Pre-Match: Liverpool v Brighton (H) PL Wednesday Feb 3rd

We were late getting the West ham thread going so here ye go forvthe pre match Brighton talk

More of the same please. 3 more points on the board but don’t underestimate these. They can play given time and space.

More of the same please. 3 more points on the board but don’t underestimate these. They can play given time and space.

Yes hugely impressed with their manager. However if we are anything like we have been we have too much. I keep saying it but the fast starts are when we perform best, come out of the traps and get at them.

Played a really good game against Spurs and thoroughly deserved the win, but we should be too much for them. They deserve credit for playing proper football and not some bus parking thugs like Burnley and West Brom.

Bobby will defo start in place of Div. Not sure if mane is fit yet eh ?

Bobby will defo start in place of Div. Not sure if mane is fit yet eh ?

Think Mane is out until the weekend.

Naby might be available.

Think Mane is out until the weekend.

Naby might be available.

Oh well, cant see naby being risked straight away.

With relation to resting players, Id go wirh our strongest team and sub lads iff when the game is put to be, Robbo Gini and Mo be the 3 id look to sub out

Bobby in for Origi be the only change for me

I think we should be going all out for the win and not think of Man City. 3 wins on the bounce is massive in current circumstances

With relation to resting players, Id go wirh our strongest team and sub lads iff when the game is put to be, Robbo Gini and Mo be the 3 id look to sub out

Bobby in for Origi be the only change for me

Seems to me that some players find it easier to play every few days. and the convo with milner, he had a tight hammy, so had to come off.

Defo agree start strong then sub, but also Salah was brilliant when he came of the bench at palace.

Think Jones will start this possibly rest Thiago or Milner

Think Jones will start this possibly rest Thiago or Milner

Yeah was thinking Thiago myself, shipped a heavy tackle yesterday

Yeah was thinking Thiago myself, shipped a heavy tackle yesterday

Played a lot since his return think he could do with a breather especially with City on the horizon

Think Jones will start this possibly rest Thiago or Milner

Could be aye.

We don’t want to think about the city game until this ones done and dusted.
If we go with too many changes worrying about city, we might get caught out. They gonna be buzzing after beating spuds.
If we don’t beat these, wether we win or not v city won’t really matter. It will be more difficult to chase them down.

I think the most important thing is making sure Trent and Robbo are in it, when they are on it, which they were 95% of last season, nobody can handle it, this season they’ve been a little off by their standards, but like you saw the other day, get them going and it’s goodnight for the other team.

Could be aye.

Might see Ox from the beginning as well. Tsimikas and/or Neco Williams are possibilities as well, not that it should be ALL change.

I wonder if Davies or Kabak will be involved. Kabak is only flying into Liverpool Tuesday but Davies should train with the team then.

Probably Hendo and Nat at central defence for this one, but the weekend could be interesting

I wonder if Davies or Kabak will be involved. Kabak is only flying into Liverpool Tuesday but Davies should train with the team then.

Probably Hendo and Nat at central defence for this one, but the weekend could be interesting

I think its to soon for them, possibly we may see one or both of them against Leicester, that would give about 2 weeks of integration.

                         Alisson

       Trent    Nat     Hendo   Robbo

                            Gini
 
                     Thiago   Ox

                            Shaq
                    Mo             Bobby

Ox for Millie just to add a bit more zip to us. Id lve if we could put it to bed by the 70th minute get Mo Robbo and Thiago off before Sunday. Jones Tsimikas and one of the new lads on for a debut. Thats ideal world, lets just get the win though

                         Alisson

       Trent    Nat     Hendo   Robbo

                            Gini
 
                     Thiago   Ox

                            Shaq
                    Mo             Bobby

Ox for Millie just to add a bit more zip to us. Id lve if we could put it to bed by the 70th minute get Mo Robbo and Thiago off before Sunday. Jones Tsimikas and one of the new lads on for a debut. Thats ideal world, lets just get the win though

Is Mane still injured? Other than that I agree with that lineup, we need to keep the momentum going so not too many changes please. After the City game the  lads have a week off I think.

Is Mane still injured? Other than that I agree with that lineup, we need to keep the momentum going so not too many changes please. After the City game the  lads have a week off I think.

Yes I think Klopp said hell miss Brighton but back for citeh

New guys will be on the bench at best. Dont think we will see them start for a couple of weeks at least. Nat & Hendo doing a good enough job for now anyway.

Alisson; Trent, Nat, Hendo, Robbo; Gini, Ox, Jones; Shaqiri, Mo, Bobby.

Would be good if we could rest Milly and Thiago before Sunday as they've played a lot recently but I think we'll probably end up playing one of them.

NB: Team no longer available

I would play Firmino and Shaqiri behind Salah because they are all flexible to move around in their defensive area.

Another 3 points please.

Might see Ox from the beginning as well. Tsimikas and/or Neco Williams are possibilities as well, not that it should be ALL change.

Possibly, but whenever he has started hes not been at races, but surely his fitness should be getting there now. He was good when he came on at weekend.

Alisson; Trent, Nat, Hendo, Robbo; Gini, Ox, Jones; Shaqiri, Mo, Bobby.

Would be good if we could rest Milly and Thiago before Sunday as they've played a lot recently but I think we'll probably end up playing one of them.

This could be it. Some rotation, but not too much.

Alisson; Trent, Nat, Hendo, Robbo; Gini, Ox, Jones; Shaqiri, Mo, Bobby.

Would be good if we could rest Milly and Thiago before Sunday as they've played a lot recently but I think we'll probably end up playing one of them.

I think Thiago needs more games, he’s looking better each time - need to keep the momentum

NB: Team no longer available

I would play Firmino and Shaqiri behind Salah because they are all flexible to move around in their defensive area.

Another 3 points please.

There's literally no way Kabak is going to play in this game. I don't think he's even in Liverpool yet. Arriving today from what I understand. Doubt he'll even train with the team before this game.

There's literally no way Kabak is going to play in this game. I don't think he's even in Liverpool yet. Arriving today from what I understand. Doubt he'll even train with the team before this game.

Believe neither of them are eligible. Sure there was a deadline of 12pm Sunday to be eligible for the midweek games.

Believe neither of them are eligible. Sure there was a deadline of 12pm Sunday to be eligible for the midweek games.

Both can play, Jürgen has just confirmed it. Doubt they will though, maybe bench for one of them.

It will almost certainly be Hendo and Phillips in CB. Gini, Thiago and probably Jones in Midfield. Salah Bobby and Shaq to start.

Don't be surprised  to see one play Sunday

Don't be surprised  to see one play Sunday

Just to state that Kabak is well above Davies in level. It's a great story with Davies and I hope he has a good experience, but he is the cover option and Kabak should be starting at centre back, maybe as soon as Sunday.

Klopp adds in presser that we will now see Rhys Williams back with the U23s so he can play regularly.

Just to state that Kabak is well above Davies in level. It's a great story with Davies and I hope he has a good experience, but he is the cover option and Kabak should be starting at centre back, maybe as soon as Sunday.

Klopp adds in presser that we will now see Rhys Williams back with the U23s so he can play regularly.

That makes sense, so our CB options for the rest of the season will be Fabinho, Kabak, Nat, Davies and Hendo in that order, once they are up to speed and that should be more than enough.

We owe these a pasting after the bogus penalty call last time out. Could be a high scoring affair this.

We owe these a pasting after the bogus penalty call last time out. Could be a high scoring affair this.

I agree, I fancy us to continue our run tomorrow, the lads must be as pumped as we all are to finally have some decent CB reinforcements.

Theres actual folk on Twitter wanting the 2 new guys to start tmrw. honest to fuk man. the boys will be lucky to have 1 training sesh with new teammates. the stupidity of people never fails. 

Theres actual folk on Twitter wanting the 2 new guys to start tmrw. honest to fuk man. the boys will be lucky to have 1 training sesh with new teammates. the stupidity of people never fails. 

Thats just people, probably kids, all excited with their new toys.

Kabak likely not even in Liverpool yet.

Davies might make the bench tomorrow. Also think Sunday is say too big a game to throw 2 lads learning our system straight in to it

Outside of ourselves I dont watch much live football so Id base my view of Brighton on highlights.

Not sure Id say they beat Spurs so they must be good, I reckon spurs will implode from our win over them.

Lamptey seem good and I know Bissouma is highly regarded. Outside of that where will they cause us problems?

Can't see either of the new lads starting.
But bringing them in should give the squad a lift, and sends out intent we want to challenge in PL and CL.
Hard to believe we're now without VVD, Gomez and Matip long term.
Likely be Hendo/Nat again for this one, maybe even the one after too - games coming thick and fast.

Outside of ourselves I dont watch much live football so Id base my view of Brighton on highlights.

Not sure Id say they beat Spurs so they must be good, I reckon spurs will implode from our win over them.

Lamptey seem good and I know Bissouma is highly regarded. Outside of that where will they cause us problems?

Good footballing side but obviously where they are in table suggests struggles. Nat will have a different test than W Ham as they play most on deck but have some big lads at back who are dangerous at set pieces

Good footballing side but obviously where they are in table suggests struggles. Nat will have a different test than W Ham as they play most on deck but have some big lads at back who are dangerous at set pieces

Might suit us so?

Good footballing side but obviously where they are in table suggests struggles. Nat will have a different test than W Ham as they play most on deck but have some big lads at back who are dangerous at set pieces

They beat Spurs comfortably, could easily have won 3 or 4 nil, so might be a little trickier than expected.
And its not like we've been beating all lower table sides and having trouble against higher placed ones
Still, we're on an upswing so hopefully we can put them away.

Might suit us so?

Think it will in some respects but I honestly think our defence will be stretched more than WH and Spurs to be honest

Thats just people, probably kids, all excited with their new toys.

Kabak likely not even in Liverpool yet.

Davies might make the bench tomorrow. Also think Sunday is say too big a game to throw 2 lads learning our system straight in to it

No chance any of them start tmrw, klopp said as much today. Also confirmed that Fab should be fit for city, and it will be him and hendo.

I just want 3 points.

Don't really care how.

Wouldn't mind a bit of that manc luck, play against 10 men for 88 & half mins

Thats just people, probably kids, all excited with their new toys.

Kabak likely not even in Liverpool yet.

Davies might make the bench tomorrow. Also think Sunday is say too big a game to throw 2 lads learning our system straight in to it

Agree. It'll be next week before we see either I'd say.

I'm in two minds about this one, whether it's best to rotate or keep the momentum going, but inclined to rotate a few if it was my decision.

Alisson

Trent     Phillips     Hendo     Robertson

Gini

Chamberlain      Jones

Salah           Firmino           Shaqiri

Not a huge fan of Shaqiri off the left but something along these lines.

Come on lads, 3 points is all that matters oh and no injuries!

They beat Spurs comfortably, could easily have won 3 or 4 nil, so might be a little trickier than expected.
And its not like we've been beating all lower table sides and having trouble against higher placed ones
Still, we're on an upswing so hopefully we can put them away.

Spuds were gash and toothless without Dirty Harry, not taking anything away from Brighton they fully deserve their win, and like you said it could have been a proper 4/5 battering, however, even with our depleted squad we are a completely different animal, especially of late where we seem to have our mojo back,

So here’s what I think will happen, BaHA will set up with a single decker in the hope we have a off day and will try and nick one, then they’ll make it a double decker and defend their imaginary lead, it’s not going to happen,

What will happen tho is unfortunately for them we will be tearing them a brand new arsehole, there is absolutely no chance on this earth that  we will taking our foot off the gas, we’ve only just got going, so with a wee tweak here and maybe there I would go with this....

                                    Alisson
                     Trent Phillips Henderson Robbo
                                  Wijnaldom
                          Thiago              Jones
                         Salah     Bobby    Mane

Giving old Father Time Milner a wee rest, he’ll be back V City, Mane comes back in , no way is he missing two on the bounce, was going to go for Shaq (bit of a coin toss) but choose Jones instead, impressed with his go at them attack V hammers with immediate affect, Thiago stays in, his overall reading of the game and his passing skills are hard to leave on the bench when we need the creativity, Mo on fire, Bobby has his mojo back and Mane like a rabid dog for goals, what’s not to like ?

At the back Phillips deserving of another outing next to our outstanding Skipper Trent & Robbo speak for themselves and last but by no means least and still for me the best goalie in the league, the ever reliable Alisson Becker.


Bench ; Kelleher, Davies, Shaqiri, Ox, Tsimikas, Milner, Origi, Neco


4-0 Champions


                                                                           Y  N  W  A

Struggled to seemingly break sides down at home lately, but must try and end this tonight, against Brighton, after two away wins. Mo has finally found his shooting boots, hopefully Mane will be back. Need to step up keep this running streak going to keep pace with the leaders !

Spuds were gash and toothless without Dirty Harry, not taking anything away from Brighton they fully deserve their win, and like you said it could have been a proper 4/5 battering, however, even with our depleted squad we are a completely different animal, especially of late where we seem to have our mojo back,

So here’s what I think will happen, BaHA will set up with a single decker in the hope we have a off day and will try and nick one, then they’ll make it a double decker and defend their imaginary lead, it’s not going to happen,

What will happen tho is unfortunately for them we will be tearing them a brand new arsehole, there is absolutely no chance on this earth that  we will taking our foot off the gas, we’ve only just got going, so with a wee tweak here and maybe there I would go with this....

                                    Alisson
                     Trent Phillips Henderson Robbo
                                  Wijnaldom
                          Thiago              Jones
                         Salah     Bobby    Mane

Giving old Father Time Milner a wee rest, he’ll be back V City, Mane comes back in , no way is he missing two on the bounce, was going to go for Shaq (bit of a coin toss) but choose Jones instead, impressed with his go at them attack V hammers with immediate affect, Thiago stays in, his overall reading of the game and his passing skills are hard to leave on the bench when we need the creativity, Mo on fire, Bobby has his mojo back and Mane like a rabid dog for goals, what’s not to like ?

At the back Phillips deserving of another outing next to our outstanding Skipper Trent & Robbo speak for themselves and last but by no means least and still for me the best goalie in the league, the ever reliable Alisson Becker.


Bench ; Kelleher, Davies, Shaqiri, Ox, Tsimikas, Milner, Origi, Neco


4-0 Champions


                                                                           Y  N  W  A

Yea, Spurs are really gonna miss Kane, and they defended crap against us - soooo delighted for Moaninho the wee sh*te
And think that'll be the team, assuming Mane comes back in.
At home vs bus Jones will give us more going forward than Milly.
Hoping they'll need to being seeing their arse doctor to stitch up a large tear later on tonite...

Struggled to seemingly break sides down at home lately, but must try and end this tonight, against Brighton, after two away wins. Mo has finally found his shooting boots, hopefully Mane will be back. Need to step up keep this running streak going to keep pace with the leaders !

Just going off memory, think we've found Brighton tricky last couple of times, could be wrong, but think we've bounced back in form enough to do them tonite. Hopefully.

And Mo going to equal Kennys record I think,

Struggled to seemingly break sides down at home lately, but must try and end this tonight, against Brighton, after two away wins. Mo has finally found his shooting boots, hopefully Mane will be back. Need to step up keep this running streak going to keep pace with the leaders !

think the confidence is back now man, were playing more fluent footi. we should have too much for brighton tonight.

Yea, Spurs are really gonna miss Kane, and they defended crap against us - soooo delighted for Moaninho the wee sh*te
And think that'll be the team, assuming Mane comes back in.
At home vs bus Jones will give us more going forward than Milly.
Hoping they'll need to being seeing their arse doctor to stitch up a large tear later on tonite...

been no mention of mane being fit yet, I suspect he may be saved for city at weekend if its close fitness wise.

Struggled to seemingly break sides down at home lately, but must try and end this tonight, against Brighton, after two away wins. Mo has finally found his shooting boots, hopefully Mane will be back. Need to step up keep this running streak going to keep pace with the leaders !

Klopp mentioned in his interviews that he’s changed a few things recently to help create bettrr chances and it’s worked. I’m sure it will carry on tonight - can’t wait

Sounds like mane is out of this game. New lads not yet upto speed.

                                      Alisson

Trent              Henderson         Philips          Robertson

                                    Wijnaldum

                   Thiago                             Jones

      Salah                      Firmino                    Shaqiri

Banana peel game for us. I trust Jürgen has the boys laser-focused on the taks at hand tonight.

Have a hunch Tsimikas will be in the XI tonight. Let's win this.

Hahaha now Alisson is injured. This season......

I have seen that Alisson may be injured.

I have seen that Alisson may be injured.

Where are you seeing this? I've seen nothing on any of the other LFC sites/subs that I follow that are saying anything about him being injured.

All these pre kick off injury leaks seem to be accurate so I'm expecting this one to follow suit.

Gets injured a ridiculous amount for a keeper, surely we've got to be having a good look at his training regime and working out where we're going wrong.

Hahaha now Alisson is injured. This season......

Lord have mercy... if that’s true hope it’s a one match game kinda injury... never known a goalie to get injured so often.

Where are you seeing this? I've seen nothing on any of the other LFC sites/subs that I follow that are saying anything about him being injured.

EotK Twitter, they've only heard rumours, nothing official or strong.

Just had another look, nothing from any proper source.

EotK Twitter, they've only heard rumours, nothing official or strong.

Just had another look, nothing from any proper source.

Fingers crossed. Good grief surely we can take a break from the injuries for awhile.

Hahaha now Alisson is injured. This season......

See it to believe it when the game lineup gets announced, but if he is hurt is shocking how much he's injured for a keeper and always seems to happen in training.

See it to believe it when the game lineup gets announced, but if he is hurt is shocking how much he's injured for a keeper and always seems to happen in training.

Mate all injury rumours have been true this season - cursed

Mate all injury rumours have been true this season - cursed

FSG should have known Alisson would get hurt and gotten Ter Stegen as backup! They don't back Jürgen!

just kidding, but what sh*t luck that is

Not accepting anything under 9-0 tonight.

been no mention of mane being fit yet, I suspect he may be saved for city at weekend if its close fitness wise.

Looks that way alright. Maybe he might save some others for that one, will see I guess.

Not accepting anything under 9-0 tonight.

Will need the ref to change out of his Man United jersey to have any chance...

What’s with these rumours re Alisson if true how can a keeper be so injury prone!

Fingers crossed it’s itk Twitter sh*te.

Not accepting anything under 9-0 tonight.

A 9-0 score for the champions would be great, although I would settle for the 3 points !

No Alisson tonight and Davies in the squad apparently.

Brighton have already taken 2 points off our tally this season. No more, lads.

Alisson out

Hard fought win me thinks. Cant see us losing, but if Brighton grab an early lead they park the bus, and it will be tough to break down.
Salah looks red hot at the moment, I bet he scores tonight.

Alisson out

Hopefully he's just being kept out as a precaution so that he's fully fit at the weekend. Kelleher can do the job today.

Hopefully he's just being kept out as a precaution so that he's fully fit at the weekend. Kelleher can do the job today.

Yep hope so and Fab and Mane hopefully

We are 100% cursed or something negative has changed in the physio room

On the lfc official- Ali is out due to illness.

Allison is ill

Hmm ill. In these times have to wonder if its a positive test.

Hmm ill. In these times have to wonder if its a positive test.

Apparently not - stomach bug

Apparently not - stomach bug

Best case scenario really, when you suddenly hear he's out.

Give the guy some pepto and he'll be good to go for City.

Apparently not - stomach bug

Yeah but is that a stomach bug including the wild shites 

Getting to the point where you expect ali to not be available :-( . Hope he's ok

Yeah but is that a stomach bug including the wild shites 

Packet of cream crackers would sort that sh*t right out.😀

Packet of cream crackers would sort that sh*t right out.😀

Hahaha

Packet of cream crackers would sort that sh*t right out.😀

Wont that be a bit painful trying to get a packet of them up your dirt box ?