Author Topic: UEFA Champions League. Klopp's got a semi (Read 320599 times)

Dim Glas · « **Reply #2200 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:05:47 pm »

Kloppo's comments on the draw:

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/330639-jurgen-klopp-liverpool-champions-league-draw-reaction

Too early for flapjacks? · « **Reply #2201 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:07:41 pm »

Bayern play on 22nd December and their next game will on 18th January. Nice little break for them to get players back from injury and others to recharge. Meanwhile we'll be playing every couple of days.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #2202 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:07:59 pm »

Quote from: him_15 on December 17, 2018, 12:41:58 pm

Very happy with the draw, Bayern is shite now, and Klopp should be very familiar with them.

Klopp hasn't managed in Germany for about 4 years.

Mind you Bayern have pinched a few of his Dortmund players so he may not be that much out of touch.

kesey · « **Reply #2203 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:19:39 pm »

Is right. Top draw and deffo going.

lgvkarlos · « **Reply #2204 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:24:37 pm »

Quote from: Too early for flapjacks? on December 17, 2018, 01:07:41 pm

Bayern play on 22nd December and their next game will on 18th January. Nice little break for them to get players back from injury and others to recharge. Meanwhile we'll be playing every couple of days.

Can work both ways.
I think short breaks are good but to long and you lose rhythm.

CHOPPER · « **Reply #2205 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:29:13 pm »

Quote from: Ray K on December 17, 2018, 12:14:49 pm

Sat 16th Feb FA Cup 5th round
Tue 19th Bayern (h)
Sat 23rd MU (a)

Sat 9th Mar Burnley (h)
Wed 13th Bayern (a)
Sat 16th Fulham (a)

All those PL fixtures can/will be moved for TV, but that's not the worst schedule at all. Bunch of mid-to-lower table teams either side of the big games.

Cheers Captain Mainwaring

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #2206 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:34:20 pm »

Quote from: Dië Nullpfeffernüsser! Aldi haft alles verkauft! on December 17, 2018, 11:51:27 am

they already are finding form really, bit late for them in the league, but still, they are now scoring and starting to get a more consistent run going.

Not expecting them to go big on transfers in January though. They may do something, but the idea of them suddendly throwing a lot of money around then, can't see it, they will more likey wait till summer.

Yeah, I doubt they'll sign anyone in January, as German clubs tend to not make permanent moves then. Plus, they'll be looking to replace Ribery and Robben in the summer. Bayern were scoring around the same rate as Augsburg a few weeks ago, but have perked up. The biggest issue will be whether or not they decide to put everything into the CL. They won't finish outside the Top 4 in the Bundesliga, despite their slow start

Number 7 · « **Reply #2207 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:40:24 pm »

Great draw.

They have often said they are shit scared of facing us in the CL.

I think we will beat them easier than a lot of people think.

Phil M · « **Reply #2208 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:45:20 pm »

Klopp will love facing his old foes. Proper European Elite football. Exactly where we should be. Bring it on!

ScubaSteve · « **Reply #2209 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:46:09 pm »

They’ll be difficult no doubt about it. They have a great history just like we do in the comp so mentally that counts for a lot.

Think we can get the better of them however just a shame we play them at home 1st leg

SMASHerano · « **Reply #2210 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:47:47 pm »

It's still too early to tell but I believe this is the best year to play Bayern for the past 10 years. Their form isn't as good and they are there for the taking.

PatriotScouser · « **Reply #2211 on:** December 17, 2018, 01:48:29 pm »

Actually think against Bayern the 2nd leg away from home is better for us. My reasoning is that we will score so if the 1st leg is a narrow home win for us or a score draw, I still believe we'll score 1 or 2 over there and that is added pressure for them.

Though let's not take it for granted as they have lots of experience and good to exceptional quality even if their current results aren't suggesting it.

My prediction is a 2-1 home win for us and a 2-2 draw in Munich.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #2212 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:04:23 pm »

Other than the Super Cup is it back to 81 since we last played Bayern in a competitive match?

I actually quite like the draw as there’s very little shared history between us so no extra baggage one way or the other. Takes a lot of the mental/psychological side out of it than if we’d drawn Madrid, Juve or Dortmund for example. Should just be a case of 2 teams going for it and the best (us) will win.

Plus it’s a bit more exciting playing against a big European rival you haven’t faced for generations.

redman64 · « **Reply #2213 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:23:03 pm »

Klopp will love this draw. His old nemesis from his bundesliga days. Bet he cant wait

Phil M · « **Reply #2214 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:23:37 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on December 17, 2018, 01:45:20 pm

Klopp will love facing his old foes. Proper European Elite football. Exactly where we should be. Bring it on!

Patter thief...

Quote from: redman64 on December 17, 2018, 02:23:03 pm

Klopp will love this draw. His old nemesis from his bundesliga days. Bet he cant wait

Bend It Like Aurelio · « **Reply #2215 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:26:59 pm »

Quote from: ScubaSteve on December 17, 2018, 01:46:09 pm

They’ll be difficult no doubt about it. They have a great history just like we do in the comp so mentally that counts for a lot.

Think we can get the better of them however just a shame we play them at home 1st leg

The Allianz isn't the fortress for Bayern as it once was. In fact, they're doing worse at home this year than they are away. In the overall scheme of things, it probably doesn't mean that they're easier to play at home than away, but at the very least it means that they can be had there.

So if we get on top of things at Anfield, it should be ok. The only worry is to not concede goals at Anfield with VVD out. It really depends now on Lewandowski's form in February I think. Because the rest of their squad at the moment is decidedly average. Muller is lukewarm this season, their second best player is an Arsenal reject, and Coman is having really tough injury issues. Robben and Ribery are obviously on the decline, Rodriguez is still very inconsistent, and they're leaking goals at the back at an alarming rate. We can't have picked a better season to face them.

paulrazor · « **Reply #2216 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:27:57 pm »

if it was to be played now you would very much bet on us

lot can happen in two months though.

concentrate on the league for now.

redman64 · « **Reply #2217 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:29:18 pm »

Quote from: Phil M on December 17, 2018, 02:23:37 pm

Patter thief...

Sorry, hadnt read any of this thread before posting. Was on the match thread. Me bad...

Dim Glas · « **Reply #2218 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:31:37 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on December 17, 2018, 01:07:59 pm

Klopp hasn't managed in Germany for about 4 years.

Mind you Bayern have pinched a few of his Dortmund players so he may not be that much out of touch.

and many will say Bayern are still the same team as they where when he last managed there! 12 who are regulars in the first team now, where there back then too.

Bergersrightwingviews · « **Reply #2219 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:32:08 pm »

Quote from: Linudden on December 17, 2018, 12:51:04 pm

No Virgil against Lewandowski at Anfield is a bit of a worry though. That being handled and normal service resumed up front, my prediction would be 2-0 at home and 1-1 in München.

What? Have I missed something?

Jm55 · « **Reply #2220 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:33:15 pm »

Quote from: Bergersleftpeg on December 17, 2018, 02:32:08 pm

What? Have I missed something?

Suspended for the first leg due to the yellow he picked up last week.

Lolo · « **Reply #2221 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:34:19 pm »

Wanted Real, but hey......We're good enough to beat ANYBODY. Bring 'em on!

Phil M · « **Reply #2222 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:34:49 pm »

Quote from: redman64 on December 17, 2018, 02:29:18 pm

Sorry, hadnt read any of this thread before posting. Was on the match thread. Me bad...

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2223 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:50:16 pm »

Quote from: duvva on December 17, 2018, 02:04:23 pm

Other than the Super Cup is it back to 81 since we last played Bayern in a competitive match?

I actually quite like the draw as there’s very little shared history between us so no extra baggage one way or the other. Takes a lot of the mental/psychological side out of it than if we’d drawn Madrid, Juve or Dortmund for example. Should just be a case of 2 teams going for it and the best (us) will win.

Plus it’s a bit more exciting playing against a big European rival you haven’t faced for generations.

Played them in the Super Cup in 2001.

Captain Caveman · « **Reply #2224 on:** December 17, 2018, 02:57:04 pm »

Anyone know how hard it will be to get tickets for the away leg?

newterp · « **Reply #2225 on:** December 17, 2018, 03:42:43 pm »

It's not going to be easy at all - take a look at Bayern's star studded roster. Yes, Ribery and Robben are old as hell - but after a winter recharge they will be ready to go.

G   1   Manuel Neuer

Outfield Players

D   4   Niklas Süle
D   5   Mats Hummels
D   13   Rafinha
D   17   Jérôme Boateng
D   23   Jonathan Meier
D   24   Corentin Tolisso
D   27   David Alaba
D   33   Lukas Mai
M   6   Thiago
M   7   Franck Ribéry
M   8   Javi Martínez
M   10   Arjen Robben
M   11   James Rodríguez
M   18   Leon Goretzka
M   20   Woo-Yeong Jeong
M   25   Thomas Müller
M   28   Paul Will
M   29   Kingsley Coman
M   32   Joshua Kimmich
M   35   Renato Sanches
M   37   Meritan Shabani
F   2   Sandro Wagner
F   9   Robert Lewandowski
F   22   Serge Gnabry

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2226 on:** December 17, 2018, 03:44:41 pm »

They have a very good midfield in Goretzka,Thiago,Martinez and Rodriguez, any of them can play in there and do a very good job.

Their weakness is their center-halves and dealing with pace. Won't be an easy game by any means, but if Kovac is still there imo that's a plus in comparison to Klopp.

Some of their lot are confident since we lost away from home, they think we got lucky. Prepared to be surprised.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #2227 on:** December 17, 2018, 03:47:30 pm »

Some comments about the tie from Kovac, Brazzo, Neuer, Gnabry & Süle:

https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1074687267762069506

Nothing earth shattering as you can imagine! Just a lot of nice compliments, but a lot of confidence too. The stuff you'd expect!

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #2228 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:06:42 pm »

I'm happy with the draw, think we'll definitely go through

Broad Spectrum · « **Reply #2229 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:07:01 pm »

Quote from: Kekuleyule y'all! on December 17, 2018, 12:34:48 pm

Can I be the first to say “Don’t let Robben cut inside onto his left foot”.

Reckon that will be every other comment in the pre-match threads.

Love when you hear people moan about him, 'he's made a career out of cutting in on his left foot'. Yeah he has, and a fucking great career at that. Many have tried to stop him, and most have failed. Not the same player now though could be hanging up his boots come the summer.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #2230 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:15:53 pm »

I'm really happy about this draw not because it will be easy, it will still be a challenge. But I like the idea of playing teams we don't often play in the CL. It should be a really good game.

Clayton Bigsby · « **Reply #2231 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:17:33 pm »

Delighted with Munich. Can't recall the last time we played them in a competitive game

paulrazor · « **Reply #2232 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:22:36 pm »

european super cup 2001?

Quote from: Clayton Bigsby on December 17, 2018, 04:17:33 pm

Delighted with Munich. Can't recall the last time we played them in a competitive game

failing that european cup semi in 1981

Dench57 · « **Reply #2233 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:23:07 pm »

Well up for this. Great draw.

tornado · « **Reply #2234 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:45:09 pm »

https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/soccer-predictions/champions-league/

they have us at 48%, Bayern at 52%, I think more like 70-30, either way it should be a cracking tie.

How they have ManU with a 25% chance against PSG, no idea

Red_19 · « **Reply #2235 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:50:05 pm »

I like this draw a lot. A real glamour tie, something that was missing on the run last season, Porto, City and Roma are all good to varying levels but none match that of a Munich. I think we have a good chance of going through and it’s too early to speculate because injuries and signings may happen in the period inbetween. But we should be confident at home even without VVD. If we take a commanding lead,say a 2-0 + then we have a superb chance. Don’t underestimate Bayern despite their early season form..

cheshiremike · « **Reply #2236 on:** December 17, 2018, 04:54:46 pm »

Thiago is a player i would love at liverpool

wemmick · « **Reply #2237 on:** December 17, 2018, 05:02:09 pm »

Great tie. Should be cracking!

bam09 · « **Reply #2238 on:** December 17, 2018, 05:12:32 pm »

Pinching myself that in a relatively short amount of time we've gone from squeaking famous victories out against Trabzonspor to being favourites against Bayern. Oooo la la.

dmorgan · « **Reply #2239 on:** December 17, 2018, 05:31:40 pm »

What a brilliant feckin tie....two true European heavyweights going against each other