Pre-Match: Liverpool v Chelsea 28th August 2021 KO 17.30

I watched the Chavs destroy Arsenal, and there were 2 things that stuck out to me. 

1.  The wide forwards (Mount and Havertz) drop deep and central to overload the middle.  This movement was dragging Arsenal's fullback into very narrow positions, and Chelsea exploited the space on the flank particularly with Reece James.  Jürgen will need to have a better plan to deal with this -- ideally with CM's picking up the wide forwards and our fullback staying home to prevent the overlap. 

2.  Their ability to transition the ball from their back 3 into the front 3 so often flows through Jorginho.  If we can mark him out of the game, they will struggle to find their rhythm.  I would play Bobby and have him shadow Jorgihno when we don't have the ball.  Have Mo and Sadio sit on the shoulders of the wide CB's and set traps for when they play the ball out to the wide players. 

I feel extremely confident that we will take all 3 points here.  I just expect Jurgwn to nail the setup and tactics and the boys will do the rest. 

2-0 to the Reds!!

Jorginho is certainly what makes them tick, but Kante is probably the hardest worker in their side. He needs closing down as well.

Let's go Boyssssssss

Psyched myself up for the game thinking it was a 12:30 kickoff 😂

Torture now till 5:30..

Cannot wait to give this lot a good hiding 🤜🏼

Let's tw*t this cockney sh*te Redmen.

Ali
Trent, Matip, Virgil, Robbo
Fab Hendo
Bobby
Mo Jota Sadio

Ali
Trent, Matip, Virgil, Robbo
Fab Hendo
Bobby
Mo Jota Sadio

That’s very attack mode Robbie. We’d tw*t them with that as long as we could cover the counter 😬

Getting nervous now

I’m down in Cornwall for the long weekend, so hoping to find a pub showing the match. Gotta do to it covertly so my missus doesn’t suspect anything until we’re in 😂😂

Have not seen much of Chelsea other then some of their Super Cup game but based on what I read sounds like they kicked on from the UCL win so it should make for a great test for our side.

The difference I think will come down to finishing, we won't get many chances but when we do we have to make them count.

As for the lineup I wouldn't have issue with Tsimikas starting again based on his past couple of performances but I feel like Klopp will slot Robbo back in and also think Klopp will start Milner in the middle with Hendo and Fabinho in the middle.

Have not seen much of Chelsea other then some of their Super Cup game but based on what I read sounds like they kicked on from the UCL win so it should make for a great test for our side.

The difference I think will come down to finishing, we won't get many chances but when we do we have to make them count.

As for the lineup I wouldn't have issue with Tsimikas starting again based on his past couple of performances but I feel like Klopp will slot Robbo back in and also think Klopp will start Milner in the middle with Hendo and Fabinho in the middle.

Think Hendo Fab and Millie is a bit to defensive at home.
Think he’ll go with Hendo Fab and either keita or Tiago.
Probably Tiago to get some service up too. Can’t blame the forwards for not scoring if they ain’t getting the service !

Have not seen much of Chelsea other then some of their Super Cup game but based on what I read sounds like they kicked on from the UCL win so it should make for a great test for our side.

The difference I think will come down to finishing, we won't get many chances but when we do we have to make them count.

As for the lineup I wouldn't have issue with Tsimikas starting again based on his past couple of performances but I feel like Klopp will slot Robbo back in and also think Klopp will start Milner in the middle with Hendo and Fabinho in the middle.

Can assure you Milner won't be starting

Big game between 2 of the top3 contenders.
Chelsea are a really organised hardworking side now with a good balance of talent and workrate. Tuchel has done a great job, been very impressed with what he's done since replacing fat Frank. Just shows the difference a quality manager can make.
Will be a real battle in the middle, we need to match Kante/Jorginho for work so would start Fab/Hendo. Thiago didn't look ready last week so would probably throw in Keita aswell, though Milly must be in with a shout.
At the back, another battle, with Lumpkaku, VVD and Matip got a practice run vs Burnley, this will be tougher, but if anyone can match him, those lads can.
Jota to start again ahead of Bob.
Should be a great atmosphere, proper prize fight, should be absolutely no problem for the players getting up for this one.
Can't wait

Looking forward to the game. Even though its early in the season. A win will be great if we want to be champions again.

Big game between 2 of the top3 contenders.
Chelsea are a really organised hardworking side now with a good balance of talent and workrate. Tuchel has done a great job, been very impressed with what he's done since replacing fat Frank. Just shows the difference a quality manager can make.
Will be a real battle in the middle, we need to match Kante/Jorginho for work so would start Fab/Hendo. Thiago didn't look ready last week so would probably throw in Keita aswell, though Milly must be in with a shout.
At the back, another battle, with Lumpkaku, VVD and Matip got a practice run vs Burnley, this will be tougher, but if anyone can match him, those lads can.
Jota to start again ahead of Bob.
Should be a great atmosphere, proper prize fight, should be absolutely no problem for the players getting up for this one.
Can't wait

We can match them for work. They've had it easy. Someone needs to piss on their parade and it's going to be us. Control Kante, Jorginho and James and this game is won.

We owe them for last year

I'm expected Firmino start instead of Jota. 
LFC 2-1 Chelsea   

Smash these fookers