Topic: Liverpool v Middlesbrough (League Cup - Pre Match Thread), Tuesday 23/09/14 7:45

[Solomon Grundy]

It's Henderson. I imagine it's just a small knock and no point risking it for tomorrow, although if it was an England game I bet you he would play

I hope so mate. Coz we need him.

[trembles97]

Do we play 433, 41212, or 4231 at the Reserves and Academy levels?

Who's the equivalent of Allen and Henderson in the Reserves/Academy?

Usually 433. Brannagan or Lussey would probably be the closest to Allen/Henderson. Bet Rossiter gets in there before them, even though he's technically a #6.

[B0151?]

Do we play 433, 41212, or 4231 at the Reserves and Academy levels?

Who's the equivalent of Allen and Henderson in the Reserves/Academy?

We've played them all. We've even switched midgame a few times.

Rossiter is a technically gifted ball-winner, though he usually plays deep, he can get up and down for sure.

[Fordy]

Toure will start this surely?

And captain at a guess unless Skrtel plays

[Fordy]

It's Henderson. I imagine it's just a small knock and no point risking it for tomorrow, although if it was an England game I bet you he would play

What is he not human?

[Fordy]

My team (after BR's interview)...



No Allen, Can, Coutinho and Henderson it seems. I'd give Gerrard and Lallana a rest but I can't see BR doing that.
He also said Lambert will definitely start.

So you want to see a Rossiter play out of position?

[rocco]

We've played them all. We've even switched midgame a few times.

Rossiter is a technically gifted ball-winner, though he usually plays deep, he can get up and down for sure.

Would love to see him play v Boro but at 17 is he to young to play the Gerrard role ?

[Keita Success]

Want some youth in this. Someone like Rossiter, see the next scouse prospect 

Not TOO bothered if we lose, suppose it effects the mentality if we do.

[Andy]

So you want to see a Rossiter play out of position?

Usually 433. Brannagan or Lussey would probably be the closest to Allen/Henderson. Bet Rossiter gets in there before them, even though he's technically a #6.

[Sgt. Pepper]

So you want to see a Rossiter play out of position?

It's not like he can only play as a #6 and if the choice is between him and Lucas at #8 (because I'd like to see Gerrard and Lallana rested) than Rossiter is a better fit.

[Madan]

Yeah, I feel for Lambert a bit.

He's frankly not good enough.

Says a lot that Borini was picked ahead of him on Saturday.

[LFC_Verve]

Brendan said we need to win a trophy this year, well this and the FA Cup are the best opportunities to do so. Hope we don't field a complete reserve side, especially after the performances so far this season - the team needs all the chances they can get to gel together.

[Caston]

What is he not human?

Well he's never been injured for us, was apparently injured for England but players.. he's not human

[MrBoywunder]

Mignolet, Manquillo, Toure, Skrtel/Sakho, Enrique, Rossiter, Lucas, Lallana, Suso/Borini, Lambert, Markovic.

4-3-3 or diamond depending on Borini starting. Would like to see Brannagan, Ojo and Sinclair on the bench.

[Tomo!]

Hope he rests both full backs and anyone else that's in the team for the blue shite and basel

[boro fan]

Where is the best and safest place to park around the ground?

Cheers for answering my questions too, appreciate it!

[amir87]

Where is the best and safest place to park around the ground?

Cheers for answering my questions too, appreciate it!

Please park it in front of our goal cos our defence is completely shit. Thank you.

[Kopite B205]

Please park it in front of our goal cos our defence is completely shit. Thank you.

 

[Il Capitano]

Please can we not do the thing where we drop half the team and then play average football and lose?

A strong performance where we play some good football and score some goals would do us some good. Going out of the League Cup to a Championship team because we couldn't be arsed is not a good idea with the state we're currently in.

[leivapool]

Please park it in front of our goal cos our defence is completely shit. Thank you.

Brilliant - take the applause son

[edge]

Please park it in front of our goal cos our defence is completely shit. Thank you.

[edge]

Brannagan.

Is he back from his loan at Fiorentina?

[Welshred]

Please park it in front of our goal cos our defence is completely shit. Thank you.

fucking golden!!!

Where is the best and safest place to park around the ground?

Cheers for answering my questions too, appreciate it!

You can park in the park on Lower Breck Road fairly cheeply mate, or Edinburgh Park Dockers Club. Also Goodison Park will be open for parking too but will be a little pricier.

[Desi Kopite]

Please park it in front of our goal cos our defence is completely shit. Thank you.

Looooool

[Schmidt]

He's frankly not good enough.

Says a lot that Borini was picked ahead of him on Saturday.

It says that he wasn't the type of player we needed. Balotelli and Lambert would be a poor partnership, they'd be stepping on each others toes.

[boro fan]

Cheers for your message RK7. Sorry I have no idea how to reply lol

[Caston]

Seems like Rossiter is starting and possibly Ojo

[Scott0908]

            Jones
Manquillo Toure Sakho Enrique
           
           Rossiter Lucas   
               
  Markovic    lallana         Ojo/suso
               
                  Lambert

I think we will go with something like this.

[Aceldama]

Rossiter and Ojo trained with the squad on Monday and Rodgers said: “A number of the young boys are training with us and working with us. These kids need a chance and if that comes tomorrow night we hope they can take it.”

He's hinted he won't play a diamond tomorrow. I'm going to guess at this line up:

               B. Jones

Stewart  Kolo   Sakho    Enrique

                 Lucas
       Rossiter       Lallana

Markovic                     Ojo
               Lambert

Bench could well have the likes of L. Jones, Sinclair, Lussey, Brannagan...

[ThePeetmix]

What I would like to see -

Jones

Manquillo - Toure - Sakho - Enrique

Rossiter - Lucas

Markovic - Lallana - Ojo

Lambert

Few younger players in there but enough experience too.

[Number 7]

What I would like to see -

Jones

Manquillo - Toure - Sakho - Enrique

Rossiter - Lucas

Markovic - Lallana - Ojo

Lambert

Few younger players in there but enough experience too.

If Suso doesn't play this game, then I'm not sure when he'll play.

[Peabee]

Well he's never been injured for us, was apparently injured for England but players.. he's not human

True. He's not missed a match through injury since he was a teen.  Beginning of 2010 apparently.

[ThePeetmix]

If Suso doesn't play this game, then I'm not sure when he'll play.

True but I think when you've got Lambert and Lallana in the side, you need extra pace around them. And for me, Ojo definitely deserves a good go based on his early season form.

[Peabee]

It says that he wasn't the type of player we needed. Balotelli and Lambert would be a poor partnership, they'd be stepping on each others toes.

He is a WUM, allegedly.  See L.V.G thread. 

Lambert was definitely brought in as a squad player, for domestic cup games, sub appearances and as backup.  I couldn't see him being picked to partner Balotelli either.

[planet-terror]

Named after the greatest crisps ever, good enough for me.

80p a pack,,robbry,,lovely though,..

[Number 7]

True but I think when you've got Lambert and Lallana in the side, you need extra pace around them. And for me, Ojo definitely deserves a good go based on his early season form.

Ojo might play as well as Suso.

As long as Gerrard, Moreno, Lovren, Sterling, Henderson, Coutinho, and Balotelli are rested for the derby I'm fine with whichever first 11 we put out.

Lallana probably needs the game time.

[Madan]

Would be super excited if Rossiter were to start. Unlikely though.

[Semaphore]

Jones (because it's 'boro)

Manquillo Toure Sakho Enrique

Lucas Rossiter Suso

Borini Lambert Markovic

I think we'll go 4-3-3. Markovic will play higher than Suso because we need some pace around Lambert.
I reckon we'l' see Skrtel/Lovren in the derby so I think he'll go with Sakho tonight.
Big chance for Suso if he plays in the midfield 3.

[Tonyh8su]

Is Coutinho injured or where is he? I seem to have missed the news on this.

[rickardinho1]

Come on redmen!

Whether or not anyone wants to admit it we really need a good result to restore some morale after 2 defeats in 3 and without having performed well in any game this month. I will be gutted if we don't go through as I think we have as good a chance as anyone of winning this trophy if we manage to draw the good sides at home rather than away once the QF's and SF's start.