Author Topic: Liverpool vs Tottenham - Pre Match Thread (Tuesday 10th Feb, 8pm) (Read 73216 times)

JoeCole · « **on:** February 8, 2015, 06:26:43 pm »

Moving swiftly on we have Spurs visiting Anfield in a little over 48 hours time.

Injuries:

Physio room have Lucas, Lallana, Jones, and Flanagan as doubts with no return dates for their injuries. Tottenham have a fully fit squad to choose from.

Stats:

We have won 61% of the meeting vs Spurs at Anfield, with Spurs only winning 8 times in 73 attempts.

In our last 3 games against them we have scored 12 goals without reply and have won the last four meetings in a row.

Coverage:

Live on BT Sport.

Questions:

Will Sturridge start after making 3 sub appearances?
How do we accommodate a (possibly) missing Lucas?
Ibe to keep his place in the team?

TepidT2O · « **Reply #1 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:27:55 pm »

Massive game. Let's batter these inbreds.....

Actually they seem to be progressing quite well this season... Seem to be quite consistent. Long may it cease.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:29:14 pm »

I know this line gets trotted out all too often, but I feel it really is a must win game.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:29:35 pm »

Lose and top 4 is gone, draw and it's going to be incredibly difficult to make it.

I know it's become a cliche now, but it's must win

El Denzel Pepito · « **Reply #4 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:33:47 pm »

Along with Man United, possibly the most annoying team in the league.

How many points has Eriksen alone earned them? Or how many have they earned from losing/drawing positions in the last ten minutes?

RK7 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:42:54 pm »

Spurs are starting to settle now under their new manager and look a fit, hard working side with a few genuine game winners.

We have shown great promise in the last couple of months after learning to live without Suarez and Sturridge to some extent.

I expect the game will be open, Spurs will target our weak spots at the back and we will expose theirs, the winner will be the side that takes their chances. We really need this victory.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:45:00 pm »

I wonder if Brendan will be tempted to start Sturridge for this and would it be a wise thing to do?

If PoP is about, perhaps he could answer the 2nd part of my question for me.

Smudgester · « **Reply #7 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:46:05 pm »

Sturridge has been brought back slowly enough now ... time for him to start. And time for Sterling to start looking up and passing rather than attempting unlikely shots on goal

TepidT2O · « **Reply #8 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:49:14 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on February 8, 2015, 06:45:00 pm

I wonder if Brendan will be tempted to start Sturridge for this and would it be a wise thing to do?

If PoP is about, perhaps he could answer the 2nd part of my question for me.

It's got to happen sooner or later. But he's clearly still very rusty.

I think I would stat him and play him I front of sterling and Markovic.

McSquared · « **Reply #9 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:53:47 pm »

I think they'll cone down to earth with a bump on Tuesday. We could really do with Sturridge starting, but I'm not sure he is ready? does anyone gave the latest on Lucas and Phil?

Magix · « **Reply #10 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:55:18 pm »

Quote from: Tepid water on February 8, 2015, 06:49:14 pm

It's got to happen sooner or later. But he's clearly still very rusty.

I think I would stat him and play him I front of sterling and Markovic.

I think Markovic can do a job in Coutinho's position if the latter is unavailable for the match. Or perhaps reward Ibe's performance by starting him further upfront in that position, and letting Markovic return to right wingback.

Mr_Shane · « **Reply #11 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:56:38 pm »

Arsenal and Man Utd are at home to relegation threatened clubs. Southampton at home to West Ham. Can't see them not winning

A win keeps pace with them and draws closer to one of our rivals. Anything else and we will likely fall away. Maybe Rodgers had this in mind when he made the subs against Everton. A draw against Everton after today's results is not the end of the world. Anything less than a win and our top 4 challenge becomes precarious

The Infamous_LFC · « **Reply #12 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:58:18 pm »

Not sure if formations are allowed in match threads anymore, will delete if anyone has a problem with it

Would like to really see

Mignolet

Can Skrtel Sakho

Ibe Allen Henderson Markovic

Coutinho(Markovic) Sterling
Sturridge

If couts is fit of course and if lucas can't play

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #13 on:** February 8, 2015, 06:58:21 pm »

If Phil is out injured, then we really need Danny starting ideally. I'd prefer Ibe in attacking mid and Markovic at RWB rather than the other way round personally.

The Infamous_LFC · « **Reply #14 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:00:15 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Wych on February 8, 2015, 06:29:35 pm

Lose and top 4 is gone, draw and it's going to be incredibly difficult to make it.

I know it's become a cliche now, but it's must win

This game won't decide our top 4 chances imo. We will know for sure around match day 28-29 hopefully we hang in there until then and don't have too many points to make up for, 4-6points from top 4.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #15 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:01:16 pm »

Big game this, one of many six pointers coming up. Brendan might of settled for a point in the derby and rested Sterling and Coutinho, hope there fresh anyhow. I would start Sturridge. Team would be:

Mignolet
Can Skrtel Sakho

Markovic Henderson Allen Moreno

Sterling Coutinho
Sturridge

Bench : Ward, Lovren, Johnson, Ibe, Gerrard, Balotelli, Borini.

Plenty of ways to change the game if need be. Lovren could come on, push can into the middle. Could bring Johnson on and go to a back four etc

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #16 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:06:00 pm »

I hope their win against Arsenal breeds enough over confidence for them to come to Anfield and have a go at us, because we struggle against teams who sit deep.

Fordy · « **Reply #17 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:06:24 pm »

Quote from: Upinsmoke on February 8, 2015, 07:01:16 pm

Big game this, one of many six pointers coming up. Brendan might of settled for a point in the derby and rested Sterling and Coutinho, hope there fresh anyhow. I would start Sturridge. Team would be:

Mignolet
Can Skrtel Sakho

Markovic Henderson Allen Moreno

Sterling Coutinho
Sturridge

Bench : Ward, Lovren, Johnson, Ibe, Gerrard, Balotelli, Borini.

Plenty of ways to change the game if need be. Lovren could come on, push can into the middle. Could bring Johnson on and go to a back four etc

Henderson and Allen in midfield. No, no, no.

We need to win this game.

Also what's Ibe done to get dropped in your eyes?

SerbianScouser · « **Reply #18 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:07:18 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on February 8, 2015, 07:06:00 pm

I hope their win against Arsenal breeds enough over confidence for them to come to Anfield and have a go at us, because we struggle against teams who sit deep.

The difference is this time we`ll have Sturridge from 1st minute so we`ll have to see about that.

greg9r · « **Reply #19 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:13:03 pm »

My first game at Anfield. Coming from Austria with my friend!

Really hope to see Gerrard feature this one, at least a few minutes.

To the game. Well, Spurs are in a really good form, but we are playing at home and if we can
build up our game and press them early i think we will win this.

My Prediction: 2-1 (Sturridge, Henderson; Kane)

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #20 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:14:38 pm »

Quote from: greg9r on February 8, 2015, 07:13:03 pm

My first game at Anfield. Coming from Austria with my friend!

Really hope to see Gerrard feature this one, at least a few minutes.

I think you may end up a little disappointed with that one mate. Hope you enjoy the experience though mate.

proudred · « **Reply #21 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:14:46 pm »

Midfield should be Can & Henderson although this means that playing lovern at cb facing an inform striker is not good.

Upinsmoke · « **Reply #22 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:15:42 pm »

Quote from: Fordy on February 8, 2015, 07:06:24 pm

Henderson and Allen in midfield. No, no, no.

We need to win this game.

Also what's Ibe done to get dropped in your eyes?

So who plays centre mid in this system? Gerrard? Can with Lovren centre half? No, that will be the team above if Sturridge is fit enough. Ibe hasn't done anything wrong but Markovic is a better player.

greg9r · « **Reply #23 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:17:12 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on February 8, 2015, 07:14:38 pm

I think you may end up a little disappointed with that one mate. Hope you enjoy the experience though mate.

you think because of the athmosphere or the gerrard thing?

thanks, i'm sure i will

Notorious IT · « **Reply #24 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:19:39 pm »

I think this game and Man Utd at home will be must wins if we are to finish top 4.

leivapool · « **Reply #25 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:21:28 pm »

My brother supports these Chelsea. Please god let us win!

DutchRed · « **Reply #26 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:25:05 pm »

For a top four finish it's three points or bust by now. Hope the boys prove a point after yesterday's calamitous display.

Redman0151 · « **Reply #27 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:27:11 pm »

Quote from: The Infamous_LFC on February 8, 2015, 07:00:15 pm

This game won't decide our top 4 chances imo. We will know for sure around match day 28-29 hopefully we hang in there until then and don't have too many points to make up for, 4-6points from top 4.

We'll probably be 8 points off 4th with 13 games left and going to chelsea away still. A loss here loses any realistic hope of 4th

Let's hope it doesn't come to that

CHOPPER · « **Reply #28 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:30:59 pm »

Hate saying it and there is still loads of football left to play but, - we sort of must win this game. Its a must win game!

*accepts cuntishness of post.....and 38,500-odd other offences need to be take into consideration as well*

mrantarctica · « **Reply #29 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:31:54 pm »

Quote from: The Infamous_LFC on February 8, 2015, 07:00:15 pm

This game won't decide our top 4 chances imo. We will know for sure around match day 28-29 hopefully we hang in there until then and don't have too many points to make up for, 4-6points from top 4.

I think the implications of losing will be obvious now itself. A loss will see us likely go some 8-9 points from the top 4 depending on how other games go. Both Man U and Arsenal are playing bottom teams at home. We need to win just to stay in touch with those teams. Quite intriguing few weeks ahead. We need to just keep collecting points and see where we are towards the last few rounds. It's good that we have all the best teams to play yet because our fate is still largely in our hands.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #30 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:34:47 pm »

Quote from: greg9r on February 8, 2015, 07:17:12 pm

you think because of the athmosphere or the gerrard thing?

thanks, i'm sure i will

Gerrard playing 3 games in a row. I can't see it happening.

robgomm · « **Reply #31 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:35:46 pm »

Quote from: Solomon Grundy on February 8, 2015, 07:06:00 pm

I hope their win against Arsenal breeds enough over confidence for them to come to Anfield and have a go at us, because we struggle against teams who sit deep.

Yeah, I'm hoping to see us set up to contain and break. Like we did Everton and Arsenal last season.

nittinivala · « **Reply #32 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:37:11 pm »

Quote from: Smudgester on February 8, 2015, 06:46:05 pm

Sturridge has been brought back slowly enough now ... time for him to start. And time for Sterling to start looking up and passing rather than attempting unlikely shots on goal

Spot on especially with Sterling.

SamAteTheRedAcid · « **Reply #33 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:43:25 pm »

Their fullbacks are weak, I'd like to see us attack Danny Rose as he's turbogash as they like to say on GoT.

Presume Allen in for Lucas, Gerrard benched for Sturridge with Sterling in Stevie's spot, maybe Markovic to return, Ibe to make an impact from the bench.

SlowRap · « **Reply #34 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:44:22 pm »

Massive game, assuming both Coutinho and Lucas are out I wouldn't be against seeing

-----------Mignolet---------
---Johnson--Skrtel--Sakho
Ibe------------------------------Moreno
-----Henderson---Can-------
------------Sterling--------------
-------Sturridge---Balotelli-----

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #35 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:45:22 pm »

Quote from: SamAteTheRedAcid on February 8, 2015, 07:43:25 pm

Their fullbacks are weak, I'd like to see us attack Danny Rose as he's turbogash as they like to say on GoT.

Presume Allen in for Lucas, Gerrard benched for Sturridge with Sterling in Stevie's spot, maybe Markovic to return, Ibe to make an impact from the bench.

It's one reason I'd like to see Ibe again for this one, just to have a real go at Danny Rose.

kopite17 · « **Reply #36 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:46:03 pm »

Simply must win this game, most important game of the season.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #37 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:47:32 pm »

Quote from: kopite17 on February 8, 2015, 07:46:03 pm

Simply must win this game, most important game of the season.

Ye can't say that!

Magix · « **Reply #38 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:48:56 pm »

I don't know to take who's place or in what position, but I feel Ibe has to start, not only to reward his display against the bitters, but also because he's a trump card in terms of how unknown he is to the rest of the league (similar to how Sterling was in the second half of last season). His directness, raw pace and rocket of a shot adds a fresh dimension to our attack.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #39 on:** February 8, 2015, 07:49:51 pm »

Quote from: SlowRap on February 8, 2015, 07:44:22 pm

Massive game, assuming both Coutinho and Lucas are out I wouldn't be against seeing

-----------Mignolet---------
---Johnson--Skrtel--Sakho
Ibe------------------------------Moreno
-----Henderson---Can-------
------------Sterling--------------
-------Sturridge---Balotelli-----

Actually I like this team.

Can maybe deserves a chance in midfield.

However, is it worth disrupting what has been such an effective defensive trio?

Hang on! I've just seen Balotelli there! Brave choice. I might play him away at Beşiktaş.