Pre-Match: Liverpool vs. Sheffield United (Sat. 24th Oct 8pm)

Back to the Premier League wars Saturday night at Anfield. Liverpool will attempt to gather 11 players of varying mobility to face the Blades. Players out for us include Virgil Van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin, Thiago, Kristian Tsimikas and Alisson Becker. Those with doubts as to their availability include Joel Matip, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane.

This is the third of 7 matches being played in 21 days, so at some point rotation would have come in anyway. Quite a bit of uncertainty as to Jürgen's team selection, but what IS certain is that getting three points Saturday would be very helpful to our efforts to repeat as league champions.

Sheffield United have one point from 5 matches, and sit in the relegation zone. We might expect to see Rhian Brewster in the starting lineup for them after his big money move a couple of weeks ago. he came on as a sub last weekend vs. Fulham and barely touched the ball.

Not even sure who is out? Assuming that tge same lads out yesterday are out again then Id go

Adrian

Trent Fab Joe Robbo

    Hendo Shaq Gini

Mo   Bobby   Jota

Im expecting to hear that Manevand Milner are out before kick off

Not even sure who is out? Assuming that tge same lads out yesterday are out again then Id go

Adrian

Trent Fab Joe Robbo

    Hendo Shaq Gini

Mo   Bobby   Jota

Im expecting to hear that Manevand Milner are out before kick off

More than enough quality there to put an also depleted Sheffield Utd team away.

More than enough quality there to put an also depleted Sheffield Utd team away.

I'd start the second string attack and rotate the midfield where possible.

I'd start the second string attack and rotate the midfield where possible.

Not a bad call.

Give Mane a rest and bench Firmino.

              Adrian
Trent Gomez Fabinho Robbo
          Hendo  Gini
  Shaqiri  Minamino  Jota
               Salah

            Adrian
TAA Gomez Matip Robbo
 Hendo  Fabinho Gini
  Salah Minamino  Jota

Gini in assuming Thiago injured.
Thought Matip didn't travel to Ajax just as precaution. If so, Fab could push into the middle.
If Mane has a knock, maybe give Jota a run from the start, who did well when he took people on.
Bob hasn't been quite himself and thought Jota and Minamino linked reasonably well at Ajax.
Shaq was quiet so would go Salah.

But who knows.
Thank feck we still have the footy to look forward to cause there's shag all else.

I think if for the foreseeable future Fab will be covering defence, and with the other two being injury prone... as much as I think it’s a loss to midfield, I’d keep him playing CB every week, and only have one of Matip and Gomez starting any given game... we need to wrap those two in cotton wool, plus it gives Fab time to get fully settled into the back. 

I think if for the foreseeable future Fab will be covering defence, and with the other two being injury prone... as much as I think it’s a loss to midfield, I’d keep him playing CB every week, and only have one of Matip and Gomez starting any given game... we need to wrap those two in cotton wool, plus it gives Fab time to get fully settled into the back. 

I agree

Rotation or not we should have too much for Sheffield, who are struggling as well with injuries, i believe.

With the next game coming fast and furious on Tuesday i would rest Mane and Hendo, who did not get clearance to go past 45mins last game.

Back to the Premier League wars Saturday night at Anfield. Liverpool will attempt to gather 11 players of varying mobility to face the Blades. Players out for us include Virgil Van Dijk, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin, Thiago, Kristian Tsimikas and Alisson Becker. Those with doubts as to their availability include Joel Matip, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita and Sadio Mane.

This is the third of 7 matches being played in 21 days, so at some point rotation would have come in anyway. Quite a bit of uncertainty as to Jürgen's team selection, but what IS certain is that getting three points Saturday would be very helpful to our efforts to repeat as league champions.

Sheffield United have one point from 5 matches, and sit in the relegation zone. We might expect to see Rhian Brewster in the starting lineup for them after his big money move a couple of weeks ago. he came on as a sub last weekend vs. Fulham and barely touched the ball.

Has Thiago been ruled out ?

Sheffield is a good team they are struggling to score goals of late so I wouldn't take them lightly just yet.  strongest possible line up we need a win and 3 points.

I’d start with the team that finished in Ajax..

Strongest possible team should play v Sheffield utd, we can rotate in the European game. Id like to see Jota start on Saturday night, he loooks like a man fighting for a place.

Has Thiago been ruled out ?

Yea he's out for at least another week according to Jürgen.

Strongest possible team should play v Sheffield utd, we can rotate in the European game. Id like to see Jota start on Saturday night, he loooks like a man fighting for a place.

Why does it have to be about rotation? Does form ever come into it?

Why on Earth would I start the 2nd team next game Rotate in the Champions League not at the domestic!

NB: Team no longer available

I will drop Firmino not rotate. He needs some time on the bench.

Yea he's out for at least another week according to Jürgen.

Oh right thought he was close to returning for weekend shame that

Why on Earth would I start the 2nd team next game Rotate in the Champions League not at the domestic!

NB: Team no longer available

I will drop Firmino not rotate. He needs some time on the bench.

Might be a big ask for Milly to start again after playing 90 mins against Ajax.

Maybe Hendo for Milly.

If Joel is okay would push fab back into midfield with gini and hendo or Milner. Jota for bobby

Hope Joel is back so he can form some sort of partnership with Gomez to get some confidence up back there. Fabs too good to keep being put in there for me even though he does a cracking job.

3-1 💪🏼

If Thiago is fit I'd keep Fabinho as CB, Hendo can be DM with Gini alongside Thiago, usual suspects up top but i am tempted to use Taki rather than Bobby,

Alternatively if Thiago is out, I'd have J&J as a cb pairing and a midfield trio of Fabinho Hendo & Gini,
Jota is pushing for a start but I'd rather  see Minamino in for his creactivity, Bobby needs a rest imo,  I'd bench him for a couple see if he can regain his mojo,  he hasn't been the same since before lock down, he's looked jaded for me, and we need him back to his best asap given the amount of games on the horizon.

Can't see Blades being as sharp as last season, a first Reds win without the big fella.


3-0 Champions




                                           YNWA

Thiago or Ali not ruled out

Personally would keep Fabinho as a centre back until another top Centre half is signed.  In my opinion I would wrap Matip in cotton and wool and only use him in rotation.   Looking back the last couple of season it is dangerous playing him too much at the moment.  A back up is better than none.   He plays a little bit too much we could be very easily be left with Fab and Joe.   I honestly wouldn't give him a run in the team till early December myself.  And only then if we are very serious about buying a top defender.

Thiago or Ali not ruled out

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Yeah I see that from today's presser. I thought Jürgen had said earlier that Thiago would miss this one. He said Thiago would have to train and then we'll see. Would be a massive plus if he can go, but of course only if it's safe. Much better to wait another match if it provides much more stability going forward.

Shocked at the Ali one. There too, I hope it's not case of taking a risk because of Adrian's performances (and the lack of confidence the defenders seem to have in him - i.e. the look on Gomez's face in the early going vs. Ajax). Jürgen strikes me as sincerely caring about player well-being so I can only trust that he wouldn't put a player, no matter how important, at any health risk.

Also wondering about Jordan Henderson for this one. He made such a difference when he came on vs. Ajax.

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Yeah I see that from today's presser. I thought Jürgen had said earlier that Thiago would miss this one. He said Thiago would have to train and then we'll see. Would be a massive plus if he can go, but of course only if it's safe. Much better to wait another match if it provides much more stability going forward.

Shocked at the Ali one. There too, I hope it's not case of taking a risk because of Adrian's performances (and the lack of confidence the defenders seem to have in him - i.e. the look on Gomez's face in the early going vs. Ajax). Jürgen strikes me as sincerely caring about player well-being so I can only trust that he wouldn't put a player, no matter how important, at any health risk.

Also wondering about Jordan Henderson for this one. He made such a difference when he came on vs. Ajax.

Thought when it said Ali was training last week surely wouldn't be as long as initially expected would imagine maybe midweek more likely . Hoping Thiago makes it

Would be a big bonus to have Thiago and Ali back for this, Matip as well. Not sure I agree on the rotation of the front 3. I imagine the reason Jürgen took off Bobby, Mo and Mane at the hour mark against Ajax was so they were fresh for Saturday.

Would be a big bonus to have Thiago and Ali back for this, Matip as well. Not sure I agree on the rotation of the front 3. I imagine the reason Jürgen took off Bobby, Mo and Mane at the hour mark against Ajax was so they were fresh for Saturday.

If I was the maanger I would only drop Firmino and put Jota in as I said in my prediction line up.

If I was the maanger I would only drop Firmino and put Jota in as I said in my prediction line up.

Yep deffo agree looks way off it maybe put him in midweek against the weak links of the group to helpfully gain some momentum and confidence

We have had a good start to the champions league on paper that was our most difficult game.  Atlanta seem like an attacking side but we have 3 points in the bag which is massive got a feeling that Ajax and Atalanta will both concede points in their double header. 

In the league we have have dropped 5 points in the last 2 games.  Whether we win by an own goal we desperately need the 3 points.  Sheffield was a  good team last season this season they are struggling to score goals that said it is still early stages I don't expect them to go down. 

We need to play our strongest team and get the points. Maybe make changes at the end as the fixtures are coming thick and fast.   There is slog ahead we just need rack wins.   Keep the pressure on our rivals because last season we really knocked the stuffing out of city's confidence, we don't want to give them an injection of confidence.

For me I would go with

Adrian
TAA
Robertson
Fabinho
Gomez

Wijnandum
Milner
Henderson

Salah
Jota
Mane

I think it’ll be a scrappy, fairly tight game.
I’m on a roll with predictions atm with my 2-2 Everton guess and saying we would beat Ajax...

So... 2-1 to the reds.

Going 3-0, I think it’s time we stamped our authority on a game! We need to be on the front foot from the off.

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Yeah I see that from today's presser. I thought Jürgen had said earlier that Thiago would miss this one. He said Thiago would have to train and then we'll see. Would be a massive plus if he can go, but of course only if it's safe. Much better to wait another match if it provides much more stability going forward.

Shocked at the Ali one. There too, I hope it's not case of taking a risk because of Adrian's performances (and the lack of confidence the defenders seem to have in him - i.e. the look on Gomez's face in the early going vs. Ajax). Jürgen strikes me as sincerely caring about player well-being so I can only trust that he wouldn't put a player, no matter how important, at any health risk.

Also wondering about Jordan Henderson for this one. He made such a difference when he came on vs. Ajax.

Henderson is F***ing brilliant and I never thought I would love him so much after that 3-3 with Sevilla years ago. Absolutely superb player and leader.

Hendo has to play, feel like our midfield needs one of Fab, Hendo or Thiago in there for that little bit of quality.

Adrian; Trent, Fabinho, Gomez, Robertson; Hendo, Wijnaldum, Keita; Salah, Mane, Jota.

Why does it have to be about rotation? Does form ever come into it?

Because we have players that need game time and are good enough to come in.

Think a 2  0 win against Sheffield United will be a decent result with another clean sheet and more importantly, 3 points for the Reds !

What's the weather forecast over there for Match day please Team?

We are the better team and we have every motivation, now where VVD's distaster is still fresh in minds. If we don't win this then it raises questions (apart from some freak game where we get a red card in the 5th minute or something along these lines).

I'd give Jota a start over Bobby!

Strongest possible team should play v Sheffield utd, we can rotate in the European game. Id like to see Jota start on Saturday night, he loooks like a man fighting for a place.

Exactly. You can see he's fighting, so give him some bait to motivate him further. Not like with Shaq who also looked determined once but Klopp never gave him some serious chance and the rest is history.

As mentioned in a previous post above think Bobby needs benching for this game, looks rather out of form. Play Jota from the start, there surely is nothing to lose.

I would play Jota like many have said but against a team that we’ll have all the ball id like to see Firmino behind Salah Mane Jota with Henderson and Gini at the base of the midfield.

I have a hunch Alisson start too

I would play Jota like many have said but against a team that we’ll have all the ball id like to see Firmino behind Salah Mane Jota with Henderson and Gini at the base of the midfield.

I have a hunch Alisson start too

Brazil team Doc says Ali will return NEXT weekend. Still sooner than expected.

Brazil team Doc says Ali will return NEXT weekend. Still sooner than expected.

Don’t think he has a say in whether Alisson feels ready to play today or whether Klopp feels that he is ready but we will see

What's the weather forecast over there for Match day please Team?

Absolutely cracking the flags

Need to win this and win it well to send out a statement, hopefully Keita is fit we need some creativity in midfield.

Could do with smashing a few in too today, start sorting the goal difference out... although 3 points first.

Hands up, who's going to be forking out the £15.00 to the greedy bas**rds just so you can watch your team,

 well I f***in won't be, I already pay sky over a grand a year for sports, broadband & BT sport, so they can F**k RIGHT OFF, this is the last month I'll be feeding the greedy kunts,

How many of you will pay I wonder ?

Trouble is, the more that do pay the greedier they'll get, and just like ppv boxing the price will rise and rise, and before you know it you'll be paying £25 ,

But, if everyone was to make a stand and refuse to pay £14.95, and i mean every clubs fans not just ours the greedy kunts would have to rethink their pricing,

I can't see why they don't just charge a fiver, more fans could afford that and happy to pay it , but at nigh on £15, it's sheer unadultered greed, and they f***in know it,
I understand that for some they simply have to watch the game no matter the cost, but that's just pandering to them, and saying it's ok to rip us off, well not for me, I already pay for sky sports so why the F**k should I pay them again?

F**k THEM,  GREEDY KUNTS !!!!

Got to give Jota a full 90 minutes. I'm not totally convinced yet and I'd like to see him given a run of 3/4 games to get a few chances to really make a play for a regular place. Think Bobby if he starts has to just hold the central area a bit more.He's all over the place which we know is his game but we need to have somebody in there to take the half chances.

City draw 1-1 coyr

City draw 1-1 coyr

Top 3 after 5 games..Everton,Villa,Leeds..City not in top 10...what are the chances..probably take 10-12 games before the league takes shape. But could be another Leicester type thingy season..

Timo Werner is going to have a massive impact and I wouldn't rule out Chelsea if they can sort out the defence.

Top 3 after 5 games..Everton,Villa,Leeds..City not in top 10...what are the chances..probably take 10-12 games before the league takes shape. But could be another Leicester type thingy season..

Timo Werner is going to have a massive impact and I wouldn't rule out Chelsea if they can sort out the defence.

I still can't see any other winner than us, Villa were cruising then get thumped 3-0 yesterday, Bitters won't last and Leeds don't have the squad to compete over a season. Arsenal are still inconsistent as are Chelsea so its between us and City and City just don't look right to me. I'm not even including Man Utd in my calculations, their ambition is to get into top 4.

I still can't see any other winner than us, Villa were cruising then get thumped 3-0 yesterday, Bitters won't last and Leeds don't have the squad to compete over a season. Arsenal are still inconsistent as are Chelsea so its between us and City and City just don't look right to me. I'm not even including Man Utd in my calculations, their ambition is to get into top 4.

Could be between us and 2/3 teams. Chelsea have bought well.I like Pulisic and Werner.Inconsistency could be applied to several top teams on the run up to turn of the year. If we can cope without VVD we could push for it but it's going to be much harder than last season.

Topsy turvy season with nobody racing clear. Apart from the obvious maulling at Villa we have made a decent start but nothing is guaranteed this season.

8-0 and we are back on top. Let's do this

I would play this team as not expecting thiago or alisson to make it.

Adrian

Trent
Robbo
Fabinho
Gomez

Hendo
Gini
Jones

Mane
Minamino
Salah

Bobby needs benching for a few games and taki has looked sharp and deserves his chance. Be happy to see Jota through the middle also, but please don't put him left and move Sadio through the middle.

Got to give Jota a full 90 minutes. I'm not totally convinced yet and I'd like to see him given a run of 3/4 games to get a few chances to really make a play for a regular place. Think Bobby if he starts has to just hold the central area a bit more.He's all over the place which we know is his game but we need to have somebody in there to take the half chances.

Then we won’t get what Bobby brings to the press all across the field, and in deeper areas as well.

Hands up, who's going to be forking out the £15.00 to the greedy bas**rds just so you can watch your team,

 well I f***in won't be, I already pay sky over a grand a year for sports, broadband & BT sport, so they can F**k RIGHT OFF, this is the last month I'll be feeding the greedy kunts,

How many of you will pay I wonder ?

Trouble is, the more that do pay the greedier they'll get, and just like ppv boxing the price will rise and rise, and before you know it you'll be paying £25 ,

But, if everyone was to make a stand and refuse to pay £14.95, and i mean every clubs fans not just ours the greedy kunts would have to rethink their pricing,

I can't see why they don't just charge a fiver, more fans could afford that and happy to pay it , but at nigh on £15, it's sheer unadultered greed, and they f***in know it,
I understand that for some they simply have to watch the game no matter the cost, but that's just pandering to them, and saying it's ok to rip us off, well not for me, I already pay for sky sports so why the F**k should I pay them again?

F**k THEM,  GREEDY KUNTS !!!!

Free streams, it's the future

Free streams, it's the future

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I hope Thiago starts. I think he’d open them up.

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Alisson in the squad

If rumours are true and Jota is starting I hope it's in place of Bobby and not Mane or Salah.

Heared Allison and Jota starting

Yeah, both Alisson and Jota starting today, confirmed by BBC

Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Fabinho, Gomez, Robertson, Henderson, Wijnaldum, Jota, Mane, Salah, Firmino.

Is pretty attacking that...

Yeah, both Alisson and Jota starting today, confirmed by BBC

That is great news, please please stay injury free rest of season now Allison.