Author Topic: UEFA Champions League. Klopp's got a semi (Read 320827 times)

the_red_pill · « **Reply #4120 on:** May 6, 2019, 03:27:23 pm »

Quote from: ac on May 6, 2019, 02:13:35 pm

Of course its fair enough. The lack of bull sh*t from Klopp in the presser was refreshing and encouraging as players will probably see through that

It was. Honestly- the man's words make you feel inspired.
He was honest and forthright, BUT still making a lot of sense when he said- if it's our last game, then let it be a football party and that if we have to go out then let's go out in the most beautiful way.

He gave the score and attempted to take the focus away from that and on putting it on playing and enjoying football. That's enough to disarm most people of fear, negativity and pressure. You don't hear any negativity or sense any regret or fear.

He really has a healthy way of thinking and looking at the world.

Cu Chulainn · « **Reply #4121 on:** May 6, 2019, 03:28:17 pm »

Quote from: Brain Potter on May 6, 2019, 02:43:31 pm

Would love to see Suarez lose it and get a red card. Hopefully a hostile atmosphere....anybody in the home section with a homemade Messi give us your shirt sign gets turfed out

Yep. Suarez to lose his head and Coutinho to wilt and sulk.

scouse neapolitan · « **Reply #4122 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:02:04 pm »

Just hope that our support is up for it 200% and gets a good night's kip before tomorrow! Hope the flags are out in force and we give ourselves a bit more of a chance by being obnoxiously hostile. FFS. This is a Big Ears semi final, not the Carling Cup. Of course we're in with a shout. It' s Anfield under the lights and magic's going to happen. The players don't need any fucking rest. They'll get that in a couple of weeks. Adrenalin and the Kop will do the job tomorrow.

Hope the general mood isn't too defeatist before we even kick off. You heard what the boss said in the press conference.
If the Kop is raucous and intimidating anything can happen! !

penwhen · « **Reply #4123 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:05:06 pm »

David Lynch from the Evening Standard says Ox isn't in training today after appearing to pull up during warm ups at Newcastle:

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David Lynch @LynchStandard
2m
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain not part of #LFC training. Appeared to pull something while warming up at half-time at St James’ Park on Saturday. Looks like another unfortunate setback.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #4124 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:05:36 pm »

Jesus Christ.

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #4125 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:06:34 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on May 6, 2019, 02:14:23 pm

We are but the main thing is that

1. They scored an away goal
2. barca underestimated them
3. They had their best players available

We aren't in the same position. Barca having experienced that result last year will make them more cautious, however the hope is that they aren't as focused since both Mane and Firmino are out.

1. Can get extra time with a 3-0 2. They’re far more likely to be complacent with bob and mo out 3. Our backups in those positions are at least as good as those ie under and Schick vs origi and shaq

penwhen · « **Reply #4126 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:07:17 pm »

And no Virgil either...

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David Lynch
@LynchStandard
And no Virgil van Dijk, either. Not a good end to the season, injury-wise.

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David Maddock
@MaddockMirror
Club spokesperson says there is no specific reason van Dijk and Oxlade-Chamberlain are not training - both are doing individual, bespoke sessions so have missed this open session for the cameras. Both can still be available tomorrow night though #LFC

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #4127 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:08:26 pm »

Hopefully van Dijk is just a precaution and nothing too serious. The training wasn't going to be intense anyway

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #4128 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:10:43 pm »

The worst timing possible... if we somehow make it through to the final Klopp deserves 200% pay rise.

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #4129 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:11:22 pm »

Quote from: penwhen on May 6, 2019, 04:07:17 pm

And no Virgil either...

training separately

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #4130 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:14:06 pm »

Maddock:

There are no specific reasons why Van Dijk and Ox are not participating in training sessions, both are doing individual bespoke sessions and have missed opening training for cameras. Both can be available for tomorrow.

sms1986 · « **Reply #4131 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:17:25 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on May 6, 2019, 04:14:06 pm

Maddock:

There are no specific reasons why Van Dijk and Ox are not participating in training sessions, both are doing individual bespoke sessions and have missed opening training for cameras. Both can be available for tomorrow.

Maybe Lynch should have found out more before needlessly panicking people.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #4132 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:19:28 pm »

He should have.

No Van Dijk in main Reds training session
Fear not though, he’s taking part in a separate routine.

Per the Echo as well

Frank Becton · « **Reply #4133 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:25:04 pm »

Firmino and Salah are blows as we have no natural replacements, it would have been nice to have a fit and in form Lallana, but unfortunately he is rarely fit these days.
It's a tough ask tomorrow even with everyone available.

Hopefully will emphasise the need to just look at additional options in the transfer window.

Whatever happens it's been an excellent CL campaign.

Tony19:6 · « **Reply #4134 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:28:19 pm »

Quote from: SweetSilverSevens on May 6, 2019, 03:13:26 pm

Allison

Trent Matip VVD Robertson

Fabinho

Milner Henderson

Shaqiri

Origi Mane

They're the players I would go with, although Id have gone with Mane in the middle of a 3.

Kennys from heaven · « **Reply #4135 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:32:09 pm »

Fuck all to lose - let’s go out there fighting like fuck and scare the shit out the diving c*nts and see what happens

This is Liverpool - this is Anfield. Anything is possible and anything g can be achieved.

Bring it on. They were battered in all but score in the first leg and the reason they rested them was that they were fucked because we ran them ragged. We play with tempo like we’re capable, then it’s on.

Allez Redmen - let’s make it another European night that everyone envies us for

RedorRed · « **Reply #4136 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:35:54 pm »

Jeezo....... its like we’re cursed!!!
Last season a keeper that throws 2 in.... as well as a worldwide overhead in the Champions League Final!! As well as losing the best Striker in Europe.
Losing the League Cup.... losing the UEFA cup.
Then we’re about to be runners up after getting enough points to have won every season ever..... apart from last season!!! Every season but 1!
And then we play great against a Barca and come away 3 nil down..... and then lose Salah to concussion!!! And Bobby...... so go into it massively depleted.

We need to get some priest or exorcist in to purge Anfield!!!

exiledintheUSA · « **Reply #4137 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:39:45 pm »

A goal in the first 5-10 minutes and Anfield will be rocking. Let's get at these.

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #4138 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:45:08 pm »

I would honestly not mind if Brewster got a start here.

Red_Rich · « **Reply #4139 on:** May 6, 2019, 04:57:25 pm »

Imagine that the football Gods have agreed that one of these outcomes will happen in the next 48 hours ... but only ONE!

You can only choose ONE ...

A 4-0 win against Barcelona and through to the final

Or

A Leicester win or draw tonight

RedSamba · « **Reply #4140 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:04:45 pm »

Quote from: Red_Rich on May 6, 2019, 04:57:25 pm

Imagine that the football Gods have agreed that one of these outcomes will happen in the next 48 hours ... but only ONE!

You can only choose ONE ...

A 4-0 win against Barcelona and through to the final

Or

A Leicester win or draw tonight

Easy - Leicester win or draw. We've been waiting for league title for far too long

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #4141 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:05:06 pm »

Quote from: robertobaggio37 on May 6, 2019, 04:45:08 pm

I would honestly not mind if Brewster got a start here.

has he even played this season?

Mighty Zeus · « **Reply #4142 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:07:03 pm »

Quote from: Red_Rich on May 6, 2019, 04:57:25 pm

Imagine that the football Gods have agreed that one of these outcomes will happen in the next 48 hours ... but only ONE!

You can only choose ONE ...

A 4-0 win against Barcelona and through to the final

Or

A Leicester win or draw tonight

I want Liverpool to win the league for the first time since i was in my 20s, thanks.

Goalposts for Jumpers · « **Reply #4143 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:31:44 pm »

Let's try this out:

-------------Alisson

--------Matip-----Lovren

Trent-------Fabinho------Robbo

----Shaqiri---Gini---Milner

---------Mane-----VVD

And see if we can set a new record for crosses into the box! A left and right footer on each side. Two great headerers in the box.

horne · « **Reply #4144 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:33:27 pm »

clutching at straws here but no salah means mane gets more of the ball upfront to do damage
create 20 chances from a bulked up midfield and mane is going to bag some as hes been on fire this season

one can only dream

the reasoning behind this as well is to cut off the supply through the middle to their front 3

Andypandimonium · « **Reply #4145 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:35:28 pm »

The defence has been outstanding all season, lots of clean sheets top performances, now we need them to score a few with our front three reduced to one. Van Dijk, TTA, and Mane all to score in normal time, with Andy getting his first of the season in the last minute of extra time after a typical lung-busting run down the left, leaving Pique in his wake. Everything is possible with this team.

mobydick · « **Reply #4146 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:39:08 pm »

Quote from: horne on May 6, 2019, 05:33:27 pm

clutching at straws here but no salah means mane gets more of the ball upfront to do damage
create 20 chances from a bulked up midfield and mane is going to bag some as hes been on fire this season

one can only dream

He could relish being up front "alone". He has been on fire, especially the past few games. Robbo and Trent just need to keep firing those crosses in, I'm sure we can recreate some panic and free up some space for Sadio or someone else. I like Klopp's idea of having a football party, no pressure just play football. It could be fun.

horne · « **Reply #4147 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:39:10 pm »

if we peg them back as we did at barca,the potential for penalties and free kicks corners is there...not to mention that they could start with the dirty stuff
one man down could make a huge difference, maybe 2 ...strange things can happen

i want to see us pepper their goal with shots as anything can happen....90 minutes go for the jugular

stonecold_jpm · « **Reply #4148 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:40:17 pm »

Quote from: 4pool on May 6, 2019, 03:09:57 pm

Referee
Cüneyt Çakır (TUR)

Assistant referees
Bahattin Duran (TUR)
Tarik Ongun (TUR)

Video Assistant Referee
Felix Zwayer (GER)

Assistant Video Assistant Referee
Sascha Stegemann (GER)

Fourth official
Artur Dias (POR)

We've had this ref once...Liverpool 3-2 PSG

With Barcelona his record: 4 W, 4 D, 0 L

I was hoping for the German ref Felix Berych as he allows more physical challenges to go and refereed the City and Roma games last year but he’s got the Ajax-Spurs gig unfortunately.

Cakir has refereed us another time though back in 2016:

Liverpool 4 Borussia Dortmund 3

Another 3 goal comeback please! 😉

Robinred · « **Reply #4149 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:42:42 pm »

I think Klopp will go for it.

But with little realistic hope of success, and as his priority, a view to keeping at zero any risks on players who might exacerbate injuries, and subsequently miss out next weekend.

So I don’t know who is in contention because I don’t know who the medical team will suggest needs a rest.

At a guess, I’d think it likely Origi will start. I think it possible too that given the available resources, Klopp might play both Trent and Joe Gomez - which would suggest a back 3, with Trent and Robbo as wing backs.

A radical departure from normal I know, but one answer to our selection issues.

Adeemo · « **Reply #4150 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:44:29 pm »

Quote from: robertobaggio37 on May 6, 2019, 04:45:08 pm

I would honestly not mind if Brewster got a start here.

I reckon he'll definitely be on the bench. Klopp will use the circumstances to give the young lad a boost, it's a no brainer with situation we find ourselves in really.

phil236849 · « **Reply #4151 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:49:16 pm »

Seems that Moreno wasn’t training. Not sure why not, no reports ....

Alan B'Stard · « **Reply #4152 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:49:46 pm »

Quote from: Goalposts for Jumpers on May 6, 2019, 05:31:44 pm

Let's try this out:

-------------Alisson

--------Matip-----Lovren

Trent-------Fabinho------Robbo

----Shaqiri---Gini---Milner

---------Mane-----VVD

And see if we can set a new record for crosses into the box! A left and right footer on each side. Two great headerers in the box.

VVD up front? We're Liverpool not Bolton Wanderers!

Play your best players in their best positions when possible.

ConqueredAllOfEurope · « **Reply #4153 on:** May 6, 2019, 05:53:54 pm »

I'm not sure where the right place to ask this is, so I'll try here first. I'm going to be fasting tomorrow and the time to break my fast fast will be during the game. Will I be allowed to take food from home into the stadium? E.g. sandwich or some pastries

Sharado · « **Reply #4154 on:** May 6, 2019, 06:13:25 pm »

Quote from: ConqueredAllOfEurope on May 6, 2019, 05:53:54 pm

I'm not sure where the right place to ask this is, so I'll try here first. I'm going to be fasting tomorrow and the time to break my fast fast will be during the game. Will I be allowed to take food from home into the stadium? E.g. sandwich or some pastries

Think so. i've taken chips and curry in before now.

Black Bull Nova · « **Reply #4155 on:** May 6, 2019, 07:10:02 pm »

We've got 5 fit centre backs (Fabinho included), we can have VVD and Lovren up front for the last 10 a la Dortmund (sakho and lovren), VVD would shit them if we need a quick couple. Milner, Shaqiri, AA and Robbo to deliver.

Allison
AA Gomez Fabinho Robbo

Shaqiri Henderson Milner

Lovren VVD Mane

Last 10

Bendomac · « **Reply #4156 on:** May 6, 2019, 07:20:55 pm »

Brewster twice the player of Sturridge now. Its the pace that has killed him. Only place id back Sturbridge first would be arrieally.

Doesn't mean he will play thought not a Klopp thing to do.