midfielder. As stated he is ok as #6 although I think Fabinho will offer much more in that position.

As soon as Henderson is fully fit, after mostly missing pre-season, he'll be a starter.

My guess is that Milner will make way, with Gini playing further up, and Henderson as the deepest.

When Henderson starts the press, and charges upfield, Gini will drop in to cover him.

PM, this is what I see as well rather than Gini as #6. Even the other night I thought this worked better, not Gini was a problem there.

I would keep the same XI as the past two weeks unless there is a fitness issue, no need to shake things up as things are been working good so far. As the key to a lot of games for us we can get a goal or two early to open things up we give ourselves a great chance for 3 points.

PM, this is what I see as well rather than Gini as #6. Even the other night I thought this worked better, not Gini was a problem there.

I don't think it worked better, nor did it lessen us. Hendo came on 67th min for a tiring Milner after we weathered the storm, and 74th min, they had 10 men, so our midfield had more space to operate in. Was kind of surprised we didn't dominate them when they went down to 10 tbh.

Also, when Hendo plays the 6, how much of it will change the way we have been playing in pre-season and the last 2 competitive games? Not that change is a bad thing, but we have been more patient and controlling in possession, and with Hendo as the 6, it would be more direct/forceful? We all know how he likes to play the Hollywood balls to switch the play or behind the lines often, but he lacks composure to play in tight spaces and is unprogressive in his short ball distribution compared to Wijnaldum and Fabinho.

At the moment, the way I see it, I would rather we do like for like rotations,  so, Keita/Lallana (or even Shaqiri!), Fabinho/Wijnaldum (#6) and Milner/Hendo (#8), that way, I think we will still keep the same function and chemistry in midfield.

I don't think it worked better, nor did it lessen us. Hendo came on 67th min for a tiring Milner after we weathered the storm, and 74th min, they had 10 men, so our midfield had more space to operate in. Was kind of surprised we didn't dominate them when they went down to 10 tbh.

Also, when Hendo plays the 6, how much of it will change the way we have been playing in pre-season and the last 2 competitive games? Not that change is a bad thing, but we have been more patient and controlling in possession, and with Hendo as the 6, it would be more direct/forceful? We all know how he likes to play the Hollywood balls to switch the play or behind the lines often, but he lacks composure to play in tight spaces and is unprogressive in his short ball distribution compared to Wijnaldum and Fabinho.

At the moment, the way I see it, I would rather we do like for like rotations,  so, Keita/Lallana (or even Shaqiri!), Fabinho/Wijnaldum (#6) and Milner/Hendo (#8), that way, I think we will still keep the same function and chemistry in midfield.

Interesting. Not sure yet what Fabinho's best role is, and of course we have players who can serve in more than one role. Think Lallana may struggle to see much time this season...Father Time and all that.

Interesting. Not sure yet what Fabinho's best role is, and of course we have players who can serve in more than one role. Think Lallana may struggle to see much time this season...Father Time and all that.

He will be sold next summer. If Fekir is still available we will get him.

Interesting. Not sure yet what Fabinho's best role is, and of course we have players who can serve in more than one role. Think Lallana may struggle to see much time this season...Father Time and all that.

Fabinho is a DM so #6.

He will be sold next summer. If Fekir is still available we will get him.

Fekir will never come here. If we still wanted him it would have been done in June.

Hendo for Milner the only change in my mind but only for fitness. Wouldn’t be upset with the same team.
I did think we missed something in front of the back 4 against CP but Joe and Virgil were so good that it didn’t hurt us.

Fekir will never come here. If we still wanted him it would have been done in June.

Wouldn't completely rule it out unless you've been directly told this by Jürgen? 

"Defensively it was absolutely OK, [but] I was not too happy with our offensive play. The rhythm was not good, timing was not good, both full-backs need to be involved much more and open up their game a little bit so we really have different options. They shouldn’t be our No.10s but they are an option, so that was not too cool."

We don't have a shortage of number 10s, why not get them on the pitch, Brighton will be parking the bus anyway?

Allisson

Joe Virgil Robertson

Lallana Keita Wijnaldum Shaqiri

Mo Bobby Mane

"Defensively it was absolutely OK, [but] I was not too happy with our offensive play. The rhythm was not good, timing was not good, both full-backs need to be involved much more and open up their game a little bit so we really have different options. They shouldn’t be our No.10s but they are an option, so that was not too cool."

We don't have a shortage of number 10s, why not get them on the pitch, Brighton will be parking the bus anyway?

Allisson

Joe Virgil Robertson

Lallana Keita Wijnaldum Shaqiri

Mo Bobby Mane

So no width at all then or will Lallana and Shaq play as wingers? The current system with 4 at the back is working fine, no need to change it, the full backs just need to be better than they were against Crystal Palace. I think this could be the game when it clicks back into place, if it is then I expect a BIG score line to us because Manure really made Brighton look a lot better than they really are.

So no width at all then or will Lallana and Shaq play as wingers? The current system with 4 at the back is working fine, no need to change it, the full backs just need to be better than they were against Crystal Palace. I think this could be the game when it clicks back into place, if it is then I expect a BIG score line to us because Manure really made Brighton look a lot better than they really are.

If there's space in wide areas I think Lallana and Shaqiri have the football intelligence to exploit it, who would you rather have on the ball with time and space to hurt the opposition?

Love the bones of him, but it seems Alexander Arnold is getting into the bad habit of stopping and then passing back, rather than attacking the full back and crossing. The boss should coach him more in crossing the ball properly as per Robbo.

 

Wouldn't completely rule it out unless you've been directly told this by Jürgen? 

 
His favorite cake is strawberry, you know.

"Defensively it was absolutely OK, [but] I was not too happy with our offensive play. The rhythm was not good, timing was not good, both full-backs need to be involved much more and open up their game a little bit so we really have different options. They shouldn’t be our No.10s but they are an option, so that was not too cool."

We don't have a shortage of number 10s, why not get them on the pitch, Brighton will be parking the bus anyway?

Allisson

Joe Virgil Robertson

Lallana Keita Wijnaldum Shaqiri

Mo Bobby Mane

So, a radically different setup than anything we've done since Jürgen has been here? All because we didn't score more at Palace?

If there's space in wide areas I think Lallana and Shaqiri have the football intelligence to exploit it, who would you rather have on the ball with time and space to hurt the opposition?

I'd rather use our Full backs, TAA and Robertson, to provide width, penetrating runs and crosses, they are both capable of doing it very well.

Jürgen will play with the same squad. But I hope once the rotation forces him to play several combinations, Jürgen will soon realize that neither Milner nor Gini deserve their starting role. Shaq and Henderson look more vertical to me, while Milner and Gini slow the game down. In our game against CP we did fall back to our old habits from the last seasons, that is to play too horizontally. We need more zip towards the box.

Our midfield trio vs full backs + Salah!!!

https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1032638158700195841

Think Shaq and Studge will start!

Will see pretty much same again

i put 3-0 win. That is what I will put for every game, eventually I will be right.

I'm guessing it's ok to put this here as it's pre-match training

https://streamable.com/8iw56

Sturridge for Bobby for me

Think Hendo for Milner for the bosd

we know we will do well in the big games City and Spurs etc but games against the likes of Brighton are a good test of how solid and disciplined we have become.

Can see everything clicking this weekend; score early and the game will open up. Can see Fab or Hendo starting after the last display.
We should be giving Virgil the armband now.

First time at Anfield, guys. Ive been a fan since the 71 FA cup final against Arsenal and Ive seen them away but this will be my first time at Anfield...a bit excited.

we know we will do well in the big games City and Spurs etc

Do we?  We didn't do particularly well last season, only winning 2/10 against the top 6 in the league.

First time at Anfield, guys. Ive been a fan since the 71 FA cup final against Arsenal and Ive seen them away but this will be my first time at Anfield...a bit excited.

You'll have a ball.  Get there early to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the entertainment around the ground.  Which stand are you in?

i put 3-0 win. That is what I will put for every game, eventually I will be right.

Think it will be difficult for 30 mins as they'll be buzzing after stuffing Utd.  Once we get the first, reckon we'll get 3 and keep a clean sheet, making us both right!

Do we?  We didn't do particularly well last season, only winning 2/10 against the top 6 in the league.

Agreed, we struggled. Lots of draws

You'll have a ball.  Get there early to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the entertainment around the ground.  Which stand are you in?

Kop  block 106

Agreed, we struggled. Lots of draws

As many defeats as draws; won 2, drew 4, lost 4. 

Need a big improvement this season to be in the mix and I'm confident we'll get that.

Kop  block 106

Pop your cherry and in the Kop; nice! 

Like most of you have said the only change I'd make is Henderson for Milner.

Like most of you have said the only change I'd make is Henderson for Milner.

That's how I see it.

I'd also like to see Henderson actually replace Milner position wise, and play on the right/centre a bit further up.
He's actually a very good crosser and gets really good whip and curl on them.

No changes for me, two wins on the bounce those who played are deserving of another game, can't sea the seagulls shitting on us so its down to how many we can batter them by ?


I'm saying 4-0 but could be 5,6, or 7, anyhoo enough to take us top and let city chase us for a while.


YNWA

That's how I see it.

I'd also like to see Henderson actually replace Milner position wise, and play on the right/centre a bit further up.
He's actually a very good crosser and gets really good whip and curl on them.

Yeah I imagine that might be the only change but I would prefer it if Henderson didn’t try his inside out cross.
We don’t really have anybody who is going to challenge the big Brighton CB’s in the air.

I would prefer to see him pressing up high to regain possession and play in Salah or Mane running in behind.

No changes for me, two wins on the bounce those who played are deserving of another game, can't sea the seagulls shitting on us so its down to how many we can batter them by ?


I'm saying 4-0 but could be 5,6, or 7, anyhoo enough to take us top and let city chase us for a while.


YNWA

For a while at the start of last season, we saw players taking their foot off the gas a bit when we had a comfortable lead, but as the season progressed, we saw more and more that they kept the pressure on, piling up the goals.

When man u were dominant, they always kept the pressure on, and city did the same last season.

Like you, I've gone for 4-0, but if we have 4 after 60 mins, I want us to keep going, bring on a couple of hungry players, and keep hitting them.

I would prefer to see him pressing up high to regain possession and play in Salah or Mane running in behind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuA9sJ6DFL8

I still can't believe he was converted into a deeper midfielder. He could have been an exceptional/world class box-boxer , but instead, he is a good #6.

Yeah get them crosses in for the big man up front 

There doesn't need to be a big man if the cross is good enough.

We put plenty of crosses into the box, both along the floor and in the air.

Think Shaq and Studge will start!

Why ?

Why change anything, unless there is something underlying we don't know about i can't see Jürgen just changing for the hell of it, same X1 that done the bubble blowers & the Crystal tips, only this time i can see us running riot and expanding the goals for column.


4-0 minimum

YNWA

So glad we don’t need to wait all weekend for the game. Will be like a kid at Christmas when I wake up tomorrow.

Lunch time kick off,Saturday nowt better for me, i'm looking forward to a few beers watching the Redmen kick arse,not sure if John Henry and the Fenway lads are in town but they are welcome to join me,ha ha.Followed up by two La Liga games,brilliant!

Coming down from scotland tomorrow as you can tell from my name I'm predominately a celtic fan, how would a celtic scarf be welcomed at anfield? Cheers

Coming down from scotland tomorrow as you can tell from my name I'm predominately a celtic fan, how would a celtic scarf be welcomed at anfield? Cheers

 

Dodgy as F**k mate, no celtic connections with Liverpool! just in case!

There doesn't need to be a big man if the cross is good enough.

We put plenty of crosses into the box, both along the floor and in the air.

Right, Mo, Sadio and Bobby can all score w their head. None are particularly tall.

Why ?

Why change anything, unless there is something underlying we don't know about i can't see Jürgen just changing for the hell of it, same X1 that done the bubble blowers & the Crystal tips, only this time i can see us running riot and expanding the goals for column.


4-0 minimum

YNWA

Looks like a good bit of technical work done in training this week. Hopefully.some touches improved from Monday and should be the biggest difference made to reach that bigger scoreline. Third clean sheet in a row would be excellent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuA9sJ6DFL8

I still can't believe he was converted into a deeper midfielder. He could have been an exceptional/world class box-boxer , but instead, he is a good #6.

World class? No No No... No

Coming down from scotland tomorrow as you can tell from my name I'm predominately a celtic fan, how would a celtic scarf be welcomed at anfield? Cheers

You'll have no problems mate, had a few good times bevvying with Celtic fans.

And as you should know you lot will always be welcomed after THAT game directly after Hillsborough.

Enjoy your day.

Hopefully Mo can really kick start his season with a couple of goals

Going for a 3  0 win for the Reds !

Went for 4-0. Beginning to see a bit of a pattern developing with my predictions.

Reckon we could see some possible changes for this game

Alisson

AA
VVD
Gomez
Robbo

Henderson
Gini
Keita

Mane
Salah
Shaqiri

Think Bobby looks a bit jaded and rusty and can see it being a good game to give Shaqiri a run out.

MATCHDAY at last we get to see this exciting dominant new Liverpool team at Anfield. I have gone full on for a 5-1 win.
More importantly I want to see more of the grit and determination we showed on Monday which on reflection was quite brilliant.
The effort shown on Monday is exactly the sort of game you win when you challenge for the league and we haven't always been able to do that recently.

Brighton beat a second rate team when they beat Manure,they will find out what it is like to play a top class team when they play us.

Brighton beat a second rate team when they beat Manure,they will find out what it is like to play a top class team when they play us.

Woo hu, like the attitude. Go for the three points. One game at a time.

Ynwa 

4-0.

Most of the posts have hit all the issues Bobby either needs game time or a rest its either one or the other so the option of Shaq or Studge should see them get some game time 30 mins say, the guys need more than 5 mins IMO.

Hendo for Milly who goes to the bench hes our multi positional cover guy a bit like a Swiss Army knife on a football field.

Theres is on thing Ive noticed and I`d like peoples opinion we could do with a few guys having a dig from outside the box we dont seem to have many having a go or am I imagining it,  when was the last time we rattled in a 25/30 yarder not that Im complaining with the way we are playing,  it's just that we get into certain situations and Im thinking Stevie would have nailed that . 

Reckon we could see some possible changes for this game

Alisson

AA
VVD
Gomez
Robbo

Henderson
Gini
Keita

Mane
Salah
Shaqiri

Think Bobby looks a bit jaded and rusty and can see it being a good game to give Shaqiri a run out.

Mate, Bobby does a lot of work off the ball. Although Shaqiri give you something different I feel he is more suited to playing with Sturridge than Salah and Mane... But yes bobby looks jade. Been saying  that from the first game. If we can put three past them in the first half I am all for resting him second half

Over to you Redmen!

Wolves have held City 1-1, and Wolves looked good for the draw

City drew against Wolves. It is in our hands to go top of the league.

City drew against Wolves. It is in our hands to go top of the league.

Yep. Week-by-week, we strive to get more points than City and the others. Long season and all that, but today's points count as much as those in April and May. Let's keep it going, Reds.

A must win for us. Klopp knows what it means because he won twice the league so our manager has experience in this. He needs to pass on to his players.

Preparing the Live thread Come on Reds.

Reckon we could see some possible changes for this game

Alisson

AA
VVD
Gomez
Robbo

Henderson
Gini
Keita

Mane
Salah
Shaqiri

Think Bobby looks a bit jaded and rusty and can see it being a good game to give Shaqiri a run out.

Doubt it, same team as Monday and another three points.

Doubt it, same team as Monday and another three points.

Spot on

Liverpool unchanged

Alisson

AA
Gomez
VVD
Robbo

Milner
Gini
Keita

Mane
Firmino
Salah

Is there a reason Henderson isn't starting?

Is there a reason Henderson isn't starting?

Kieta

Is there a reason Henderson isn't starting?

Henderson I suspect hasnt hit the same levels of fitness as both Milner and Gini due to them both having a full pre season and both are playing very well and it’s always hard to change a winning team

Henderson I suspect hasnt hit the same levels of fitness as both Milner and Gini due to them both having a full pre season and both are playing very well and it’s always hard to change a winning team

But he's.... the captain.

But he's.... the captain.

Yep he is but that shouldn’t mean automatic selection before he is back up to full fitness - plenty of games ahead for him to play

Is there a reason Henderson isn't starting?

Got to earn his place back. Our midfield has been looking good, can’t expect to walk straight back into it, he’s a decent player but he’s not good enough to warrant an automatic place in the team.

Ah.... it's a fitness thing.

Was hoping we were finally starting to phase him out. 

oh well.

With City dropping points, this game has just become a lot more important. To be ahead of Arsenal, Mancs and City this early on would be a great position.