Wijnut Broken

[Windom Earle]

Gini has been great for us so far, his performances have been massively underrated, I'm gutted if he'll miss out, but at least the alternative is a very good player in Emre Can.

This is entirely correct. It took me until the Chelsea game to see it, but he's been very effective and is playing a more withdrawn and 'quieter' role than we are used to seeing him in.

 

[Dave G]

I can see Grujic getting a start. Maureen won't have factored him in the starting eleven so they won't know how we would be set up. Put him and Can in and have Firmino up top.

 

[moron]

*whispers in a dark sinister type voice*

Luuucasss... Luuucasss...

When I think of the word AVERAGE these days for whatever reason - immediately i think of Lucas.

 

[Hansern]

Looks like 2-3 weeks out. Not the worst but shite not being involved against Utd

 

[Hansern]

Wijnaldum was already unfit before his country’s World Cup qualifying defeat last week, acc to De Telegraaf,

 

[Leo]

If that's true it's as much his own fault as the national team.

 

[cloggypop]

Danny Blind did it to weaken us against his son's team.

 

[Modo]

Liverpool haven’t given up hope of Gini Wijnaldum featuring against Manchester United after scans revealed the midfielder has a hip injury.
Wijnaldum prompted an injury scare when limping off during Holland’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying defeat to France with what appeared a hamstring problem.
However, having undergone tests on his return to Melwood, it has emerged the Dutchman instead has a hip complaint.

No timescale has been set on a possible comeback for Wijnaldum, who is undergoing intensive treatment.
And that means Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp hasn’t yet ruled the 25-year-old out of his preparations for Monday’s visit of bitter North West rivals United.
Wijnaldum has become the regular central midfield partner to skipper Jordan Henderson following his £25million summer move from Newcastle United.

Should he not be risked, Klopp is likely to turn to either Emre Can and Lucas Leiva to fill the breach.
Defensive duo Nathaniel Clyne and Dejan Lovren, who both withdrew from international duty due to injury, have resumed training this week and are expected to be available on Monday.
But Adam Lallana remains a major doubt as he struggles to recover from the groin problem that forced him off during the first half of the 2-1 win at Swansea City 12 days ago.

 

[Hansern]

Great news that

 

[moron]

Still a doubt in my opinion. But then we have 3 whole days before the game and it is in the evening so that is also a plus. Can't wait for this game though.

 

[rurikbird]

Klopp hinted at a formation change for this game and "a chance for other players, maybe." I think he is talking about Can replacing Gini in midfield to switch to 4-2-3-1 shape, would be surprised if it's anything more radical than that (such as moving Milner back into midfield).

 

[Squiggles]

Hardly new thread worthy, but Gomez is back in full training according to the Echo.

 

[dmishra]

Klopp hinted at a formation change for this game and "a chance for other players, maybe." I think he is talking about Can replacing Gini in midfield to switch to 4-2-3-1 shape, would be surprised if it's anything more radical than that (such as moving Milner back into midfield).

Yep, this is what I think he will do.

Can and Henderson sitting, and possibly Coutinho at the tip. Firmino, Sturridge and Mane to make the front three.

 

[doctor_mac]

Hardly new thread worthy, but Gomez is back in full training according to the Echo.

It was nice to hear his teammates gave him a round of applause when he turned up for training at Melwood. Keeping it classy Liverpool.