Topic: Liverpool v Inter Milan (19/02/08 KO: 7:45pm) - All the build up here

[BCCC]

Well this is it, the chips are well and truly down. No doubt Rafa will bring back the big guns with Torres, Gerrard and Mascherano certainties to start barring any mishaps in training.

This could well be part one of a two part drama that settles Rafa Benitez' future at the club. Even if the yanks decide to sell up next month I'm sure Hicks won't be able to resist the opportunity to settle the long running score with Rafa and send him on his way.

Support in the ground is paramount and nothing less than a classic Anfield European night will do...

Come on you Redmen our destiny awaits...

...............................Reina......................................

Finnan............Skirtl..............Carra.............Arbeloa

..........................Mascherano.................................

................Gerrard...................Alonso.....................

Benayoun......................................................Babel

................................Torres.....................................

[kavah]

pennant instead of benny

[Rotation]

rafa would  never do it but....

...............................Reina......................................

Finnan............Skertl..............Carra.............Arbeloa

..........................Mascherano.................................

................Lucas...................Alonso.....................

.............................Gerrard............................
                                           
........................Torres.........Babel............................

[Monkey Red]

Upwards and onwards Redmen!

I feel confident about this game, Torres and Gerrard to score in a 2-0 win.

Hope to see some of the post game praise directed at Rafa, as well.

[jamesone23]

sing you bastards!!!!

[HiroProtagonist]

Reina

Arbeloa
Carra
Hyypia
Riise

Gerrard
Alonso
Masch
Babel

Crouch
Torres

[thredworm]

I think we should divvy up jobs.

I'll grab the nooses, razorblades and pills if somebody else can bring the cyanide.

[LiverBirdKop]

Alonso, who doesn't really tackle that much anymore should alongside Masch. Pennant may be worth giving a try to on the right. Although Benny plays a more open game, when it comes to tracking back both of them go MIA anyways.

[TSC]

Not the best time to post after todays shambles.  But here goes.

On current form and league placings Milan should fuck us right over with something to spare.  But I don't think they will.  However anything less than a 1 goal lead for us is not good.

Based on my current mood and having just came back from todays game I'd say a realistic result would be 2-1 to Inter.  Hope I'm wrong.

[jamesone23]

dont think alonso should play to be honest, mascherano and gerrard centre, pennant and benayoun on the wings
hit them with pace.

come on pennant!

[rhylred]

can't find any faults in that line up mate,if everyones fit+Alonso plays at his peak,will be there lower anny 125 row 6 (front row for a European game)right next to the Italians by the black netting,after todays game Tuesday can't come quick enough!!!!!

[Crazyhorse7778]

-------------------Itandje-------------
-Finnan---Carra---Hyypia------Riise-----
-----------Masch-----Sissoko--------
Gerrard------------------------Lucas
-----------Voronin---Kuyt------------

 























Seriously though

-----------------------Reina-------------------

--Arbeloa-----Skrtel-------Carragher------Aurelio--

------------Alonso-------Mascherano-------------

----------------------Gerrard--------------------

-Pennant----------------------------------Babel-

----------------------Torres---------------------

[Art Vandelay]

                Reina
 Arbeloa Agger Carra Riise
Pennant Lucas Masch Babel
              Gerrard
              Torres

I don't like playing Gerrard there, but our strikers are off form, and Gerrard moans out on the right.  Though I'd be tempted to play Kuyt to try and work their back 4 as much as possible.

[Juan Loco]

Not necessarily what I want but I think Rafa will go with the following:

                    Reina
   Finnan Carragher Hyypia Arbeloa
   Pennant  Gerrard Mascherano Riise
                          Kuyt
                   Torres


0-0, followed by a score draw at their place.

[Crazyhorse7778]

Will Agger be fit?

[TSC]

Will Agger be fit?

Is the pope protestant?

[thredworm]

Will Agger be fit?

Is Dirk Kuyt prolific?

[Crazyhorse7778]

Is Dirk Kuyt prolific?

In holland, yes

[BazC]

I just want to see these players LOOK like they at least want to win *something* this season. Rafa needs to get them up for this match, he shouldn't need to, but judging by the last few months, he will need to.

I'm not expecting a good result, but I am expecting them to run themselves into the ground for us.

[b_joseph]

Either a clean sheet or a win.

One of those 2 scenarios and I'll be happy.

[ouestlereferee]

I don't like playing Gerrard there, but our strikers are off form, and Gerrard moans out on the right.  Though I'd be tempted to play Kuyt to try and work their back 4 as much as possible.

[Crazyhorse7778]

I'm not expecting a good result, but I am expecting them to run themselves into the ground for us.

You can be guarenteed atleast one player will do just that



*swoons*

[common]

...............................Reina......................................

Finnan............Skirtl..............Carra.............Arbeloa

..........................Mascherano.................................

................Gerrard...................Alonso.....................

Benayoun......................................................Babel

................................Torres.....................................

Skrtel is out for 2 weeks

[ouestlereferee]

Will Agger be fit?

does voronin hate denim?

[Crazyhorse7778]

does voronin hate denim?

Is the pope protestant?

Is Dirk Kuyt prolific?

I get the picture

[BCCC]

Skrtel is out for 2 weeks

I didn't know it was that serious and we could do with his pace but Sami is more than an able deputy.

[ouestlereferee]

You can be guarenteed atleast one player will do just that



*swoons*

He's my first name on the teamsheet these days...   well equal with Torres - but that's due to his lack of competition.

[ouestlereferee]

I didn't know it was that serious and we could do with his pace but Sami is more than an able deputy.

I'd have preferred Skrtel too, but with the pace issue (like the Villa game) it means Mascherano will have to play out of his skin.

[thredworm]

In holland, yes

That's right, you clutch at those straws mate.

[thredworm]

does voronin hate denim?

Almost fell out of my chair!

[BCCC]

I'd have preferred Skrtel too, but with the pace issue (like the Villa game) it means Mascherano will have to play out of his skin.

Yep its another one of those "does the Pope like denim?" situations... Masch playing out of his skin is a given.

[thredworm]

Yep its another one of those "does the Pope like denim?" situations... Masch playing out of his skin is a given.

I agree but, and it's a big but, is the pope prolific?

[Crazyhorse7778]

I agree but, and it's a big but, is the pope prolific?

More than Dirk anyway

[ouestlereferee]

I agree but, and it's a big but, is the pope prolific?

I'd say denim is prolific.

[thredworm]

I'd say denim is prolific.

More than Dirk anyway

Yep its another one of those "does the Pope like denim?" situations... Masch playing out of his skin is a given.

does voronin hate denim?

My God, it's been a long day.

[Red_Isle_Chap]

Seriously though

-----------------------Reina-------------------

--Arbeloa-----Skrtel-------Carragher------Aurelio--

------------Alonso-------Mascherano-------------

----------------------Gerrard--------------------

-Pennant----------------------------------Babel-

----------------------Torres---------------------

Honestly, if that team starts (with the exception of Skrtel) i'd think we'd have half a chance of playing alright on tuesday

[HiroProtagonist]

Honestly, if that team starts (with the exception of Skrtel) i'd think we'd have half a chance of playing alright on tuesday

But then if we draw or lose, people are gonna be like, why did Rafa play 4-5-1 at home for??

[thredworm]

Just can't see Rafa going with one lone striker in a 4-5-1 formation.

We're at home and we are REALLY going to need to take a win to Milan. That 4-5-1 formation is fine away from home in a few weeks time, but we're going to have to play two up top on Tuesday, surely?

[BCCC]

But then if we draw or lose, people are gonna be like, why did Rafa play 4-5-1 at home for??

Maybe its an attacking 4-3-3?

[ouestlereferee]

But then if we draw or lose, people are gonna be like, why did Rafa play 4-5-1 at home for??

Pennant can hug the touchline.  Babel can just basically play up front.