Forget pet hates, poor performances etc. this is as much about time and risk management as it is who played well against West Ham and / or Arsenal.
It's risky to start Jones, Klopp subbed him off I assume because he's played roughly 150 mins this week and maybe with this game in mind. He may get 60 mins or come on for 30 mins or be held back for Newcastle.
Gravy was poor but he was coming back from injury and clearly wasn't fit. He'll be better for that 30 mins and an extra 2 days of training. He'll start.
Is Endo up for 3 games in a week? Could we see Trent as the nominal 'DM'? With Mac back soon I guess Klopp will risk Endo.
Szobo has run his nuts off this week / past month. I think Elliott may get the nod with Szobo coming on for 30 mins.
We have few options for the back line. Quansah for Konate (held back for Newcastle)?
Up front Nunez and Mo are certs. I'm guessing Diaz may be rested for his 'sore knee' so Gakpo starts again. Hopefully Jota will be back soon.
We're not putting out our best team we're putting out a team to relieve and prevent fatigue and potential injuries due to said tiredness.
------------------------------ Ali
Trent ------- Quansah -------- VvD -------- Gomez
---------------------------- Endo
------------- Elliott ------------------- Gravenberch
Salah ------------------- Gakpo -------------- Nunez
I allowed it!Ha! Well done that man. Saved a Psuedo-Aussie calamity.
Only 2 in the next week... But that's after 2 in the past 5 days! A total of 5 games in 15 days from United onwards. These need to be managed as a block.I see where you’re coming from but we have 2 league games in next week then only cup games til end of Jan. i think we can manage these next 2 (and there is 5 days off between Boxing Day and Newcastle game) and then rotate in cups. We need to take 6 points.
Where’s Endo going?Only 2 in the next week... But that's after 2 in the past 5 days! A total of 5 games in 15 days from United onwards. These need to be managed as a block.
We need the 6 points but we also need to avoid more injuries and fatigue, otherwise we'll be well and truly fkd when Endo and Mo leave for their respective holidays.
Asian version of Afcon.Where’s Endo going?
AFC Asian Cup hmmmmAsian version of Afcon.
Would not have understood if you wrote "Asian Championship or cup".Asian version of Afcon.
What a season this could be.
League winners.
Europa League winners.
League Cup winners
FA Cup winners.
AFCON winners.
And the Asian Cup winners.
What a season this could be.
League winners.
Europa League winners.
League Cup winners
FA Cup winners.
AFCON winners.
And the Asian Cup winners.
So three weeks ago, Endo was shite and now we can’t do without him.
So three weeks ago, Endo was shite and now we can’t do without him.
Does it matter? I couldn't remember what it's called, couldn't be arsed looking it up (leave that to you) and you know what I meant!Would not have understood if you wrote "Asian Championship or cup".
It was meant as a joke.Does it matter? I couldn't remember what it's called, couldn't be arsed looking it up (leave that to you) and you know what I meant!
It took Robbo even longer to get regular games when he 1st arrived, and he was already established as a Premiership player.Yep !!!
No RobboHoping to see Robbo on the bench today
He was so clearly fucked after 60 mins just 3 days agoDiaz sits...great
Szobo too, not so great
Only concern is Gravenberch in thereLFC v Burnley: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez; Endo, Elliott, Gravenberch; Salah, Gakpo, Nunez. Subs: Kelleher, Konate, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Jones, Jota, Chambers, McConnell, Bradley [emoji837]