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Liverpool vs Ludogorets Match Thread
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Oh, and "Cheers".
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One good thing about being back in the Champion's League, a nice win and we can forget about Saturday.
Sterling should have been rested for this one; but since he started the last game then:
Mignolet
Manquillo
Lovren
Sakho
Moreno
Gerrard
Henderson
Lallana
Sterling
Balotelli
Markovic
Tempted to start Flanagan and Enrique if they are fit to keep M&Ms fresh.
If we can't beat a Ludogorets using some of the squad players then I would despair.
Mignolet
Manquillo
Lovren
Sakho
Moreno
Gerrard
Henderson
Lallana
Sterling
Balotelli
Markovic
Tempted to start Flanagan and Enrique if they are fit to keep M&Ms fresh.
If we can't beat a Ludogorets using some of the squad players then I would despair.
I've lost all hype for this despite it being my first ever Anfield trip for the champions league thanks to Paul fucking Lambert, this thread needs to work wonders today. I want to see Balotelli score, that will help him settle in, I also want to see Lallana start again and play well, more importantly, lets just fucking win.
Cheers mate, you'll have to find a reason to get back soon for a game, maybe a stop off on your way to IcelandEnjoy the match Mystic - it's been forever since my last because I left the UK many years ago
Atmosphere will hopefully be amazing.
Can has a 1 game suspension from his Leverkusen days. Markovic was sent off in the semi final last season for Benfica and was suspended for the EL final and 1 more European game.
Don't care about the defence, but lucas should shield them
Henderson allen
Lallana
Borini balotelli
I know I know, Borini should fuck off and die, HOWEVER, I think he could dovetail nicely with Mario.
If it doesn't work then bring on Markovic for Borini and switch to 4-3-3 with Lallana taking up the other wing
Henderson allen
Lallana
Borini balotelli
I know I know, Borini should fuck off and die, HOWEVER, I think he could dovetail nicely with Mario.
If it doesn't work then bring on Markovic for Borini and switch to 4-3-3 with Lallana taking up the other wing
Don't agree with that. It would be harsh on Sterling who did so much to help get us there to have to watch his first CL game ever and our first CL game in 6 odd years from the bench. He deserves to play in the CL and his first taste will be at Anfield. Long may it continue for him.
Markovic can't play apparently.
Gerrard will defo play as its a return to the CL and i'd expect a largely similar team to Villa game. Assuming Allen is still out:
I think we'll see:
-------------Mignolet---------------
Manq---Skrtel---Lovren---Moreno
--------------Gerrard-----------------
---------Hendo----Coutinho--------
Lallana-----------------------Sterling
----------------Mario------------------
I don't think Mario can play down the centre on his own (or is used to doing so) and so i'd rather see the below, resting Gerrard for the league:
-------------Lucas-----------
-------Hendo----Lallana---
------------Sterling----------
-------Lambert--Mario-----
I think we'll see:
-------------Mignolet---------------
Manq---Skrtel---Lovren---Moreno
--------------Gerrard-----------------
---------Hendo----Coutinho--------
Lallana-----------------------Sterling
----------------Mario------------------
I don't think Mario can play down the centre on his own (or is used to doing so) and so i'd rather see the below, resting Gerrard for the league:
-------------Lucas-----------
-------Hendo----Lallana---
------------Sterling----------
-------Lambert--Mario-----
He did it all season at Milan, I think he just needs time to get back up to pace personally, I'd play him with Lambert this time though.
Allen's ruled out of this game - expected to be ready for West Ham. Got to change my team as well now FFS.
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#LFC set to be without Joe Allen again tomorrow night. Welshman hopes to be fit for West Ham on Saturday.
Where did Milan finish?
I think he's better off with a partner up top. In fact, I hate our formation and would always play two up front with the diamond behind. It works and we have the players to do it.
Whilst I agree, and Milan finished shite, balo still averaged a goal every 2 games. He suits 1 up top.
That's not to say he couldn't be better with a partner though
Milan have scored 8 goals in two games since becoming Balotelli-less. Ive watched both their games this season on BT sport and they actually look a decent side. I'm not saying its all down to him not being there of course.
I know you like him but he's too fucking lazy to play up front on his own.
I know you like him but he's too fucking lazy to play up front on his own.
I think Milan playing well is down to having a new manager and actively trying to strengthen their squad
Menez does seem a good addition though.
I like the diamond for us anyway, I'd play it happily. I just don't think Lambert would compliment balo
Until Sturridge is fit, I'd be tempted to try Borini
With injuries and suspensions we are beginning to look a bit thin on that bench - and now we can see why it may have been better keeping Ibe with us.
--------------------------Mignolet
Manquillo-------Lovren-----Sakho------Moreno
--------------------------Gerrard
-------- Henderson ------------------ Lallana
--------------------------- Coutinho
---------------Sterling---------------Balotelli
Bench : Jones, Enrique, Toure, Lucas, Suso, Lambert, Borini
--------------------------Mignolet
Manquillo-------Lovren-----Sakho------Moreno
--------------------------Gerrard
-------- Henderson ------------------ Lallana
--------------------------- Coutinho
---------------Sterling---------------Balotelli
Bench : Jones, Enrique, Toure, Lucas, Suso, Lambert, Borini
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