Topic: Preview: West Bromwich Albion V Liverpool 26 September

[Discipline]

Any chance of Sama to feature tonight?

[my name canged back to tucker?]

i would quite like to see that team to be honest,

[Jake]

I've not seen such attention seeking since that monk set himself on fire

[The 5th Benitle]

Ciara, go for it

[Crosby Nick]

I've not seen such attention seeking since that monk set himself on fire

Fire Tuck?

[Kansti]

Isnt it?

Jones, Wisdom, Carragher, Wilson, Robinson, Sahin, Henderson, Assaidi, Downing, Yesil, Pacheco.

Wow if that is accurate, I wonder who's going to be part of the 3-man midfield besides Sahin and Hendo. Pacheco plays best on the left, Assaidi is pretty comfortable there as well. So Downing might be on the right? Got a good feeling the tip of the midfield will be Pacheco. Isn't his best position again, but definitely better than up front alone considering how he likes to drop deep. Pretty interesting imo, always thought Pacheco could be pretty dangerous operating in that zone.

[Upinsmoke]

Wow if that is accurate, I wonder who's going to be part of the 3-man midfield besides Sahin and Hendo. Pacheco plays best on the left, Assaidi is pretty comfortable there as well. So Downing might be on the right? Got a good feeling the tip of the midfield will be Pacheco. Isn't his best position again, but definitely better than up front alone considering how he likes to drop deep. Pretty interesting imo, always thought Pacheco could be pretty dangerous operating in that zone.

That is Dani's natural position, in the hole.

Downing and Assaidi will play on the right and left, fairly deep though i think. To make a four across the middle at times when were on the back foot, pacheco can drop in there too and then support yesil when we're in posession.

[greyfade]

same team as EL group stage one and some game time for Yesil.

I'm more excited to see this team than our first team.

[Discipline]

Wow if that is accurate, I wonder who's going to be part of the 3-man midfield besides Sahin and Hendo. Pacheco plays best on the left, Assaidi is pretty comfortable there as well. So Downing might be on the right? Got a good feeling the tip of the midfield will be Pacheco. Isn't his best position again, but definitely better than up front alone considering how he likes to drop deep. Pretty interesting imo, always thought Pacheco could be pretty dangerous operating in that zone.

 IF that is the team, it'd be a 4-2-3-1 with Pacheco in the 'hole' imo.

[peachybum]

WBA are a good team this season. This would be a tough game for our first team tonight so i'm not expecting anything. But i can't blame Rodgers for wanting to make sure his first team are 100% for the next league game. We all love winning trophies but the League Cup is not obviously not a priority to the club whether we like it or not.

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

Isnt it?

Jones, Wisdom, Carragher, Wilson, Robinson, Sahin, Henderson, Assaidi, Downing, Yesil, Pacheco.

That's the one.

This was the DM that went public:

"Not for printing or divulging! Jones: Wisdom, Carra, Wilson, Robinson: Henderson, Sahin, Assaidi: Pacheco, Yesil, Downing. Pile on to We ..."

Quickly deleted. Will spare the journos blushes.

'Pile on to We...' ... attack?

[Camarero25]

Fire Tuck?

I kind of hope Coates doesn't play to tonight if only because it pretty much guarantees he'll be starting at the weekend.

[LondonRedMan]

WBA are a good team this season. This would be a tough game for our first team tonight so i'm not expecting anything. But i can't blame Rodgers for wanting to make sure his first team are 100% for the next league game. We all love winning trophies but the League Cup is not obviously not a priority to the club whether we like it or not.

We are the holders. I haven't seen any quotes from Brend about downgrading this cup comp

However I guess we shall see what he makes of it by the team he fields. I really think we need a strong team out there as WBA will be taking it serious. Ok rest gerrard but have Suarez there.

Looking forward to this one. Cup games get my juices flowing. A chance Of silverware

[Camarero25]

That's the one.

This was the DM that went public:

"Not for printing or divulging! Jones: Wisdom, Carra, Wilson, Robinson: Henderson, Sahin, Assaidi: Pacheco, Yesil, Downing. Pile on to We ..."

Quickly deleted. Will spare the journos blushes.

'Pile on to We...' ... attack?

"Pile on to West Brom" I presume. As in bet on them because we've got a weak team out.

[LondonRedMan]

I kind of hope Coates doesn't play to tonight if only because it pretty much guarantees he'll be starting at the weekend.

He can play two games in a week. Brend has said players need to man up. Us fans need to man up too

[mysterio_86]

am I the only one who thinks Rodgers strategy of announcing his team 10 days (figuratively speaking) before the fixture is a very very bad idea ! Hold your cards close to your chest man

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

"Pile on to West Brom" I presume. As in bet on them because we've got a weak team out.

Oh yeah... good point.

I was looking at the glass half-full option

[Camarero25]

He can play two games in a week. Brend has said players need to man up. Us fans need to man up too

Aye I get that, but from a purely selfish point of view, it would put my mind at rest that Carra isn't going to be picked over him in the league.

[didi shamone]

It's exciting to see all the young or new players. Although they'll have it tough if Clarke puts out a full side. Can't wait to see Yesil. I have no issues with leaving out our two most important centre halves [as we don't know when Aggers back], also Suarez and Gerrard are indispensible now as well. If any of them got injured in this competition Rodgers would be leathered for playing them.

Is this on the box anywhere?

[Sorted!!]

IF that is the team, it'd be a 4-2-3-1 with Pacheco in the 'hole' imo.

[gorgepir]

Hope he plays. Pointless saving a CB for two matches in 4 days when he has had a week's rest.

I think it is more of a precaution so Coates doesn't get injured rather than saving him. Imagine Coates or Skrtel getting injured as well. Fortunately, Agger will be back soon so maybe he still gets a game.

[Niru Red4ever]

I think it is more of a precaution so Coates doesn't get injured rather than saving him. Imagine Coates or Skrtel getting injured as well. Fortunately, Agger will be back soon so maybe he still gets a game.

Theres always a risk of player getting injured; and you can take that into account if a big match is coming up - but not a league game against Norwich.

[anfieldanfield]

"Pile on to West Brom" I presume. As in bet on them because we've got a weak team out.

They are evens to qualify.

If they put out their best side then that's an immense price.

[IAmZlatan]

I don't see Sahin playing to be honest. After Shelvey's injury, surely he must now be in our first choice midfield and will play on the weekend.

[Guz-kop]

I don't see Sahin playing to be honest. After Shelvey's injury, surely he must now be in our first choice midfield and will play on the weekend.

Needs game time.

Going to be a very tough test this for our lads but looking forward to it.

[KirkVanHouten]

Will it be Flanagan, Wisdom, Wilson and Robinson as the back four?

[Phil M]

Will it be Flanagan, Wisdom, Wilson and Robinson as the back four?

No, no it won't.

[Djibriliant]

Will it be Flanagan, Wisdom, Wilson and Robinson as the back four?

No, Flannagan is injured. Carragher.

[KirkVanHouten]

No, Flannagan is injured. Carragher.

That's unfortunate, I would have liked to have seen Flanagan get another chance. As much as people deride the notion of Carragher's organising of the defence, I think that in this situation where we have three of the back four with 6 senior Liverpool appearance between them it could be a stabilising factor.

[MoSzizlak]

I don't see Sahin playing to be honest. After Shelvey's injury, surely he must now be in our first choice midfield and will play on the weekend.

  3 game suspension no? did he pick up a knock as well??

[_Redman]

what is the rumoured/possible team then??

[The 5th Benitle]

what is the rumoured/possible team then??

Please read and then post? Look up, and ye shall find the answer.

[idontknow]

I'd actually consider keeping Borini in the side here.  He's come in for a lot of criticism, even though I think a lot of it is unwarranted and any chance to snatch a goal is a good thing.

Other than that just get the kids out there (or those that have been struggling for starts).  Would want to see Henderson and Sahin in the centre and be great to see Suso, Wisdom, Coates, Assaidi and Yesil at some point.

I have a feeling we might win this.  Wasn't it last season were we lost that dreadful game at Stoke in the league and then beat them in the League cup?

I agree with you on Borini, strikers need goals to get their juices running properly, more than that with him it's just taking the chance when it comes rather than trying to do that one thing extra. Ie, not a passing team in the penalty box.

Despite not having won any league games, I'm looking forward to each game, because we are giving so many young players a chance - from need and from intention - and they are responding really well.
I mean, who would have thought at the start of the season we could be going into a league cup game at WBA with possibly only 6 appearances plus Carra's many thousands in the back four? Tremendous opportunities for young players, and no better way to build up squad depth quickly.

And Stoke away last season was again a game of horrible decisions against us, I'm fairly sure, so it would be very enjoyable to repeat a similar revenge tonight.

[SteLFC91]

Seems like Jerome Sinclair could be on the bench tonight. Saw L6 Red mention it on twitter and have seen a few of our young players tweeting him saying good luck tonight. Be amazing if he gets on, he's only just turned 16 last week! 

[Red_Isle_Chap]

To be honest I think this is going to need a far, far better performance from the young lads than the one against Young Boys. This West Brom side are no mugs and there's a potential here for us to get a mullering if the baggies are taking it as seriously as I think they might.

Don't get me wrong, these are a talented bunch of young lads, but a vastly weakend team against one that's flying in the prem, and away from home to boot, this could get really ugly really quickly.

What i'll say is this. No matter what the result, even if we get fucking tonked, the experience for the young lads will be really helpful in their development.

Sorry to sound negative, but I'm lookin at this realistically. This really will be men against boys tonight. I hope the lads can do themselves and the club proud, any form of result we'll take.

[Carlito Roberto]

Looking forward to this, be good to see some of the fringe players, particularly Assaidi, Widsom and Yesil.

I have to say though, a center back partnership of Carragher and Wilson fills me with dread.

[The G in Gerrard]

Seems like Jerome Sinclair could be on the bench tonight.

Never seen him play but I've seen some on here that rate him as highly as Sterling if not more? He that good?

[peachybum]

Looking forward to this, be good to see some of the fringe players, particularly Assaidi, Widsom and Yesil.

I have to say though, a center back partnership of Carragher and Wilson fills me with dread.

Can you imagine what'll happen if Shane Long plays tonight.

['Mondzz']

Not really a suprise we won the cup last season.

Just had a look through our line ups for all the away ties we had in the Carling Cup last season and they are really strong line ups with Pepe Reina starting every game.

Really hope our youngsters do the job tonight would be a shame to be out at the first hurdle as holders.

[Lenin.]

is this game live on any channels lads?

http://liveonsat.com/ljs___foot_b_E-n-g-l-i-s-h__.php