Topic: Liverpool vs Southampton (FA Cup Fifth Round) - 20:00, Wednesday 28th February

[duvva 💅]

I wouldn’t be that surprised if Virgil started to be honest. Didn’t even look to be breathing hard on Sunday. With how short we are and how many young players are likely to play it makes sense of he’s considered good to play again

[Willo99]

Jurgen wants the lot.

[calvin]

Didn't realise there wouldn't be a replay if it was a draw.

No there isn't. ET & Pens

[rushyman]

Jurgen wants the lot.

I immediately turned this into a song to the tune of 'baby give it up'  (Ollie's at the wheel 😂)

[andy07]

Whatever happens, Kelleher, Mac Allister, Van Dijk, Konate, Robbo, Gakpo, Diaz and Gomez/Bradley should be nowhere near the squad. I realise we will need one of Bradley or Gomez, probably Gomez because he can play CB next to Quansah.

Even if it means going back to the Academy to find some other players that maybe we haven't heard of yet, it is essential because anymore injuries would finish us.

We need to win this, no worrying about further injuries.  Play a mix of youth and experience backed by a raucous crowd and we win.  Everton game pushed back and we are able to regroup for Forest.

[Raid]

Might bring my boots, see if I can get a game.

[itihasas]

play the kids

[newterp]

play the kids

Well, duh

[RedG13]

Great Op Jack
Excited for this. Will be interesting to see who starts. Would think anybody who played 120 or 105 on Sunday not starting

[Dave McCoy]

Most interesting thing is who of the regulars plays and for how long. Crazy schedule now coming up considering most will be gone for international duty as well. Want the win but after this weekend don't really care. Though as I type this I know I'll be watching and yelling through it hoping we do win.

[classycarra]

I'd be amazed if Adrian doesn't start. We really can't afford and injury to Kelleher.

only start adrian over kelleher if we're actively trying to go out (which I don't think is the plan).

got to start. for all we know, with klopp leaving and his contract and uncertainty with Allison's return etc, he might be playing his last season for us (which means he might even have five or fewer games left) - no way he'll want to sit out (and, depending on substitutions, potentially get the armband at some point)

[Boaty McBoatface]

I'd be amazed if Adrian doesn't start. We really can't afford and injury to Kelleher.

And I'd be amazed if he does. Kelleher doesn't need a rest, and he can just as easily pick up an injury in training.

[Bobinhood]

Seriously who tf are we gonna play. and win. This is mental.

If we win this game it'll be truly outrageous. Pretty confident though.    Dans Hattie. np.

[Bobinhood]

Referee: Gary Neville

Fourth Official: Duncan Ferguson

Linos: Alex Ferguson, Jim Ratcliffe

Fergie and the Rat can really get up and down those lines i heard. They have a friendly little bet they put a vial of horse semen at one end of the pitch and a trough full of taxpayers money at the other and whoever puts in the most distance in the game gets to keep both. Its all above board and transparent, bang on Pigmol accounting/junket policy standard. its quite impressive the hard yards they both put in.

[scalatore]

Doesn't feel like much rest. I'm still knackered from the final, and I was only watching it.

[Jacob Ian]

Let Gomez go captain the kids and let's see what magic we can create together. I don't think anyone will be disappointed if we don't go through. We all know they'll give everything and to be honest, it only helps us if City and Arsenal are spreading their squads across 3 comps for the run in.

[AmanShah21]

Kelleher
Bradley - Konate - Quansah - Robertson
Mcconnell
Clark - Macca
Gordon - Danns - Gakpo

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Looking at Darwin on Sunday, I expect he'll start, we need him to get some minutes before the we sprint to the finish line.

[Passmaster Molby]

I fancy we might see one or two coming back from injury and getting some minutes tonight.

Adrian
Bradley
Gomez
Quansah
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Szoboslai
Gordon
Danns
Nunez

Salah to come on possibly while Bradley, Szoboslai and Nunez are replaced around 45 to 60 minutes.

[XabiArt]

I'd be putting a lot more into this than other people. For the simple reason, it delays the Merseyside Derby.

We need a cup game that weekend, we need to be in much better shape for Everton away later in the season.

[GBF]

Play the babies or the fans since the kids probably need a rest for the EPL

[Draex]

I'd be putting a lot more into this than other people. For the simple reason, it delays the Merseyside Derby.

We need a cup game that weekend, we need to be in much better shape for Everton away later in the season.

Yep only two games till the international break if we win tonight.

[Hazell]

I'd be putting a lot more into this than other people. For the simple reason, it delays the Merseyside Derby.

We need a cup game that weekend, we need to be in much better shape for Everton away later in the season.

That's a good point. Although I don't think Klopp would be 'throwing' this game anyway. Hopefully Szoboszlai, Salah and Nunez can play some part as well. That would be huge.

[Nick110581]

This is the team according to the guy that leaks it:

Kelleher
Bradley
Quansah
VVD
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Koumas
Elliott
Gakpo
Danns

[MonsLibpool]

Another very realistic chance of winning a trophy. Get through this and we have a 3 in 4 chance of playing Abu Dhabi at home (Wembley is effectively a home game against those plastics).

Also, given the recent results of United and Chelsea,  an upset today wouldn't be a shock. I wouldn't be surprised to see Virg start because he's obviously hungry to lift more shiny things.

This is a massive game.

[Party Phil]

This is the team according to the guy that leaks it:

Kelleher
Bradley
Quansah
VVD
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Koumas
Elliott
Gakpo
Danns

Bench: Adrián, Robbo, Nyonyi, Spearing, Thiago in an electric wheelchair (Romeo Sensini style), Curtis Jones' mate Dave from Crocky, Linda the tea lady, Andy @ Allerton (guaranteed to get at least a yellow card for dissent, keep him on the bench until 80 minutes), a few cushions stuffed in one of those massive puffa jackets with a balloon for a head

[Zlen]

This is the team according to the guy that leaks it:

Kelleher
Bradley
Quansah
VVD
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Koumas
Elliott
Gakpo
Danns

If that is the case we’re basically sacrificing Elliot to spare McAlister. Shows you the level of barrel scraping really, to not be able to field a single senior midfielder.

[Nick110581]

If that is the case we’re basically sacrificing Elliot to spare McAlister. Shows you the level of barrel scraping really, to not be able to field a single senior midfielder.

We have a ridiculous amount of injuries and it’s clear that Mo, Nunez and Dom aren’t ready. We haven’t had a proper update on them other than ‘day by day’ and don’t even know if they are in training.

Bench could be interesting tonight.

[Crosby Nick]

Yep only two games till the international break if we win tonight.

Do we not have Sparta away before the City game too?

[Knight]

This is the team according to the guy that leaks it:

Kelleher
Bradley
Quansah
VVD
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Koumas
Elliott
Gakpo
Danns

I hope Gomez is ok. Weird for him not to be playing. Also, if Elliot can play in this he's an absolute machine.

[Vote For Pedro]

I wouldn’t be that surprised if Virgil started to be honest. Didn’t even look to be breathing hard on Sunday. With how short we are and how many young players are likely to play it makes sense of he’s considered good to play again

When interviewed post-match, he always looks to me like he's just finished watching an episode of Columbo on a Sunday afternoon, with a brew and some Hobnobs. Often alongside a player who looks like he's been dragged through a hedge backwards.

[Higgins79]

I hope they find this prick who’s leaking the team.

[Nick110581]

I hope they find this prick who’s leaking the team.

Been a problem for ages now.

[BarryCrocker]

This is the team according to the guy that leaks it:

Kelleher
Bradley
Quansah
VVD
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Koumas
Elliott
Gakpo
Danns

That starting 11 as an average age of 22. 😳

[spider-neil]

This is the team according to the guy that leaks it:

Kelleher
Bradley
Quansah
VVD
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Koumas
Elliott
Gakpo
Danns

If true, disappointed not to see Nyoni.

[MonsLibpool]

This is the team according to the guy that leaks it:

Kelleher
Bradley
Quansah
VVD
Tsimikas
McConnell
Clark
Koumas
Elliott
Gakpo
Danns

The club needs to do something about the rat.

[phil236849]

Yeah I think so. Talk of bringing in Cherno Samba on an emergency loan though which would be a huge boost

It’s Dani Pacheco’s time

[BarryCrocker]

The club needs to do something about the rat.

Do the old release multiple line-ups and whatever one gets publish gets hung on the person who got that info.

[BarryCrocker]

It’s Dani Pacheco’s time

Surely we could finally field.

[Uncle Ronnie]

I hope Gomez is ok. Weird for him not to be playing. Also, if Elliot can play in this he's an absolute machine.

Could go to extra time. Might be planned for Gomez to come on at halftime