Pre-Match: Liverpool v Cardiff (FA Cup R4) Sun 6 Feb 12pm

So Cardiff this weekend.

Full squad to choose from apart from Salah & Mane.

We have 5 games in 19 days including champions league, and the league cup final a week later.

Based on that

Kelleher

Gomez Matip Konate Tsimikas

       Jones Milner OX

     Gordan Bobby Minamino

We have 5 games in 19 days including champions league, and the league cup final a week later.

Based on that

Kelleher

Gomez Matip Konate Tsimikas

       Jones Milner OX

     Gordan Bobby Minamino

I think klopp will pick the best 11 he can, its like the start of january all over again, players need rhythm.

I think klopp will pick the best 11 he can, its like the start of january all over again, players need rhythm.

Agree. Do hope to see Elliott and Diaz cameos though.

Agree. Do hope to see Elliott and Diaz cameos though.

Yea. 2nd half subs maybe.

Don't think the lads that are on international duty will feature but apart from that I think it will be our strongest team with plenty of second half changes (think there are 5 allowed in the FA Cup?)

Don't think the lads that are on international duty will feature but apart from that I think it will be our strongest team with plenty of second half changes (think there are 5 allowed in the FA Cup?)

5 subs is right. Agree Mane and Mo should sit this one out even if they have returned to Liverpool by then. How about Bobby, Jota and Lucho as a front three?

Should be quite strong for this only Mane and Mo ruled out plus whoever injured . Hopefully Naby, Elliott and Thiago can get some minutes

Am I missing something here, what international games are on ? The Afcon is all but done, is it not ?

Anyhoo we need to get back on track asap, so I can see a strong  X1 Vs Cardiff, basically off the top of my heid I’ll go for this…………

                                         Allison
                         Trent  Konate Gomez  Robbo
                            Hendo  Fabinho. AOC
                           Gordon     Bobby   Jota


           Bench; Kelleher, Virgil, Elliot, Morton, Thiago, Jones, Kostas, Musialowski, Woltman, Stubbins


Being a cup tie it will be all blood and thunder from Cardiff initially, but once things settle down we will dominate and will find it fairy easy, I’m saying this with my eyes closed, so if it goes tits up no one can blame me 🤪,


3-0 the Mighty Redmen.

Am I missing something here, what international games are on ? The Afcon is all but done, is it not ?

Anyhoo we need to get back on track asap, so I can see a strong  X1 Vs Cardiff, basically off the top of my heid I’ll go for this…………

                                         Allison
                         Trent  Konate Gomez  Robbo
                            Hendo  Fabinho. AOC
                           Gordon     Bobby   Jota


           Bench; Kelleher, Virgil, Elliot, Morton, Thiago, Jones, Kostas, Musialowski, Woltman, Stubbins


Being a cup tie it will be all blood and thunder from Cardiff initially, but once things settle down we will dominate and will find it fairy easy, I’m saying this with my eyes closed, so if it goes tits up no one can blame me 🤪,


3-0 the Mighty Redmen.

The South American teams are currently playing WC qualifiers


Don’t expect Allison or Fabinho to start

Get these beat then I want Everton to help them end another season trophy less.

Live on ITV this weekend ladies and gentlemen!

(When was the last time we were on ITV? Probably that god awful return to the Champions League in 2014 when we went crashing in the group stages. Ugh - worst season ever. Probably the most unpleasant displays and results I've ever lived through as a Liverpool supporter.)

edit: Sorry that reference to 2014/15 reads like a Principal Skinner Vietnam flashback. Let's get back to the present!

The South American teams are currently playing WC qualifiers


Don’t expect Allison or Fabinho to start

this is true. I had forgot they were still playing for brazil. DOH. Subs at best.


so maybe...

----------- Kellher -----------
Trent - Matip - VVD - Robbo
----------- Milner -----------
----- Hendo ---- Thiago ----
-- OX ---- Bobbi ---- Jota --

5 subs with young lads getting on 2nd half when game is won ?

poxy kick off time

poxy kick off time

Yeah I know, clashes with Scotland battering England at Murrayfield !! again 😀

Yeah I know, clashes with Scotland battering England at Murrayfield !! again 😀

Would liked to have stayed in bed to nurseca hangover from Ireland beating Wales, now I might have to go the pub for a curer and watch our game, first world problems eh

5 subs is right. Agree Mane and Mo should sit this one out even if they have returned to Liverpool by then. How about Bobby, Jota and Lucho as a front three?

AFCON final and 3rd/4th place play-offs are on Sunday after the FA Cup match, so Mo & Mane won't be in Liverpool without a time-machine!

Great news Thiago back in training .

At last…, a live game of club football to watch.

Been bored stiff these last couple of weeks. Actually feels like months.
Nearly back to normal then. Just can’t wait !

Strongest side available to start. Get it won, then make subs.
Going for 3:0 to the red men, but need to double check my prediction. Think I went 4:0 but thought mo snd Sadio would be playing.

Great to have football back, at the weekend with a comfortable win over Cardiff, at the weekend !

Would liked to have stayed in bed to nurseca hangover from Ireland beating Wales, now I might have to go the pub for a curer and watch our game, first world problems eh

See Aussie? Billy and Brian can love the Reds and still watch Rugby Union. Broaden your horizons already!

The South American teams are currently playing WC qualifiers


Don’t expect Allison or Fabinho to start

South Americans should be back on Merseyside by Thursday morning, so I think they could be involved for Sunday. Doesn't mean they will, but back a little earlier than usual after this window.

NB: Team no longer available

I have no idea of how we will feature but I would play this team.

I would rest Jota, Matip, Keita and Robertson.

there seemed to be some problems with the Cardiff Manager at the end of the game last night not sure what happened.
Can't wait for this as its the very best antidote to all the crap in the News.
I have been watching lots of Fans reaction from across the world to the CL final in 2019 and the one thing that gives us hope is that no matter where they are regardless of colour creed or Religion the noise and euphoria displayed is the same the world over its quite humbling to watch really. So lets hope across the world Reds will unite in thrashing Cardiff.

At last…, a live game of club football to watch.

Been bored stiff these last couple of weeks. Actually feels like months.
Nearly back to normal then. Just can’t wait !

Strongest side available to start. Get it won, then make subs.
Going for 3:0 to the red men, but need to double check my prediction. Think I went 4:0 but thought mo snd Sadio would be playing.

7 matches in 3 competitions beginning Sunday, over the next 21 days. At the end of the month we could have on trophy in hand and in with a shout for three others. Hope we can start it off with a good performance Sunday.

Thiago now has a chest infection. talk about bad luck.

so id go for this now.

----------- Kellher -----------
Trent - Matip - VVD - Robbo
----------- Milner -----------
----- Hendo ---- Jones ----
-- OX ---- Bobbi ---- Jota --

https://twitter.com/skysportspl/status/1489547026698104835?s=21

Thiago now has a chest infection. talk about bad luck.

Didn't JK say it was only minor & that he expected Thiago to be in training today?

Didn't JK say it was only minor & that he expected Thiago to be in training today?

yea, should be back training. so maybe be on bench. 2nd half sub with elliott perhaps ?

Would be nice to see Diaz and Harvey Elliott get some minutes on Sunday

Would be nice to see Diaz and Harvey Elliott get some minutes on Sunday

Per Jürgen today, Lucho is still in Paris awaiting some paperwork so hasn't flown in yet, hasn't trained and so I would think we won't see him on Sunday except maybe in street clothes waving to the fans.

Per Jürgen today, Lucho is still in Paris awaiting some paperwork so hasn't flown in yet, hasn't trained and so I would think we won't see him on Sunday except maybe in street clothes waving to the fans.

He arrived today, just seen a clip of him getting a klopp HUG ! 

Agreed though, no chance he starts, sub at best.

Think caught a glimpse of Origi as well in training . Almost getting up to full strength at just the right time

line up should be interesting as I think Sadio and Mo will need some sort of break when they come back next week so possibly weakened side but strong bench.
Any News on Divok i wonder?

He arrived today, just seen a clip of him getting a klopp HUG ! 

Agreed though, no chance he starts, sub at best.

I just saw that too. You and me are being responsible talking about easing him in when in our heart of hearts we're saying:

START HIM ON SUNDAY Jürgen!!!!

line up should be interesting as I think Sadio and Mo will need some sort of break when they come back next week so possibly weakened side but strong bench.
Any News on Divok i wonder?

From The Athletic today:

In the absence of any enticing offers from elsewhere, Minamino and Origi were both happy to stay put on deadline day.

Minamino’s situation was complicated by the fact he was away on international duty with Japan at the time. Origi, who has an appearance-based clause in his contract which could yet trigger an extra year, is likely to leave as a free agent this summer. The Belgian is close to full fitness after nearly two months out owing to knee swelling and eager to get back playing.

Divvy back in full training , thiago has had a chest infection but Jürgen was hoping he would be back today, Harvey will be in the squad.

Divvy back in full training , thiago has had a chest infection but Jürgen was hoping he would be back today, Harvey will be in the squad.

Club just tweeted a piccy from today's training showing Divock, Naby AND Thiago in action.

Naby's not getting my hopes up again, but he was out there today (played every game in AFCON too  ) .

See they make the 5th round draw prior to our game on Sunday.

Hope we get Utd, love to smash them out of the cup !










Oh, wait a minute……….

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

See they make the 5th round draw prior to our game on Sunday.

Hope we get Utd, love to smash them out of the cup !










Oh, wait a minute……….

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

United are still in the cup. Hartlepool and Cambridge at least....

I wouldnt be surprised to see our new star man DiegoI  get on the pitch for the last 10 or 15 minutes just so he can get a real Liverpool welcome from the crowd,a welcome he will never forget.Welcome to Anfield.

I just saw that too. You and me are being responsible talking about easing him in when in our heart of hearts we're saying:

START HIM ON SUNDAY Jürgen!!!!

you know what he may well start him. But I still think bench and get last 15mins or some such.

Club just tweeted a piccy from today's training showing Divock, Naby AND Thiago in action.

Naby's not getting my hopes up again, but he was out there today (played every game in AFCON too  ) .

Actual. I now think Naby could start. he was playing well at afcon, start the boy every time hes fit I say.

Kelleher; Trent, Matip, VVD, Robertson; Henderson, Jones, Ox; Gordon, Bobby, Jota.

Half an hour for Thiago and Elliott hopefully and maybe 10-15 for Diaz.

Love to see Naby and Thiago get some minutes together

He arrived today, just seen a clip of him getting a klopp HUG ! 

Agreed though, no chance he starts, sub at best.

Luiz in today's squad 👀

Luiz in today's squad 👀

He will get one hell of a reception ,and if he plays and scores the crowd will go wild.

Kelleher; Trent, Matip, VVD, Robertson; Henderson, Jones, Ox; Gordon, Bobby, Jota.

Half an hour for Thiago and Elliott hopefully and maybe 10-15 for Diaz.

Thiago picked up a chest infection, not sure if he plays…

Hoping to see Harvey get some playing time with Diaz…

Should prove too strong for Cardiff today. Hope to see our new signing come on at some stage. Anyhow 3  0 to the Reds.

Luiz in today's squad 👀

I woke up at 3:30 a.m. local time and couldn't get back to sleep, and yes, my idle thoughts kept drifting to Anfield, this match, and who gets into the team.

The more I thought about Lucho playing, I mean, he's been in regular training with Porto and then Colombia. He would have trained with our first team yesterday, whatever they did, right? It shouldn't be any kind of injury risk. As others have said, it would be a fairly limited sub appearance and I suppose the match needs to be in hand for that to happen, but there is still a good chance for that to happen.

i feel like I'm way too old to be this excited about it, but I truly am. GREAT to see the Reds playing again.

(EDIT: I almost forgot, while I wait for kickoff I've got ski jumpinp live from China on the TV. Athlete after athlete go soaring through the winter air. It must be the closest thing humans have to flying without the aid of machines. I feel like I could compete in this sport if there was a category for "fastest plummet." )

Thiago picked up a chest infection, not sure if he plays…

Hoping to see Harvey get some playing time with Diaz…

Thiago trained yesterday, I think.

It's years since I've been as up for an early round domestic cup!

its blowing a gale here and cold not like Porto for sure. terrible kick off time and I think Cardiff have played two or three times since we have had a break. One of those games were we could struggle or just blow them away

I woke up at 3:30 a.m. local time and couldn't get back to sleep, and yes, my idle thoughts kept drifting to Anfield, this match, and who gets into the team.

The more I thought about Lucho playing, I mean, he's been in regular training with Porto and then Colombia. He would have trained with our first team yesterday, whatever they did, right? It shouldn't be any kind of injury risk. As others have said, it would be a fairly limited sub appearance and I suppose the match needs to be in hand for that to happen, but there is still a good chance for that to happen.

i feel like I'm way too old to be this excited about it, but I truly am. GREAT to see the Reds playing again.

(EDIT: I almost forgot, while I wait for kickoff I've got ski jumpinp live from China on the TV. Athlete after athlete go soaring through the winter air. It must be the closest thing humans have to flying without the aid of machines. I feel like I could compete in this sport if there was a category for "fastest plummet." )

What with the pollution levels in parts of China, I'm surprised that the ski jumpers haven't got stuck in the sky!

Would love to see a mixture of youth and experience. I always think it's a bit of a shame when young players make their debut in a side overwhelmingly dominated by other young, inexperienced players. Thankfully Jürgen's been quite good at that - blending the two here and there.

For viewers watching on ITV today -

WARNING: TODAY'S BROADCAST MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF MATTERFACE

Hope we get to see Luis make his debut off the bench today.

Unlikely but I’d love to see this X1 run out today……..


                                         Alisson
                           Trent   Matip Virgil. Robbo
                             Hendo    Naby.  Thiago
                              Jota      Bobby   Diaz


Would  two days with the squad be enough for Diaz to familiarise himself with our system? Possibly, but it’s a bit of a ask that I don’t think we need to burden him with, but then again he’s smart enough to adapt and if we’re all honest I don’t think Cardiff will be too much of a test, so can we then consider that it could be the perfect game for him to make his debut ?


Alternatively we could also see thus……..


                                                     Alisson
                                    Trent.   Matip.   Virgil.  Robbo
                                        Hendo.    Naby.    Jones
                                        Gordon.   Bobby.   Jota


You could easily make a case for both X1’s, however as with all our new players Jürgen likes them to have a few sessions on the training pitches first to allow them to adapt and get used to how we play, so we’ll have to see I guess whether we Chuck him straight in or not !



Really cannot see a upset here, but it is the FA Cup and it’s fraught with danger, you only have to look at how the MUtants fared against the Smogmonsters, still laughing my tits off, and the decades of history of cup upsets !!     Not going to happen today .



Easily 3-0 for the Mighty Redmen




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