Pre Match - Brighton (H) - Sat 15:00

[Brizzle]

Kudos to @Modo for his clean sheet in the Worthington Cup, unfortunately you remain benched for the PL!

Saturday 3 o clock, does't feel like we have had many of these in the past few years. Sounds like Fabinho should be back but no other positive news for others who are out.

---------------Alisson-------------
Trent---Matip---VVD---Robbo
--------------Fabinho--------------
-------Hendo-------Jones--------
Salah-------Bobby------Mane


Only selection challenges are Jota in the front four, and arguably sticking with Konate after his United performance. I'd love to see Ibou back out there. Not seen any news suggesting Keita could feature, although it would be a good statement from him to show he can get knocks and be back quickly for the next game.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

I'd go with Konate for Matip - Brighton have some massive folks for free kicks etc

 

[MomoWASright]

Yep. Konate to start then bring Matip back for Atletico.

 

[FreshRed]

I'd go with Konate for Matip - Brighton have some massive folks for free kicks etc

Matip does fine in the air. Only an issue with Gomez among our CBs.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Matip does fine in the air. Only an issue with Gomez among our CBs.

He does, but I think Konate is more imposing ... Matip will defo start against Athletico.

 

[Modo]

He does, but I think Konate is more imposing ... Matip will defo start against Athletico.

Why do you guys think that Matip is better suited for Athletico and not Brighton?

 

[FreshRed]

Why do you guys think that Matip is better suited for Athletico and not Brighton?

I don’t. I think Konate’s speed could be helpful against Athletico, although Matip has generally not been undone by his pace, because he reads the game so well.

 

[MomoWASright]

Why do you guys think that Matip is better suited for Athletico and not Brighton?

Experience against those cheating fuckers. I’m not saying Konate is rash, it’s Matip should be the more wily one out of the two.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Why do you guys think that Matip is better suited for Athletico and not Brighton?

Dunk etc - emphasis on free kicks, less nutjob pressing etc.

 

[Stevesquash]

Matip has had almost nothing but praise on here. Surprised, after 1 good match by his stand in, some want him benched

Klopp loves him too.

Be surprised if he didn't start.

 

[Modo]

Matip has had almost nothing but praise on here. Surprised, after 1 good match by his stand in, some want him benched

Klopp loves him too.

Be surprised if he didn't start.

It's racism I tell ya!

 

[Red rose]

Am I right in thinking the 3pm games are not on telly ? 🙁

 

[MomoWASright]

You’re correct.

 

[Red rose]

You’re correct.

Damn them !

 

[LeTallecWiz]

Matip has had almost nothing but praise on here. Surprised, after 1 good match by his stand in, some want him benched

Klopp loves him too.

Be surprised if he didn't start.

Squad rotation isn't being benched ... winning a quadruple means you have to pick and choose sometimes

 

[Hansern]

I'd go Konate - Virgil again.

Alisson
Trent Konate Virgil Robertson

Keita Fabinho Hendo

Salah Firmino Mane

 

[Red rose]

I’d love to see Ibou and VVD play this next game !

 

[RedStar]

No question for me that Matip remains the better player than Konate. However his fitness issues in the past mean its pragmatic not to overplay him. We have 3 games before the international break when he will get a rest because he's retired from national team duty.

In terms of matching up versus certain opponents I'd rather have Matip against Maupay/Brighton and then put Konate up against Anotonio/West Ham.

Only other changes would be Jones and Mane in for Milner and Jota.

 

[RedStar]

In terms of actual squad rotation it seems that the players who are most in danger of being overplayed are Virgil, Hendo and Mo. Almost everybody else gets a breather, but those 3 are pretty much 90 mins every 3 or 4 days.

 

[Dreambeliever]

Am I right in thinking the 3pm games are not on telly ? 🙁

They are in Oz 😀

 

[Dreambeliever]

Ya keep Konate. If Keita ain’t fit it’s toss up unless maybe Jota and Firmino

 

[Red rose]

They are in Oz 😀

Stop rubbing it in ! Really wanted to watch
I think they are in Canada too. Family member lives there …so annoying !

 

[darkstarexodus]

Stop rubbing it in ! Really wanted to watch
I think they are in Canada too. Family member lives there …so annoying !

Yes, we have every single PL, LC and European match in Canada but it's on a pay for play subscription channel (DAZN). $120 for the year for all football, NFL, Bellator MMA, etc

 

[Red rose]

Yes, we have every single PL, LC and European match in Canada but it's on a pay for play subscription channel (DAZN). $120 for the year for all football, NFL, Bellator MMA, etc

That’s great 🙁
I used to have a couple of those channels I think Dazn ..but just have the usual sky and BT sport now
family member in Nova Scotia can get it and I can’t here ! Crazy to me..🙄

 

[tombrown]

Am I right in thinking the 3pm games are not on telly ? 🙁

They'll be on Flow Sports & DAZN. All you need is a dodgy box.

I love Flow as the Jamaican adverts are class

 

[Red rose]

They'll be on Flow Sports & DAZN. All you need is a dodgy box.

I love Flow as the Jamaican adverts are class

Yeh used to have a dodgy set up not got it now…use to pay for it a small fee..but the guy stopped doing it ,or was stopped not sure which

so for this game will have to listen and imagine 🙁

 

[Hansern]

 

[KopRed]

I would assume Fab is back as well?

 

[Hansern]

I would assume Fab is back as well?

Echo said he wasnt in training today. Guessing its likely he misses the Brighton game.

 

[Red Mullet]

That’s great 🙁
I used to have a couple of those channels I think Dazn ..but just have the usual sky and BT sport now
family member in Nova Scotia can get it and I can’t here ! Crazy to me..🙄

FaceTime (or zoom or teams) your family member and get them to point the camera at their tv.