Topic: Chelsea v Liverpool: League Cup QF - Tues 29th Nov - 19.45

[the_red_pill]

I saw it at the time and called it straight away. He should get an extra game ban because it was so obvious. Look at his reaction to the card and his willingness to give the ball up as the ref came over.

Called it that too at the time. He either acted of his own volition or he got his instructions from on high. AVB would take any chance to deliver a trophy for Chelsea this season, being as under-fire s he is and I don't think he'd have wanted to pass this by.

[kevlumley]

Sorry for the negativity, but I can't imagine we can produce a positive result tomorrow even we play well.
We already beat them once, and almost beat ManC... it is time for us to lose tomorrow so Mancs is still the only team that can get all the good luck.

Are these your real feelings, or something you heard on talk shite radio, or read in the Daily Mail by Martin Samuel?

[redjed1]

Is Aldo still doing the commentary on City?

I hope we play Downing and he gets off the mark with a screamer. He really needs a goal.

And I hope they will be weak at centreback - Sideshow Bob and ?. Cue for Bellamy through the middle.

[Schmidt]

They'll be hoping their demolition of Wolves is the end of a rocky patch they were going through, a good win at their place again would put some of the pressure back on them, which can only help in the chase for 4th. Oh and getting a step closer to a trophy would be sweet as well.

Whatever the lineup is I'm also really looking forward to seeing a strong, intelligently pieced together bench after the failings of sc-owlface last season.

[paulrazor]

wild guess

but with coates and carragher not the fittest i am wondering if kenny will go with

flanagan carragher kelly coates robinson

at the back, probably to watch the pace of torres and maybe play deeper

[Kite]

It's due to the transport strikes on Wednesday. Given the already dense christmas schedule they can't afford to postpone matches.

Are you sure about that, because the fixture was announced a few weeks ago, and I don't even think the strikes was confirmed then.

[telekon]

Found out it's shown by CANAL+ if anyone is wondering.

[kaz1983]

Is Aldo still doing the commentary on City?

I hope we play Downing and he gets off the mark with a screamer. He really needs a goal.

And I hope they will be weak at centreback - Sideshow Bob and ?. Cue for Bellamy through the middle.

Luiz-Ivanovic is who my Chelsea mate thinks will be the starting CBs for them.

[Gifted Right Foot]

I'm watching our game on TV, but I'm in Australia -it's not all bad here.

What channel? I have arsenal vs city on fox sports 1 but can't seem to find where the Liverpool game is showing.

[You'll Never Walk Alone]

I don't see why we can't get a result tonight. It may 'only' be the League Cup but I wanna win something now, its been too long.

Without doubt I'd give starts to Hendo and Carroll, give Suarez the night off. I'd like to see Flanagan given a game as well, hopefully Bellamy is feling well enought to play tonight.

[stevied]

Are you sure about that, because the fixture was announced a few weeks ago, and I don't even think the strikes was confirmed then.

It was announced weeks ago due to the strikes in the capital on Wednesday 30th Nov both games would have to be played on Tuesday 29th, Sky chose Arse v City i suppose because we were on last Sunday this Sunday and next Monday, it kind of makes sense, its on liveonlinefooty if you can get that , highlights on Sky after the City game and BBC also

[LFCYNWA]

I've got a funny feeling there will be a mad mix tonight -

                          Doni

Kelly           Carra     Coates         Aurelio (Wilson if not)

   Henderson       Spearing      Downing

Maxi                  Carroll           Bellamy

Hoping young Nathan gets a bit of game time . . . .

[Djibriliant]

Found out it's shown by CANAL+ if anyone is wondering.

Is this only available online?

[kaz1983]

What channel? I have arsenal vs city on fox sports 1 but can't seem to find where the Liverpool game is showing.

Fox Sports 2 ... its showing it for me.

[telekon]

Is this only available online?

Canal+ as in live TV. I didn't even know they had live streaming.

[Litmanen Legend]

Anyone know who out of our squad has travelled down to London?

According to twitter, Lucas and Adam arrived yesterday.

[paulrazor]

Anyone know who out of our squad has travelled down to London?

According to twitter, Lucas and Adam arrived yesterday.

bellamy went too

[Litmanen Legend]

bellamy went too

Good news that 

[kaz1983]

Henderson? I'd love to see a midfield of Lucas-Adam-Henderson.... or Maxi.

[Schmidt]

Henderson? I'd love to see a midfield of Lucas-Adam-Henderson....

Spearing should be in ahead of one of those I think, he'll have the energy to cover a lot of ground.

[Danyaals Kop]

I don't think Kenny will play Lucas today.

Little chance as Leiva played his socks off against City. Adam might. Spearing will.

[Jeffe]

wild guess

but with coates and carragher not the fittest i am wondering if kenny will go with

flanagan carragher kelly coates robinson

at the back, probably to watch the pace of torres and maybe play deeper

Robinson is injured.

[timmyonions]

I think Kenny will ring a few changes tonight but we`ll still see a strong side out there.

Martin Kelly,Carra,Skrtel and maybe fabio?

Jay could come into the middle along side Lucas and Hendo with maxi and downing on the flanks and a choice between Bellamy and big Andy leading the line.

Terry is out for them so that is a blow for us.

[El Denzel Pepito]

Hope we can go there with a strong-ish line up and see a good game of football. Really do want to get past this round and into the semis.

['Mondzz']

Hope we go full strenght for this match after going near full strength in the last rounds, can see Chelsea going for it to get the fans back behind them.

[kaz1983]

Spearing should be in ahead of one of those I think, he'll have the energy to cover a lot of ground.

I was going to mention Spearing, as you say he'll have alot of energy that will be needed.

[paulrazor]

Robinson is injured.

ah ok, aurelio or enrique then?

[StevieSuarezJoe]

Stoked that its on Foxtell, for anyone else in Aus.

[Indian Scouser]

Ours is on live; Arsenal- City is later.

At least according to this: http://www.tensports.com/schedule/?date=2011-11-30

Ours is on ten sports at 1.10 am

Thanks. I was looking at the Ten Action schedule. Somehow didn't bother checking Ten Sports.

[conman]

I doubt Bellamy will play, I'd he would be allowed time to grieve.
but then again, he has traveled, hasn't he?

[foxfang4]

God, 2 days to prepare...no wonder Kenny was so livid. I still hope to see most of the starting lineup. :\

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/kenny-s-fitness-dilemma

< prob won't happen

[El Denzel Pepito]

I doubt Bellamy will play, I'd he would be allowed time to grieve.
but then again, he has traveled, hasn't he?

He's travelled with his wife.

Could mean she's there to just support him on the trip etc. or they'll be watching the match from the stands.

[sattapaartridge]

I'll have a go at this:


                        Reina

                Carra        Agger   
Kelly                                         Enrique
              Spearing
                         Henderson                 
      Downing                      Maxi

               Bellamy
                           Carroll

I think Suarez, Lucas, Adam and Kuyt need a rest. I dont think Skrtel or Agger need a rest, but Carra has to play in this one so he can be on the bench for the next League game.

You look and you see that maybe we need another left back, because we need the pace and brute force of Enrique, so we will have to risk him.

[Danyaals Kop]

So Sky ain't showing the match ?

[Matt8Pie]

It would be nice not to have to rely on Suarez for this. We've shown how far we've come where we can actually put out a decent side when some of our main first team players can be rested.

[red_lfc_costello]

Do we know who has / hasnt travelled?

Thanks

[Matt8Pie]

I'll have a go at this:


                        Reina

                Carra        Agger   
Kelly                                         Enrique
              Spearing
                         Henderson                 
      Downing                      Maxi

               Bellamy
                           Carroll

I think Suarez, Lucas, Adam and Kuyt need a rest. I dont think Skrtel or Agger need a rest, but Carra has to play in this one so he can be on the bench for the next League game.

You look and you see that maybe we need another left back, because we need the pace and brute force of Enrique, so we will have to risk him.

I'd go for the same but Skrtel or Coates instead of Agger given Dan's injury record.

[nickyd186]

Do we know who has / hasnt travelled?

Thanks

Reported by a lad on the train going down Only ones he didnt see was Robinson and aurelio

[conman]

The Arsenal match is on Sky Sports 2, so I guess we are stuck with streams or canal+ (if anyone has it)

[conman]

So Sky ain't showing the match ?

they are, sp2