Topic: Liverpool vs Arsenal March 4th 2017. KO 5.30

[killer-heels]

which is annoying

its not like we are 10 points off 4th. if players are looking at the summer then can do one!

We are not much points off but we have been here before. A small points gap can become massive with a few bad results. Its getting over the last bad result which is difficult to do and losing form at this time is just the worst time, especially when you see the form of Spurs, City and Utd.

I dont think the players will be looking at the summer but the manager may do so and fans certainly are.

[barndog]

Im travelling over for this game, broken ankle and all, we must win

[diegoLFC7]

We need a fast start. If we concede first its game over. We need to get the press going, and move the ball quickly around the midfield. I would take Firmino out and put Sturridge in.

[harryc]

We need a fast start. If we concede first its game over. We need to get the press going, and move the ball quickly around the midfield. I would take Firmino out and put Sturridge in.

Do we know if he has recovered from his virus?

[Caligula?]

Has one of our players come out to the media and said something along the lines of "We must take responsibility and improve, we are together and will get through this" yet?

Something's gotta give. I'd take Firmino out and put Sturridge in his place and also hope that Lucas is nowhere near the team if Lovren isn't fit. Realistically the first 10-15 mins of this should give us an insight into what the rest of the match will be like.

[Danny Boys Dad]

Has one of our players come out to the media and said something along the lines of "We must take responsibility and improve, we are together and will get through this" yet?

10 minutes ago

"We must stand up, be counted and take responsibility"

Lallana

[Caligula?]

10 minutes ago

"We must stand up, be counted and take responsibility"

Lallana

As if right on cue. I hadn't even seen that. They never learn do they? 

[slaphead]

I want to see a big performance from Coutinho. I think he's class, and I love his attitude, even though he appears quiet in nature, he busts his balls.  That being said, he has been extremely poor since he came back from injury. Being the clubs best or one of the best players brings with it expectation that others don't have placed upon them and you have to justify that when it matters most.

[Ashburton]

I want to see a big performance from Coutinho. I think he's class, and I love his attitude, even though he appears quiet in nature, he busts his balls.  That being said, he has been extremely poor since he came back from injury. Being the clubs best or one of the best players brings with it expectation that others don't have placed upon them and you have to justify that when it matters most.

Expect plenty of space for him to exploit, I'm expecting a fairly easy win for you lot.  We have barely turned up in the first half (of any game) all season, have an untested CM pairing and likely missing our best creative player.  Think Walcott is key for us as he's about the only player who would let us go direct, as the rest of them tend to drop deep and congest midfield.  Need a big performance from Cech as he's usually busy against you lot due to the defence caught high up the pitch.

I'm going to go for 4-2.

[killer-heels]

Expect plenty of space for him to exploit, I'm expecting a fairly easy win for you lot.  We have barely turned up in the first half (of any game) all season, have an untested CM pairing and likely missing our best creative player.  Think Walcott is key for us as he's about the only player who would let us go direct, as the rest of them tend to drop deep and congest midfield.  Need a big performance from Cech as he's usually busy against you lot due to the defence caught high up the pitch.

I'm going to go for 4-2.

Its not going to be easy. We are in a shitty run of form.

[SerbianScouser]

Since Klopp took over we played 18 games in the league against the Top 7 teams and won 35 points. Nobody else in this group comes even close to that. That is an incredible consistency against the top teams while Arsenal on the other hand are one of the worst performers in this mini league over the same number of games.

They only may avoid battering if they drop Ozil and go with 3 CMs but since they're unlikely to do that mark my words we will annihilate them.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

i have no expectations or confidence in this side at the moment. arsenals poor run against top teams cant go on forevwr and our good run against the same sides cant go on forever either.

incredibly frustrating group of players

[rawcusk8]

Ramsay, Koscielny and Ozil all likely to feature for them and Hendo likely to miss out for us. Will be a close game, wonder if Arsene has been watching us play this season, men behind the ball then a swift counter will surely be his tactics. Hopefully he does what Poch did and plays into our hands, either way this result will have a huge bearing on the rest of our season.

[Klippity Klopp]

Ramsay, Koscielny and Ozil all likely to feature for them

I hope he does.  He's lazy and lacks balls.

We need to get stuck into him early, like Leicester did with Mane and watch him disappear.

[Buck Pete]

Anyone reckon we should bring Bertie back to LB and drop Milner in the middle while Hendo is out? Give the midfield a bit of steel.

Moreno has had plenty of time on his arse and perhaps what he needed. Got to give him another chance sooner or later.

Just a thought.

[Lycan]

10 minutes ago

"We must stand up, be counted and take responsibility"

Lallana

Meh... I'm tired of them coming out with this sort of stuff. Has he only just realised this by the way?

Get your heads down and start putting in match winning performances in every game, from now until the end of the season. No matter who you play.

Actions speak louder than words Adam... Actions speak louder than words...

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Anyone reckon we should bring Bertie back to LB and drop Milner in the middle while Hendo is out? Give the midfield a bit of steel.

Moreno has had plenty of time on his arse and perhaps what he needed. Got to give him another chance sooner or later.

Just a thought.

Arsenal are the worst side to put Moreno back in the game for.

[killer-heels]

10 minutes ago

"We must stand up, be counted and take responsibility"

Lallana

Lallana's comments are fine, no issue there. I thought Mignolet last week though took the piss when he questioned Leicester's mentality. Talk about firing up the opposition.

[Lycan]

Moreno has had plenty of time on his arse and perhaps what he needed. Got to give him another chance sooner or later.

Why should he be given another chance? He just isn't good enough imo and we should got rid him in the summer and brought in a top LB.

[Lycan]

Lallana's comments are fine, no issue there.

For me, I can only hear that sort of thing so many times. It's time for them all to start doing it.

[Ashburton]

Why should he be given another chance? He just isn't good enough imo and we should got rid him in the summer and brought in a top LB.

Think he's a top left back and unfairly maligned on here. 

[Lycan]

Think he's a top left back and unfairly maligned on here. 

Haha. Nice try.

[SinceSixtyFive]

For me, I can only hear that sort of thing so many times. It's time for them all to start doing it.

Yup. And doing it fucking consistently regardless of who we're playing and if they can be arsed on a particular day.

[jillcwhomever]

Just seen the training pictures and Lovren is back training.

[amirani]

Just seen the training pictures and Lovren is back training.

Good to see him back. Haven't seen Sturridge though. almost 3 weeks out with the flu?

[newterp]

Good to see him back. Haven't seen Sturridge though. almost 3 weeks out with the flu?

hahaha - what did you expect with Sturridge? When he's out, he does it right - injury or illness.

[the_red_pill]

I don't have any concerns about this match. We'll most likely do these. It's the games against the rest that's the problem.
2-1.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

lovren is a major doubt for the match despite being back in training according to the Echo.

Surely Klopp wont play Lucas again?

[the_red_pill]

10 minutes ago

"We must stand up, be counted and take responsibility"

Lallana

Hmmmm ...Yeah...

Just shut up already. Do the business on the pitch.
I see Hendo and Mignolet has taken a back seat this time around.

[amirani]

hahaha - what did you expect with Sturridge? When he's out, he does it right - injury or illness.

yeah, not surprising. Honestly, I feel there's something more to it at this point. He posted something on social media the same week as the training camp that it's not a major thing and he would be back soon.

[Lycan]

lovren is a major doubt for the match despite being back in training according to the Echo.

Surely Klopp wont play Lucas again?

Oh, I hope not.


What is it with Lovren this season anyway? Seems to be made of glass.

[Lycan]

Hmmmm ...Yeah...

Just shut up already. Do the business on the pitch.
I see Hendo and Mignolet has taken a back seat this time around.

Hmmmm...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/simon-mignolet-insists-liverpool-must-9951475

[smicer07]

Hmmmm ...Yeah...

Just shut up already. Do the business on the pitch.
I see Hendo and Mignolet has taken a back seat this time around.

You do realise that the players HAVE to do these interviews and answer these questions don't you? They're not calling the newspapers saying they fancy a chat.

[hixxstar]

Im travelling over for this game, broken ankle and all, we must win

Bring a bit of 'Luck' with you... Lucky heather... 4 leaf clover.. 
Hope your ankle get's better soon mate..... 

[God's Left Peg]

Anyone reckon we should bring Bertie back to LB and drop Milner in the middle while Hendo is out? Give the midfield a bit of steel.

Moreno has had plenty of time on his arse and perhaps what he needed. Got to give him another chance sooner or later.

Just a thought.

Yes. Why not? Something needs changing. I thought Moreno was ok when he came on the other night.

[Nitramdorf]

Didn't Klavan play in the season opener? Or did I dream that. Would be happy to see him get another chance.

[amirani]

Didn't Klavan play in the season opener? Or did I dream that. Would be happy to see him get another chance.

Yep he did and he conceded 3 haha.. But he's done better in other games for sure (City, Everton). If Lovren isn't up to speed, I hope we see Matip-Klavan as the CB pairing.

[the_red_pill]

You do realise that the players HAVE to do these interviews and answer these questions don't you? They're not calling the newspapers saying they fancy a chat.

You do realize I can express my frustration over the questions they choose to answer right? They have a choice as to what questions to answer or not- it's not like they are held at gunpoint.

[rakey_lfc]

I'm genuinely fed up of these rally cries from players, start performing on the pitch. It speaks volumes and then they wouldn't even be needed.

[Gerry83]

Slowing losing faith and interest in this season - I know its not over but that Leicester performance was just such a walkover for them i struggle to see where an immediate improvement is going to come from.

Hope im wrong!