Pre-Match: Liverpool vs Bournemouth, EPL Sat 27 Aug; KO 3pm.

I don't usually do pre-match threads, but as the last 3 games have resulted in not ideal performances and even worse results, what the hell.

Bournemouth are 1 position above us, like what the actual dickins is that all about, so this is a definite must win game.

Injuries and a suspension, (shakes head in disbelief) has really set the cat amongst the pigeons with team selection and any rotation that Klopp can consider.

Some states:

• Liverpool have won their past six Premier League games against Bournemouth by an aggregate score of 19-1.
  
  Bournemouth have lost seven of their eight matches at Anfield - the exception being a 2-2 draw in the Premier League in April 2017.
  
  Jürgen Klopp's side are yet to win in the league in 2022-23. They last started a season more slowly in 2012-13, when they failed to win any of their opening five opening five games.
  
  Cherries boss Scott Parker was the last opposing manager to win a Premier League game against Liverpool at Anfield, with his Fulham side in March 2021

Here is the "Inside Anfield" video of the last time we met, I think, and very annoyingly we concede a goal 1st again!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld9yo4UNhkQ

A 3pm KO may be just what the doctor should prescribe, weather should be cooler and maybe a bit of rain too.

Assuming none of the injured lads are back I'd like to see us go with a 4-2-3-1 for this.

Ali; Trent, Gomez, VVD, Robbo; Fabinho, Henderson; Elliott, Carvalho, Diaz; Salah.

Assuming none of the injured lads are back I'd like to see us go with a 4-2-3-1 for this.

Ali; Trent, Gomez, VVD, Robbo; Fabinho, Henderson; Elliott, Carvalho, Diaz; Salah.

I'd drop Trent and play Robbo on the right. When they switch positions sometimes, after a corner, he plays there for up to five minutes and does a good job of it too.

I'd go 4231

Ali, Tsimiskas, Gomez, VVD, Robbo, Hendo, Fab, Elliot right, Carvalho centre, Diaz left and Salah through the middle

Think Carvalho must be in his thoughts for this one . Crowd need to be on their game also we need a lift . Any win will do. Milner or Hendo to go for Fab

I suspect there will be calls for Carvalho to feature until ...

He features and fails to make a difference. Think the plan was for him to grow into this level over the course of the season, but injuries have pushed him onto the park. He has potential, but not sure he is at the required level yet.

I suspect there will be calls for Carvalho to feature until ...

He features and fails to make a difference. Think the plan was for him to grow into this level over the course of the season, but injuries have pushed him onto the park. He has potential, but not sure he is at the required level yet.

No different than starting Elliott for me. Both probably shouldn't be starting but our hand forced. Think he will be on bench to impact later if required

It'll come as no surprise anyone who's read my posts recently that I'd want a formation change for this one.

Allison

Trent     Gomez     Virgil     Roberson

Fabinho      Bajcetic

Elliott         Diaz     Carvalho

Salah

I've changed my mind slightly and wouldn't mind seeing Diaz work the centre close with Salah and also puts less pressure on Fabio coming in who can work from the left.

I'd give the kid a chance in CM alongside Fabinho as well.

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I would drop Firmino and Milner because both are only good for the last 20 minutes of the game but who am I compared to Klopp.

We need the fans to show this team the deserved support.

Let's make it difficult for our players to reduce intensity.

Ynwa

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I would drop Firmino and Milner because both are only good for the last 20 minutes of the game but who am I compared to Klopp.

We need the fans to show this team the deserved support.

Let's make it difficult for our players to reduce intensity.

Ynwa

I was thinking that but switch Elliott for Carvalho position wise

I’m begging for a win please

With the games starting to come thick and fast now under better circumstances we would rotate a couple key players out to given the quality of opponent but the fact we desperately need a win not just for the point to get some positive vibes around the team I expect Klopp to play his best avaliable (or close).

---------------Alisson---------------
TAA---Gomez--VvD---Tsimikas
-----Elliott---Fabinho--Hendo----
Carvalho--------Salah---------Diaz

Some lass is bossing it on the violin in the city centre at the moment. But for the topic at hand - Got my tickets for this, first of many home games this season hopefully. Hopefully back to winning ways too.

Elliott and Carvalho both have to start IMO

Reading through the posts here and it seems everyone is in agreement that Firmino needs to be dropped.  Which basically leaves us with 4 players -- Diaz, Mo, Elliot, and Carvalho -- who can play in a front 3 or front 4.  So, depending on who you pick in midfield (and most seem to want Milner dropped) then we have very limited options.  I'd personally go for the team Chats has called out as I think it's our best blend of youth + experience while putting our best available players in their best positions. 

Assuming none of the injured lads are back I'd like to see us go with a 4-2-3-1 for this.

Ali; Trent, Gomez, VVD, Robbo; Fabinho, Henderson; Elliott, Carvalho, Diaz; Salah.

I'm not feeling terribly optimistic about this after 3 dhite performances in a row, but it has to improve soon doesn't it

I'd be approaching this game a bit like Utd did ours.
If nothing else, be competitive, aggressive, close people down, show desire and get stuck in.
And hope players can find a bit of form.
Couldn't have picked a better next game, at home to these.
Hoping for a bounce back.
But if I was Bournemouth, I'd be thinking lets get at these, put them under pressure, get the crowd nervous.
Just get the 3 points, please...

cant ever remember having the jitters about a team like Bournemouth coming to Anfield but the thoughts of another defeat or even a draw are  just the thing of nightmares. Can't believe in anything other than a big win I want to see the hunger back that Teams just cant live with

Going for a narrow 2 1 win for the Reds at home, tomorrow afternoon, in a must win game. Certainly must look for an early goal, and defend better than we have done in recent games !

Alisson

TAA
Gomez
VVD
Robbo

Fabinho
Henderson

Diaz
Carvahlo
Elliot

Mo

Let's f**king show the league we are still to be feared! 4-0 Redmen.

                                                        Ali

                                  Trent      Gomez     VVD    Tsimikas

                                                        Fab
                                        Hendo                   Carvalho 

                                  Elliot              Salah           Diaz

I do not want to see Milner anywhere near our starting midfield. I think we have nothing to lose starting Carvalho ahead of him and we need something a bit different up top so to allow Salah to get in the middle and the wide players to remain inverted in terms of strongest foot I would have Elliot down the right. Have dropped Robertson, if we had Matip or Konate available I would have dropped Trent also to have Gomez RB.

I just pray we do not see a Milly & Hendo midfield.

Start fast and score quickly and get the confidence flowing, let's go redmen!

I bet Bobby starts.

Fab has to start, then I'm not sure, like folk saying be nice to see carvahlo start.

Like the idea of salah up top.

I bet Bobby starts.

Don’t give up on him yet. He can do the business today

Don’t give up on him yet. He can do the business today

For me, it's more about seeing something different up top, Salah through the middle I think will give us something different and only help those around him.

For me, it's more about seeing something different up top, Salah through the middle I think will give us something different and only help those around him.

If Salah is up too through the middle then imo we need someone like Carvahlo behind him to fill the gap back to the midfield

If Salah is up too through the middle then imo we need someone like Carvahlo behind him to fill the gap back to the midfield

I have it like this:

               Fab
    Hendo         
                Carvalho

Elliot      Salah     Diaz

But whatever formation we play the main thing is that those 6 start for me.

I have it like this:

               Fab
    Hendo         
                Carvalho

Elliot      Salah     Diaz




But whatever formation we play the main thing is that those 6 start for me.

As it’s at home I think it’s not far away

I bet Bobby starts.

Just think with 3 games in a week he won't start all 3 so maybe this is the one to let Carvalho have a chance seeing as he was playing against these last season

Just think with 3 games in a week he won't start all 3 so maybe this is the one to let Carvalho have a chance seeing as he was playing against these last season

I also think games will give him fitness and form, it could pay off

                            Alisson

Trent.         Gomez.        Van Dijk.   Robertson

                 Henderson.      Fabinho
                                Cavalho   

       Elliot.                 Salah.                 Diaz

Toyed with putting Bobby in but in all honesty I couldn't justify it.

Bench will be interesting today. Gk, milner, tsmikas and Bob but the other 5 are likely to be the kids again.

We need to win and win well today. Hit them hard early, and get ahead. Newcastle on Wednesday will be tough.

I have it like this:

               Fab
    Hendo         
                Carvalho

Elliot      Salah     Diaz

But whatever formation we play the main thing is that those 6 start for me.

Went for the same myself mate

I’ve gone for a reds win but lowered the margins following our recent form.
So hoping for the three points, but wouldn’t be surprised if we draw again.

Always been confident we’d win any match, but not sure what to expect at the mo 🤷‍♂️

Any type of win will help the confidence

Will be a tricky game.

Can't say I'm that confident Bournemouth will feel they can get something, but we should be strong enough to take 3 points.

Will be a tricky game.

Can't say I'm that confident Bournemouth will feel they can get something, but we should be strong enough to take 3 points.

That’s the problem, no one is confident, even the players

Will be a tricky game.

Can't say I'm that confident Bournemouth will feel they can get something, but we should be strong enough to take 3 points.

And supporters still say the squad is strong enough we will see

what happens if we go a goal down yet again. I would take a 1-0 win regardless how it happens 93rd minute own goal anything to get a clean sheet again.

what happens if we go a goal down yet again. I would take a 1-0 win regardless how it happens 93rd minute own goal anything to get a clean sheet again.

If?

Wonder if Tzimikas starts this

If?

maybe we should just start the game 1-0 down and get on with it. I cant see anything other than a big reaction today and I am sur ethe Crowd will be up for this provided they see the players at it

maybe we should just start the game 1-0 down and get on with it. I cant see anything other than a big reaction today and I am sur ethe Crowd will be up for this provided they see the players at it

If we do go 1 down I suspect a certain German with go absolutly ballistic.

Wonder if Tzimikas starts this

I think he should.

For whatever reason Robertson and Diaz just aren't clicking at the minute and our whole back four look fatigued.

Something else I meant to mention.

THANK F**k WEVE GOT A SATURDAY 3:00pm KICK OFF

maybe we should just start the game 1-0 down and get on with it. I cant see anything other than a big reaction today and I am sur ethe Crowd will be up for this provided they see the players at it

If the crowd is quiet and nervous, that will feed down to the players. Need to be making lots of noise to raise them.

If the crowd is quiet and nervous, that will feed down to the players. Need to be making lots of noise to raise them.

they know there job mate but the players have to show them they are up for it win lose or draw the fans always support the  lads as long as they put in a shift. I am going for a 5-1 thrashing with us going 1 -0 down as usual followed by Anfield erupting in support

I think getting the first goal could be a turning point in the season (this early I know). So many times recently we’ve been chasing the game and, more often than not, we still get something out of it. If we can just get the first and end that terrible run, I think it will give us a lot of confidence.

I think getting the first goal could be a turning point in the season (this early I know). So many times recently we’ve been chasing the game and, more often than not, we still get something out of it. If we can just get the first and end that terrible run, I think it will give us a lot of confidence.

I do think perhaps the lads do have a bit of a hangover from last seasons efforts and a good win today will get them back in the groove. Bournemouth is the perfect game play our best and we will just destroy them  if we are still a bit hit and miss it cold be messy

Let's f**king show the league we are still to be feared! 4-0 Redmen.

                                                        Ali

                                  Trent      Gomez     VVD    Tsimikas

                                                        Fab
                                        Hendo                   Carvalho 

                                  Elliot              Salah           Diaz

I do not want to see Milner anywhere near our starting midfield. I think we have nothing to lose starting Carvalho ahead of him and we need something a bit different up top so to allow Salah to get in the middle and the wide players to remain inverted in terms of strongest foot I would have Elliot down the right. Have dropped Robertson, if we had Matip or Konate available I would have dropped Trent also to have Gomez RB.

I just pray we do not see a Milly & Hendo midfield.

Start fast and score quickly and get the confidence flowing, let's go redmen!

Would go with that team too, only toss up for me would be between Kostas and Robbo, Kostas hasn't been great either when he's had minutes. But in fairness he hasn't started.
Milly and Bob surely won't start 
And hope TAA and VVD have had a few redbulls.

Could really do with an early goal to settle us and the crowd down, cause think players and fans could be a bit apprehensive. Let's see.

CMON BOYS !!!

what happens if we go a goal down yet again. I would take a 1-0 win regardless how it happens 93rd minute own goal anything to get a clean sheet again.

Could we make that 1-0 with a 1st minute goal instead? Nerves can't take it.