Topic: MATCH PREVIEW: Liverpool v Arsenal, Anfield Sat 23rd Dec KO 17:30 GMT

[newterp]

I disagree. Nunez not starting is beyond ridiculous. Time for Jurgen to pack his bags?

Nevermind - apparently I was responding to a not serious post.

[Mighty_Red]

The main thing is that we need to keep the intensity levels up and not slow the game down. Not sure if Diaz has done enough to start but he might get more help from Jones. Hopefully midweek has given a bit more confidence to many of the team.

Tough game but we are due a win against these.

COMON U REDMEN!!!

[Samie]

I don;t think Diaz should be starting ahead of Darwin but it's not up to me. 

[SamLad]

No he’s starting by the looks of it.

damnit

[Phineus]

Would’ve preferred Elliott and Nunez but oh well, let’s run riot.

[A-Bomb]

We need to remember that we are losing Salah shortly, so Nunez will become more the mainstay as Jota won't be rushed back. So, I can understand the team news today.

It's just a busy fixture list, so there will inevitably be some rotation. Darwin running at tired legs could kill the game off. Be great for him to come on with our noses in front.

[A-Bomb]

.......Time for Jurgen to pack his bags?

He can book a holiday for him and his family when he's bagged a couple more trophies this season.

[Red Beret]

Up against a team that plays actual football for a change. Should be good. Let's hope the officials don't wreck it.

[BigCDump]

Elliot and Nunez off the bench must be terrifying Arteta. Arsenal can't afford to go crazy first 70 minutes as they will need the legs to go a full 95+ when those two come on.

[Andar]

Darwin doesn’t really deserve to start does he. And Gakpo does.
Let’s see what happens in the game but I think it’s a good decision.

Diaz doesn't deserve to start. At least Nunez looks a threat.

Diaz looks like the type of wide forward who should be playing for a mid table side.

[TheShanklyGates]

I hate this shit where were not listing players by lines. Whoever thought of that needs to be fired.

You think you know better than the LFC social media team? Sacrilege!

[Brian Blessed]

I think you'll find he's joking

And Jesus is playing for Arsenal.

You may be onto something Chak

Edit: it wasn’t even a fishing trip, but I still caught some right whoppers

[jillcwhomever]

Diaz doesn't deserve to start. At least Nunez looks a threat.

Diaz looks like the type of wide forward who should be playing for a mid table side.

Jeez try getting behind our players

[newterp]

I think you'll find he's joking

And Jesus is playing for Arsenal.

Seems weird as Rob's post was pretty straightforward.

[Chakan]

Seems weird as Rob's post was pretty straightforward.

Brian is joking about Klopp packing his bags

[newterp]

You may be onto something Chak

Edit: it wasn’t even a fishing trip, but I still caught some right whoppers

Wait if it wasn't a fishing trip - doesn't that mean it was a serious response?

After all - Rob's post was a very logical one about what Nunez would do from the bench.

[Andar]

Nunez would have caused hell for White. He was brilliant against West Ham and a constant threat in behind.

[Brian Blessed]

Seems weird as Rob's post was pretty straightforward.

not if you read the few posts before robs…

[newterp]

Brian is joking about Klopp packing his bags

Thank goodness. You never know when Twitter posters pop up here.

[newterp]

not if you read the few posts before robs…

Got it - my bad. Apologies.

[Brian Blessed]

Wait if it wasn't a fishing trip - doesn't that mean it was a serious response?

After all - Rob's post was a very logical one about what Nunez would do from the bench.

Again, read the thread. It was an exaggerated in reaction to some who seriously questioned the section decision.

[jillcwhomever]

Nunez would have caused hell for White. He was brilliant against West Ham and a constant threat in behind.

He will get the chance when comes on.

[Zlen]

You think you know better than the LFC social media team? Sacrilege!

It goes against principles of good design. Breaks convention needlessly and prioritizes least valuable information. So yeah. I do. 😁

[RyanBabel19]

They've got a good side and they'll look to press us relentlessly

Gotta be aware of those front 3 and the runs between the lines

[DiggerJohn]

Nervous about it. Our midfield doesn't feel as strong. Hopefully the crowd inspires the boys to great heights.

[KevLFC]

20 mins in against Fulham

Think he means in the first 5 mins!

[Coolie High]

Would have preferred Nunez to start on the left and maybe Gomez RB, but understand the apprehension with playing Trent DM as he is still getting to grips with the position off the ball  and can force it a bit too much when on the ball.

[marmite]

in klopp we trust ....come on redmen just win please

[killer-heels]

It’s not a bizarre that Nunez starts from the bench. It’s mad how he brings out such strong feelings from people, for a player who has so much yet to prove.

[JackWard33]

It’s not a bizarre that Nunez starts from the bench. It’s mad how he brings out such strong feelings from people, for a player who has so much yet to prove.

It’s the lack of threat from Diaz and Gakpo that’s more of an issue
The tactical worry is that it’ll be easy for Arsenal to keep the game in front of them

[killer-heels]

It’s the lack of threat from Diaz and Gakpo that’s more of an issue
The tactical worry is that it’ll be easy for Arsenal to keep the game in front of them

Yep I would have had Nunez for the ability to get in behind and as you have stated he gets shots off unlike Gakpo and particularly Diaz. But its not a massive decision and he will get his moment in this game to influence it.

Its just I have never known a player bring out such strong emotions in fans, particularly those who still have so much to prove.

[naYoRHa2b]

Glad Jones is in as he definitely deserves it. A few key areas such as down the flanks attacking and defending, that's the same for both teams as you wouldn't want any wingers to isolate their fullback counterparts.

From our pov Trent has to be careful when he picks his moments to move into midfield
Slightly surprised Darwin doesn't play just because he could of been a good option from the left if they push up and with Trent's range of passing too.

Hopefully the supporters in the ground are up for it and we can make it a great game.

[rob1966]

has it not occurred to you that maybe he has a knock?  jesus.

Be careful removing the hook from your mouth

[Andy82lfc]

Diaz doesn't deserve to start. At least Nunez looks a threat.

Diaz looks like the type of wide forward who should be playing for a mid table side.

Some absolute fucking whoppers on here.

[Fruity]

Tough game but hopefully at home we can do the business. My big concern is that their opportunities will come from our mistakes especially between Alisson and the defence passing it around whilst getting pressed - but we will see.

[Cruiser]

Expecting an open game, they'll definately target our fullbacks with Martinelli and Saka.

Just a shame we don't have Mac available for this.

Reckon this will be 2-2.

[David Struhme]

When's McAllister back

[Andy82lfc]

It’s not a bizarre that Nunez starts from the bench. It’s mad how he brings out such strong feelings from people, for a player who has so much yet to prove.

It is mad, I mean a really like him and has so much promise but he hasn’t scored much at all, is it like 0 for 12 games or something.

[jillcwhomever]

When's McAllister back

They said sometime in the New Year, no date though.

[mobydick]

Let’s twat these pretenders. Hope Anfield is up for it.