Monterrey v Liverpool CWC Semi-Final Weds 18th Dec 17:30KO

After spending a while doing the Villa pre match thread, I thought I’d also tackle this one to give us plenty to think about.

We are taking a squad of 20 to Qatar, as just confirmed by the LFC website.

Alisson
Adrian
Lonergan
Alexander-Arnold
Williams
Van Dijk
Gomez
Robertson
Henderson
Milner
Keita
Oxlade-Chamberlain
Keita
Wijnaldum
Lallana
Jones
Salah
Mane
Firmino
Shaqiri

So Wijnaldum makes the squad, but I wouldn’t expect to see him in the semi-final.

Judging by how Klopp has been rotating lately, I can see this side playing on Wednesday, he will want to win:

Alisson

Alexander-Arnold
Gomez
Van Dijk (c)
Robertson

Oxlade-Chamberlain
Lallana
Keita

Salah
Mane
Origi

Subs:

Adrian
Lonergan
Williams
Henderson
Milner
Wijnaldum
Jones
Firmino
Shaqiri

Our opponents beat Al-Sadd 3-2 on Saturday, I don’t know much at all about them, apart from they have ex Everton centre back Funes Mori’s twin brother who plays up front for them, as well former Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen, although he didn’t feature in the win over Al-Sadd.

LFC win ⚽️

NB: Team no longer available

I would rest Robertson, Trent, all front three and Alisson. I would play Jones if Lallana is not 100%.

Dejan is out injured … Timely event for our players who are injured to get themselves ready for Boxing day game 2 weeks away

I know it's another trophy, but does anyone care about this Qatar trip?

World Club champions sounds nice, but doesn't do anything for me tbh.

I know it's another trophy, but does anyone care about this Qatar trip?

World Club champions sounds nice, but doesn't do anything for me tbh.

I agree bmck, especially with our fixture list going into overdrive. Id rather we concentrated on the domestics and C L to be honest. I think the mantra is, we haven't won this one before, so lets get it under our belt.

I know it's another trophy, but does anyone care about this Qatar trip?

World Club champions sounds nice, but doesn't do anything for me tbh.

Literally means nothing to me. It’s a distraction from the main goal this season

Literally means nothing to me. It’s a distraction from the main goal this season

F**k that, the club hasn't managed to win nearly enough trophies in the last 10 years to be turning them down.

Get it up on the wall!

F**k that, the club hasn't managed to win nearly enough trophies in the last 10 years to be turning them down.

Get it up on the wall!

100% agree with this, this is effectively just one match against a championship quality team to be able to win a very exclusive trophy. Other than that it's a nice break for the lads, some warm weather training etc.

F**k that, the club hasn't managed to win nearly enough trophies in the last 10 years to be turning them down.

Get it up on the wall!

Totally agree and we never have won it so let brings it home. I would rotate for the first game as I posted earlier in this thread.

Good news with Wijnaldum looks like the injury was not serious

F**k that, the club hasn't managed to win nearly enough trophies in the last 10 years to be turning them down.

Get it up on the wall!

I just see it as European charity shield but I get where you’re coming from

Surely Gini fit for at least one appearance or he wouldnt have travelled so that is positive  news

Win it and we'll have the official title as the best club in the world for season 18/19. That will stay with us forever.

I'm sure the lads will be professional in going about the tournament.

Win it and we'll have the official title as the best club in the world for season 18/19. That will stay with us forever.

I'm sure the lads will be professional in going about the tournament.

Queue scenes of Trent and Gini running away from the Qatari police at 3 in the morning

Queue scenes of Trent and Gini running away from the Qatari police at 3 in the morning

And Bobby manning the getaway car!

F**k that, the club hasn't managed to win nearly enough trophies in the last 10 years to be turning them down.

Get it up on the wall!

This.

And the World Club is a Major trophy that has eluded us over the years.

Were in it so lets win it

And Bobby manning the getaway car!

Should that not be getaway Camel  ...




...I'll fetch my coat(camel hair) of course  😁


YNWA

F**k that, the club hasn't managed to win nearly enough trophies in the last 10 years to be turning them down.

Get it up on the wall!

That's the F***ing Spirit. 🙏🏾

We have long unfinished business in this tournament after that 2005 debacle.

Let's win this.

I just see it as European charity shield but I get where you’re coming from

Fair do's I think we're in it, might as well win it.

i'm sure we would of won it in the 70s if we had not refused to enter it

Literally means nothing to me. It’s a distraction from the main goal this season

Just want to avoid any major injuries and after effects from jet lag what they get back.
Apart from that, hope they enjoy it, get some sun, see the sights...