Topic: Sunderland vs Liverpool, 2 January @ 15:00 - The Stadium of Shite

[Dim Glas]

Brilliant, thank you. God bless the Internet.

no probs! And yep, it's great. I think when there are lots of 3pm games it may take longer for them to get them up there but it's still a very short time frame after the final whistle.

[Upinsmoke]

I thought he'd go with that lineup, now let's do the business!!!

[riismeister]

I'm surprised to see only 1 change from the City game, but hopefully a full strenght team will get the job done without any injury trouble. Fully expect to see 8+ changes for Plymouth now.

[Caston]

Klopp said he considered more changes today but wary that rhythm is important.

[gatcliffe]

Yep, frightening front 3 that

I did say fairly !

[Purple Red]

That XI should have few problems beating that outfit. Come on Reds.

[Sarge]

James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho  4m4 minutes ago
Klopp said he considered more changes today but wary that rhythm is important. #LFC

[rawcusk8]

Get through this and they have a nice rest till the next game.. obviously taking into account we'll see plenty of changes for the FA Cup game.

[Red_Rich]

James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho  4m4 minutes ago
Klopp said he considered more changes today but wary that rhythm is important. #LFC

Too right.

Need to apply pressure to chelsea by going 3 pts behind them.

[Red_Rich]

This game more than the last kind of feels like the proper half-time break in the season.

Next game is FA cup and them Prem at OT after a break and hopefully with a fully fit squad with Coutinho and Matip back among others.

Time to kick on from there.

[Melbred]

What side did Sunderland use in their last game? Interesting to know if they have changed a few of their players around.

[The Final Third]

What side did Sunderland use in their last game? Interesting to know if they have changed a few of their players around.

Three changes mate. Anichebe and Kone are injured.. Jones is suspended. Rodwell, Ndong and Love in.

[Goalposts for Jumpers]

James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho  4m4 minutes ago
Klopp said he considered more changes today but wary that rhythm is important. #LFC

I thought rhythm was a dancer?

God I'm soooo confused!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Number 7]

This game more than the last kind of feels like the proper half-time break in the season.

Next game is FA cup and them Prem at OT after a break and hopefully with a fully fit squad with Coutinho and Matip back among others.

Time to kick on from there.

League cup after FA cup. After today no PL game until the 15th. Which is probably why Klopp has gone for it.

[helmboy_nige]

I hate that kit, seriously how are wearing the 3rd kit more than the away kit this year? We only wore the away kit against Arsenal did we not?

I love that kit.

[Livo.85]

That Sunderland back line is absolute dross. The worst I've seen in any game in the league this season.

[SerbianScouser]

That Sunderland back line is absolute dross. The worst I've seen in any game in the league this season.

Especially Djilobodji. Hopefully Sturridge will be targeting him the entire game.

[Barneylfc∗]

Three changes mate. Anichebe and Kone are injured.. Jones is suspended. Rodwell, Ndong and Love in.

Ndong played over an hour too, so 2 and a bit changes 

[Gerry Attrick]

We should win this by at least a couple of goals.

[JackWard33]

Say a prayer for all their hamstrings !!!!

[riismeister]

What side did Sunderland use in their last game? Interesting to know if they have changed a few of their players around.

Made 3 changes from their previous starting lineup. However, Ndong played 66 minutes + ET off the bench because of an injury to Lamina Kone.

[thelinnen]

I'm more nervous about this than the City game, has all the makings of a potential banana skin even though they are utterly gash. Playing so soon after the last game is surely going to level the playing field slightly.

[spider-neil]

I thought rhythm was a dancer?

The real reason Sturridge was picked.

[Miltonred]

What side did Sunderland use in their last game? Interesting to know if they have changed a few of their players around.

They have changed three. Rodwell, Love and Ndong. Looks like two of those due to injuries.

[Caston]

I'm more nervous about this than the City game, has all the makings of a potential banana skin even though they are utterly gash. Playing so soon after the last game is surely going to level the playing field slightly.

Sunderland are in the same shape as us in regards to rest after last game.

[Solomon Grundy]

I'm going for a 2-0 win for the tricky reds.

[Filler.]

Especially Djilobodji. Hopefully Sturridge will be targeting him the entire game.

Jelly Botty for Djilobodji.

[TepidT2O]

Jurgen's gone balls out.

Right decision if we win..

If we don't then the wrong decision. Literally throwing the dice with so little time between games, ridiculous scheduling.

[PeterTheRed ...]

James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho  4m4 minutes ago
Klopp said he considered more changes today but wary that rhythm is important. #LFC

Our next 2 games are Plymouth in the FA Cup and Southampton in the League Cup, so we can do a bit of rotating there, before the Man Utd game.

[xbugawugax]

whereas our front three look like pub players.

i like to know which pub you frequent

I'm more nervous about this than the City game, has all the makings of a potential banana skin even though they are utterly gash. Playing so soon after the last game is surely going to level the playing field slightly.

an early goal should calm the nerves though.

[Clint Eastwood]

That Sunderland back line is absolute dross. The worst I've seen in any game in the league this season.

Wouldn't put it past them to have the game of their lives vs. us today.

[rocco]

They have changed three. Rodwell, Love and Ndong. Looks like two of those due to injuries.

Aren't they mising  their keeper ?

[Goalposts for Jumpers]

We should win this by at least a couple of goals.

Win by 4 or more and we are only 3 points behind Chelsea with better GD/Goals Scored. Incentive!

[The Final Third]

Sunderland are in the same shape as us in regards to rest after last game.

They've had an extra day's rest over the Christmas/NY period but their schedule did start off with 2 away games.

[Sarge]

Rodwell, Ndong havin a Love in.

Matron.

[ThePeetmix]

Win by 4 or more and we are only 3 points behind Chelsea with better GD/Goals Scored. Incentive!

Honestly, games in quick succession like these it's only about getting the win. If we get off to a good start and get a decent early lead, then we can manage our workload and save some legs.

[rob1966]

Aren't they mising  their keeper ?

He didn't play at Burnley, he was injured before that game.

[Red_Irishman]

Come on lads! Get the Fucking win here ffs, any way at all.

COME ON!

[RK7]

Wouldn't put it past them to have the game of their lives vs. us today.

We just need to worry about performing well ourselves, the quality outside of the top 6 isn't great but you have to be close to your best if you are to win.

[vivabobbygraham]

I hate that kit, seriously how are wearing the 3rd kit more than the away kit this year? We only wore the away kit against Arsenal did we not?

Ooops!