Author Topic: pre match build up (liverpool vs psv) CL (Read 7357 times)

flemo · « **on:** November 20, 2006, 01:07:40 pm »

COME ON REDS LETS WIN OUR GROUP

AND WHAT TEAM WILL WE PLAY

magicsmile · « **Reply #1 on:** November 20, 2006, 01:10:36 pm »

I reckon it would be better let some players rest.Gerrard,Alonso,carra,Garcia(who comes back from an injury),Kuyt...we had another match to win our group and if we don't,never mind...maybe Barcellona will arrive second.for example

a partridge in seat_5c · « **Reply #2 on:** November 20, 2006, 01:30:53 pm »

it'll be the strongest side possible and rightly so, we've got more chance of winning the CL now than the title IMO and winning the group gives us a better chance of making the quarters

thank cripes for Europe, a win SHOULD pick the players and fans up and finally kickstart our domestic season (hopefully)

flemo · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2006, 01:55:48 pm »

a lot of my mates not goin this one they whats the point were all ready in the next round and we will play a rubish team.

and they said atmosphere will not be good

i disagree

xabi rules · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2006, 01:56:57 pm »

Quote from: flemo on November 20, 2006, 01:07:40 pm

AND WHAT TEAM WILL WE PLAY

Barcelona?

Cally77 v2.0 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 20, 2006, 01:57:25 pm »

Reina

Peltier Carra Agger Riise

Garcia Gerrard Zenden Gonzo

Bellamy Kuyt

flemo · « **Reply #6 on:** November 20, 2006, 02:02:29 pm »

good team but i hate zenden

Cally77 v2.0 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 20, 2006, 02:06:16 pm »

Zenden and Gerrard have the makings of a decent combo, imo. Left and right footers, and Zenden has a bit more mobility than Xabi in the holding role, which means Gerrard can bomb forward a lot more without worrying that we are going to get caught short.

edeyj · « **Reply #8 on:** November 20, 2006, 02:54:57 pm »

Prefer Crouch to Bellamy as a starter. Bellamy to come on later in the game when it opens up and he can show his pace.

athenry · « **Reply #9 on:** November 20, 2006, 02:57:37 pm »

Crouch and Garcia should be fresh.I'm sure he won't start Kuyt although he may want to give Bellamy confidence

gearoid · « **Reply #10 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:03:57 pm »

yeah id imagine rafa will give bellamy a chance to stretch himself,

i wonder what reception mr krapkamp will get?

Sarge · « **Reply #11 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:05:25 pm »

Reina

Finnan
Carragher
Hyypia
Riise

Pennant
Gerrard
Alonso
Zenden

Kuyt
Crouch

gearoid · « **Reply #12 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:09:33 pm »

I haveto say, the game against arsenal i thought sami looked like he was running through glue!

Red-juvenated · « **Reply #13 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:20:40 pm »

We have just started a 21-games-in-42-days period running up to 1st of Jan and there's going to be a lot of tired legs, so expect many changes for each of the 42 games. Sissoko's energy will be missed BIG time, but its time for the 'squad' to be at their fittest!.

Winning this game would give us a mini break for the last away game at Gala, so I think Rafa will put out a strong side, probanly our strogest available

Reina
Finnan - Carra - Agger - Riise
Pennant - Gerrard - Alonso - Garcia
Kuyt - Bellamy

with Crouch, Zenden and Gonzo to come off the bench.

Sarge · « **Reply #14 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:23:47 pm »

Are Garcia & Aurlieo fit for this game?

Cally77 v2.0 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:26:48 pm »

I'd give Alonso and Finnan a break. It'd be nice to win the group, but if we pick up any more injuries to key players, especially in midfield, we'll be screwed. We should use any opportunity we have to rest players at this stage of the season.

Robbo1980 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:41:40 pm »

Reina

Finnan
Carragher
Agger
Riise

Pennant
Gerrard
Alonso
Gonzalez

Kuyt
Bellamy

basically same again, let the players get to know each other cos they have looked like fucking strangers so far.

It wont be tho.......

Bushy · « **Reply #17 on:** November 20, 2006, 03:57:49 pm »

Quote from: El Sargento on November 20, 2006, 03:23:47 pm

Are Garcia & Aurlieo fit for this game?

physioroom.com shows garcia as back on the 22nd and doesn't class aurelio as injured, not that thats any sort of guarantee

woof · « **Reply #18 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:03:03 pm »

We should field a strong team to make sure we top the group and the remaining game can be academic. Centre midfield pairing of Stevie and Xabi should be given another go as well as Kuyt/Bellamy pairing.

Le Terrible · « **Reply #19 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:10:17 pm »

The game provides an opportunity for Benitez to blood one or more of the reserve lads. Finishing first in the group is not a guarantee of an easier knock out tie. Benitez can't take the same risk in the League Cup Quarter Finals as that competition could be our only ticket back to Europe next season.

Surely Benitez has seen enough of Zenden. There is no need to risk Agger, Alonso, Carragher, Gerrard or Kuyt. Their mission should be to focus on 9 points from Man City, Portsmouth and Wigan.

It's time for Guthrie, Mannix, and or Peltier to show what they can do in the centre of the park against higher caliber opposition. It's time for Pennant and Gonzalez to show what they can do on the flanks. Paletta needs games. Perhaps a game alongside Hyypia will be good for him, and Hyypia needs the run out. Warnock needs a game too. Bellamy needs goals so he should play.

.........................Reina...........................
Peltier........Paletta.....Hyypia........Warnock
Pennant......Guthrie...Mannix.......Gonzalez
..................Bellamy....Crouch....................

Bench
Dudek
Finnan
Riise
Garcia
Idrijaz
Lindfield
El Zhar

rocco · « **Reply #20 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:15:53 pm »

SECOND NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR CARRA
Jimmy Rice 20 November 2006
Jamie Carragher claims Liverpool will be going all out to secure top spot in Group C against PSV on Wednesday.
Victory at Anfield would ensure the Reds avoid the other group winners in the next round.

"Getting through to the next stage was our first objective but the aim now is to finish top of the group," said Carra.

"We have a decent defensive record in the Champions League and hopefully we can keep that going.

"It is important to take advantage of playing PSV at home. It will be very difficult as they have great experience in the Champions League and they are doing very well in the Dutch league."

xerxes · « **Reply #21 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:16:17 pm »

Quote from: Cally77 v2.0 on November 20, 2006, 02:06:16 pm

Zenden and Gerrard have the makings of a decent combo, imo. Left and right footers, and Zenden has a bit more mobility than Xabi in the holding role, which means Gerrard can bomb forward a lot more without worrying that we are going to get caught short.

Yes Zenden is perfect for that role, apart from the minor drawbacks of not being able to pass to a teammate, or tackle without giving away a free kick, shooting on target or tracking his runners when we're defending. Actually Riise would make a better holding midfielder than Zenden, and that's saying something. I think Zenden has been utter rubbish. The only conceivable use I can think of for him is using his shoulder as a spare part for Momo.

rocco · « **Reply #22 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:17:15 pm »

Quote from: The Terrible on November 20, 2006, 04:10:17 pm

The game provides an opportunity for Benitez to blood one or more of the reserve lads. Finishing first in the group is not a guarantee of an easier knock out tie. Benitez can't take the same risk in the League Cup Quarter Finals as that competition could be our only ticket back to Europe next season.

Surely Benitez has seen enough of Zenden. There is no need to risk Agger, Alonso, Carragher, Gerrard or Kuyt. Their mission should be to focus on 9 points from Man City, Portsmouth and Wigan.

It's time for Guthrie, Mannix, and or Peltier to show what they can do in the centre of the park against higher caliber opposition. It's time for Pennant and Gonzalez to show what they can do on the flanks. Paletta needs games. Perhaps a game alongside Hyypia will be good for him, and Hyypia needs the run out. Warnock needs a game too. Bellamy needs goals so he should play.

.........................Reina...........................
Peltier........Paletta.....Hyypia........Warnock
Pennant......Guthrie...Mannix.......Gonzalez
..................Bellamy....Crouch....................

Bench
Dudek
Finnan
Riise
Garcia
Idrijaz
Lindfield
El Zhar

PSV are playing to well to field that side.

.........................Reina...........................
Peltier........Agger.....Hyypia........Warnock
Pennant......zenden--Alonso.......Gonzalez
..................Bellamy....Crouch....................

Cally77 v2.0 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:18:33 pm »

Quote from: xerxes on November 20, 2006, 04:16:17 pm

Yes Zenden is perfect for that role, apart from the minor drawbacks of not being able to pass to a teammate, or tackle without giving away a free kick, shooting on target or tracking his runners when we're defending. Actually Riise would make a better holding midfielder than Zenden, and that's saying something. I think Zenden has been utter rubbish. The only conceivable use I can think of for him is using his shoulder as a spare part for Momo.

Le Terrible · « **Reply #24 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:20:14 pm »

apart from the minor drawbacks of not being able to pass to a teammate, or tackle without giving away a free kick, shooting on target... you could say the same about sissoko.

stjohns · « **Reply #25 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:32:25 pm »

Totally agree Xerxes. Zenden was finished when we signed him. a chelsea reject who wouldn't get in their reserve team right now. IMO we must persevere with Gonzalez till he comes good. Luis behind Kuyt if he's fit.

Robbo1980 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:35:03 pm »

Quote

apart from the minor drawbacks of not being able to pass to a teammate, or tackle without giving away a free kick, shooting on target... you could say the same about sissoko.

You could but you would be chatting shit

jackh · « **Reply #27 on:** November 20, 2006, 04:40:42 pm »

Surely we might as well win the group - is it not more financially rewarding anyway?

Let's just win this game, and then use the last match to rest Carra, Stevie, Kuyt, Finnan, et al...and give Paletta, Guthrie, Fowler and Peltier an extra game.

ScouserMichael · « **Reply #28 on:** November 20, 2006, 09:59:56 pm »

Well it looks like we will be trying to win the group. When we qualified, I thought that we might send some of our younger players out, but after the comments that Rafa, Carra and Reina made its properly going to be strong team, but I guess thats a good idea.
PSV are a really good team and have played some very good football lately.
I'm always looking forward too our Champions League matches, but especially at Anfield, cause the atmosphere is superb.
I think that a victory in this match, might give the lads more confidence ahead of the City match on Saturday, and I hope too see a very good match between two very good teams. It would be nice to see a very confident Liverpool team and hopefully we will se a victory to the Reds.

I would like to see this line-up on Wednesday:

--------------Dudek-------------
--Finnan-Hyypia-Agger-Warnock--
Luis Garcia-Alonso-Gerrard-Aurelio
---------Bellamy-Crouch---------
Subs:
Martin
Peltier
Pennant
Anderson
Gonzalez
Zenden
Fowler

In this way, Reina, Carragher, Riise and Kuyt would get a rest ahead of the weekends match, and won't be in any risk of getting an injury.
Well I hope to see a confident Liverpool team, who can hopefully controll the match and a Liverpool victory, that will help boost the confidence and the morale in the squad.
2-0 victory too Liverpool. The goals scored by Bellamy and Crouch.

Come on you Reds!

Alonso_The_Assassin · « **Reply #29 on:** November 20, 2006, 10:22:09 pm »

Top the group. Hopefully by doing this, it will give us confidence in the league (we have to take anything at the moment, realistically).

Agger has to start for me. It's no coincidence that our clean sheets come when he's on the paddock. I'd go for:

Reina
Finnan
Carra
Agger
Riise
Pennant
Gerrard
Xabi
Gonzo
Bellamy
Crouch

Bench
Dudek
Crouch
Hyypia
Zenden
Aurellio
Luis Garcia

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #30 on:** November 20, 2006, 10:33:54 pm »

Pepe
Peltier Agger Carra Aurelio
Alonso Zenden
Garcia Gerrard Gonzalez
Crouch

That's what I'd go for, try and get some movement with the front 4 and the fullbacks bombing on.

AdamBrunt · « **Reply #31 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:09:02 pm »

Quote from: magicsmile on November 20, 2006, 01:10:36 pm

I reckon it would be better let some players rest.Gerrard,Alonso,carra,Garcia(who comes back from an injury),Kuyt...we had another match to win our group and if we don't,never mind

If we lose on Wednesday it's impossible to win the group.

-HH- · « **Reply #32 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:10:38 pm »

Quote from: Art Vandelay on November 20, 2006, 10:33:54 pm

   Pepe
Peltier   Agger   Carra   Aurelio
Alonso Zenden
Garcia Gerrard Gonzalez
   Crouch

That's what I'd go for, try and get some movement with the front 4 and the fullbacks bombing on.

Agree with all except Aurelio, just don't trust him defensively yet.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #33 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:13:24 pm »

Quote from: -HH- on November 20, 2006, 11:10:38 pm

Agree with all except Aurelio, just don't trust him defensively yet.

I think a slower game like this would suit him, plus I think he could just do with some games under his belt.

Forest Hills · « **Reply #34 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:13:30 pm »

Quote from: flemo on November 20, 2006, 01:55:48 pm

a lot of my mates not goin this one they whats the point were all ready in the next round and we will play a rubish team.

and they said atmosphere will not be good

i disagree

yeah cos the atmosphere will be diabolical at a flag day....

-HH- · « **Reply #35 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:15:22 pm »

Quote from: Art Vandelay on November 20, 2006, 11:13:24 pm

I think a slower game like this would suit him, plus I think he could just do with some games under his belt.

I kind of agree, he does need games, this is important without being vital and might suit him.

I just mean I can see why Rafa said in the beginning he was seen more as a left mid than left back, that's all.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #36 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:17:27 pm »

Quote from: -HH- on November 20, 2006, 11:15:22 pm

I just mean I can see why Rafa said in the beginning he was seen more as a left mid than left back, that's all.

I don't think he's an awful defender, but yeah he's definately better going forward.

Fred Madison · « **Reply #37 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:18:56 pm »

My line-up:

Reina
Peltier Agger Carragher Warnock
Alonso
Pennant Gerrard Aurélio
Bellamy Crouch

zigackly · « **Reply #38 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:20:36 pm »

I'd like to see us play a strong side and start to build some confidence. The next game we have Man City who are an easier prospect at home than PSV so it might be better to rest a couple there, and four days after that we have Pompey who are flying high so again we should play a strong team. Istanbul is a long journey and if we send out a lighter squad in this competition it should be for that one, having already qualified as group winners.

Fred Madison · « **Reply #39 on:** November 20, 2006, 11:26:12 pm »

Quote from: zigackly on November 20, 2006, 11:20:36 pm

I'd like to see us play a strong side and start to build some confidence. The next game we have Man City who are an easier prospect at home than PSV so it might be better to rest a couple there, and four days after that we have Pompey who are flying high so again we should play a strong team. Istanbul is a long journey and if we send out a lighter squad in this competition it should be for that one, having already qualified as group winners.

I was thinkin' in the same line.

No Peltier against Farfán then.