Author Topic: UEFA Champions League. Klopp's got a semi (Read 320973 times)

Hazell · « **Reply #2440 on:** March 11, 2019, 01:06:03 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on March 11, 2019, 11:49:41 am

Robben out with a calf injury, Conman should be fit for them [I suspect Alaba will as well he didn't take part of this weekend]

But harsh, I personally think Kingsley's the real deal.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2441 on:** March 11, 2019, 01:08:00 pm »

Quote from: Foregone Concussion on March 11, 2019, 01:06:03 pm

But harsh, I personally think Kingsley's the real deal.

Petadroli · « **Reply #2442 on:** March 11, 2019, 01:37:43 pm »

Martinez picked up a knock, but Goretzka is back for them. Them missing Kimmich and Müller is great for us. Ribéry is not match-fit yet (those three assists he got look great on paper, but he won't be able to play 90 mins - and Wolfsburg were absolutely gash). They will have to play Rafinha against Mané or Salah, a weakness we have to exploit.

With regards to our midfield, I think it's going to be Fabinho-Henderson-Wijnaldum. Would love to see Keita get a start, but it's unlikely.

MerseyMania · « **Reply #2443 on:** March 11, 2019, 01:49:59 pm »

No pre match thread for this..

Malaysian Kopite · « **Reply #2444 on:** March 11, 2019, 03:00:13 pm »

Kimmic was really good in the first leg, good thing he won't be around

newterp · « **Reply #2445 on:** March 11, 2019, 03:03:50 pm »

Keita won't start.

There is a huge likelihood that we see Wij-Henderson-Fab.

It doesn't work creatively - but that's probably what it will be especially since Henderson was rested, and Wij was pulled early. Fab is the automatic nowadays.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2446 on:** March 11, 2019, 03:11:36 pm »

Quote from: newterp on March 11, 2019, 03:03:50 pm

Keita won't start.

There is a huge likelihood that we see Wij-Henderson-Fab.

It doesn't work creatively - but that's probably what it will be especially since Henderson was rested, and Wij was pulled early. Fab is the automatic nowadays.

Fabinho is a certain starter, not sure what Klopp willl do with the other two slots. He mentioned Gini feeling tired and without energy and he's been nursing his knee injury as well.

Milner could be back into the side, Henderson more than likely will start, and maybe Lallana gets another shot in the side?

Ideally I'd like to see Keita play there but considering he didn't play against Burnley his last start was coincidentally against Bayern at home.

I have no idea what we'll go wtih.

edge · « **Reply #2447 on:** March 11, 2019, 03:14:09 pm »

Lallana was hooked early on as well, although he was probably only gonna play the 60-70 odd minutes he got. Can see him starting this, especially considering how well he did.

Sharado · « **Reply #2448 on:** March 11, 2019, 03:15:21 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on March 11, 2019, 03:11:36 pm

Fabinho is a certain starter, not sure what Klopp willl do with the other two slots. He mentioned Gini feeling tired and without energy and he's been nursing his knee injury as well.

Milner could be back into the side, Henderson more than likely will start, and maybe Lallana gets another shot in the side?

I thought Gini looked very tired second half, we actually lost a bit of control in midfield for a while there as it felt like Fabinho had to cover twice as much ground. I think Fab and Hendo are certain starters v bayern, the 3rd spot will come down to Milner's fitness, Klopp's faith in Keita and whether Lallana's done enough to keep his place.

I reckon it'll be Milner.

4pool · « **Reply #2449 on:** March 11, 2019, 03:19:45 pm »

Referee
Daniele Orsato (ITA)---- Ref'd the Old Trafford leg of Man Utd V PSG

Assistant referees
Lorenzo Manganelli (ITA)
Fabiano Preti (ITA)

Fourth official
Marco Di Bello (ITA)

Video Assistant Referee
Massimiliano Irrati (ITA)--------------------Same video ref that gave United the pen v PSG.

Assistant Video Assistant Referee
Marco Guida (ITA)

scouse neapolitan · « **Reply #2450 on:** March 11, 2019, 05:28:51 pm »

Orsato is a good ref. Italian referees generally stand no nonsense in the box from corners. Avoid shirt pulling and pushing and ffs no stupid free kicks just outside the box. If we keep our heads and get an early goal, we'll be sound.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2451 on:** March 11, 2019, 06:23:24 pm »

Alaba trained today

rocco · « **Reply #2452 on:** March 11, 2019, 06:46:40 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on March 11, 2019, 06:23:24 pm

Alaba trained today

David Alaba and Kingsley Coman return to training , but Robert Lewandowski trains privately

https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2019/3/11/18259678/bayern-munich-liverpool-arjen-robben-david-alaba-kingsley-coman-robert-lewandowski-thomas-muller

BazC · « **Reply #2453 on:** March 11, 2019, 06:52:10 pm »

I’d like to see Lallana or Keita start this. We really do need more attacking drive from midfield - something we don’t get with a Gini/Henderson/Milner line up. Or at least, we dont get enough of it. I think at least with Lallana you actually dont sacrifice much on the defensive side either - hes one of our most intelligent players in that 8 position. I think you can easily slot him in instead of Milner or Henderson, alongside one of those two or Gini and Fabinho and improve the attack as well as keep the solidity in the defensive phases.

Machae · « **Reply #2454 on:** March 11, 2019, 07:04:00 pm »

Everyone always return to full training against Liverpool

number 168 · « **Reply #2455 on:** March 11, 2019, 07:29:10 pm »

Quote from: BazC on March 11, 2019, 06:52:10 pm

I’d like to see Lallana or Keita start this. We really do need more attacking drive from midfield - something we don’t get with a Gini/Henderson/Milner line up. Or at least, we dont get enough of it. I think at least with Lallana you actually dont sacrifice much on the defensive side either - hes one of our most intelligent players in that 8 position. I think you can easily slot him in instead of Milner or Henderson, alongside one of those two or Gini and Fabinho and improve the attack as well as keep the solidity in the defensive phases.

Couldn't agree more. We have to win or at least a scoring draw so the added dimension of a midfield that has a variety of threats is essential. Playing the default trio would be too conservative in the circumstances.

Caligula? · « **Reply #2456 on:** March 11, 2019, 07:33:52 pm »

Fabinho and Henderson are certainties. Klopp obviously doesn't trust Keita yet, and will Lallana start such a high profile match despite his good performance against Burnley? I reckon the last spot goes to Milner if there are any concerns with Wijnaldum.

Nessy76 · « **Reply #2457 on:** March 11, 2019, 09:52:58 pm »

Pre-match preview thread now up.

https://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=342342.0

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2458 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:07:05 pm »

A proper European Liverpool buzzing feeling

Please please please no English sides in the next round, particularly United and City.

Everyone is hoping for Porto and Ajax and rightfully so, hopefully it goes our way!

meady1981 · « **Reply #2459 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:08:52 pm »

Won’t be getting City. They’ve already drawn F.C Binbag.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #2460 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:09:25 pm »

You know we'll get City.

sminp · « **Reply #2461 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:10:16 pm »

First choice: Ajax
Second Choice: Porto

Only thing I really care about is avoiding City, it helps us in the league if they go far in this and get a fixture pile-up.

Raid · « **Reply #2462 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:11:11 pm »

I'm not hoping for Ajax. They've got a cracking little side.

Porto is the one we're all hoping for I'm sure. I'm not sure I'd want the emotion of United or even Juventus over two legs when we're in the midst of a title fight too. Would take Spurs, and Barcelona would be a wonderful occasion.

A rematch with City would produce an interesting side story too.

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #2463 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:11:57 pm »

Ajax please, seems a long time since we last met them.

rocco · « **Reply #2464 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:12:10 pm »

Porto
Ajax
Spurs

Any of those will do

Geppvindh's · « **Reply #2465 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:13:37 pm »

Anybody but Juventus and Barcelona. City would be boring as hell.

SMASHerano · « **Reply #2466 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:14:19 pm »

Porto
Ajax
Spurs
Juve
United
Barca
City

in that order.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #2467 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:15:26 pm »

I'm fine with anyone bar the Manchester clubs, City in particular, to avoid the media nonsense.

Iska · « **Reply #2468 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:15:32 pm »

Too many people wanting Ajax imo, they’re good enough to win the whole thing. Weirdly Spurs are probably the worst side left, the way they’ve hit the wall domestically, but I couldn’t be arsed with an English side. Wouldn’t mind a crack at Barcelona.

A Mancunian derby is what I really want out of this.

Zlen · « **Reply #2469 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:15:38 pm »

Anyone will do.
There is no stopping us.

-Willo- · « **Reply #2470 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:16:59 pm »

Desperate for Ajax.

Linudden · « **Reply #2471 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:17:41 pm »

I'd take Spurs - provided Porto and Ajax were drawn together and in the same semis!

Please no United or City.

Make City play either the derby (massive distraction) or Barcelona (Pep could have a major distraction with the media there).

Ideal draw:

Tottenham-Ajax
Porto-Liverpool
Man United-Man City
Juventus-Barcelona

Obviously that'd mean starting with an away leg for a possible semi-final too.

Nightmare draw:

Playing United or City. Juve or Barcelona would at least be interesting. Roma took Barca to the cleaners at home last year and their defence isn't exactly the stuff of legends.

stevo7 · « **Reply #2472 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:18:54 pm »

Wasn't the last time they did the QF & SF draw at the same time back in 08 when we ended up with Arsenal & Chelsea on our side of the draw?
I reckon we'll end up with Spurs and Man City on our side of the draw.

RedPat · « **Reply #2473 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:19:25 pm »

Quote from: rocco on March 13, 2019, 10:12:10 pm

Porto
Ajax
Spurs

Any of those will do

my wish too

Lofty Ambitions · « **Reply #2474 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:19:31 pm »

I'll have anyone given Mancs would play each other. Bring it on!

Desert Red Fox · « **Reply #2475 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:20:20 pm »

we're going to get Barcelona or the red mancs, and the blue mancs will obviously get Porto

Father Ted · « **Reply #2476 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:21:03 pm »

Porto please.

Manc derby would be good.

No doubt we'll get a horrible draw and City will get a nice comfy home tie to Porto before resting players for a dead rubber away leg.

-Willo- · « **Reply #2477 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:21:21 pm »

If Juventus/City/Barcelona/Liverpool all draw each other, then we will have 1 poor team in the final by CL standards.

Bangin Them In · « **Reply #2478 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:21:35 pm »

Quote from: Iska on March 13, 2019, 10:15:32 pm

Too many people wanting Ajax imo, they’re good enough to win the whole thing. Weirdly Spurs are probably the worst side left, the way they’ve hit the wall domestically, but I couldn’t be arsed with an English side. Wouldn’t mind a crack at Barcelona.

A Mancunian derby is what I really want out of this.

You're missing the point

Amsterdam

Hazell · « **Reply #2479 on:** March 13, 2019, 10:22:03 pm »

Quote from: Bangin Them In on March 13, 2019, 10:21:35 pm

You're missing the point

Amsterdam

Red light district?