Author Topic: Liverpool v Bolton: pre and in-game comments and discussion (Read 10978 times)

PhilB · « **on:** April 1, 2005, 11:29:43 pm »

Morrientes, Warnock, Hamann and Traore all surposiby fit but will they all be risked. Who will fit in at left back Riise, Warnock, Traore? Formation 4-4-2, 4-5-1? Who will play upfront? Will Pellegreno keep his place?

My guess for the team selection is
Dudek
Finnan Carra Hyypia Warnock
Nunez Gerrard Biscan Riise
Garcia
Morrientes
-------------

Confirmed team news

Carson, Finnan, Pellegrino, Carragher, Traore, Biscan, Welsh, Riise, Nunez, Gerrard, Garcia.

Subs: Dudek, Hyypia, Le Tallec, Smicer, Morientes

Tony19:6 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 1, 2005, 11:32:46 pm »

Quote from: PhilB on April 1, 2005, 11:29:43 pm

Morrientes, Warnock, Hamann and Traore all surposiby fit but will they all be risked. Who will fit in at left back Riise, Warnock, Traore? Formation 4-4-2, 4-5-1? Who will play upfront? Will Pellegreno keep his place?

My guess for the team selection is
Dudek
Finnan Carra Hyypia Warnock
Nunez Gerrard Biscan Riise
Garcia
Morrientes

Cant argue with that given injuries

Crazy-Horse · « **Reply #2 on:** April 1, 2005, 11:37:46 pm »

Can't see Rafa dropping Pellegrino.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #3 on:** April 1, 2005, 11:51:25 pm »

I reckon it will be

Morientes Nunez
Riise Biscan Gerrard Garcia
Warnock Pelle Carra Finnan
Dudek

Don't think Garcia-Morientes is a good partnership. While I want Garcia in the center myself, I reckon Nunez-Morientes up front has more to offer. And as much as I want Garcia in the center, he has scored a few from his RM position.

Crazy-Horse · « **Reply #4 on:** April 1, 2005, 11:54:48 pm »

I'm not sure Rafa is going to be fiddling about at this stage of the season trying Nunez, who has hardly played at all, up front.

koolkamal · « **Reply #5 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:07:00 am »

I could see rafa playing:

------------------------------dude---------------------------
Finnan--------Carra----Pelle/sami----Traore/Warnock
---------------Stevie---------------Biscan------------------
Nunez-------------------Garcia------------------------Riise
-----------------------Fernando------------------------------

or Smicer playing behind and garcia on the right with Nunez on the bench.

Ian-TN · « **Reply #6 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:11:19 am »

Will it be Traore or Warnock? Pelle or Sami?

I think are the main questions for tomorrow. Can't see Smicer starting over Nunez, especially after Rafa said he's starting to really perform now. And without playing Nunez up front, and using Garcia there a fair bit this year, I don't expect much change there.

Cusamano · « **Reply #7 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:46:01 am »

I would like to see....

So basically what the original poster said

codger · « **Reply #8 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:59:20 am »

Think Pelle is a banker
If Morientes is ambulatory, then he may well start. It's a risk;. But he does have a free week!
No idea if Rafa will go with 5 in midfield again; but he doesn't seem to rate Welsh; so probably not.

Dunno about Nunez, who should get a start if Fernando is playing - and providing a possible target for any crosses.
Garcia at RM if Stevie is in the middle; if it's Biscan/Gerrard at CM, then Nunez is in, I suppose
Can't see AN upfront tho, Gnurglan; even tho he is good in the air

But WTF knows?

Certainly not me

Gnurglan · « **Reply #9 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:02:59 am »

Quote from: Istanbul 2005 on April 1, 2005, 11:54:48 pm

I'm not sure Rafa is going to be fiddling about at this stage of the season trying Nunez, who has hardly played at all, up front.

He could try Smicer behind FM. Don't think he'll play Garcia-Morientes up front. And if he does, I don't expect it to work very well.

Crazy-Horse · « **Reply #10 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:07:49 am »

Quote from: Gnurglan on April 2, 2005, 01:02:59 am

He could try Smicer behind FM. Don't think he'll play Garcia-Morientes up front. And if he does, I don't expect it to work very well.

I know what you're saying. Morientes should really be the player in the hole behind the main striker, but with the limited options there, i'm sure Rafa will put him up top with Garcia behind. I think that's Garcias best postion anyway, even though he has proved he can play RM and cope with the physical stuff.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #11 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:29:23 am »

Quote from: Istanbul 2005 on April 2, 2005, 01:07:49 am

I know what you're saying. Morientes should really be the player in the hole behind the main striker, but with the limited options there, i'm sure Rafa will put him up top with Garcia behind. I think that's Garcias best postion anyway, even though he has proved he can play RM and cope with the physical stuff.

There's a risk we'll begin to hoof it with FM in the front position. And even if we kick it for him, I'd prefer it if we had a "runner" to pick up the ball. Garcia is not our man. Kewell is the kind of player I'd want. Nunez is also more direct in his style.

Another possibility is to play Welsh-Biscan behind Gerrard in a central triangle.

Crazy-Horse · « **Reply #12 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:37:10 am »

Quote from: Gnurglan on April 2, 2005, 01:29:23 am

Another possibility is to play Welsh-Biscan behind Gerrard in a central triangle

I could handle that, with Garcia on the right. And I wouldn't be suprised if Rafa went with it.

I think Nunez might get a game though. He played well in the derby against a physical (dirty bastards) Everton side, and it could be the same kind of game tomorrow.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #13 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:42:39 am »

After giving it some extra thought, my bet is Smicer-Morientes, with Garcia at RM. I'm confident Nunez will play, but I don't think he'll start the game. Welsh will be on the bench, but given the importance of the game, I reckon Rafa will go with the experienced players.

WelshMike · « **Reply #14 on:** April 2, 2005, 02:51:46 am »

Dudek

Warnock
Pellegrino
Carragher
Finnan

Biscan
Gerrard

Riise
Garcia
Nunez

Morientes

===
Subs: Carson, Traore, Welsh, Le Tallec, Smicer
===

Something like that, hopefully.

mr_mad_master · « **Reply #15 on:** April 2, 2005, 03:49:53 am »

morientes double,2-0 the starting 11? who knows we make so many early 1st half subs it doesnt matter

nyujvary · « **Reply #16 on:** April 2, 2005, 04:18:30 am »

Quote from: WelshSpikeyMike2 on April 2, 2005, 02:51:46 am

Dudek

Warnock
Pellegrino
Carragher
Finnan

Biscan
Gerrard

Riise
Garcia
Nunez

Morientes

===
Subs: Carson, Traore, Welsh, Le Tallec, Smicer
===

Something like that, hopefully.

I wouldn't mind that one bit!

kneejerk · « **Reply #17 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:10:31 am »

quite confident looking at those line-ups

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #18 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:14:47 am »

1-2 to the whites

HIRA · « **Reply #19 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:16:47 am »

If Garcia is at right-midfield, can he cope with Ricardo Gardner, who is one of the attacking outlets for Bolton?

I feel Nunez will start at right-midfield. Another reason is that Nunez had no international duties, he will be fresh. So I think maybe the line-up won't be too surprising today.

FinnishRed · « **Reply #20 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:19:04 am »

Hopefully Hyypiä will be in the starting 11 instead of Pelle

Hattori Hanzo · « **Reply #21 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:22:00 am »

Quote from: Xabi Alonso on April 2, 2005, 11:19:04 am

Hopefully Hyypiä will be in the starting 11 instead of Pelle

why?

Botswana Red · « **Reply #22 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:32:14 am »

Must win confidence booster ahead of the Juve game. 3-0 to the Reds!!!

pinky · « **Reply #23 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:33:02 am »

Quote from: Istanbul 2005 on April 1, 2005, 11:37:46 pm

Can't see Rafa dropping Pellegrino.

I can see Rafa dropping Pellegrino. Hyypia needs games before Juventus game

FinnishRed · « **Reply #24 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:35:42 am »

just have a feeling he is sill the man to partner Carra in central defence.
Although Pelle has shown some nice displays recently.
I think Sami is much better with his opening passes from the defence...Pelle makes too many long passes and usually we lose those balls.
But i guess Rafa has great trust in Pelle, so we´ll see who´s playing today.

HIRA · « **Reply #25 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:39:41 am »

Hey 'Xabi Alonso' is Finn, not Argentinian nor neutral.

FinnishRed · « **Reply #26 on:** April 2, 2005, 11:41:20 am »

Quote from: HIRA on April 2, 2005, 11:39:41 am

Hey 'Xabi Alonso' is Finn, not Argentinian nor neutral.

that wasn´t the reason why i´d prefer Hyypiä !!!

lukas · « **Reply #27 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:24:32 pm »

says on soccer saturday that mori, garcia, traore , warnock are all doubtful $:-\$

Realdidi · « **Reply #28 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:28:24 pm »

soccer saturday... dont make me laugh

Leave till the game, will probably see all them play IMO, maybe not one of Stevie W and Jimi

LuisGracias · « **Reply #29 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:40:06 pm »

Quote from: lukas on April 2, 2005, 12:24:32 pm

says on soccer saturday that mori, garcia, traore , warnock are all doubtful $:-\$

Benitez has said that Garcia and Morientes are fine so I think i'll take his word over some shitty tv channel that is known for getting stuff wrong.

daddymac · « **Reply #30 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:55:10 pm »

For me this is a 1-1 but a home win can happen if we play with the strength and physical determination shown in the derby.

Quote from: Cusamano on April 2, 2005, 12:46:01 am

I would like to see....

Bearing in mind the pessimism over the number of injuries, I would be happy with that line-up.

Redlady · « **Reply #31 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:56:53 pm »

My guess would be the team mentioned above, but Traore instead of Warnock.

Crazy-Horse · « **Reply #32 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:18:07 pm »

Great! those soccer saturday twats have gone for a score draw. And in Frank Mclintock's (that great and succesful manager) opinion, there is not much between the two sides.

Lets shut that twat and his sidekick, Nicholas up. They've never liked Liverpool.

lukas · « **Reply #33 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:23:01 pm »

i despise those pundits, apart from thommo of course

Jqwerty · « **Reply #34 on:** April 2, 2005, 01:52:37 pm »

3 nil. Morientes Hat-trick. Or Garcia Hat-trick. Both of them are deserving of one:P

laddo · « **Reply #35 on:** April 2, 2005, 02:07:34 pm »

Dudek
Finnan Carra Hyypia Pelle
Nunez Biscan Gerrard Riise
Garcia Morientes

Will be the team.

Redlady · « **Reply #36 on:** April 2, 2005, 02:07:36 pm »

Don't think any of us predicted this team; Mori only on the bench

Surprised to see Carson starting if Dudek's ok?

Carson, Finnan, Pellegrino, Carragher, Traore, Biscan, Welsh, Riise, Nunez, Gerrard, Garcia.

Subs: Dudek, Hyypia, Le Tallec, Smicer, Morientes

philharg · « **Reply #37 on:** April 2, 2005, 02:10:41 pm »

carson made two mistakes for england under-21's didnt he? hopefully his confidence is ok. dudek must be tired or have a little strain

gonna have to have superb performances from garcia, welsh n biscan today

hopefully gerrard can still have an effect on the game playing up front

singaporered · « **Reply #38 on:** April 2, 2005, 02:13:40 pm »

well we have good attacking options on the bench at least

Hugh · « **Reply #39 on:** April 2, 2005, 02:18:33 pm »

Surprised by that team but pleased to see Welsh getting a start. Trust Rafa's judgement as always.