Topic: Pre-Match Preview - Huddersfield Town vs Liverpool - Saturday 20th Oct - 17:30

[hesbighesred]

Nope. Ahead of Firmino,Sturridge? I don't see why he's given a chance now.

Exactly for the reason above. If we're replacing Firmino in the side and Klopp wants to maintain the intensity of the press then Sturridge isn't the right choice. Very unlikely, I think, because I don't think Klopp really picks based on 'horses for courses', but the reasoning was sound. Rafa used to do that sort of thing all the time.

[Sarge]

Anyone reckon we might see a surprise Solanke appearance? Sturridge looked good from the start against PSG but do we think Klopp would start him in a higher intensity away league match? Solanke was one of our better players at Stoke away last season, and helped break down a team with no attacking threat

Not a hope in hell.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Exactly for the reason above. If we're replacing Firmino in the side and Klopp wants to maintain the intensity of the press then Sturridge isn't the right choice. Very unlikely, I think, because I don't think Klopp really picks based on 'horses for courses', but the reasoning was sound. Rafa used to do that sort of thing all the time.

Intensity of the press? Are you suggesting that our intensity of pressing will be higher than what we did against PSG in a game in which Sturridge started?

Why would we be replacing Firmino for Solanke to begin with?

[latortuga]

Anyone reckon we might see a surprise Solanke appearance? Sturridge looked good from the start against PSG but do we think Klopp would start him in a higher intensity away league match? Solanke was one of our better players at Stoke away last season, and helped break down a team with no attacking threat

God help us.

[latortuga]

Just heard we haven't beaten a team in relegation zone in the last 6 games.  Is this right?  That's pretty awful if true.

[Tony19:6]

Despite the International break and the injuries picked up, we still have better players in every position.

I understand people trying to say it's gonna be tough (which it should be) can't underestimate them yada yada yada but we should be winning this.

If City, Chelsea, Spurs, Arsenal...actually pretty much everyone (except UTD and Neverton ) were playing Huddersfield we'd be expecting an away win.

Expecting 3 pts. C'mon redmen.

[latortuga]

Just heard we haven't beaten a team in relegation zone in the last 6 games.  Is this right?  That's pretty awful if true.

It's right...last 6 away games.

[jillcwhomever]

Is it true we're going for a defensive record this evening, if we don't concede today?

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Liverpool have confirmed they will make a late decision on Sadio Mane’s involvement against Huddersfield Town today.

Mane required surgery on his hand this week following international duty with Senegal.

When asked about the forward’s availability, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said: “I really don’t know yet. We have to see.

“Three days ago, Sadio came home, it was diagnosed. At the moment I have no clue what he can do with the brace on.

“We will see what he wants to do. It’s all about the player. If he thinks he can play then I need to make a decision about how it looks.”

[hesbighesred]

Intensity of the press? Are you suggesting that our intensity of pressing will be higher...

***sigh***

No. Obviously not. That's why I included the words 'if', 'very unlikely' and 'I don't think Klopp really picks based on horses for courses.'

And no, we'll never rotate Firmino. We won't rotate anyone. Klopp will play the same 11 in every single game, just like he has in every other game he's managed.

[Sarge]

Just heard we haven't beaten a team in relegation zone in the last 6 games.  Is this right?  That's pretty awful if true.

Under Klopp, Liverpool have played nine away matches against teams who started the game in the relegation zone. They have won just two, and none of the last six.

Mad stat that.

[Sarge]

Is it true we're going for a defensive record this evening, if we don't concede today?

Really?

[Sarge]

Jill we have not conceded at home this season in the PL so must be that.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

***sigh***

No. Obviously not. That's why I included the words 'if', 'very unlikely' and 'I don't think Klopp really picks based on horses for courses.'

And no, we'll never rotate Firmino. We won't rotate anyone. Klopp will play the same 11 in every single game, just like he has in every other game he's managed.

***sighhhhhhhhhhh****

I am not suggesting that we won't rotate Firmino or anyone else in the squad for that matter, HOWEVER [key point right here] Solanke isn't a better option than Sturridge [who has shown this season so far that he can handle what we need him to do]  or Firmino., RIGHT NOW.

So if Sturridge can handle the intensity playing against PSG and doing what was required, then why wouldn't he be able to do so against Huddersfield?

So its not a matter of me suggesting that we won't rotate, we will have to, however my point was about Solanke not about rotating.

[1892tillforever]

It's right...last 6 away games.

I was already feeling dubious about this game for no particular reason. 

I think we'll win but it will be a nervy one as has been the case for most of the season so far.

[jillcwhomever]

Really?

I only heard very quickly something like the first time in nine games that a Liverpool side has conceded only three goals at the start of a season.

[rocco]

Is it true we're going for a defensive record this evening, if we don't concede today?

Yes

[rocco]

Top 5 looking really tight at present

[jillcwhomever]

Top 5 looking really tight at present

I don't think you can judge much at this part of the season, with another international break it'll be after that we will see the true horses and riders. We just have to win this afternoon lets do our part of it.

[DelTrotter]

I don't think you can judge much at this part of the season, with another international break it'll be after that we will see the true horses and riders. We just have to win this afternoon lets do our part of it.

That's quite a change in 2 hours. You were panic stricken when Chelsea were winning earlier this arvo. 

[MinnyRed]

Not a hope in hell.

Solanke is the new Woodburn.

[jillcwhomever]

That's quite a change in 2 hours. You were panic stricken when Chelsea were winning earlier this arvo. 

Not at all, I've never lacked faith in the team. But our biggest problem is we could have the most incredible run and still end up as runners up by the end. To win we need the others to drop the points especially against the tougher opposition.

[rocco]

I don't think you can judge much at this part of the season, with another international break it'll be after that we will see the true horses and riders. We just have to win this afternoon lets do our part of it.

Still surprised how close even this early

[killer-heels]

Under Klopp, Liverpool have played nine away matches against teams who started the game in the relegation zone. They have won just two, and none of the last six.

Mad stat that.

Bloody hell that is poor. Definitely cant be having that sort of record this season.

[LFCEmpire]

Do I dare say this is a must win? 

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Just win lads.

[killer-heels]

Do I dare say this is a must win? 

I dont like calling games must win at this stage but we cannot be dropping points at teams like Huddersfield. It would be a very bad result if we did.

[TheShanklyGates]

Do I dare say this is a must win? 

I mean, it is. Whether you dare say it or not is a different question

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I dont like calling games must win at this stage but we cannot be dropping points at teams like Huddersfield. It would be a very bad result if we did.

Agreed. If we are serious about winning the league or challenging for it, today is a must win

[LFCEmpire]

I dont like calling games must win at this stage but we cannot be dropping points at teams like Huddersfield. It would be a very bad result if we did.

Completely agree.

The boys are definitely fully focused on the task at hand.

[LFCEmpire]

I mean, it is. Whether you dare say it or not is a different question

 

[The Test]

Can't wait for the match! I pulled a "hard exit" from the brexit march and legged it home. You could say I've "taken back control of my day"

[Flaccido Dongingo]

How long is Keith out for?

[Peabee]

Do I dare say this is a must win? 

If we want to win the title, then it’s fair to say it’s a must win. Dropping points in these games occasionally is okay for top 4.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

How long is Keith out for?

unconfirmed two weeks. Not a strain which is good.

[tommy LFC]

Hurry up time you prick!!

This day is dragging by, as has the last two weeks. 20 minutes until the teamsheet mystery is unraveled.

[RogerTheRed]

I know it is twitter but Ian Doyle saying the starting line up will cause raised eyebrows. Sturridge and Shaq??

[killer-heels]

I know it is twitter but Ian Doyle saying the starting line up will cause raised eyebrows. Sturridge and Shaq??

Hopefully. The attack needs a refresh.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I know it is twitter but Ian Doyle saying the starting line up will cause raised eyebrows. Sturridge and Shaq??

Ignore him, he's been doing the same bloody thing every match, he's a right wind up merchant.

[tommy LFC]

I know it is twitter but Ian Doyle saying the starting line up will cause raised eyebrows. Sturridge and Shaq??

He said that for the Chelsea game I think. Like literally that, and there wasn't a raised eyebrow in all the land, He's a wum. And an idiot.