Topic: Match Preview - Liverpool v Sparta Praha, Europa League R16, Thursday 20h

[kop306]

Wondering will Sparta rest a lot of players as well

the more interesting thing is will sparta play the same way as they did in the first game

so open

[terry_macss_perm]

He'll be lonely on that subs bench.

How did we get on?

Can’t find the result anywhere.

[UntouchableLuis]

We've had the dream first leg away meaning we really shouldn't be risking anyone here. Mix of youth with some experience for minutes (Mo, Robbo and Dom)

United will be a mentally and physically demanding game on Sunday.

Just get through in both competitions without further injuries and it's been an excellent week.

[JC the Messiah]

Don’t have much choice at CB. After VVD, Gomez and Quansah the next in line is Carter Pinnington who only turned 17 three weeks ago.

This fella was on the bench at the weekend:
https://www.liverpoolfc.com/team/academy/player/amara-nallo

(but he's not eligible to play against Sparta)

[phil236849]

Empire of the Koop saying carter Pennington, a tall 17 yr old cb who has been playing u21s alongside Naldo, has been added to the EL squad…

[killer-heels]

Empire of the Koop saying carter Pennington, a tall 17 yr old cb who has been playing u21s alongside Naldo, has been added to the EL squad…

Carter Pennington. Some name that.

[Crosby Nick]

Carter Pennington. Some name that.

Great firm. Got me off a driving ban a couple of years back.

[SamLad]

Carter Pennington. Some name that.

sounds like one of the characters on Dynasty.

[phil236849]

Agh, my bad (yet again), it is carter pinnington (itwas spell check actually)
We need the emergence of midfielder Cody Pennington

[MNAA]

Empire of the Koop saying carter Pennington, a tall 17 yr old cb who has been playing u21s alongside Naldo, has been added to the EL squad…

Pinnington just turned 17 in February. A very good player that is highly thought of I believe

[SuperStevieNicol]

Pinnington just turned 17 in February. A very good player that is highly thought of I believe

God I feel old, younger than my daughter and you would assume at the very least he is training with the first team.

[tubby]

Pinnington looks like a proper centre back too, could've called his position without knowing it beforehand.

[amir87]

Pinnington looks like a proper centre back too, could've called his position without knowing it beforehand.

First player I've seen have his heatmap on his face.

[SamLad]

First player I've seen have his heatmap on his face.

you damn pimple-ist. 

[disgraced cake]

Not sure Danns trained/has been seen alive since Forest so doubt he'll be involved, shame really as it looked a perfect game for him to come in and play, maybe even do 90 minutes. Pinnington seems to be highly rated so if we're ahead or level on the night at half time I'd bring him in for another debut.

[KurtVerbose]

you damn pimple-ist. 

Are you a pimple-phile?

[Saltashscouse]

Pinnington looks like a proper centre back too, could've called his position without knowing it beforehand.

dot to dot  the pimples up and you'll get a picture of the FA Cup

[jepovic]

Carter Pennington. Some name that.

Reminds me of Karl Pilkington

[SamLad]

Are you a pimple-phile?

no but Amir seems to be a pimplephobe.

[nerdster4]

Grav is in the squad which is great

[exiledintheUSA]

Taking shots at a 17 year old kid because he has acne, classy.

[lobsterboy]

Taking shots at a 17 year old kid because he has acne, classy.

Lad will be out there for a European night at Anfield playing for the best team and manager in the world at 17 years old.
He's having the last laugh for sure.

[William Regal]

Taking shots at a 17 year old kid because he has acne, classy.

Thought the exact same thing.

[Gus 1855]

Not sure Danns trained/has been seen alive since Forest so doubt he'll be involved, shame really as it looked a perfect game for him to come in and play, maybe even do 90 minutes. Pinnington seems to be highly rated so if we're ahead or level on the night at half time I'd bring him in for another debut.

Have there been any training pictures at all?

EDIT - Yes there have!

[oldman]

Thought the exact same thing.

I’m all for having a laugh but kids with acne is off limits

[Anfield Kopite]

Slightly off topic but ive only just realised the final is not at Croke Park (82,000) but at the Aviva (52,000). Just Why ?.

[Gus 1855]

Slightly off topic but ive only just realised the final is not at Croke Park (82,000) but at the Aviva (52,000). Just Why ?.

Because GAA doesn't like non Gaelic sports played there I'd imagine?

[Anfield Kopite]

Because GAA doesn't like non Gaelic sports played there I'd imagine?

Is that right ? Ok with concerts though, Coldplay playing 4 nights later this year.

[Anthony]

Because GAA doesn't like non Gaelic sports played there I'd imagine?

Heard reports that UEFA are considering using a screen at the Pairc if 'large' teams get through to the final. Last time I was there was for the Garth Brooks concert so I guess if we get through we ain't going down till the sun comes up...

Taking shots at a 17 year old kid because he has acne, classy.

There goes my 'Pus in Boots' gag... 

[Irishred1]

I’m all for having a laugh but kids with acne is off limits

Well spotted m8

[Gnurglan]

Hope to see something like

Koumas Gakpo Elliott
Clark McConnell Szoboszlai
Tsimikas Gomez Quansah Bradley
Kelleher

[Gods_Left_Boot]

Hope

Hope to see something like

Koumas Gakpo Elliott
Clark McConnell Szoboszlai
Tsimikas Gomez Quansah Bradley
Kelleher

Hope that Harvey is nowhere near the pitch tonight. He's been absolutely flogged over the last month.

[RedG13]

Great OP Zlen.
Excitied for this one. Will be interesting to see what Young players get a long run out tonight

[Redley]

I’m all for having a laugh but kids with acne is off limits

What? 17 year olds with acne is about the only joke that shouldn’t be off limits to anyone!

[Bennett]

No Danns, we riot.

[phil236849]

One big vote against commenting on the physical appearance of our teenagers and for that matter all lfc employees

[terry_macss_perm]

With the midfield injuries we have, Endo, Mac, and Elliott have played a lot football recently. Dom needs minutes, and then we have McConnell and Clark left. What’s Koumas’ best position? Shame Spearing’s banned

As you well know, domestic bans don’t affect Europe but I’m not sure that we included Jay on the UEFA A list and I have an idea he’s over 21 now so nothing doing with the B list either.

[Bennett]

Hope
Hope that Harvey is nowhere near the pitch tonight. He's been absolutely flogged over the last month.

He's got a fortnight off after Sunday.

[Samie]

https://twitter.com/WhoScored/status/1768282183217656175

Highest rated U21 players in the #UEL this season:

◎ 7.77 - Florian Wirtz
◎ 7.51 - João Neves
◎ 7.14 - Harvey Elliott

[Bennett]

https://twitter.com/WhoScored/status/1768282183217656175

Wow, we have 2 out of the 3 highest rated U21 players. Cool.