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      Pre match: Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Dec 30, 2019 12:50:48 am
      I started using the team builder but honestly, I have no idea what Jürgen will do. Team looked exhausted at the end today and I'm sure all sorts of alarm bells are ringing for the sports science people.

      I know some will say play the strongest team and then rotate for the Cup match (others would say never rotate - but it's not realistic).

      To me the game Thursday just comes too soon for a lot of players. I would think both fullbacks (all defenders) and at least two of the midfielders from today (Hendo and Gini) need a break, probably all three starting forwards as well.

      But then so many of the guys who might come in for these players, Fabinho, Lovren, Matip, Ox and now Shaqiri, are out. That leaves Jürgen's "adult backups" like Milner, Lallana, Origi to come in and spell someone. Will Jürgen dare use younger, really U23 players, like Neco Williams, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott in a Premier League match? Even if he does he would still have to retain at least 5 players in the lineup vs. Blades.

      Should be quite an interesting week at Melwood, and as someone suggested on the Wolves' thread, we might not train more than once before the game.

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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #1: Dec 30, 2019 08:41:05 am
      I started using the team builder but honestly, I have no idea what Jürgen will do. Team looked exhausted at the end today and I'm sure all sorts of alarm bells are ringing for the sports science people.

      I know some will say play the strongest team and then rotate for the Cup match (others would say never rotate - but it's not realistic).

      To me the game Thursday just comes too soon for a lot of players. I would think both fullbacks (all defenders) and at least two of the midfielders from today (Hendo and Gini) need a break, probably all three starting forwards as well.

      But then so many of the guys who might come in for these players, Fabinho, Lovren, Matip, Ox and now Shaqiri, are out. That leaves Jürgen's "adult backups" like Milner, Lallana, Origi to come in and spell someone. Will Jürgen dare use younger, really U23 players, like Neco Williams, Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott in a Premier League match? Even if he does he would still have to retain at least 5 players in the lineup vs. Blades.

      Should be quite an interesting week at Melwood, and as someone suggested on the Wolves' thread, we might not train more than once before the game.

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      I think its very hard to tell and will be judged in training and by the sports scientists. We do have 4 days now until the next game which should be enough recovery time for most of the players. I think its very important we play as strong a side as possible versus Sheffield, they are a tricky team, just like Wolves, and we want to start the new year with good momentum. We can then rest players against the Bitters, they will also have to either rest players or start some seriously tired players, remember that  its been a gruelling December for all teams, not just us. One extra bonus for the Bitters match is that we will have an extra player available, Minamino.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #2: Dec 30, 2019 11:22:57 am
      Only name I've got as a definite is Milner, but then again I had him down yesterday and he didnt start! It remains to be seen if that is in defence or midfield, but Jürgen may want to rest a full back.

      I think Alisson, Van Dijk, Gomez, Milner,  Keita and Origi will all start, the rest will be made up of who is in best shape out of the 2 full backs, 2 of the front 3 and Hendo or Gini.

      Only the management will know who that is at this point.

      Be nice to have Minamino to add into the mix very soon too.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #3: Dec 30, 2019 11:51:42 am
      Think we play the same back-5 and they get a break for Sunday's derby. Sheffield with their 3-5-2 will do well to restrict our full backs, so we'll have to play through the middle a lot, where Keita and Lallana come in. Mane to start this with Mo and Bobby on the bench.

      Origi
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      Milner Keita
      Robbo Virgil Gomez Trent
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      Subs: Adrian, Neco, Nat?, Hendo, Gini, Bobby, Mo
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #4: Dec 30, 2019 12:21:18 pm
      lot will depend on how some players recover. It's a 4 day break and that extra days rest can make a difference. Keita was asurprise omission for the Wolves game. It's the front three who looked the most jaded. Mane truely is a great athlete so he might team him up with Origi. Salah always wants to play but if Shag is fit he might rest Mo.

      On the other hand the Boss might play his perceived best line up and give most a break till Spurs away.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #5: Dec 30, 2019 01:40:37 pm
      All I’ve noticed about these is, they play the age old tactic of ‘third man running’ if you hold a high line, which we do.
      Almost got caught at their place with that. I’m sure our coaching staff noticed if I did. Still need to be aware.
      Other than that, strongest side to start, and see how it goes.
      By strongest I mean healthiest as well as most talented.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #6: Dec 30, 2019 01:45:18 pm
      All I’ve noticed about these is, they play the age old tactic of ‘third man running’ if you hold a high line, which we do.
      Almost got caught at their place with that. I’m sure our coaching staff noticed if I did. Still need to be aware.
      Other than that, strongest side to start, and see how it goes.
      By strongest I mean healthiest as well as most talented.

      what do you mean by "third man running"?
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #7: Dec 30, 2019 02:12:40 pm
      4 days of rest is ample for today's modern athletes,  with virtually no training required apart from tactical and set pieces work, Obviously a full week would be better but 4 days is enough time for the re-charging of batteries ,

      So really I don't see Jürgen making 5,6,7, changes for the 'Blades match, he might tho for the worth F**k all cup tie against that worthless pile of sh*te from Woodison, but then again losing to them Kunts would be majorly embarrassing,
      The league takes precedence every time so I can see a full fittest X1 as possible against Sheffield U,

                                  Allison
                Trent Gomez Virgil Robbo
                              Henderson
                     Keita                    Gini
                   Salah   Firmino    Mane

      Start 2020 as we mean to go on,  beating everyone we face, all the way to May , including CL opponents ,

      The pundits &  media all reckon City are the best side since air was put in a football,  let's make them think about that again,  winning the League, the super cup, the Club World cup and back to back Champions league will go a lot of the way to convince them.

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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #8: Dec 30, 2019 02:21:33 pm
      Think we play the same back-5 and they get a break for Sunday's derby. Sheffield with their 3-5-2 will do well to restrict our full backs, so we'll have to play through the middle a lot, where Keita and Lallana come in. Mane to start this with Mo and Bobby on the bench.

      Origi
      Mane Lallana Shaq
      Milner Keita
      Robbo Virgil Gomez Trent
      Alisson

      Subs: Adrian, Neco, Nat?, Hendo, Gini, Bobby, Mo

      Shaq is out for 7-10 days, per Klopp on the official site.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #9: Dec 30, 2019 04:17:43 pm
      Think we will see a different Liverpool on Thursday we did well to come away with a win yesterday but it wasn't our fault they couldn't hit a barn door from 10 paces. I don't know what Mane is running on he has hardly had a break in 2 years now so pleased he got his goal.
      A few days off to gather their thoughts and they will be ready for the fight again
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #10: Dec 30, 2019 05:41:57 pm
      I’ve not had a break from training for 33 days, I’m sure these lads can handle it.

      As billy said strongest available lineup and that may involve 2/3 changes. Milner and Keita I reckon with Origi a possibility.
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      Reply #11: Dec 30, 2019 05:58:24 pm
      I’ve not had a break from training for 33 days, I’m sure these lads can handle it.

      As billy said strongest available lineup and that may involve 2/3 changes. Milner and Keita I reckon with Origi a possibility.

      Those along with Lallana are about the only adult subs left among outfield players.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #12: Dec 30, 2019 06:01:39 pm
      Those along with Lallana are about the only adult subs left among outfield players.
      Oh well there we go. I’m sure I seen someone mention 6/7 changes.
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      Reply #13: Dec 30, 2019 06:32:44 pm
      Oh well there we go. I’m sure I seen someone mention 6/7 changes.

      Sure I did. But it would have to involve Neco Williams, Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones to get to that number.

      I just feel like it's asking too much to run the same group, or most of it, out again. But if James Pearce is accurate that is most likely what Jürgen does (your 2/3 changes).

      I guess I was hoping for giving the FA Cup a go this season but apparently it will be treated similarly to the League Cup (only we have fewer veteran players to rotate in, so more kids than the Arsenal match).

      In the end I'm great with whatever Jürgen does.
      « Last Edit: Dec 30, 2019 08:42:56 pm by Robby The Z »
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #14: Dec 30, 2019 07:36:56 pm
                  Allison

      TAA  Gomez VVD Milner
                 
                      Lallana

      Salah Jones Keita Origi
       
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      It is a difficult one with our squad being so stretched.  I think we should make room for Jones or and Nico Williams. Minimum they should be playing off the bench.  They both played well against Arsenal and missed out against Villa.  Yes the next game is only a few days away.  But agree with Robby we should try to make the Cup team a little stronger than the league cup.   





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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #15: Dec 30, 2019 09:01:26 pm
      For the Sheffield game I think milner wijnaldum and hendo is the midfield to go with. Can we drop mo or mane and play origi too?
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #16: Dec 30, 2019 10:07:24 pm
      I think Jürgen will go pretty much full strength and ask the boys to go once more before we make loads of changes for the FA Cup game.

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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #17: Dec 30, 2019 10:36:14 pm
      what do you mean by "third man running"?

      It may be known by different terminology now heimdall, but I’m an old creaky 😁
      It’s quite simple, but very very effective.
      Midfielder plays the ball up to a striker who turns and has his back to goal, lays the ball right back to the midfielder, who instantly lays it forward to a second striker or attacking midfielder, who has already started his run between the defenders, who are already picking up opposing attackers in the move.
      It’s pacey, direct and gives you a free running player, on side, breaking the defensive line.

      Horrible to defend against when it’s played right, and Utd broke through us a couple of times at theirs using it. It’s a bit outdated now, but so so effective when sprung unexpectedly.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #18: Dec 30, 2019 11:38:53 pm
      Have ended up going to a few United games given that I live here and got a few mates with tickets.

      They are a very decent outfit. Expect us to make changes and hopefully we’ll have  enough still to see them off.

      Wouldn’t be surprised to see Curtis Jones get a start.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #19: Dec 30, 2019 11:46:26 pm
      Have ended up going to a few United games given that I live here and got a few mates with tickets.

      They are a very decent outfit. Expect us to make changes and hopefully we’ll have  enough still to see them off.

      Wouldn’t be surprised to see Curtis Jones get a start.

      Agree man, I live in the city too agree they are definitely are a good team at the moment. 
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #20: Dec 31, 2019 12:06:58 am
      I think its very hard to tell and will be judged in training and by the sports scientists. We do have 4 days now until the next game which should be enough recovery time for most of the players. I think its very important we play as strong a side as possible versus Sheffield, they are a tricky team, just like Wolves, and we want to start the new year with good momentum. We can then rest players against the Bitters, they will also have to either rest players or start some seriously tired players, remember that  its been a gruelling December for all teams, not just us. One extra bonus for the Bitters match is that we will have an extra player available, Minamino.

      But when I pointed out, 4 days ago, that these 2 games V Wolves and Sheff U would be difficult...you said we'd only need to be at 75%. I mean I generally respect your opinion and I'm sure you meant we would win both games and I think we will but we'll need to be 100%.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #21: Dec 31, 2019 12:15:18 am
      It may be known by different terminology now heimdall, but I’m an old creaky 😁
      It’s quite simple, but very very effective.
      Midfielder plays the ball up to a striker who turns and has his back to goal, lays the ball right back to the midfielder, who instantly lays it forward to a second striker or attacking midfielder, who has already started his run between the defenders, who are already picking up opposing attackers in the move.
      It’s pacey, direct and gives you a free running player, on side, breaking the defensive line.

      Horrible to defend against when it’s played right, and Utd broke through us a couple of times at theirs using it. It’s a bit outdated now, but so so effective when sprung unexpectedly.

      Every team in the league has players putting blind side runs in. Runs off the shoulder or from deep with others doing dummy runs. It's a matter of timing. But your right to illustrate the importance of OFF THE BALL play. I said many years ago that Liverpool should employ a specialist OFF THE BALL coach. With our pace we have the means to get in front of the last man from an onside position. So many aspects to off the ball play that I hope we do specialist work on it. I'd be surprised if we didn't.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #22: Dec 31, 2019 12:21:27 am
      Such a pity we got Everton in the cup the one year I wouldn’t want to get them is in the middle of a title charge, he could get one last 90 minutes out of the first team regulars Thursday if we had gotten a burton Albion or a Colchester or a grimsby unfortunately I think he’ll go half a team vs Sheffield United on Thursday and the other half against Everton.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #23: Dec 31, 2019 10:25:54 am
      F**k it, I hope we play as strong a team as possible in this one and whatevers left for the bitters.

      Got to prioritise this really.
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      Reply #24: Dec 31, 2019 12:05:30 pm
      F**k it, I hope we play as strong a team as possible in this one and whatevers left for the bitters.

      Got to prioritise this really.

      Yep we may not be at full throttle but they have also had a tough schedule and we have the bigger squad even with the injuries. Keita will clearly start and Milner maybe for Henderson and lallana
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #25: Dec 31, 2019 01:43:13 pm
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      Reply #26: Dec 31, 2019 03:45:01 pm
      It may be known by different terminology now heimdall, but I’m an old creaky 😁
      It’s quite simple, but very very effective.
      Midfielder plays the ball up to a striker who turns and has his back to goal, lays the ball right back to the midfielder, who instantly lays it forward to a second striker or attacking midfielder, who has already started his run between the defenders, who are already picking up opposing attackers in the move.
      It’s pacey, direct and gives you a free running player, on side, breaking the defensive line.

      Horrible to defend against when it’s played right, and Utd broke through us a couple of times at theirs using it. It’s a bit outdated now, but so so effective when sprung unexpectedly.

      Ah ok thanks, yes like that tactic a lot, needs a midfielder with a good touch/pass and a bloody strong forward to pull it off well. I actually think we play a variation of that quite often, but it involves Salah holding up the ball and then having 2 or 3 runners who he can pass to, but its less accurate.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #27: Dec 31, 2019 03:46:10 pm

      Yes like this, full strength, lets not get complacent against Sheffield, they are a decent team and tough to break down so we need as many attack vectors as possible.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #28: Dec 31, 2019 05:15:41 pm
      Got to play a strong team but with a couple of changes, would like to see Elliot start
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      Reply #29: Jan 01, 2020 04:06:20 pm
      I would expect to see pretty much same team as Wolves, Klopp will go strong this game while rest a majority of the main players while having squad/youthful side on the weekend vs Everton.

      Again this could be tricky fixture as this side doesn't lose often away from home and when we played them earlier in the season it should of been draw. I hope for this game our trio has their scoring boots on early as it could ease the pressure off us and I expect Ketia to play a key part occupying the space between the midfield and their back three.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #30: Jan 02, 2020 01:05:50 am
      Who will we turn up like, us v Leicester, or us v wolves ?
      This lot at least try to play good footy with the ball on the floor. Work well off the ball and generally make things happen.
      We really need to be on it tonight to beat these. I’m sure Klopp will go full strength to hopefully dominate and get ahead.
      If only we could replicate the Leicester performance every game.
      Gonna be a tough match, but I’m still going for a reds win. 3:0 if we get an early breakthrough !
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #31: Jan 02, 2020 02:07:44 am
      Jürgen making a point to say he wasn't happy with some aspects of the performance vs. Wolves. He seems to be saying that in context of discussion about rotation so it may signal not running the same 11 or 10 of 11 out again, but the hints that he sometimes gives about team selection don't always turn out to have been hints at all, so I guess it's just wait and see what the team sheet says Thursday night.

      I expect us to improve and put in a really good performance.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #32: Jan 02, 2020 04:09:32 am
      Jumping ahead a bit,

      will Harry Kane miss the game against us next weekend?
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #33: Jan 02, 2020 08:39:20 am
      Jumping ahead a bit,

      will Harry Kane miss the game against us next weekend?

      I'd say for sure to be honest. Looked like a hamstring.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #34: Jan 02, 2020 09:25:35 am
      Jumping ahead a bit,

      will Harry Kane miss the game against us next weekend?

      I would say so
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #35: Jan 02, 2020 10:07:44 am

      that the good news, the bad is that Son is back and I see him as more dangerous than Kane. We should still have enough to beat Spurs who are in a very wobbly form at the moment.

      I'm actually a bit nervous about this game against Sheffield, can't quite explain why. Hopefully we score nice and early and kick on from there otherwise I think it could be a frustrating game.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #36: Jan 02, 2020 10:30:36 am
      that the good news, the bad is that Son is back and I see him as more dangerous than Kane. We should still have enough to beat Spurs who are in a very wobbly form at the moment.

      I'm actually a bit nervous about this game against Sheffield, can't quite explain why. Hopefully we score nice and early and kick on from there otherwise I think it could be a frustrating game.

      Watched the spuds yesterday and they were brutal
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #37: Jan 02, 2020 10:52:59 am
      I'd say for sure to be honest. Looked like a hamstring.

      Ah great VAR will have one less penalty issue to look after.  >:D
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #38: Jan 02, 2020 11:38:50 am
      I’m aware of how dangerous this game could be, but obviously so is the boss. But he still might bring in fresh legs.Origi did brilliantly against Everton and has been unlucky not to get a bit of a run in the side.

      Shaq,if fit will start I think, as he was pencilled in against Wolves. Could see Hendo,Gini,Shaq,Origi,Bobby,Mane as the front 6. Then rest a few more in the FA Cup.

      n.b. maybe we should bring in Coady’s long lost uncle and sit him right in the front row so he can stare at Conor...

      cue mafia music..
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #39: Jan 02, 2020 11:46:03 am
      Ah great VAR will have one less penalty issue to look after.  >:D

      Still have to deal with Dele the Diver, he’s sly with it. Also get a grip of Eriksen, plays a nifty through ball. But this is not snooker so we don’t have to think two shots ahead..
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #40: Jan 02, 2020 12:23:46 pm
      Seen they were out training on Stanley Park last night.

      I think this will be a tough game, we are at home so I'm hoping for the 3 points, but Wilder has done a top job with these.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #41: Jan 02, 2020 01:00:28 pm
      Jumping ahead a bit,

      will Harry Kane miss the game against us next weekend?

      Would be shocked if not, he was struggling to walk as much as he struggles to talk.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #42: Jan 02, 2020 01:02:52 pm
      42 more points. 14 more wins. Draw and we’re one point down. Win and we’re three points down. We’re at home. We can do this. Countdown starts now.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #43: Jan 02, 2020 01:15:07 pm
      think the lads will have had a good rest and a flea in the ear from Jürgen so I expect a really full on performance tonight.
      NOt bad is it have a below par performance but still win the game. I expect full strength tonight then wholesale changes for the FA Cup.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #44: Jan 02, 2020 01:19:41 pm
      Still have to deal with Dele the Diver, he’s sly with it. Also get a grip of Eriksen, plays a nifty through ball. But this is not snooker so we don’t have to think two shots ahead..

      Ah... we’re deffo dealing with “football heritage” then!
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #45: Jan 02, 2020 01:28:37 pm
      Sheffield united proving to be no pushovers, with a respectable position in the table. However expect a 2  0 win for the Reds, at Anfield tonight.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #46: Jan 02, 2020 02:03:55 pm
      Ah great VAR will have one less penalty issue to look after.  >:D

      Don't think he couldn't take a dive in the stand or in the dugout and convince a Premier League referee to award a penalty. He has strange and mysterious powers. In fact he could trip over the sidewalk returning home from a bar at 2 a.m. and Jon Moss would award a penalty.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #47: Jan 02, 2020 02:28:25 pm
      Seen they were out training on Stanley Park last night.

      I think this will be a tough game, we are at home so I'm hoping for the 3 points, but Wilder has done a top job with these.
      These are a good outfit and will pose more problems then Wolves IMO.

      Go as strong as we can (maybe 2 changes) & rotate for the cup is what I'd want; I expect Klopp to think the same.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #48: Jan 02, 2020 04:20:16 pm
      Everybody knows this will be a tough game, hard working side with a  gritty manager,our 1-0 win away had a bit of luck their keeper dropped a bollock we did however miss a barrel load, so a bit more clinical with the chances we make  and its  another 3 pts in the bag.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #49: Jan 02, 2020 04:22:25 pm
      Not sure if i'm gonna hit the pub for this one, gotta feeling of the only guy at the bar,not in the mood for that.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #50: Jan 02, 2020 04:31:57 pm
      I can see Origi starting up front with Salah or Mane on the bench. Should be a strong line up tonight with the opportunity to rest certain players in the FA cup on Sunday.
      A hard fought 2-1 win for the Red men.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #51: Jan 02, 2020 04:32:48 pm
      Big game for me this one looking ahead to some pretty tough fixtures.

      Spurs away, United at home then Wolves away, you have to expect a bit of damage in amongst there.

      Get this one won, because we might need some of our cushion down the line.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #52: Jan 02, 2020 04:42:39 pm
      Full strength squad I would assume for this one. Be interested to see who gets in the midfield though. Thought Lallana did a hell of a job the last game, but will he make the starting 11?
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #53: Jan 02, 2020 04:44:41 pm
      Big game for me this one looking ahead to some pretty tough fixtures.

      Spurs away, United at home then Wolves away, you have to expect a bit of damage in amongst there.

      Get this one won, because we might need some of our cushion down the line.

      most important game of the year mate. Seriously if we can keep the pressure up until the CL comes around I can see City conceding the league to concentrate on the CL until they meet us
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #54: Jan 02, 2020 04:58:27 pm
      Another cup final. Come on reds...SHU are very good managed team. It will not be easy.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #55: Jan 02, 2020 05:57:07 pm
      Looking like it’s going to be much the same team that started against Wolves. Maybe Keita in for Lallana.
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #56: Jan 02, 2020 05:59:52 pm
      I think the lads are going to be up for this one after the Wolves game was a bit flat.
      As good as Sheffield UTD have been when we click no team can live with us just ask Leicester. Fancy Mo to score a couple tonight
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #57: Jan 02, 2020 06:14:48 pm
      Not concerned at all, if they were that good,they wouldn't be the best part of 30 points behind us at the halfway point would they, with a GD of + 4 to our+33
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      Re: Pre match: Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #58: Jan 02, 2020 06:24:33 pm
      Not concerned at all, if they were that good,they wouldn't be the best part of 30 points behind us at the halfway point would they, with a GD of + 4 to our+33

      people should look at our record this year 1 defeat 98 points its incredible we may not play like the Harlem Globetrotters every game but we get the job done
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      Re: Pre match: Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #59: Jan 02, 2020 06:37:19 pm
      Not home tonight anybody with a reliable stream????
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      Re: Pre match, Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #60: Jan 02, 2020 06:41:07 pm
      Looking like it’s going to be much the same team that started against Wolves. Maybe Keita in for Lallana.

      You may have it. The only other I'm wondering about is Gini who looked shattered at the end of Sunday. Since Lallana came out early then, I wonder if Keita comes in for Gini and Adam stays in. Obviously Milner is another option.

      I guess we'll find out in about 20 minutes. Come on Boys!
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      Re: Pre match: Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #61: Jan 02, 2020 06:46:35 pm
      Hopefully we see a significant step up in performance from Salah tonight, the 2 games in Qatar and the 2 games since he’s been way below what we’ve come to expect from him. Based on the last few performances, think there should be question marks on whether he starts ahead of Origi. Usually if he’s having an off game he still does a job of making the defenders work and open space but he’s not even done that in the last 2 games. We looked far better against Leicester when he had been taken off.

      His touch has been poor and some of his attempts on goal have been bizarre.
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      Re: Pre match: Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #62: Jan 02, 2020 07:00:43 pm
      Is Minamino available for this? Doubt we will see him but he’s officially our player now.
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      Re: Pre match: Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
      Reply #63: Jan 02, 2020 07:02:51 pm
      F**k it i'm gonna be sad bloke at a bar on a thursday afternoon in Boston.
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      Re: Pre match: Liverpool v Sheffield United: 2 Jan. 2020: KO 20:00 GMT
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