Pre-Match: Genk v Liverpool Weds 23rd October 20:00 KO

Looks like Salah’s fit, but Trent and Matip missed training today, I will choose my team going by them not being able to play.

Shaqiri seems to be out indefinitely which is a shame cos he could make an impact in games like this one.

Klopp’s press conference is tonight, so hopefully he has good news regarding Trent and Matip.

Alisson

Gomez
Lovren
Van Dijk
Robertson

Milner (c)
Fabinho
Keita

Salah
Firmino
Mane

Subs:

Adrian
Van Den Berg
Henderson
Wijnaldum
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Lallana
Origi

Would be good to see a few of the fringe players get some game time, especially Keita and lets hope Salah shows no ill effects from that shocking challenge from Choudury.

Don’t think we will have a problem here, can see us winning 2-0 ⚽️

Looks like Salah’s fit, but Trent and Matip missed training today, I will choose my team going by them not being able to play.

Shaqiri seems to be out indefinitely which is a shame cos he could make an impact in games like this one.

Klopp’s press conference is tonight, so hopefully he has good news regarding Trent and Matip.

Alisson

Gomez
Lovren
Van Dijk
Robertson

Milner (c)
Fabinho
Keita

Salah
Firmino
Mane

Subs:

Adrian
Van Den Berg
Henderson
Wijnaldum
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Lallana
Origi

Would be good to see a few of the fringe players get some game time, especially Keita and lets hope Salah shows no ill effects from that shocking challenge from Choudury.

Don’t think we will have a problem here, can see us winning 2-0 ⚽️

EDIT: Just see on official site that Trent (virus) and Joel (knee) did not make the trip to Belgium.

If Trent is out I'd rather see Milner at right back then Gomez, for the sake of crossing quality. I expect the same midfield our regular front three unless Salah needs to start on the bench due to his injury. I'm sure Jürgen would like to get Divock into this game in Belgium.

Got to give Ox a start. He did his knee in the C/L semi final against Roma on 18 April 2018 and missed most of 2018-19. Just when he was getting into his stride. I'd love to see Nabby given a go as well but maybe go with Fabinho,Gini and Alex Ox.

If Trent is out I'd rather see Milner at right back then Gomez, for the sake of crossing quality. I expect the same midfield our regular front three unless Salah needs to start on the bench due to his injury. I'm sure Jürgen would like to get Divock into this game in Belgium.

No that would be a knock back to Gomez. One bad game against Salzburg can't hold him back. So if Trent is crocked Joe Gomez comes in. Might have picked him anyway.

I'm hoping to see Klopp change things up a bit for this match.  Not because our usual lineup isn't working, but because I think we could benefit from having more than 1 "go-to" formation and tactical plan.  We would also benefit from getting 1 or 2 of Lallana, Keita, Chambo, or Shaq playing to the peak of their ability.  Personally, I'd like to see a 4-2-2-2 as I think it makes the best use of the resources we currently have.  The double pivot provides plenty of cover for our CB's and the narrow midfield provides acres of space for our fullbacks to exploit.

Playing 2 forwards would allow us to rest 1 of the usual front 3.  It would also seem to suit Origi as I don't find him to be as effective when positioned on the wing. 

Playing a double pivot would allow Klopp to rest 1 of Gini, Hendo, or Fab on occasion. 

The 2 CAM positions would provide Keita, Ox, Lallana, and/or Shaq the opportunity to play themselves into form. 

We are about to enter an incredibly busy couple of months and will need to rotate effectively without compromising performance or results.  I think the 2 games against Genk, the League Cup match against Arsenal, and the return fixture against Salzburg provide good opportunities to experiment. 

Alisson
Gomez - Lovren - VVD - Robbo
Fab - Gini
Chambo - Keita
Mane - Firmino

* Edited per Fatty's comment.  Gomez to RB and Dej in at CB

Fabinho and Gini need to be omitted for this and freshen the Midfield up try new combos and some minutes for Naby , Ox and Adam . Hendo to play the 6 but I'm afraid would possibly rest him for Spurs

Seems being european champions isn't good enough for american telly,streaming only.Inter v Dortmund is on tnt and one of the spanish channels,Barca is obviously on the other spanish channel.

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I would rotate the midfield and rest some. I won't take risks with Salah. Since Trent, Shaqiri and Matip are out.

I'm hoping to see Klopp change things up a bit for this match.  Not because our usual lineup isn't working, but because I think we could benefit from having more than 1 "go-to" formation and tactical plan.  We would also benefit from getting 1 or 2 of Lallana, Keita, Chambo, or Shaq playing to the peak of their ability.  Personally, I'd like to see a 4-2-2-2 as I think it makes the best use of the resources we currently have.  The double pivot provides plenty of cover for our CB's and the narrow midfield provides acres of space for our fullbacks to exploit.

Playing 2 forwards would allow us to rest 1 of the usual front 3.  It would also seem to suit Origi as I don't find him to be as effective when positioned on the wing. 

Playing a double pivot would allow Klopp to rest 1 of Gini, Hendo, or Fab on occasion. 

The 2 CAM positions would provide Keita, Ox, Lallana, and/or Shaq the opportunity to play themselves into form. 

We are about to enter an incredibly busy couple of months and will need to rotate effectively without compromising performance or results.  I think the 2 games against Genk, the League Cup match against Arsenal, and the return fixture against Salzburg provide good opportunities to experiment. 

Alisson
TAA - Gomez - VVD - Robbo
Fab - Gini
Chambo - Keita
Mane - Firmino

Trent is ill mate

Not confirmed Matip or Trent are out so I'd go with this.....

.......                  Alisson
         Trent Matip VvD Robertson
                           Fabinho
             Chamberlain   Keita
            Salah     Firmino     Mane

  No room for complacency or taking things for granted,  boots and studs on their throats from the off and don't let up , let's send  a message that we will not give up our crown and are all out for no 7 love us to bag a hat full with various scorers.


0-4 European Champions


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Trent is on the sick, has to see the M.O. in the morning, get a couple of codeine, and Joel banged his knee on the fridge so they have been left behind. As well as the usual mob Brewster and Kelleher travel.

Not confirmed Matip or Trent are out so I'd go with this.....

Neither have travelled.

Think could see

Alisson
Gomez, Lovren, Virgil, Robbo
Fab, Keita, Milner/Ox
Lallana, Firmino, Mane

Salah likely to come on at some point in the 2nd half IMO. Lallana could be given a chance to start thanks to his goal.

I think the Back 4 picks itself given the status of Matip and Trent. Will be interesting to see the midfield three. I would predict Milner, Fab and either of Ox/Keita to get the nod. Personally i'd like to see them both in the line-up. Up front I think Salah will start myself.

My line-up would be:


                                      Alisson

  Gomez             Lovren                  VVD          Robertson


                                    Fabinho
                  Ox                                    Keita


          Salah                                             Mane
                                   Firmino


Could just as easily see Milner starting this one but equally, if we are looking good for the win for 20 to play I'd use Milner off the bench to spell Robertson. Ditto for Lallana in place of Salah.

Seems being european champions isn't good enough for american telly,streaming only.Inter v Dortmund is on tnt and one of the spanish channels,Barca is obviously on the other spanish channel.

This is their way to get some money from fans of a well-supported team. That can't do it for the knockout rounds or against a team like Napoli. I'd be interested to know how many people buy this game compared to others over the group stage. NBC Gold does the same for some of the 10 a.m. Saturday games when we player lower teams.

I bet our games get more purchases than any other for either package.

I think he will hold the lineup until next week.

I expect this vs. Genk:

Alisson
Milner, Lovren, Virgil, Robbo
Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum
Mane, Bobby, Origi
Subs: Adrian, Gomez, Lallana, Ox, Keita, Salah, Brewster

Neither have travelled.

Fairy Muff, thx for the info.



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Never heard of Genk, until this season. Although surely a comfortable win for the Reds, by 3 or 4 goals.

I think he will hold the lineup until next week.

I expect this vs. Genk:

Alisson
Milner, Lovren, Virgil, Robbo
Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum
Mane, Bobby, Origi
Subs: Adrian, Gomez, Lallana, Ox, Keita, Salah, Brewster

Bit of a slap in the face to Gomez isn't it?

I’m a retard but still going for the 5-0 win
 

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I would rotate the midfield and rest some. I won't take risks with Salah. Since Trent, Shaqiri and Matip are out.

Lallana DM? Odd call

I would like to see the Ox given a start,he did well at manure.We need to win this one.

Big game this, anything other than a win and we risk not going through.

Originally thought that this was a home fixture. Realise we are away, although not changed my prediction going for a 4  0 away win for the Reds. Think Klopp should start off with strongest side available, making changes in the second half.

Just had a gander at the Belgian league and these are 6th in the table so we really should be rolling them over no problem. No doubt these will raise their game and try to cancel us out like United did but by the sounds of things we'll be starting with a much more attack-minded midfield so hopefully we shouldn't have too much trouble carving them open

Big game this, anything other than a win and we risk not going through.

Not really true, but if we fail to pick up 3 points tonight then we would be needing to beat Napoli and/or Salzburg.

I think we'll win these next 2 games and Napoli and Salzburg will cancel each other out, meaning that we just need 2 draws in the final 2 matches.

Not really true, but if we fail to pick up 3 points tonight then we would be needing to beat Napoli and/or Salzburg.

I think we'll win these next 2 games and Napoli and Salzburg will cancel each other out, meaning that we just need 2 draws in the final 2 matches.

This is it and we are a high wire act. Think Klopp does it on purpose to give us all a collective nervous breakdown. I'll write to him over this...I will..

Milner at RB, Gomez for Matip and Keita for Henderson.

Salah to come on at some point in the second half.

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Bit of an unknown team, but should be a comfy 3-0 win fir us.

Milner at RB, Gomez for Matip and Keita for Henderson.

Salah to come on at some point in the second half.

Nah. Lovren will play CB & Gomez RB.

Fancy Milner to start in MF, also fancy Lallana to start, possibly the OX and Naby.

Rotation rotation rotation

Milner at RB, Gomez for Matip and Keita for Henderson.

Salah to come on at some point in the second half.

Or how about Gomez at RB and Lovren at CB? Happy with Keita for Henderson

Bit of an unknown team, but should be a comfy 3-0 win fir us.

Yes they are unknown, but they are also 6th in the Belgian league so if we can't dominate this team then I really will start to worry a bit.

Got to give Alex Ox a mention. Did very well when he came on V United. I mean it's an away leg C/L and OK it's Genk, who are conceivably the weakest team in the group but we still have guard against putting out a top heavy attacking midfield.So Ox and Keita might be a bit of a stretch.

Ox likes to play thru the middle, attack the space between the edge of the circle and their box, driving forward. Could play Hendo deep with Gini. Ox in the hole I mentioned.

0-2..

Show positivity from the start, attack, go out and hammer them. After all we are the champions, of Europe !

Got to give Alex Ox a mention. Did very well when he came on V United. I mean it's an away leg C/L and OK it's Genk, who are conceivably the weakest team in the group but we still have guard against putting out a top heavy attacking midfield.So Ox and Keita might be a bit of a stretch.

Ox likes to play thru the middle, attack the space between the edge of the circle and their box, driving forward. Could play Hendo deep with Gini. Ox in the hole I mentioned.

0-2..

Why not be attack minded, do you really see Genk, a team with a goal difference of 3 after 11 games in the Belgian league, posing much of a threat?

This is it and we are a high wire act. Think Klopp does it on purpose to give us all a collective nervous breakdown. I'll write to him over this...I will..

I feel that is just the Liverpool way, hope they prove us wrong with a straightforward win on the road to help us get to that magic number of 10 points.

I would think with fitness issues we will see a handful of changes to the side from the weekend with Klopp leaning a lot more on his squad to get the job done. Good opportunity to show the manager they deserve more playing time going forward and can be relied upon.

----------------Alisson-----------------
Gomez---Lovren-----VvD-------Robbo
------Milner-----Fabinho-----Ox--------
--Mane---------Origi--------Ketia----

Subs: Adrian, Henderson, Lallana, Gini, Salah, Brewster, Firmino

Why not be attack minded, do you really see Genk, a team with a goal difference of 3 after 11 games in the Belgian league, posing much of a threat?

Well no but I just don't think the Boss will go Fab,Nabby and Alex. Think we go there on the front foot to put them away but I think the Boss likes our controlled aggression.

Bit of a slap in the face to Gomez isn't it?

Only if you think everyone but the 11 players chosen to start are being slapped in the face.

Lallana DM? Odd call

Not so much, he has an eye for a pass.

I see us putting on a clinical and clean performance. With Tottenham in the state their in I see us getting so momentum today and using it on Sunday to put the spurs to the sword. We will ride that momentum all the way into the City clash.

LFC 4-0

Hopefully we will have an attacking midfield, we need to win this one and put it to bed early on

Dont know much about these apart from Napoli couldn't beat them which is enough warning in itself that we cant be complacent

Fail to take all three points here and this group is going to be all sorts of unnecessary stress.

Not so much, he has an eye for a pass.

Klopp mentioned Lallana at DM in pre-season, and I think played him there at least once.

Fail to take all three points here and this group is going to be all sorts of unnecessary stress.

So, as normal then.