Topic: Liverpool vs Norwich City - Carrow Road Sunday 20th April

[stockdam]

Every game is going to be hard. It's really simple though. If we play well we'll beat them. I expect Gerrard and Rodgers to have the team pumped up for this. There's no point failing for lack of effort.

[stockdam]

BTW the "96" at the top of the forum page is a nice thought. These are ordinary fans who we should not forget.

[rickardinho1]

We'll have to watch out for RvW - bit of a beast this guy is

There it is! Was looking forward to seeing a gif of that beauty

[Cu Chulainn]

Wonder if we'll see Aspas.

[SimplyRed91]

I just need some tea leave predictions, that's my pre-match prep

[MolbyLovesGravlax]

With my age and heart a nice comfortable win to rest my nerves for Chelsea would be nice.

[rickardinho1]

I just need some tea leave predictions, that's my pre-match prep

I like looking back at previous tea leaves prediction myself. Last time they suggested a 4-2 win for us against City which wasn't too far off. Like you im looking forward to this weeks edition!

[rakey_lfc]

Same back four and Mignolet in goal. If Rodgers wants to keep the diamond, he does have some solid options. I'd be tempted to play Lucas, Gerrard and Allen. Each can do each role in midfield if needed. Allen will hopefully provide the energy, Lucas can play and Gerrard can hold.

I'd be tempted to have Coutinho top of the diamond with Suarez and Sterling up top.

Those mocking Norwich, this won't be an easy game. They have a very good record at home in 2014, think they've only conceded 3 goals, they held Man City 0-0. I'm hoping they'll attack us under Neil Adams like they did Fulham, as this will suit us. I have a feeling they may sit back and invite us on. They are pretty woeful at defending set pieces so this may also suit us.

[SimplyRed91]

I like looking back at previous tea leaves prediction myself. Last time they suggested a 4-2 win for us against City which wasn't too far off. Like you im looking forward to this weeks edition!

Yeah. I shit you not, when it was 2-2 and then 3-2 I actually took great comfort in the fact johnM said 4-2. It calmed my nerves abit. Think I'm clinging onto anything that gives me the slightest bit of hope. If I didn't I don't think I'd survive these final 4 games!

[misterjokerboy]

I would quite like to see Aspas in for Sturridge, just to see what he can actually do

[TheMissionary]

Radical thought.  Allen in for Hendo, agreed, but why change a successful formation?  If Sturridge is unfit just replace him with Aspas.   Discuss.

Edit: Bugger, beaten to it by less than a minute

[peachybum]

Really interesting to see what Rodgers does. Does he bring in Allen and Lucas for Henderson and Sturridge. Or does he bring in Allen or Lucas for Henderson and bring in Aspas for Sturridge. Will probably tell us alot about whether Aspas has a future here.

I'd probably go with Allen and Lucas and go 433 with Sterling and Coutinho wide. Although i think Rodgers might want to stick with 442 so we could see Coutinho at the point and Sterling up front.

[MolbyLovesGravlax]

Radical thought.  Allen in for Hendo, agreed, but why change a successful formation?  If Sturridge is unfit just replace him with Aspas.   Discuss.

Edit: Bugger, beaten to it by less than a minute

Because you can play a diamond with Gerrard, Allen, Lucas and Coutinho at the top, and use Sterling as a mini-Sturridge rather than Aspas, as Sterling is in excellent form and is scoring and creating goals, whereas Aspas has not played for ages and has never shown any real form.
Or 4-3-3 with the same players.
Aspas might have a stormer but he might just disappear, now is not the time to see how an out of form player might fare, now is about playing our strongest team.

[rickardinho1]

BTW the "69" at the top of the forum page is a nice thought. These are ordinary fans who we should not forget.

Think you mean "96". But yeah its a great touch

[RedPat]

I would quite like to see Aspas in for Sturridge, just to see what he can actually do

If Sturridge is out Luis will be up top on his own and I am sure that will suit Luis just fine and I am going to mention the elephant in the room and that's that Luis and especially Sturridge prefer playing alone.

[spider-neil]

If Sturridge is out Luis will be up top on his own and I am sure that will suit Luis just fine and I am going to mention the elephant in the room and that's that Luis and especially Sturridge prefer playing alone.

Yeah, but what about the elephant?

[Fruity]

Already very nervous about this one. Norwich will come out and attack and they have been pretty impressive at home. They were all over fulham as well on saturday but lacked a goalscorer. Anything can happen in a football match so we will have to take our chances and I think we will get a few.

Even worse though I am going to this game and I have seen us play only about 10 times Away from home and every time we have lost or drawn. Hoping that will change.

[ThePeetmix]

If Sturridge is out Luis will be up top on his own and I am sure that will suit Luis just fine and I am going to mention the elephant in the room and that's that Luis and especially Sturridge prefer playing alone.

I would say that the number of assists to each other this season suggest otherwise.

[LFC UNTIL THE MANAGER IS NO LONGER DESERVING OF MY SYMPATHY]

I would quite like to see Aspas in for Sturridge, just to see what he can actually do

Given the importance of these four games, I hope he doesn't.

He was very disappointing at the start of the season and I don't think it is worth the risk.

[stockdam]

Think you mean "96". But yeah its a great touch

That's twice I have done that. I have no idea why other than a moment of stupidity.

[rickardinho1]

Because you can play a diamond with Gerrard, Allen, Lucas and Coutinho at the top, and use Sterling as a mini-Sturridge rather than Aspas, as Sterling is in excellent form and is scoring and creating goals, whereas Aspas has not played for ages and has never shown any real form.
Or 4-3-3 with the same players.
Aspas might have a stormer but he might just disappear, now is not the time to see how an out of form player might fare, now is about playing our strongest team.

I could see Coutinho pushed out to the left in a 433, as a midfield of Lucas-Allen-Gerrard should have enough skill to control the midfield, especially with Coutinho and Sterling as outlets out wide.

I'm curious if someone like Moses could have a role to play out wide though if Sturridge is out. We might opt to have Coutinho-Allen in the middle and Sterling-Moses out wide. I think Lucas deserves a start but Brendan might not feel we need to include so many defensive options in the middle of the park

[JerseyKloppite]

Yeah, but what about the elephant?

We should play him in defence really, he doesn't have the mobility to play an attacking role in a Rodgers team.

[Samie]

I would quite like to see Aspas in for Sturridge, just to see what he can actually do

This isn't the time for big risks. Stick to the tried and tested.

[Hazell]

We should play him in defence really, he doesn't have the mobility to play an attacking role in a Rodgers team.

He should be tusked with marking Van Wolfswinkel at set pieces.

[Sir Psycho Sexy]

He should be tusked with marking Van Wolfswinkel at set pieces.

Nah he's not great against poachers

[Lenin.]

He should be tusked with marking Van Wolfswinkel at set pieces.

Isnt that illegal?

[misterjokerboy]

This isn't the time for big risks. Stick to the tried and tested.

Not unreasonable at all and I suspect that's what will happen too

[Gandalf The Red]

Because you can play a diamond with Gerrard, Allen, Lucas and Coutinho at the top, and use Sterling as a mini-Sturridge rather than Aspas, as Sterling is in excellent form and is scoring and creating goals, whereas Aspas has not played for ages and has never shown any real form.
Or 4-3-3 with the same players.
Aspas might have a stormer but he might just disappear, now is not the time to see how an out of form player might fare, now is about playing our strongest team.

I agree with this.  I'd push Sterling up. He's looking increasingly confident up there.

[Sally]

1 of 4 cup finals left

LETS DO THIS

Please Liverpool

Do it for us, do it for me, do it for the millions of young Liverpool fans who have never seen the team lift the 1st Division

I feel so proud to support the team, and have my club back, feared amongst English football again

I believe in all of you, Because You are all fearless men

We can do this, we have to do this.

[Red Eyed]

[farawayred]

This is turning out to be our most difficult game this week (I think).



Suarez may need to raise more than 2 fingers.

[Funky_Gibbons]

Not unreasonable at all and I suspect that's what will happen too

Considering Aspas hasn't been considered to bring on in place of Sturridge when he has been substituted it is unlikely Rodgers will start this game with him.

The main reason we play the diamond is so we can play our two main goal threats through the middle, much like the 3-5-2. If Sturridge doesn't play we will go back to 4-3-3 which I think suits us better.

[Gnurglan]

Another must win game. Norwich playing to stay up. I reckon it will be a very tough game this. They're fighting for survival and they've got nothing to lose. We've got everything to lose. But I feel as long as we can keep our optimism and momentum, we'll win. We're playing for the title and as we have seen many times, the crowd can have a real impact. Let's enjoy where we are. Let's enjoy every game now.

Henderson out, I have no idea what the impact will be for us. He's always playing, so it's hard to say what happens when he's out. Lucas? Allen? I reckon we'll go with Allen.

Sturridge? Hope he's fit to play. I think his form has dipped slightly. If given the choice, I'd have Sturridge start. But maybe it could be a positive thing if we start with Coutinho-Suarez-Sterling? We'll see.

[SamiSamiHyypia]

Just found out I might have a chance of a ticket in the Norwich end for this.

Well up for it but christ knows how I'll manage to keep quiet  if when we score.

[stockdam]

The main difference will be Gerrard. He was the main man in Istanbul and he'll drive the team over the finishing line.

[rickardinho1]

Sturridge? Hope he's fit to play. I think his form has dipped slightly. If given the choice, I'd have Sturridge start. But maybe it could be a positive thing if we start with Coutinho-Suarez-Sterling? We'll see.

I think it could be a real positive for Suarez to play centrally on his own again. He's seemed a bit agitated at Sturridge lately because Sturridge has been rather selfish lately imo.

Plus we all know what happened last time Sturridge was out and Suarez took on the striker mantle on his own! (10 in 5 was it? )

[Zlen]

Sterling is our biggest threat recently, hope he has a great game and is up for it.
Would be nice to have a rather straightforward, carefree away victory, haven't had one since that relaxing afternoon at Old Trafford.

[rickardinho1]

Sterling is our biggest threat recently, hope he has a great game and is up for it.
Would be nice to have a rather straightforward, carefree away victory, haven't had one since that relaxing afternoon at Old Trafford.

You should know by now that that isn't the way this club does things when there are trophies on the line...

[Zlen]

You should know by now that that isn't the way this club does things when there are trophies on the line...

Yeah, I know.
Living in hope of some of my nails, nerves and voice being spared but won't care as long as we win.

[CLOCKSPEED]

Isnt that illegal?

Witty observation keen eye for detail

Anyone else think Norwich actually played well against Fulham ?