Pre Match - West Ham (H) - Sat 17:30

[FreshRed]

Fuck it, we lost last time Brizzle started the match thread against West Ham.

Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs West Ham is scheduled for a 5.30pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
Anfield in Liverpool will host the match.

Where to watch Liverpool vs West Ham
TV channel: The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage starting at 5pm.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog, with Jack Rosser at the ground.

Liverpool vs West Ham team news
Curtis Jones was forced off during Liverpool’s win over Norwich due to a potential thigh problem, with the Reds already missing Thiago Alcantara and Roberto Firmino.

David Moyes took Aaron Cresswell out of the squad that lost to Southampton, but he should be able to return amid Ryan Fredericks and Vladimir Coufal’s absence.
The two managers will provide updates on their squads ahead of the weekend.

Liverpool vs West Ham prediction
Jurgen Klopp’s side have looked unstoppable of late but West Ham raise their game for these sort of clashes, and could pose a threat.
Liverpool to win, 2-1.

Head to head (h2h) history and results
West Ham last won at Anfield in 2015.
Liverpool wins: 78
Draws: 37
West Ham wins: 29

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Shouldn't be too hard to predict the line up. Unless Klopp surprises us with some bad news in the pre match conference:

(Edit: So Klopp did have a few surprises after all. Matip out, Jones and Keita doubtful)

Alisson

Trent
Konate
Van Dijk
Robbo

Fabs
Hendo
Elliot

Diaz
Mane
Salah

At least a proper pre-match thread launch, but wish it was Brizzle’s. No offense.

 

[FreshRed]

Any chance of a 4-4-2 with all four up front with some midfield injuries. Or maybe a Plan B.

 

[ibromurph]

Potentially huge blow for City.

We need to win this one to put maximum pressure of them ahead of the derby.

If United beat them, I can see them bottling it ahead of Dias' return if he's really out for upto 6 weeks.

 

[Stevesquash]

Time to strike boys!

On any weekend we could lose the whole thing. But If we win and city lose this weekend (which they could do) we would be favourites..

Gotta win first though. Time for mentality monsters..

 

[Halmeister]

When was the last time West Ham did the double over us? Because it's happening tomorrow

 

[Hansern]

Dias will probably play on Sunday. New horse hamstrings bought in Qatar.

 

[Stevesquash]

With the new no- jinx mentality, are we allowed to see the real Hal??

 

[Halmeister]

With the new no- jinx mentality, are we allowed to see the real Hal??

Not sure if serious... this is me

 

[Fabio]

This is going to be the game where the high line is found out

 

[My_Blood_Bleeds_Red]

That Bowen dude’s gonna be very annoying all game. I’ll be careful if I was Klopp.

 

[Hyena]

Potentially huge blow for City.

We need to win this one to put maximum pressure of them ahead of the derby.

If United beat them, I can see them bottling it ahead of Dias' return if he's really out for upto 6 weeks.

Nah. Dias has been a bit crap this year. Stones and Laporte will be grand for them. Probably be a plus for their Defence.

 

[rurikbird]

Nah. Dias has been a bit crap this year. Stones and Laporte will be grand for them. Probably be a plus for their Defence.

Rodri is the one player whose absence can derail them. The only one.

 

[The Nomad]

Rodri is the one player whose absence can derail them. The only one.

Gundogan too.

 

[Brizzle]

Nah. Dias has been a bit crap this year. Stones and Laporte will be grand for them. Probably be a plus for their Defence.

what it means is no rotation though which may have knock on effects. We’ve seen them using Stones at RB to rest Walker before. Unless they want to play Ake, they’ll be putting out the sand back 4 for a long sustained period now.

edit: apparently Ake is injured too. One more to that back line would be very tasty.

 

[Brizzle]

So no Thiago Naby or Jones apparently. Guess we will be

Ali

Trent
Konate
Virgil
Robbo

Fabs
Hendo
Elliot

Salah
Jota
Mane

 

[dogboy]

With respect to the continued hibernation of @momoWASboss we'll smash these bellends 7-0.

 

[jan]

I think Dias will start over Jota. Looks sharper at the moment

 

[tombrown]

I think Dias will start over Jota. Looks sharper at the moment

Why would we play a City centre back up front, and isnt he out injured anyway?

 

[jan]

Why would we play a City centre back up front, and isnt he out injured anyway?

As a complete idiot, I find your comment ableist and will seek legal justice in the People's court

 

[Red rose]

 

[mark1975]

Thiago and Keita really are crocks aren't they? Jesus Christ.

 

[mark1975]

Anyway, I think Ox will play instead of Elliott. Unless he's dead again.

 

[Fabio]

Anyway, I think Ox will play instead of Elliott. Unless he's dead again.

I really fucking hope not. His recent performances in the middle prove he can't hack it

 

[mark1975]

I really fucking hope not. His recent performances in the middle prove he can't hack it

Yeah I'd rather see Elliott, I just don't know whether Klopp is still being a bit careful with him.

 

[Halmeister]

What's up with Firmino now? Only just come back hasn't he?

 

[Fabio]

What's up with Firmino now? Only just come back hasn't he?

He's been missing about a week and a half? Muscle problem. In training from tomorrow I think

 

[Halmeister]

He's been missing about a week and a half? Muscle problem. In training from tomorrow I think

Maybe I'm imagining things. Thought he was back against Norwich. I was only half paying attention in fairness.

 

[Red rose]

 

[Red rose]

 

[Red rose]