Pre-Match: Liverpool V Southampton (22/09/18 - 15:00)

Back to the team that has served us so well so far this season for me. The lads should be buzzing after our last gap win last night and with the two changes being Keita and Firmino, our energy levels should be up again!

We can rest everyone from this team for the midweek League cup game. The run to continue and the clean sheets to return. 3-0 Reds! 

I think your going to see fair bit of rotation for this game to keep guys fresh for the run in of Chelsea (a) Napoli (a) and Citeh (h). Sonton are are decent side and even with changes that will happen we should have 3 point. As far as line-up I feel like there is a lot of options to play but I do see maybe something like this

--------------------Alisson----------------
TAA-------Matip-----------VvD---Moreno
------------------Fabihno-----------------
----------Ketia------------Gini------------
Shaqiri----------Firmino------------Mane

I think we will start to see a bit of rotation in this game.  I think Fabinho and Shaqiri will both start, while Firmino and Keita will also be restored to the 11.  There is a chance we could see Clyne or Matip make their way into the lineup, but Klopp will probably be wary of making too many changes.  My guess is:

Alisson
Clyne - Gomez - VVD - Robbo
Fabinho - Hendo
Keita
Salah - Firmino - Shaqiri

Going for a 3-0 win to keep the perfect start going!!

No need to rest , full strength and a rest in the league cup for our main players.

Only changes for me would be in midfield where I would love us to play, Keita, Wijnaldum and Milner.

Would suspect virtually the same line up, apart from Keita and Bobby starting.

The cup game vs Chelsea is when I’d look to bring in Clyne, Matip etc, not now, not in a league game that’s a lot more important than the Carabao Cup or whatever it’s called now. Chelsea play on a Thursday, they will find it harder to prepare for the weekend and a cup game against us, followed by another game against us.

No letting the foot off the peddle vs Saints, keep the consistency there and the momentum increasing. Sure as hell wouldn’t touch the defence for this game, especially not for Clyne who hasn’t even made a match day squad yet.

Did the League Cup and CL tie against Napoli dates get swapped?  I thought we had Napoli next week with the League Cup match the following. 

Knowing the League Cup match is next week, I agree with Purple and 7kk7 -- full team against Saints with rotation in the LC match.

should be more than enough to see off S'hamton
                                                           Alisson
                                          Clyne - Gomez - VVD - Moreno
                                                   Fabinho - Hendo
                                                           Keita
                                           Shaqiri    Sturridge  Mane   

Three very important games coming up Napoli, and two vs Chelsea Cup and Prem

should be more than enough to see off S'hamton
                                                           Alisson
                                          Clyne - Gomez - VVD - Moreno
                                                   Fabinho - Hendo
                                                           Keita
                                           Shaqiri    Sturridge  Mane   

Three very important games coming up Napoli, and two vs Chelsea Cup and Prem

Why would you play 2 #6's and 2 at the base against a club like southampton at home?

should be more than enough to see off S'hamton
                                                           Alisson
                                          Clyne - Gomez - VVD - Moreno
                                                   Fabinho - Hendo
                                                           Keita
                                           Shaqiri    Sturridge  Mane   

Three very important games coming up Napoli, and two vs Chelsea Cup and Prem

Moreno on the right wing ? I know his positional sense is dodgy bit that's ridiculous

The other players will need game time to keep them sharp for when needed.

So as well as resting the likes of Milner etc the likes of Fabinho, Matip etc need proper game time that’s why we have a squad, otherwise they are not match sharp along with the risks of over playing others.

Thinking of going for a 3  0 win for the Reds in this game against the Saints. It seems that we have bought all their best players over the past few seasons. It could be When the Reds go marching on, by the end of the game.

Never thought I'd be uttering these words, but now could be exactly the time to do this, and to keep LFC's attackers on their toes for the campaign ahead.

Start with Sturridge instead of Mo.

There.  I've said it.

Home V saint's = home banker...or should be,  i do think Jürgen will tinker but retain the nucleus and have a very strong bench just incase some titties go up....I'd go thus.....


.....                     Alisson
   Clyney    Gomez  Virgil    Moreno
                         Fabinho
           Milner                      Keita
        Salah         Firmino        Mane

Bench;  Mignolet,  Matip, Henderson, Trent, Robbo,  Sturridge,  Shaqiri.....


Air on the side of caution....if by chance we're up by 2/3 @ ht, pull Jimmy off for Henderson,  Shaqiri for Salah/Mane, Sturridge for Bobby....and hope/pray Bertie don't go awol, but Virgil should keep him in check anyhoo,

Think that's good enough to see off Soton, don't think they'll trouble us too much, but certainly no room for complacency,

A conservative 3-0 for the Mighty Redmen...

Hope Danny Ings gets a huge reception from the Kop.


YNWA

Saturday 22nd September
Liverpool 15:00 Southampton
Tuesday 25th September
Liverpool 19:45 Chelsea (League Cup)
Saturday 29th September
Chelsea 17:30 Liverpool

We have enough recovery time going into the Southampton game, but the Chelsea league cup game is only 2 days recovery, so playing 2nd string team vs Chelsea (league cup) and giving our main players 6 days recovery would make sense?

We should rotate a bit for this and still have more than enough for Southampton.

Would rather go with the current first XI & save the rotation for the league cup. First home league game in a while I'll be an armchair fan as letting my nephew go.

Jürgen will play his best XI available and rest for the Carabo cup thingy

Moreno on the right wing ? I know his positional sense is dodgy bit that's ridiculous

....??  I have him at left back

Why would you play 2 #6's and 2 at the base against a club like southampton at home?

Keita and Sturridge are more of a diamond hence Fab and Henderson across the middle, and giving both game time

Full strength for me with the rotation in midweek.

Keita and Firmino in for Hendo and Sturridge.

I think we will start to see a bit of rotation in this game.  I think Fabinho and Shaqiri will both start, while Firmino and Keita will also be restored to the 11.  There is a chance we could see Clyne or Matip make their way into the lineup, but Klopp will probably be wary of making too many changes.  My guess is:

Alisson
Clyne - Gomez - VVD - Robbo
Fabinho - Hendo
Keita
Salah - Firmino - Shaqiri

Going for a 3-0 win to keep the perfect start going!!

Nah, Fabinho and Shaqiri will likely play against Chelsea in the EFL cup.

Full strength for me with the rotation in midweek.

Keita and Firmino in for Hendo and Sturridge.

Agree, but the midweek squad will still be good.
Fabinho, Shaqiri, Sturridge, Lallana, Hendo, Matip etc...
It is a shame about Ox.

LAst night Jürgen picked Henderson much to some posters annoyance and again the Boss was right and they were wrong yet here they are dropping Henderson after an imperious display. Jürgen has been easing him back from the World Cup which clearly has had an effect on a whole host of players. So believe me when Jürgen knows Henderson is fit he will pick him because he trusts him 100% which is more than some supporters do. Its also quite right the new signing have to earn their place and learn how playing for Jürgen is going to mean incredible hard work and they need to be patient and he can show them how Robbo was given time to settle in and then flourish.
Its a long season and hopefully a successful one and we will need all of our squad but at this early stage in the league we need to go strong and go for number 7.

LAst night Jürgen picked Henderson much to some posters annoyance and again the Boss was right and they were wrong yet here they are dropping Henderson after an imperious display. Jürgen has been easing him back from the World Cup which clearly has had an effect on a whole host of players. So believe me when Jürgen knows Henderson is fit he will pick him because he trusts him 100% which is more than some supporters do. Its also quite right the new signing have to earn their place and learn how playing for Jürgen is going to mean incredible hard work and they need to be patient and he can show them how Robbo was given time to settle in and then flourish.
Its a long season and hopefully a successful one and we will need all of our squad but at this early stage in the league we need to go strong and go for number 7.

Nobody is being dropped, just rotated. Henderson should play alongside Fabinho in league cup. It needs to be seen if Fabinho can be a number 8 with Henderson as number 6. Fabinho is struggling for a place at DM right now with Gini and Hendo, but as a number 8 he could get more opportunities. We can't test Hendo with Fabinho in the league, it's just too risky.  It's important to consider future games just as much as the next game. We also need quality to replace Keita when he needs a rest, with Ox out Fabinho could do that.

Nobody is being dropped, just rotated. Henderson should play alongside Fabinho in league cup. It needs to be seen if Fabinho can be a number 8 with Henderson as number 6. Fabinho is struggling for a place at DM right now with Gini and Hendo, but as a number 8 he could get more opportunities. We can't test Hendo with Fabinho in the league, it's just too risky.

Fabinho has better attributes and is more of a 6 than Hendo. There was a reason why he was considered one of the best in Europe.

Fabinho has better attributes and is more of a 6 than Hendo. There was a reason why he was considered one of the best in Europe.

so once Fabinho is integrated does Hendo go central? Or Gini? We can't have 3 players fighting for that role can we?

so once Fabinho is integrated does Hendo go central? Or Gini? We can't have 3 players fighting for that role can we?

Who knows what will happen. But one thing I do know, Wijnaldum can play as the 8 to a world class level, so Milner and Keita will be up for a battle. I think Hendo can still play there, but as good as our current ones? Idk, but going by 13/14 season, he would be our best #8

5 of the regulars left out Saturday the other 5 left out in the League Cup next week (maybe 6 if you give Mignolet a game) - return to the regular XI the following weekend vs. Chelsea.

Is Lovren supposed to be fit by this time next week?

Is Lallana fit at the moment?

Wouldn’t be surprised if Hendo makes way, I think he will be more of a regular in the CL than in the league.

Not the time to roatate, that’s what the league cup is for. Saints won’t be a push over but a strong lineup will see them off

There aren't many greater sights in football than a really angry, Mark Hughes tantrum.

Jürgen will play his best XI available and rest for the Carabo cup thingy

This.

Not the time to roatate, that’s what the league cup is for. Saints won’t be a push over but a strong lineup will see them off

This all day.

I think with the lads we've had spending a fair bit of time on the bench, the Carabao Cup squad can still be a strong one without risking the overdoing it with the lads that are starting more or less week in, week out at the moment. Put the chips on the table and get the job done against the Saints, and then use the cup to try out some of these fellas and let them stake their claim. For the first time in years, I genuinely think we can rest people for these cup games and still be a worry for sides. Competition is strong. However, most important thing would be going into that game being 6/6 in the league. So I do hope we see a similar side as we did Tuesday in this one, with Keita and Bobby back in. Try to click into another gear this weekend.

We’ve played a blinder on that Ings deal, just as he hits form and their only threat in attack, they now have to rely on Shane Long.
Much rather be facing Shane Long or Charlie Austin than an in form Ings who would have been bang up for the match against us.

We’ve played a blinder on that Ings deal, just as he hits form and their only threat in attack, they now have to rely on Shane Long.
Much rather be facing Shane Long or Charlie Austin than an in form Ings who would have been bang up for the match against us.

ah ok so Ings can't play as it was a loan, that's good, he was my only worry in that Saints team. Honestly if we do not smash them on Saturday then I'll be fecking annoyed, we need to get our goal difference up a bit.

We’ve played a blinder on that Ings deal, just as he hits form and their only threat in attack, they now have to rely on Shane Long.
Much rather be facing Shane Long or Charlie Austin than an in form Ings who would have been bang up for the match against us.

It would not surprise me if Klopp planned this.

Not the time to roatate, that’s what the league cup is for. Saints won’t be a push over but a strong lineup will see them off

Depends if you look at the next 2 games or 5 games.

Saturday 22nd September PL
Liverpool v Southampton

Same team that faced PSG, but rest Hendo and Sturridge depending on Firmino's eye.

Wednesday 26th September EFL Cup
Liverpool v Chelsea

Sturridge, Hendo, Fabinho, Shaqiri, Matip, Lallana etc... good players lacking minutes.
Rest Salah, VVD and Mane.
Firmino starts if he did not start against Southampton


Saturday 29th September PL
Chelsea v Liverpool

Make a decision between Hendo or Gini as DM for this game.
Mane, VVD and Salah come back.. maybe Firmino too.


Wednesday 3rd October ECL
Napoli v Liverpool

Same 11 that faced PSG, but Firmino will probably start over Sturridge

Sunday 7th October PL
Liverpool v Manchester City

End of the very hectic busy run, team will be picking itself on fitness at this stage.

Two more days to go.... This is the way the football season should be, not breaks for F***ing International

Two more days to go.... This is the way the football season should be, not breaks for f**king International

Is right! Can’t wait for our games this season, probably more than ever before, as soon as one game is finished I want the other straight away. The club is in a great place right now. Always feel like we owe Saints a twatting so let’s make sure it happens!

Is right! Can’t wait for our games this season, probably more than ever before, as soon as one game is finished I want the other straight away. The club is in a great place right now. Always feel like we owe Saints a twatting so let’s make sure it happens!

In my opinion, the biggest difference between now and last season is having a good goalkeeper. I have been saying it years. Now we finally got there. It is no coincidence we are doing better, even against PSG when VVD got an assist for the winning goal, shows how much we trust Alisson. Last season VVD would have been at the back scared of Migerrors Karius.

I hope the squad is not as  overconfident as we are on here. Of course we will be favored to win the match, but it's a classic let-down game after the wins vs. Spurs and PSG. The Premier League is still highly competitive and there WILL be a need for some rotation as we are playing about 90 hours after the last match ended. We have the quality and then some, but we must be careful not to overlook Saints.

Which positions will be better off with another player starting, Jürgen and the sports science people will have to determine, but half of the group Saturday and the other half next Wednesday seems to make sense.

Two things I know about the League Cup
1. I still want us to win it.
2. We won't win it by playing our second XI every match (keep in mind most of these second XI haven't had a game since preseason, or maybe one game with the U23s).

Trusting Jürgen to get it right.

Our post cl record should guarantee no complacency from anyone

In my opinion, the biggest difference between now and last season is having a good goalkeeper. I have been saying it years. Now we finally got there. It is no coincidence we are doing better, even against PSG when VVD got an assist for the winning goal, shows how much we trust Alisson. Last season VVD would have been at the back scared of Migerrors Karius.

so we didn't get to a CL final then without Alisson?. You don't half talk rubbish.

Our post cl record should guarantee no complacency from anyone

Exactly.

Two more days to go.... This is the way the football season should be, not breaks for f**king International

Thick and fast..as you say the way it should be..it creates greater confidence, match sharpness & maintains a winning mentality..

We have the squad for all 4 fronts..

so we didn't get to a CL final then without Alisson?. You don't half talk rubbish.

You do realize we had it easy last season right? It was like a clear path to the final. This season we have a much tougher group. If we had this group a year ago we would have been lucky toget out of it. There's a difference between getting to a final and winning it. Look at England's in World Cup... Difficulty of opposition makes a massive difference.

You do realize we had it easy last season right? It was like a clear path to the final. This season we have a much tougher group. If we had this group a year ago we would have been lucky toget out of it. There's a difference between getting to a final and winning it. Look at England's in World Cup... Difficulty of opposition makes a massive difference.

So beating Manc city twice home and away who broke all Prem records last season is an easy route. Every single post you inflict on this forum is always about how great you are and that you know better than anyone else. Your on ignore from now on the first and only time I have done this.

Is right! Can’t wait for our games this season, probably more than ever before, as soon as one game is finished I want the other straight away. The club is in a great place right now. Always feel like we owe Saints a twatting so let’s make sure it happens!

Is right, we owe saint's a twatting for all the money we've given them over the years but are still a bang average team, if it weren't for the Baggies or the Swans they'd be down last season, and not forgetting that prize Kunt of a manager they have, the man is nothing short of a giant w*nk stain on society...

....hope we tw*t them 6-0....Salah hat-trick to kick start his season...Mane, Bobby 1 a piece and Naby breaking his duck...Perfect !!


YNWA

You do realize we had it easy last season right? It was like a clear path to the final.

How dare you..Easy path my F***ing arse..we F***ing hammered everyone bar Mardid on route you tit..

We made it F***ing look easy & will do again this season..

You do realize we had it easy last season right? It was like a clear path to the final. This season we have a much tougher group. If we had this group a year ago we would have been lucky toget out of it. There's a difference between getting to a final and winning it. Look at England's in World Cup... Difficulty of opposition makes a massive difference.

. Would love to see Klopp's face if you told him the path was "easy".

We made it look easy by how easily we ripped teams apart. Winning 0-5 AWAY to Porto is not easy - you're such a fan of stats Rip, go see how many teams do that...Beating Man City over two legs is not easy. Blowing Roma off the park is not easy.

Thick and fast..as you say the way it should be..it creates greater confidence, match sharpness & maintains a winning mentality..

And less anxiety and frustration for us, the supporters... 

No changes for me, keep same starting 11 lets get 3 or 4 up and then make the changes.  Got to keep Mo playing as he needs to regain his form.

CMON you redment

And less anxiety and frustration for us, the supporters... 

I hate internationals.. Hate the F***ing waiting around game..

We're playing every 3 days which is acceptable in my opinion 😂

I wouldn't be surprised to see some level rotation, Klopp was not shy about doing it last year and if you are going to bring in quality players to build depth in the squad, you need to trust them and give them the opportunity to play in meaningful games to both keep them motivated and in form.

In the past i had not cared about the Carabao Cup but this year i don't think we should take it for granted and play strong squads in it. We NEED a trophy this year, even if its the CC.

so we didn't get to a CL final then without Alisson?. You don't half talk rubbish.

We conceded a hell of a lot of goals though and how many points behind City were we? I think that is the fairly obvious point he was making.

So beating Manc city twice home and away who broke all Prem records last season is an easy route. Every single post you inflict on this forum is always about how great you are and that you know better than anyone else. Your on ignore from now on the first and only time I have done this.

City aside it was a pretty easy group and route to the final, you can't really argue that. Sevilla main competition in groups, then Round of 16 Porto who were sh*te, City in quarter finals who were a serious test I'll grant you but then Roma who we made harder work of than it should have been and then Real Madrid who used their experience and dark arts and the supreme c**t Ramos to beat us, with the goalkeeper at the time being the main weak link.

We conceded a hell of a lot of goals though and how many points behind City were we? I think that is the fairly obvious point he was making.

City had a historical season but didn't we have the most points and the best defense in the 2nd half after VVD and Karius became part of the first XI? We gave up 12 goals from open play in the last 19 games of the season, that is not a hell of a lot of goals. It is however, a hell of a lot of bullshit from you.

City aside it was a pretty easy group and route to the final, you can't really argue that. Sevilla main competition in groups, then Round of 16 Porto who were sh*te, City in quarter finals who were a serious test I'll grant you but then Roma who we made harder work of than it should have been and then Real Madrid who used their experience and dark arts and the supreme c**t Ramos to beat us, with the goalkeeper at the time being the main weak link.

City fall to pieces in CL as well. It's funny how Walton resorts to listing the team that Lyon beat yesterday. I remember in 2005 we had to go past a lot of tough teams. The funny thing is, Walton insinuated the result would have been the same with Mignolet. 

Your on ignore from now on.

Thank god. I'm fedup of Walton, he spent years slagging off England just to become their biggest fan during the world cup! Picks parts of my replies because he wants to argue... Then insults. Good riddance.

How dare you..Easy path my f**king arse..we f**king hammered everyone bar Mardid on route you tit..

We made it f**king look easy & will do again this season..

We didn't hammer Roma. We lost 4-2, but won 7-6 on agg.. this was meant to be one of the easier possibilities too. Comparing it to this year our group is much harder this year and it's clear that's what I meant.

NB: Team no longer available

I may be on a joint but Mane and Salah needs to know that nothing is certain in our team! It won't happen but that way I would play.

We clearly deserved to best PSG but in our quite recent past, we were capable of losing to the likes of saints following a memorable result.
I think we’re over that, and I do expect us to beat saints.
Just worth remembering, don’t underestimate anyone in this league, and don’t take anything for granted !
100% effort from everyone, whoever’s selected !

I take it Danny will not be available being on loan?.Having seen them against Brighton this could be anything if we finally click because they are awful with and even more awful manager

The games are coming thick and fast. There will be plenty of changes against Chelsea in the league cup but id still make a few for Southampton too. Keep the squad fresh.

The back five stay the same for me presuming they're all fit and that there's no tiredness there. They've formed a great understanding with each other now and that is the one area on the pitch where you should never swap and change players every other game unless you have to.

The midfield id like some changes though. It's time for James Milner to come out. He would normally be first name on the team sheet for me but the last two fixtures he's ran his socks off and we should be able to cope with Southampton without him. There's much bigger games coming up where he will be needed. I know he's a machine but give the lad a breather. Keita comes back in.

Personally I'd take Henderson out too and give Fabinho a go. Southampton at home should be a comfortable fixture to make your full debut. Put him in the DM position and let's have a look at him.

I'd make two changes to the front three. First is taking salah out and giving shaqiri a start. Shaqiri has looked hungry when he's come on and it's just not quite falling for salah at the moment either. Maybe he could do with sitting a game or two out.

The second change is taking Daniel out and putting Bobby back in. I'm not sure Danny could cope with two games in a week and the last thing we need right now is our back up striker getting injured. With the league cup coming up it makes sense to start Daniel in that game too.

Alisson

Trent Gomez VVD Robbo

Wijnaldum Fabinho Keita

Shaqiri Firmino mane

I think people resting the likes of Salah for this need their head checked.

He can rest mid week for the cup game. These players are professional athletes. He can play Saturday at 3pm after a game on a Tuesday. They all can.

Southampton will not be pushovers. Go with our strongest and give all of them a full week off games until Chelsea 8 days later.

The games are coming thick and fast. There will be plenty of changes against Chelsea in the league cup but id still make a few for Southampton too. Keep the squad fresh.

The back five stay the same for me presuming they're all fit and that there's no tiredness there. They've formed a great understanding with each other now and that is the one area on the pitch where you should never swap and change players every other game unless you have to.

The midfield id like some changes though. It's time for James Milner to come out. He would normally be first name on the team sheet for me but the last two fixtures he's ran his socks off and we should be able to cope with Southampton without him. There's much bigger games coming up where he will be needed. I know he's a machine but give the lad a breather. Keita comes back in.

Personally I'd take Henderson out too and give Fabinho a go. Southampton at home should be a comfortable fixture to make your full debut. Put him in the DM position and let's have a look at him.

I'd make two changes to the front three. First is taking salah out and giving shaqiri a start. Shaqiri has looked hungry when he's come on and it's just not quite falling for salah at the moment either. Maybe he could do with sitting a game or two out.

The second change is taking Daniel out and putting Bobby back in. I'm not sure Danny could cope with two games in a week and the last thing we need right now is our back up striker getting injured. With the league cup coming up it makes sense to start Daniel in that game too.

Alisson

Trent Gomez VVD Robbo

Wijnaldum Fabinho Keita

Shaqiri Firmino mane

I would play Salah, only because Southampton gives him a great opportunity at home to find his shooting boots again which will of course give him the confidence moving into Chelsea, Napoli and City.

I think people resting the likes of Salah for this need their head checked.

He can rest mid week for the cup game. These players are professional athletes. He can play Saturday at 3pm after a game on a Tuesday. They all can.

Southampton will not be pushovers. Go with our strongest and give all of them a full week off games until Chelsea 8 days later.

If we were 6 points clear we could possibly rest a few but every single game now in the league is so important to us especially at home.
Play the strongest possible team every league game.

We didn't hammer Roma. We lost 4-2, but won 7-6 on agg.. this was meant to be one of the easier possibilities too. Comparing it to this year our group is much harder this year and it's clear that's what I meant.

We are infinitely better equipped this time round as the defeat of PSG illustrated, that is probably the best team in Europe right now.

We are infinitely better equipped this time round as the defeat of PSG illustrated, that is probably the best team in Europe right now.

Agreed, let’s not sugarcoat this. We dominated one of the top teams in the world.

F***ing amazing if you ask me. It’s official, Liverpool ARE the business

Our post cl record should guarantee no complacency from anyone

Without question. But reading the comments, it's there. I have no doubt Klopp and staff are reminding the playing staff of this and taking the necessary steps to guard against it.

We are infinitely better equipped this time round as the defeat of PSG illustrated, that is probably the best team in Europe right now.

Yes.. last season I don't think we would have beat PSG. This season we are a lot better. It was a 50/50 game and we won. Some other posters don't quite understand that even though last season we got to the final, if we had this group last season we might not have gotten out of the group.

Agreed, let’s not sugarcoat this. We dominated one of the top teams in the world.

F***ing amazing if you ask me. It’s official, Liverpool ARE the business

Sorry but if PSG is the best team in Europe right now then we will walk the CL, the reality however is that they aren't. I think the major challenge will come from Citeh, Juventus, Barca and Real Madrid

Sorry but if PSG is the best team in Europe right now then we will walk the CL, the reality however is that they aren't. I think the major challenge will come from Citeh, Juventus, Barca and Real Madrid

Why can’t you just enjoy it?

Yes.. last season I don't think we would have beat PSG. This season we are a lot better. It was a 50/50 game and we won. Some other posters don't quite understand that even though last season we got to the final, if we had this group last season we might not have gotten out of the group.

Hmmmm…...

Wrong thread but they were lucky to nearly come away with a draw, we dominated pretty much the whole game.

Strange assumption to say "no one quiet understands" except you though.

Maybe we should look to you for guidance...anyone gots Klopps number?

Why can’t you just enjoy it?

Oh I do, very much so, I was jumping around the room like a loon when Bobby scored the winner, I'm just trying to inject some reality here and PSG have a very dangerous strike force but are a fairly average team, amongst the elite.

so excited , if us and Chelsea win our next matches then its setting up a six pointer for a clear lead in the league.

Hmmmm…...

Wrong thread but they were lucky to nearly come away with a draw, we dominated pretty much the whole game.

Strange assumption to say "no one quiet understands" except you though.

Maybe we should look to you for guidance...anyone gots Klopps number?

SM, The shots on target stat was pretty much even until we scored the winner. Van Dijk got an important block within minutes of assisting the winner. If it weren't for that it would have been 3-2 to PSG, but instead it was 3-2 to Liverpool. I'd question if you even watched the game with such a lack of knowledge about what happened. Are you going to bemoan the disallowed goal where Sturridge kicked their keeper in the goolies next?

Can only see a couple of changes

Bobby back up top, and maybe Keita for Milner or Hendo

Expecting 10 changes for the Chelsea kids game, and I think Fab will play then, as well as Shaq and Sturridge

Apparently Sturridge could start up top with Firmino. Interesting (and deadly!)

Apparently Sturridge could start up top with Firmino. Interesting (and deadly!)

hmmmm, I'm not sure why we'd do that. Where did you hear this?

hmmmm, I'm not sure why we'd do that.

To make sure Bobby stays fresh over the course of the whole season and to motivate Sturridge further and to make our front 3 to understand that we have alternatives and they cannot dare to take it easy.

Also Shaq + Fabinho need to get involved more.

Yes.. last season I don't think we would have beat PSG. This season we are a lot better. It was a 50/50 game and we won. Some other posters don't quite understand that even though last season we got to the final, if we had this group last season we might not have gotten out of the group.

You weren't watchilg the same game as me, our opponents were subdued and limited to half chances -  the better team won.

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Without question. But reading the comments, it's there. I have no doubt Klopp and staff are reminding the playing staff of this and taking the necessary steps to guard against it.

Klopp addresses this very point in the presser. Well done Boss.

I think people resting the likes of Salah for this need their head checked.

I don't think it is the worst idea to try and give some players who been playing a lot over the past month (for club and country) a nice 11 day break (I would think Klopp will play nothing but squad players and odd u23 player for the cup tie) before we run into a very difficult run of 3 tough fixtures in 11 days where you will like to be able to play your best XI or close to best XI each game before the international break. Yes it would be lovely to keep trotting out the best XI game in and game out but realistically Klopp is going to have to rotate players and the next two game is a good opportunity to get 2 or 3 players a rest and additionally give 2 or 3 players a opportunity to get minutes under their belts.

Learned a lot from the presser, including that a number of backups are not available for these two games including Lallana, Lovren, solanke and Origi. But our regulars should get one break in this stretch of 7 matches. So here is how I would rotate for sat and wed:

Southampton
Becker
Clyne Virgil Matip, Robbo
Gini, Milner, Keita
Shaq, Bobby, Mo

Chelsea
Becker (but look out for you know who)
TAA Gomez Matip Moreno
Fabinho Hendo, Curtis Jones!
Sadio, Daniel, Shaq

Obviously the regular starters who are rested can be on the bench. These are still strong teams.
Thoughts?

Learned a lot from the presser, including that a number of backups are not available for these two games including Lallana, Lovren, solanke and Origi. But our regulars should get one break in this stretch of 7 matches. So here is how I would rotate for sat and wed:

Southampton
Becker
Clyne Virgil Matip, Robbo
Gini, Milner, Keita
Shaq, Bobby, Mo

Chelsea
Becker (but look out for you know who)
TAA Gomez Matip Moreno
Fabinho Hendo, Curtis Jones!
Sadio, Daniel, Shaq

Obviously the regular starters who are rested can be on the bench. These are still strong teams.
Thoughts?

Id be fairly happy with that but I'd imagine we'll play Migs in the Carabao cup, have to give him a few minutes here and there.

I think we'll see at most 2 changes to the lineup, no more. Rotation in midfield and maybe Shaqiri coming in for Mo who looks like he needs a rest

You weren't watchilg the same game as me, our opponents were subdued and limited to half chances -  the better team won.

Agreed, Liverpool dominated them and made them look sh*t.

Learned a lot from the presser, including that a number of backups are not available for these two games including Lallana, Lovren, solanke and Origi. But our regulars should get one break in this stretch of 7 matches. So here is how I would rotate for sat and wed:

Southampton
Becker
Clyne Virgil Matip, Robbo
Gini, Milner, Keita
Shaq, Bobby, Mo

Chelsea
Becker (but look out for you know who)
TAA Gomez Matip Moreno
Fabinho Hendo, Curtis Jones!
Sadio, Daniel, Shaq

Obviously the regular starters who are rested can be on the bench. These are still strong teams.
Thoughts?

Lallana, not Jones. Other than this good

We'll definitely see some changes for two reasons. To keep the lads fresh in this busy period and also to get some of the players who haven't featured yet into a game.

I'd go like this:

Allison

Clyne    Van Dijk    Matip    Robertson

Fabinho

Henderson    Keita

Shaqiri    Firmino   Mane

Even to my untrained eye it was obvious that the last two matches were not as close as the score wold indicate.   I felt we dominated both PSG and Tott.  I based tomorrows score on how well we have looked coming off the break.  5-0 ...without Danny , I see another clean sheet. 

Maybe Keita in for Gini or Hendo but that's it I would guess.

Jürgen said it in his presser. There's no fatigue at this stage of the season and there's enough of a gap between games to be able to back up today.

Should win this comfortably. They're pretty dire and we're very good. Only issue is the post-midweek game syndrome we have had the past few seasons.

I am looking forward to seeing us give Southampton a good hiding.We are playing with enough confidence to beat any team.

Is this the first game not televised so far this season. LFC TV have the audio and I think its going to be a goal fest for us as we continue to find our real form and someone like Southampton takes a battering. A full week off before the next league game so full strength team going for a big win.

Walton should be hung drawn and slaughtered for spreading malicious gossip.

Expecting a strong side (can rest players in midweek), a confident display and a good win.

Please be aware, Walton's post above is false information. A lot of countries are televising this game, but not UK due to licensing. His comment insinuates it is not televised in all countries, which could be misleading to members of this forum outside of the UK.

I'm pretty sure anyone with brain power beyond Donald Trump could work that one out - I certainly knew what he meant. I know that my provider here down under has it covered, as will anyone else in any other country that has the mental fortitude to work it out prior to any game as we do week in, week out.

I'm super confident and also super nervous about this game. Think this is really one we need to go for to dispel a few of the demons that have been a part of Liverpool seasons the past few years. A good win here puts another nail in the coffin of Liverpool myths of recent years.

I'm pretty sure anyone with brain power beyond Donald Trump could work that one out - I certainly knew what he meant. I know that my provider here down under has it covered, as will anyone else in any other country that has the mental fortitude to work it out prior to any game as we do week in, week out.

I'm super confident and also super nervous about this game. Think this is really one we need to go for to dispel a few of the demons that have been a part of Liverpool seasons the past few years. A good win here puts another nail in the coffin of Liverpool myths of recent years.

To be fair, not everyone has brain power beyond Mr Trump. I believe that we will win today... Not nervous about it. I put down 2-0, but I think I should probably change that to 3-0. Last year it would have been nervous, due to poor goalkeeping situation anything was possible, but we solved that weakness.

Its another chance to show how much we have developed by putting in an aggressive performance and scoring a few goals.
The line up will be interesting I don't think Jürgen will underestimate Southampton and he will go with the strongest team he can.

The question about team selection is concentric with respecting the opposition, respecting the various competitions we are in, AND respecting sports science related to freshness/fatigue, human physiology and other performance issues. Jürgen's decisions have to be be made with each of these in mind. He can't just say, "this opponent could be dangerous so it's my top XI," or "I don't fancy this competition so it's backups."  He has to manage all of these factors and he has to do it in anticipation of how things change match to match.

That and I think we really should try to win the League Cup, meaning I don't think we should change the whole team midweek against one of our toughest opponents. Make a few changes now and a few then.