Author Topic: Pompey v Liverpool: team news, pre- and in-game comments and analysis (Read 17962 times)

snyder · « **on:** April 20, 2005, 07:00:00 pm »

Team News

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N148560050420-1850.htm

Dudek
Finnan
Hyypia
Carragher
Traore
Riise
Alonso
Biscan
Garcia
Morientes
Baros

Subs:
Carson
Gerrard
Cisse
Smicer
Pellegrino

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ttnbd · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:02:13 pm »

interesting line-up.

hooded claw · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:03:26 pm »

SG on the bench?

kitano · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:04:37 pm »

hmmm.... quite a good side. would like to see cisse get 30 mins for nando or baros.plus i prefer nunez over smicer, any reason he isnt included in the 16 man squad?

vitch · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:04:37 pm »

Elisha Scott was right about Stevie again.... (over at YNWA)

crazy than kind of inside information.

CarraLegend · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:05:32 pm »

Quote from: vitch on April 20, 2005, 07:04:37 pm

Elisha Scott was right about Stevie again.... (over at YNWA)

crazy than kind of inside information.

He's always right. Cracking source

Guz-kop · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:06:00 pm »

Quote from: stagger lee on April 20, 2005, 07:03:26 pm

SG on the bench?

Probably 2 games in 5 days is a bit too much for him after the groin injury and not worth risking. Hopefully we'll be ok and wont have to really use him. It'll hopefully allow Alonso a bit more lisence to roam with igor just sitting.

-Gianni- · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:06:24 pm »

Good team IMO

If we get into a bit of trouble just stick Stevie and Cisse on

♠Dirty Harry♠ · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:06:38 pm »

I guess we'll be playing the same formation as we did against spurs then? With a few exceptions. $:-\$

CarraLegend · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:07:28 pm »

Quote from: ♠DirtyHarry♠ on April 20, 2005, 07:06:38 pm

I guess we'll be playing the same formation as we did against spurs then? With a few exceptions. $:-\$

Cant see it. Looks all set up for 442 for me

ckkj · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:07:32 pm »

Good line up, suprised to see Stevie on the bench but hopefully its a good decision

SmithdownAndy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:07:56 pm »

Would also like to see Cisse get at least 30 mins too, not a bad line up though should win this, come on redmen

art03 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:07:57 pm »

Quote from: ♠DirtyHarry♠ on April 20, 2005, 07:06:38 pm

I guess we'll be playing the same formation as we did against spurs then? With a few exceptions. $:-\$

Eh

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:08:18 pm »

Cmon u reds lets batter them 4-0

jiky · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:08:28 pm »

i like this line-up!

hope it works like clockwork and baros or Moro can moisten up their dry spell

Guz-kop · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:08:28 pm »

Quote from: ♠DirtyHarry♠ on April 20, 2005, 07:06:38 pm

I guess we'll be playing the same formation as we did against spurs then? With a few exceptions. $:-\$

Looks like a simple

Dudek
Finnan Carra Sami Traore
Garcia Igor Alonso Riise
Baros Morientes

baz · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:08:37 pm »

Come on Liverpool!

Holiara · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:08:57 pm »

Good team. I like that Rafa goes with two strikers away from home. Besides, finally our bench doesn't look too bad either, i.e. Rafa has actually a choice to influence the game.

MattLFC08 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:09:04 pm »

Dudek

Finnan hyypia carragher traore
Alonso

Biscan riise
Garcia
Morientes
Baros

ttnbd · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:09:11 pm »

Quote from: Guz-kop on April 20, 2005, 07:06:00 pm

Probably 2 games in 5 days is a bit too much for him after the groin injury and not worth risking. Hopefully we'll be ok and wont have to really use him. It'll hopefully allow Alonso a bit more lisence to roam with igor just sitting.

This is Xabi's 3rd start in 7 days though. Stevie has only played against spurs in that same time.

Rushian · « **Reply #20 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:10:13 pm »

Stevie's got a ropey groin though - they're just protecting it apparently.

CarraLegend · « **Reply #21 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:10:21 pm »

Quote from: ttnbd on April 20, 2005, 07:09:11 pm

This is Xabi's 3rd start in 7 days though. Stevie has only played against spurs in that same time.

Xabi isnt carrying an injury though

MattLFC08 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:10:33 pm »

Quote from: ttnbd on April 20, 2005, 07:09:11 pm

This is Xabi's 3rd start in 7 days though. Stevie has only played against spurs in that same time.

I think Gerrard needs a rest. After all he is just back from injury.

ttnbd · « **Reply #23 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:12:50 pm »

Quote from: CarraLegend on April 20, 2005, 07:10:21 pm

Xabi isnt carrying an injury though

Been out for three months though, and has mentioned that he has been tired in the last two games.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #24 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:12:51 pm »

Quote from: CarraLegend on April 20, 2005, 07:10:21 pm

Xabi isnt carrying an injury though

Nope but he's playe a game and a half since the turn of the year.

Jqwerty · « **Reply #25 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:13:09 pm »

Quote from: mattlfc05 on April 20, 2005, 07:10:33 pm

I think Gerrard needs a rest. After all he is just back from injury.

So is Alonso...

But if I had a choice on who I'd rather have in the match, Alonso would definitely be my pick...

WelshMike · « **Reply #26 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:13:37 pm »

Quote from: Guz-kop on April 20, 2005, 07:06:00 pm

Probably 2 games in 5 days is a bit too much for him after the groin injury and not worth risking. Hopefully we'll be ok and wont have to really use him. It'll hopefully allow Alonso a bit more lisence to roam with igor just sitting.

I disagree. I think it'll be the other way round with Xabi sitting and doing what he does best whilst Igor roams around a bit and gets forward. I think Igor's better at that anyway to be honest.

Looks a good team to me. I'd rather Gerrard to be playing, but that's alright. At least it's only one player that is being rested tonight. 0-2 win hopefully. Come on!

CarraLegend · « **Reply #27 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:14:26 pm »

Quote from: Jonathan Hall on April 20, 2005, 07:12:51 pm

Nope but he's playe a game and a half since the turn of the year.

And he's been incredible in his last two games.

Liverbird 2010 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:15:00 pm »

I know this is nothing to do with us, but heres the scums line up

Howard Neville G Ferdinand Brown Heinze Ronaldo Keane Scholes Fletcher RvN Rooney

Rizla · « **Reply #29 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:15:06 pm »

Again Rafa utilising the rotation system...but we really have to win this game $:-\$ We'll see...

One unfortunate consequence, however, is that it will kickstart more irritating media speculation about his future

WelshMike · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:16:08 pm »

Quote from: ttnbd on April 20, 2005, 07:12:50 pm

Been out for three months though, and has mentioned that he has been tired in the last two games.

If he's too tired then he wouldn't start. I don't think Rafa plays players who aren't fit enough. If he's not as fit as he could be, then it may not be too bad. He'll probably be rested v Palace.

luspr · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:16:21 pm »

It'll be interesting to see if Igor or Xabi plays the more attacking role tonight. I don't think we've really seen Xabi there yet as Steveie always gets the role leaving Xabi playing deeper.

kopkev · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:17:16 pm »

also a bit of strength on the bench if needed, obviously s g is not100% , also time for baros to pull his finger out me thinks.

Jimmy10Men · « **Reply #33 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:17:30 pm »

What WSM said.

Alonso will deffo sit in and Igor well get about the pitch and be going forward.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #34 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:19:21 pm »

Quote from: WelshSpikeyMike2 on April 20, 2005, 07:16:08 pm

If he's too tired then he wouldn't start. I don't think Rafa plays players who aren't fit enough. If he's not as fit as he could be, then it may not be too bad. He'll probably be rested v Palace.

Err he's had no choice half the season, as we've had to play injured players loads of times.

realtarragona · « **Reply #35 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:19:52 pm »

Quote from: luspr on April 20, 2005, 07:16:21 pm

It'll be interesting to see if Igor or Xabi plays the more attacking role tonight. I don't think we've really seen Xabi there yet as Steveie always gets the role leaving Xabi playing deeper.

We haven't seen Xabi there because that isn't where he plays. He sits deep and controls the game from there, and will do again tonight. Which is good news for Biscan as he should do better with more freedom to get forward.

Garcia10 · « **Reply #36 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:20:07 pm »

i hope igor puts in a european performance
come on u mighty reds
get in there

MattLFC08 · « **Reply #37 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:20:29 pm »

Come on guy's lets get behind the team....

Does anyone have a link to watch it on the internet???

baz · « **Reply #38 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:21:00 pm »

Hopefully we can do this without needing Stevie tonight. But if we do need him, then you can expect him to come on and run riot on the pitch. Come on you Mighty Reds.

BadBoy4life · « **Reply #39 on:** April 20, 2005, 07:21:47 pm »

It really depends how Morri and Baros work out.

Sometimes they play so appalling, sometimes it clicks.

If they get a goal, we shud be able to defend it and hit on the attack. We have the players good enuff to hold a lead.

But if they get a goal, we always struggle to break teams down. We lacked a creative players, like Robben or a Giggs. Hopefully though Alonso will be able to change things..........he's looked amazin on his return.