Pre-Match: Liverpool v Napoli Weds 27th November 20:00 KO

A point is needed out of our final 2 group games to confirm our place in the knockout stages.

Fresh from our hard fought victory against Palace on Saturday, we host Napoli, who are a point behind us in Group E, with 8 points.

Domestically, Napoli sit 7th in Serie A, after an indifferent start to their campaign. They drew 1-1 away against AC Milan on Saturday, this was the team they fielded:

Meret

Di Lorenzo
Maksimovic
Koulibaly
Hysaj

Callejon
Allan
Zielinski
Elmas

Lozano
Insigne

I expect us to have the same squad available as we did against Palace with Matip’s return date still uncertain and Klopp saying Shaqiri needs to get match fit before he’s included in a match day squad.

Fabinho is suspended for our next Premier League game so I expect him to start this one.

Alisson

Alexander-Arnold
Gomez
Van Dijk
Robertson

Henderson (c)
Fabinho
Oxlade-Chamberlain

Salah
Firmino
Mane

Subs:

Adrian
Lovren
Keita
Milner
Wijnaldum
Lallana
Origi

I can see Oxlade playing a vital part in this game, I think his powerful running from midfield could be the difference.

It would be nice to see Keita, Lallana and Origi come off the bench and try to get some rhythm going as we are going to be relying on them to come on in games and make an impact over the course of the season.

I can see Napoli giving us a good game, as expected, but I think we will win this 3-1.

YNWA ⚽️⚽️

Napoli on a bad run, from what I can see they haven't won since 23/10/19 against Salzburg.

One defeat to Roma and the rest they've drew since that win in Salzburg.

3 points in this one please Reds to top the group with a game to spare to enable us to rest a lot of the lads against Salzburg during our hectic December.

I'm going to this one and F***ing buzzing for it so if anyone's about for a lot of beer before hand I'll be knocking about from about 2pm.

Send them packing like the last couple of times they've played at Anfield

Think Keita will play this with Gini having a breather. Possibly Milner and would let Bobby have a rest here with Origi taking is place and Mo to return

Think Keita will play this with Gini having a breather. Possibly Milner and would let Bobby have a rest here with Origi taking is place and Mo to return

Dont think the front-3 or the back-4 will be rested for this game. Think of it this way - we win this and we finish top of the group, making the Salzburg game a dead rubber. Given that game is on a Tuesday after the Sat 3pm kickoff away at Bournemouth, Jürgen would possibly field the likes of Origi, Shaq, Ox, Lallana and Milly in Austria. I do think Keita could start tomorrow alongside Fab and Hendo.

About time we had a clean sheet. Let's do this Red Men.. 2-0!!

All kinds of internal stuff going on within Napoli with the owner as well, threatening to sell half the squad etc.

The first of three consecutive games at fortress Anfield.

Love it

Get the win, top the group and give us a game off during a hectic schedule.

Well I can almost guarantee that c**t Mertens scores against us. Who will get our 3? 

Napoli on a bad run, from what I can see they haven't won since 23/10/19 against Salzburg.

One defeat to Roma and the rest they've drew since that win in Salzburg.

3 points in this one please Reds to top the group with a game to spare to enable us to rest a lot of the lads against Salzburg during our hectic December.

I'm going to this one and f**king buzzing for it so if anyone's about for a lot of beer before hand I'll be knocking about from about 2pm.

I totally agree with you higgy,get the 3 points and play the kids for the last game.I trust Jürgen and the REDS to secure our place in the knock out stage .

A point is needed out of our final 2 group games to confirm our place in the knockout stages.

Not true. If we draw against Napoli and Salzburg win their last two, we could go out. We need a win here.

A point is needed out of our final 2 group games to confirm our place in the knockout stages.

Fresh from our hard fought victory against Palace on Saturday, we host Napoli, who are a point behind us in Group E, with 8 points.

Domestically, Napoli sit 7th in Serie A, after an indifferent start to their campaign. They drew 1-1 away against AC Milan on Saturday, this was the team they fielded:

Meret

Di Lorenzo
Maksimovic
Koulibaly
Hysaj

Callejon
Allan
Zielinski
Elmas

Lozano
Insigne

I expect us to have the same squad available as we did against Palace with Matip’s return date still uncertain and Klopp saying Shaqiri needs to get match fit before he’s included in a match day squad.

Fabinho is suspended for our next Premier League game so I expect him to start this one.

Alisson

Alexander-Arnold
Gomez
Van Dijk
Robertson

Henderson (c)
Fabinho
Oxlade-Chamberlain

Salah
Firmino
Mane

Subs:

Adrian
Lovren
Keita
Milner
Wijnaldum
Lallana
Origi

I can see Oxlade playing a vital part in this game, I think his powerful running from midfield could be the difference.

It would be nice to see Keita, Lallana and Origi come off the bench and try to get some rhythm going as we are going to be relying on them to come on in games and make an impact over the course of the season.

I can see Napoli giving us a good game, as expected, but I think we will win this 3-1.

YNWA ⚽️⚽️

Sorry, but this is not the game where Jürgen is going to be giving ANYONE from his first choice lineup a breather. Lovren and Gini will start. This is a proper European night and a big part of why players sign with the club. The league match at the weekend will be the time to rotate a bit, but not for this game. This is the team I expect:

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Alisson

Alexander Arnold
Lovren
Van Dijk
Robertson

Fabinho
Oxlade
Keita

Mane
Firmino
Origi

Play the strongest team here and get the win, its absolutely vital we win this match so that the Salzburg game becomes a dead rubber.

I actually fancy us to dish out an Anfield arse kicking in this game, someone is due a thrashing and why not Napoli with their "charming" fans.

Alisson

Alexander Arnold
Lovren
Van Dijk
Robertson

Fabinho
Oxlade
Keita

Mane
Firmino
Origi

Would love to see this with Salah in for Origi.

Dont think the front-3 or the back-4 will be rested for this game. Think of it this way - we win this and we finish top of the group, making the Salzburg game a dead rubber. Given that game is on a Tuesday after the Sat 3pm kickoff away at Bournemouth, Jürgen would possibly field the likes of Origi, Shaq, Ox, Lallana and Milly in Austria. I do think Keita could start tomorrow alongside Fab and Hendo.

About time we had a clean sheet. Let's do this Red Men.. 2-0!!

this is how I see it too.

Smash the cu*ts.

its absolutely vital we win this match so that the Salzburg game becomes a dead rubber.

I agree entirely with that. 

Like I've mentioned elsewhere I'm also interested to see just how Liverpool then approach a game that is, in effect meaningless, but worth about £2.5M.

Napoli don't seem to be pulling up any trees in Serie A, although arguably their best two performances in the group stage last year were against us.

Just need to get the job done here, that Koulabily is some player so if we can get the beating of him we should win fairly comfortably as I can't see them causing our defence many problems.

Few tickets popping up on the website for this too if anybody is interested (Lower Annie Rd / Upper Main) - Late availability so I don't think you'll need any credits. Just a membership

Napoli’s style of play seems to disrupt us. Similar to United, they always turn up against us. Just one of those teams.

Salah’s goal last year was one of my all times favs, we played so well and had many opportunities but still only won by one goal.

Can we have a stress free evening for once?

I think we’ll win 2-0, Firmino and Salah.

Insigne set to miss this one with an elbow injury.

Good news if true.

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I would rest Salah and Robertson. Would play Fabinho since he's suspended next Saturday and rotate Trent.

Day before thanksgiving afternoon sesh at the pub,lovely stuff,just don't ruin the holiday  for John and Linda lads!

7th in the Serie A...but got a credible 1-1 away to Inter who are 2nd to Juve. Need to play full strength team, but only risk MO if he's really ready for the full 90 +.

Put this one away and we can concentrate on the league.

2-0

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I would rest Salah and Robertson. Would play Fabinho since he's suspended next Saturday and rotate Trent.

IDK, i think he goes with the strongest 11 that he has available, this is a massive match in that it allows us the freedom to wrap everything up early and rest everybody in the match against red bull.

             Alisson
Gomez Lovren VVD Milner
     Hendo/Fab Gini Keita
    Lallana Firmino Mane

Would give the FBs a rest, and Salah - and either Fab or Hendo.
Need a point, but still should be able to nab that while giving a few players a rest - as well as give some of the other lads a chance in a match that's not some fizzy cup.
A LOT of games coming so don't think we've any choice but to start getting used to regular changes - as long as the priority stays the PL imho.

IDK, i think he goes with the strongest 11 that he has available, this is a massive match in that it allows us the freedom to wrap everything up early and rest everybody in the match against red bull.

I understand your reason and I agree with you but I think that my team is well capable to beat Naples at our home.

They stuffed us in pre-season and have beaten us this season so hopefully strongest team, get the win this time and give ourselves a bit of freedom in the final game.

Not to mention it would be nice to progress before a final week drama for a change.

We've found Napoli VERY difficult to overcome  the past 2 seasons, so talk of resting players for this is a bit of a joke!

Makes more sense to rest a couple of players home to Brighton, which is in theory, an easier game.

We should, & I'm sure will, go full strength.   If we go a couple up, maybe rest a couple in the last 20 mins.  Get the win, ensure topping the group, then we can rest as many as we like away to Salzburg.

This will be a testing match again.

Alisson

Alexander Arnold
Lovren
Van Dijk
Robertson

Fabinho
Oxlade
Keita

Mane
Firmino
Origi

Outside of the Carabao & maybe FA cup, there's no chance of both Ox & Keita starting at the same time.

Strongest team please.
Salah & Robertson to start, then take them off 2nd half.

Strong side, hopefully an early goal to put Napoli on the backfoot straight away. Make sure of all 3 points, to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

             Alisson
Gomez Lovren VVD Milner
     Hendo/Fab Gini Keita
    Lallana Firmino Mane

Would give the FBs a rest, and Salah - and either Fab or Hendo.
Need a point, but still should be able to nab that while giving a few players a rest - as well as give some of the other lads a chance in a match that's not some fizzy cup.
A LOT of games coming so don't think we've any choice but to start getting used to regular changes - as long as the priority stays the PL imho.

Lallana, wtf?? You're gonna have to explain that one to me, why would you play someone with notoriously horrible finishing as a forward? Despite Ox being a bit average on Saturday I'd always rather play him than Lallana as a forward, or how about Origi, our actual forward!

Hoping this is the game where we really kick into gear and give this lot a spanking. We owe them one and think they may well get it.

4-1

Although napoli seem to be in a bit of turmoil they still have an excellent coach and very good team. Promises to be very tight

Hoping this is the game where we really kick into gear and give this lot a spanking. We owe them one and think they may well get it.

4-1

I have a feeling we will as well, I thought we were better than them in the first leg and should have won despite playing quite poorly and we are playing much better now, whereas they seem to be in a mini slump.

Fact is, they have been a very difficult team for us in the past couple of seasons, two losses in group stage, a pre-season hiding and an important but narrow victory last year to advance. They will feel confident of their chances against us. I agree with Klopp that the off-field drama they are experiencing won't impact them on the park tomorrow.

But it should be a proper European night at Anfield and a chance to write another chapter in a wonderful legacy for this competition.

Let's do this.

Lallana, wtf?? You're gonna have to explain that one to me, why would you play someone with notoriously horrible finishing as a forward? Despite Ox being a bit average on Saturday I'd always rather play him than Lallana as a forward, or how about Origi, our actual forward!

Not saying Jürgen will start him, and he likely won't as he's had fewer starts than AOC. Was more making the point to rest Salah - so yeah, could slot AOC or Origi in instead of him.
Lallana's form has been up and down over the years [when fit] but think in the games I've seen him so far this season he's done well imo, so I'd be interested to see him get a run. And got an important goal in the PL against Utd.

I’m expecting some rotation in the middle of the park but aside from that it’ll be our strongest team I should think. I think we’ll go:

Trent.        Lovren.      VVD.    Robbo

                      Fabinho
           Ox.                    Milner

  Salah.           Firmino.         Mane

We've found Napoli VERY difficult to overcome  the past 2 seasons, so talk of resting players for this is a bit of a joke!

Makes more sense to rest a couple of players home to Brighton, which is in theory, an easier game.

We should, & I'm sure will, go full strength.   If we go a couple up, maybe rest a couple in the last 20 mins.  Get the win, ensure topping the group, then we can rest as many as we like away to Salzburg.

This will be a testing match again.

We need to win this, if not, harder games will follow,which we do not need

Lets get this sorted. Don't want to have to go to Salzburg needing a Win to go through on the final Match Day.

Long day of travelling ahead of me.

Setting off in 2 hours for this one. Can't wait. Slept sh*te the last few nights so hopefully catch a few more hours on the bus/boat as I'm knackered.

Really looking forward to this one and with Napoli on a bad run of form I really hope we can add to it by spanking them, we owe them one from our only defeat in 90 minutes this season.

Long day of travelling ahead of me.

Setting off in 2 hours for this one. Can't wait. Slept sh*te the last few nights so hopefully catch a few more hours on the bus/boat as I'm knackered.

Really looking forward to this one and with Napoli on a bad run of form I really hope we can add to it by spanking them, we owe them one from our only defeat in 90 minutes this season.

Enjoy the match higgy  and even better enjoy seeing the REDS win and qualify for  the knockout stages.

Very clear from Klopp's pre match that he's going with a full strength team and rightly so.

Long day of travelling ahead of me.

Setting off in 2 hours for this one. Can't wait. Slept sh*te the last few nights so hopefully catch a few more hours on the bus/boat as I'm knackered.

Really looking forward to this one and with Napoli on a bad run of form I really hope we can add to it by spanking them, we owe them one from our only defeat in 90 minutes this season.

Enjoy the game mate,don’t worry though cos we’ll do these tonight and qualify for the knockouts with a game to spare,job done.

Enjoy the game mate,don’t worry though cos we’ll do these tonight and qualify for the knockouts with a game to spare,job done.

Cheers pal.

Strongest team please.
Salah & Robertson to start, then take them off 2nd half.

....assuming we're 2 goals to the good.

Long day of travelling ahead of me.

Setting off in 2 hours for this one. Can't wait. Slept sh*te the last few nights so hopefully catch a few more hours on the bus/boat as I'm knackered.

Really looking forward to this one and with Napoli on a bad run of form I really hope we can add to it by spanking them, we owe them one from our only defeat in 90 minutes this season.

Took a day off from work, being a total lazy c**t and will probably leave for a pre-match bevvy about 6pm.

Gomez Lovren VVD Milner

Yeah I expect Ox with Gini.

It would be a great boost to wrap up qualification, by winning this game tonight. Certainly the team has enough quality to beat Napoli, putting us through to the next stages of the competition, without having to worry about the Salzburg game.

Not long now . Cmon u reds . Am sure the atmosphere will be rocking
Ynwa