Pre-Match: Liverpool v RB Salzburg Weds 2nd Oct 20:00 KO

Feels an eternity since we last had a home game.

We face Salzburg who won there first group game against Genk 6-2, young striker Haland scoring a hat-trick.

Think we need to rotate a bit especially with a tough game against Leicester coming up at the weekend.

I’d go with:

Adrian

Alexander-Arnold
Gomez
Van Dijk
Robertson

Oxlade-Chamberlain
Fabinho
Milner (c)

Salah
Firmino
Origi

Subs:

Kelleher
Matip
Henderson
Wijnaldum
Keita
Lallana
Mane

I think Mane needs a rest he looks slightly off at the moment, Origi was electric when he came on against Sheffield United and I think he can cause Salzburg problems.

I don’t think we will have a problem here, I’m saying 4-0 - Firmino x2, Salah and a Milner pen ⚽️

Feels an eternity since we last had a home game.

We face Salzburg who won there first group game against Genk 6-2, young striker Haland scoring a hat-trick.

Think we need to rotate a bit especially with a tough game against Leicester coming up at the weekend.

I’d go with:

Adrian

Alexander-Arnold
Gomez
Van Dijk
Robertson

Oxlade-Chamberlain
Fabinho
Milner (c)

Salah
Firmino
Origi

Subs:

Kelleher
Matip
Henderson
Wijnaldum
Keita
Lallana
Mane

I think Mane needs a rest he looks slightly off at the moment, Origi was electric when he came on against Sheffield United and I think he can cause Salzburg problems.

I don’t think we will have a problem here, I’m saying 4-0 - Firmino x2, Salah and a Milner pen ⚽️

I'd rather rest Salah and play Origi or perhaps even young Elliott.

Group stages, we just don’t make them easy for us lately!!!
Need 3 points here, whoever plays

NB: Team no longer available

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I’d go this except maybe Firmino for Mane/Salah. Hopefully Keita is in contention as well and doesn’t have another knock.

I’d go this except maybe Firmino for Mane/Salah. Hopefully Keita is in contention as well and doesn’t have another knock.

If not Firmino, I would rest Mane because of long Summer.

I'd rather rest Salah and play Origi or perhaps even young Elliott.

After the game midweek you didn't think Elliott was "anywhere close to being a first team player" dude?

I actually think he will play some first team games (other than the domestic Cups) but I think it's more likely to happen 2nd half of the season and more likely from the bench than the start. 

I'd like to see either of Keita or Ox playing from the start in this one. We lack that little bit of creativity from midfield and have been relying on Matip to drive with the ball and commit defenders which isn't ideal.

I'd like to see either of Keita or Ox playing from the start in this one. We lack that little bit of creativity from midfield and have been relying on Matip to drive with the ball and commit defenders which isn't ideal.

Be careful when you mention creativity it upsets people on here 

Adrian

Alexander Arnold
Matip
Van Dijk
Robertson

Fabinho
Oxlade
Wijnaldum

Salah
Firmino
Origi

Just win

Start hard and fast, get a few goals, then take the big hitters off from 60 when the game is already beyond them

Adrian

Alexander Arnold
Matip
Van Dijk
Robertson

Fabinho
Oxlade
Wijnaldum

Salah
Firmino
Origi

I like this, a bit more attacking midfield.

Be careful when you mention creativity it upsets people on here 

Nah, just extremely puzzled that people still push this old chestnut of a lazy trope, given the amount of goals we've scored under Klopp using this system.

It just never seems to sink in for some.

Gave the team a free pass on that first game v Napoli.

But this is a must win.  Fail to win this one and there's not only a very real chance that RB are getting past 9/10 points in this group, but it's going to require a lot more focus in the build up to Winter.

Fully expect us to win, just hope the players don't think the same before they kick off.

Gave the team a free pass on that first game v Napoli.

But this is a must win.  Fail to win this one and there's not only a very real chance that RB are getting past 9/10 points in this group, but it's going to require a lot more focus in the build up to Winter.

Fully expect us to win, just hope the players don't think the same before they kick off.

I'm fairly confident we'll win this, but I agree that if we draw or lose it we face an uphill challenge.

This is a much win match, anything less then 3 points is unacceptable and will make things very difficult. We should be about 3 or 4 changes to the side on the weekend to give rest to a couple players and minutes to squad player who need them.

Line-up I would like to see

-----------------Adrian-----------------
TAA------Matip-------VvD-------Milner
------Ox-------Fabinho----Gini---------
-----Origi------Firmino----Mane-------

Subs: Kelleher, Gomez, Robbo, Lallana, Ketia, Hendo, Salah

Should win game really. Minimum we should take from the games against these is 4 points. Take 6 from Genk and we'll be through before Napoli who we owe a smashing any how.

Kinda surprised this one ain't on TNT here considering the yank fanboys will  be all over them having an american coach.Still spanish commentary or background 90;s music if i go out to the pub,Get in!

We are tending to rely on home wins to get us thru the group stage.Not a deliberate ploy obviously but we will have to win this one to get some points.

Team wise bit more positivity, bit more urgency.Being at home should provide the impetus. Salah could do with a good performance, looking a bit off blob lately.

Kinda surprised this one ain't on TNT here considering the yank fanboys will  be all over them having an american coach.Still spanish commentary or background 90;s music if i go out to the pub,Get in!

I like the Spanish comms, and the TNT pregame crew are just cringeworthy.

I suppose Jürgen freshens a midfield slot or two but I'm not certain of that. Don't be shocked with the same XI.

Kinda surprised this one ain't on TNT here considering the yank fanboys will  be all over them having an american coach.Still spanish commentary or background 90;s music if i go out to the pub,Get in!

Very few people are going to know who Jesse Marsch is.

Very few people are going to know who Jesse Marsch is.

 

I did specify the yank fanboys,same lot that moan about pulisic not getting game time at cfc cos he's american.want Marsch as the usmnt head coach already.

Nah, just extremely puzzled that people still push this old chestnut of a lazy trope, given the amount of goals we've scored under Klopp using this system.

It just never seems to sink in for some.

 

I like the Spanish comms, and the TNT pregame crew are just cringeworthy.

I suppose Jürgen freshens a midfield slot or two but I'm not certain of that. Don't be shocked with the same XI.

Thinking about it, I'm guessing Naby comes on for Gini. Henderson came out early vs. Sheffield United so that's his break. He should be good to go 90. It could be Ox instead of Naby but I'm guessing Naby.

The other change might be Divock for Mo or Sadio, just for rotation. That should be it. Jürgen will hope to be able to rotate some on matchdsys 5 and 6, but first things first.

I'm in the 'Let's get it done quick camp, We have a massive match against the foxes @ the weekend so we will need all of our big hitters fitters for that, it's early days yet in the CL so plenty more opportunities to proceed, against Saltzberg it'll be tricky but they shouldn't cause too many worries, so I'd go with this......

Starters...

                             Adrian
            Trent Matip VvD(c) Robertson
                            Fabinho
                  Oxlade             Keita
                             Firmino
                  Salah                Mane

                                 

Finishers......
                            Adrian
           Trent Matip VvD Robertson
                            Fabinho
              Oxlade                  Gini
              Lallana  Divock   Mane


Bench; Kelleher, Gomez Lovren, Henderson, Gini, Divock ,Lallana


Early goals are what is needed the more the merrier, would be ideal if we're 3 up by HT, I wouldn't be make changes before the hour, unless forced,
Don't see too many worries from them at all, our quality will prove too much and shouldn't need full throttle.


3-0 minimum


YNWA




       
                   

Going to be bold and predict 4  1 for the Reds. Have a tendency to concede at some stage, especially in the Champion's league. Although as someone earlier mentioned, have a good record at home.

No shaqiri and matip tomorrow

No shaqiri and matip tomorrow

Sounds like Shaq mat be out for a bit.  Joe Gomez should slot in seamlessly vs. Salzburg.

Hospitality Tickets for this looking forward to  it

Haland looks a special talent on youtube. But then again El Zhar probably looked great on youtube as well. Curious to see how Haland looks against us tomorrow, though!

Definitely a must win game, I wouldn't change a thing about last year's Champions League campaign but I'd rather have a more relaxed qualification this time, and not having to rely on an Alisson super save on our final group game.

Haland looks a special talent on youtube. But then again El Zhar probably looked great on youtube as well. Curious to see how Haland looks against us tomorrow, though!

Definitely a must win game, I wouldn't change a thing about last year's Champions League campaign but I'd rather have a more relaxed qualification this time, and not having to rely on an Alisson super save on our final group game.

This is Liverpool mate. We don't do things the easy way around here. 

Should be a good game, someone is due a spanking from us. ;-)

Haland looks a special talent on youtube. But then again El Zhar probably looked great on youtube as well. Curious to see how Haland looks against us tomorrow, though!

Definitely a must win game, I wouldn't change a thing about last year's Champions League campaign but I'd rather have a more relaxed qualification this time, and not having to rely on an Alisson super save on our final group game.

Everyone looks good on YouTube - even Jean Michel-Ferri 😂😂😂

Haland looks a special talent on youtube. But then again El Zhar probably looked great on youtube as well. Curious to see how Haland looks against us tomorrow, though!

Definitely a must win game, I wouldn't change a thing about last year's Champions League campaign but I'd rather have a more relaxed qualification this time, and not having to rely on an Alisson super save on our final group game.

I've seen Haaland play for Norway against Sweden and he didn't look special at all, but that could be a touch of nerves at international level, it was his first game. I really don't know how to evaluate this Salzburg team, they are cruising their domestic league, but then so are we ;-). The Genk result may say more about Genk than Salzburg but in any case we have to treat these guys with respect but I'd still try to blitz them in the opening of the match, scare the crap out of them because no way will they have played in front of a crowd like we have at Anfield!

First European night back at Anfield since we lifted the trophy. Should be rocking tonight - going for 4+

Big chance for Gomez now to play well and stay in this team.

Big chance for Gomez now to play well and stay in this team.

I agree, as much as I like Matip Joe is a wonderful talent and a partnership of Virgil and Joe will be awesome.

Jesus all a bit quiet round here,everyone out for pre-game drinks? Hmmm thats an idea. outta here.