Pre-Match: Liverpool V Leicester City (05/10/19 - 15:00)

This will be tough and if we play like we did in the second half against Salzburg, we won't just drop two points it will be all three. I expect a tough game but at least Leicester will come out to play. 3-1 Reds!!! 

Think this could be tougher than the Utd & Spurs matches coming up.  These are a pretty good side & try to dominate possession.

The front 3 continue to fire, we'll win a tight affair; 2-1.  Keep our lead going into the international break.

Lovely jubbly!!

I'm expected a good game of football with Liverpool FC win at the end

If we play like we did the first 30 mins on Wednesday we win easily if we play like we did for the next 30 minutes we lose.

I actually think we'll win this quite comfortably.

I guess the lineup question is whether Jürgen will make changes in the midfield. Keita and Ox will both be wanting a start but I wouldn't bet on it happening.

Of course he could also use Origi  on the left and Bobby behind Mo or Sadio, with other one playing on the right.

Matip out again so I look for Joe to rebound from a subpar performance.

Challengin game. We will win.

Ali not ready still ?

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Due back after the international break for the game at toilet I believe.

Disappointed to hear that Matip is still out given Gomez’s performances since coming back from his injury. I would not be completely surprised if Lovren got the nod

Disappointed to hear that Matip is still out given Gomez’s performances since coming back from his injury. I would not be completely surprised if Lovren got the nod

oh come on mate, he's had 2 starts, neither in the prem.
Remember how rusty Matip was coming back?

Some on here wanted him gone on a free 

Going for a narrow 2  1 win for the Reds, with the defence and midfield putting in, a lot better performance, than at times, against Salzburg. Otherwise we end up, dropping points for the first time this season.  Actually a bit surprised this game is not televised, in what could be a very tough fixture.

Still have faith in Gomez. He has the pace to keep up with the likes of Vardy. Fair enough he didn't do well in the Salzburg game but VVD wasn't great either.

Gomez can still be the future partner for VVD. Matip has done well and won't just stand aside for Gomez. Think we might see the Ox start or Nabby. Although the Boss might think our midfield with Hendo, Gini and Fabinho will keep it tight V Leicester.

Looking forward to a good contest.

2-0.

I've got us winning 2-1. Expect them to give us their best (they always do).

3-0 to us.

Managed to wrangle tickets again for this so well chuffed. Hoping Joe shows form pre injury and makes that defence solid again . Midfield needs to get a grip on Maddison  he is their key in midfield

oh come on mate, he's had 2 starts, neither in the prem.
Remember how rusty Matip was coming back?

Some on here wanted him gone on a free 

True it’s very early, probably being a bit harsh on the lad there and a good point on Matip, we’ve only seen his best once he had shaken off all the niggling injuries. I’d still consider Lovren though, Leicester away it’s perhaps not the best game to try and play yourself back into form

True it’s very early, probably being a bit harsh on the lad there and a good point in Matip, we’ve only seen his best once he had shaken off all the boggling injuries. I’d still consider Lovren though, Leicester away it’s perhaps not the best game to try and play yourself back into form

Leicester away ? Lovren has hardly shown any form either TBH and there is no chance he throws Gomez under the bus after midweek

Still have faith in Gomez. He has the pace to keep up with the likes of Vardy. Fair enough he didn't do well in the Salzburg game but VVD wasn't great either.

Gomez can still be the future partner for VVD. Matip has done well and won't just stand aside for Gomez. Think we might see the Ox start or Nabby. Although the Boss might think our midfield with Hendo, Gini and Fabinho will keep it tight V Leicester.

Looking forward to a good contest.

2-0.

Still have faith? Why wouldn’t you have faith in the first place?

Ali not ready still ?

Has returned to team training. Klopp said maybe but my hunch is he will wait for the next game to be safe. One more for Adrian.

Will be our toughest game of the season so far. Expect a similar line up but with the possibility of Alisson for Adrian and Keita for Hendo. There will be one or two casualties from the performance against Salzburg and IMO it will be Hendo. If not for Keita then Milner.

Last season we took an early lead through Mane so hopefully we can get an early lead an keep it this time. We were screwed over last time with the Maguire goal, the foul by Maguire that should have been a red before his goal and the penalty we should have been given. Lots of wrongs to put right in this game.

Still have faith? Why wouldn’t you have faith in the first place?

The treatment of Gomez after Wednesday's game has been bizarre to say the least. It's as though a 22 year old defender, or any player for that matter, can't have a bad game once in a bluemoon.

Will be our toughest game of the season so far. Expect a similar line up but with the possibility of Alisson for Adrian and Keita for Hendo. There will be one or two casualties from the performance against Salzburg and IMO it will be Hendo. If not for Keita then Milner.

Last season we took an early lead through Mane so hopefully we can get an early lead an keep it this time. We were screwed over last time with the Maguire goal, the foul by Maguire that should have been a red before his goal and the penalty we should have been given. Lots of wrongs to put right in this game.

I'm just glad there's no snow this year so tactical snow clearing isn't a thing

Could be Rodgers will push his players that little bit more because it's us. Obviously he will say his teams give 100% no matter who they play. Could've stayed at Celtic and added several trophies to his CV but took the challenge of Leicester and he looks like he'll at least compete for a very respectable top 6 place.

I hold no grudge and wish him well..not tomorrow tho..

I thought the game was at their place, good to know it’s at Anfield

Still have faith in Gomez. He has the pace to keep up with the likes of Vardy. Fair enough he didn't do well in the Salzburg game but VVD wasn't great either.

Gomez can still be the future partner for VVD. Matip has done well and won't just stand aside for Gomez. Think we might see the Ox start or Nabby. Although the Boss might think our midfield with Hendo, Gini and Fabinho will keep it tight V Leicester.

Looking forward to a good contest.

2-0.

Gomez is what only 20 something, even VVD at that age wasn’t eating up strikers like he is now, patience my fellow reds, Gomez will be a super star defender.

True it’s very early, probably being a bit harsh on the lad there and a good point on Matip, we’ve only seen his best once he had shaken off all the niggling injuries. I’d still consider Lovren though, Leicester away it’s perhaps not the best game to try and play yourself back into form

Thinking back to the league cup, surely the same goes for Lovren?

I'd rather have Gomez in there for his pace, but it's the same issue with rustiness I think for both of them.

This is a must win for us,no messing around.If Leicester were to win (which they won't) imagine the media having a heyday.

Gomez is what only 20 something, even VVD at that age wasn’t eating up strikers like he is now, patience my fellow reds, Gomez will be a super star defender.

To clarify:I was speaking in support of Joe Gomez.I think he's class act and will improve.I would have no problem with him starting tomorrow and I think the Boss will start with Joe & Virgil. Joe will need to be on his toes as Vardy is a bit of a roadrunner coyote. Good contest in prospect.

Gomez is what only 20 something, even VVD at that age wasn’t eating up strikers like he is now, patience my fellow reds, Gomez will be a super star defender.

Ofcourse he will, I don’t think anyone is casting doubts on his long term future. Very talented player with great physical traits. He’ll be fine.

Thinking back to the league cup, surely the same goes for Lovren?

I'd rather have Gomez in there for his pace, but it's the same issue with rustiness I think for both of them.

I agree, Lovren looked a bit shaky in the league cup also.

Be interesting to see who starts in midfield. I’d be tempted to play Ox and Milly with Gino. I think we need fresher legs and a bit more creativity in there for this one.

To clarify:I was speaking in support of Joe Gomez.I think he's class act and will improve.I would have no problem with him starting tomorrow and I think the Boss will start with Joe & Virgil. Joe will need to be on his toes as Vardy is a bit of a roadrunner coyote. Good contest in prospect.

Yep, I know you were, just adding support for gomez, he wasn't his best on Wed, but has so much potential.

Leicester under Rodgers are a good side. Luckily for us, so are we under Klopp. Roll on the challenge. I expect goals...

Both teams only conceded 5 goals. Could indicate defences dominating. Maddison is a player I like.Attacking midfielder, sees a pass and can score. 1 in 4/5 games. Bit of quality there. Get a better look at him.Back from injury so he might be on the bench but I think Rodgers might risk it.

The Boss has warned against Vardy's pace. Vardy's game is no surprise to anybody.Sits on the shoulder and waits..and then he's off..so we don't give the ball away cheaply and if we do..don't dive in otherwise he'll give you the slip.

As I said it should be a good contest.I'd be surprised if we batter them. Goal or two to the good.Get the 3 points. Move on

How the heck is this game not on uk tv?! Sky’s game? West Ham v palace?! Wtf!

Absolutely absurd still having to struggle around with streams and the like if you can’t get to the game in this day and age....

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I would play AOC because he has energy to play and has that urge to do well to gain his place back. Klopp may play Henderson instead of Wijnaldum.

I predict 2-1 win for us.

Please not hendo and milner together.  3-0 to the redmen

Please not hendo and milner together.  3-0 to the redmen

I agree, they are an awful midfield pairing, I'd go with either Fab, Hendo and Gini or perhaps play Keita or Ox instead of Gini.

Strange that the best game of the weekend by some distance doesn't make it on TV. Good for the supporters going though to get a Saturday 3pm kick off.

Need to find another level this afternoon, anything like Salzburg or Sheffield United and we get beat today.

Think Naby might get the nod for this

Strange that the best game of the weekend by some distance doesn't make it on TV. Good for the supporters going though to get a Saturday 3pm kick off.

Need to find another level this afternoon, anything like Salzburg or Sheffield United and we get beat today.

Agree chats. After the last two questionable performances we need to re establish our quality and superiority today. A good crowd will help but we need to send a message to everyone that we are not on the decline !

Agree chats. After the last two questionable performances we need to re establish our quality and superiority today. A good crowd will help but we need to send a message to everyone that we are not on the decline !

I’m not too worried about form. Let’s be honest we carved out some superb chances at Bramall Lane and took Red Bull to the cleaners in the first 30 mins.

There’s certainly complacency creeping in (which is natural) however the chances are coming thick and fast which is what it’s all about

Tough game if we want to play end to end like we've had to at times in the last few games.

Be nice if we can play with control today and get the job done within that phase of play without having to play 4 forwards and risk losing it.

If we get ourselves ahead I'm looking to see if we have learnt lessons from midweek and how we will look to kill the game with the ball rather than switching off without it.

Our midfield is a strength usually, but I feel Ox and Keita are struggling since their injuries and as a result Klopp is reluctant to rotate too much in that area. I expect the midfield will be 3 from 4 of Hendo, Wijnaldum, Fab and Milner. Probably the first 3 again.

Need to be back to our best today for probably our toughest test to date, old Brenners will want to get a result of sorts so will set up to spoil our wee party,
I hope he's given a good reception from our fans, he got us so close you could taste it, and i for one will always respect him for that alone,
Having said all that i hope we batter the f***in sh*t out of Vardy et al,

It'll be as tight as a nun's punani no doubt but if we can get on our game our quality will see us through,

Heart says 3-0, brain cell says 2-1.



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Ox and Keita are struggling since their injuries and as a result Klopp is reluctant to rotate too much in that area.

I agree with Ox but how is Keita struggling since injury? He’s played an hour in a rotated league cup game so far.

I'm torn between 3-1 and 2-1 but we need that consistent play throughout the team today, to make either of those stick. we are devastating up top. Fluent and solid in the middle, and unbreakable at the back. Trouble is, of late, we don't seem to be all of these at the same time.
We really do need to start well, as with Saltzburg. Then keep the concentration, keep pressing them, and don't relax.
Think its almost nailed on Brendan will set them up on the bus parking and counter tactic. We now have the ability to break through in those games, but we gotta be sure we don't get caught by varies pace. Keep the mid field tight as a ducks arse and deny him any decent service, and we should be ok. Give them space in the middle and it will be immediate ball over the top.
Hope our front three are on it again today, and our back four return to their imperious best.
I am shitting it at the mo. Nervous as F**k, but a convincing win will say a lot about the rest of the season for us i think. Belief and confidence back, and a huge message to the rest.  COME ON YOU RED MEN !

Is there enough pressure on places. It's obviously a bit early to say there isn't enough competition for the front 6 but are any of the front 3 under any pressure for places. How confident are we to hand over to Ox & Nabby. Not saying the Boss hasn't full confidence in rotating any of the front 6.

Strength in depth - do we have enough to withstand the City challenge.

2-1..but not ruling out 1-1..

To clarify:I was speaking in support of Joe Gomez.I think he's class act and will improve.I would have no problem with him starting tomorrow and I think the Boss will start with Joe & Virgil. Joe will need to be on his toes as Vardy is a bit of a roadrunner coyote. Good contest in prospect.

I think Joe will get the nod, mainly for his pace today. He did have the jitters a bit on Wednesday but that can be expected first big game back. Hope he's more settled today as he is class when on form.

Looking at opposition form, this should be our most difficult League game so far this season.

Think Vardy will relish going up against our defenders and I'd be surprised if, with our difficulty getting clean sheets, if he doesn't grab a goal.  I'd take any kind of win today.

How the heck is this game not on uk tv?! Sky’s game? West Ham v palace?! Wtf!

Was very surprised that this wasn't going to be one of the televised games.  If for nothing else the fact that Rodgers was returning to Anfield and all that.

Nervous for this one.

Lovren 😐😳

Leicester away ? Lovren has hardly shown any form either TBH and there is no chance he throws Gomez under the bus after midweek

I stand corrected 🙈