Topic: LFC v RB Leipzig part 2. Budapest 8pm 10/3/21

[Dave McCoy]

The Fulham lineup basically gave away what the plan is for tomorrow with little surprise.  I think the only choices are between Kabak being fit or not and then playing Phillips with Fabinho.  I think Bobby would have started if healthy but it doesn't make all that much difference due to Jota assuming Mane and Salah are fine.  Gini, Thiago and Jones in midfield and we just try to hold on with a win just being icing on the cake.

[Hij]

The Fulham lineup basically gave away what the plan is for tomorrow with little surprise.  I think the only choices are between Kabak being fit or not and then playing Phillips with Fabinho.  I think Bobby would have started if healthy but it doesn't make all that much difference due to Jota assuming Mane and Salah are fine.  Gini, Thiago and Jones in midfield and we just try to hold on with a win just being icing on the cake.

Qualification would at least give the hope of the draw for the Quarter Finals and might just ease the current tension a little - although the same could be said for the first leg.

[Dave McCoy]

Qualification would at least give the hope of the draw for the Quarter Finals and might just ease the current tension a little - although the same could be said for the first leg.

Until we're out I'll be watching every game hoping for a win and eventual trophy lift.  Just need to temper expectations so that when the odds on thing does happen it doesn't hit you like a ton of bricks.

[billylad]

piss this 3-1

[fowlermagic]

Just keep a clean sheet, that is the first goal and once we get into the second half they will have to push on even more allowing us a couple of chances to finish them off. I would start Kabak & Philips together and even have Fab back there too. If Milner was available I would start him as RB as no need to push Trent on this game. Might be a wee negative but we are not scoring goals so pack the lines and limit spaces.

[rocco]

Wing-back Angelino, has been ruled out of the game with an ongoing muscular problem .

[Wilmo]

piss this 3-1

That's the spirit.

I think they'll come right out at us and we'll rip them apart. I don't expect this to kick start us or anything domestically, but on the night I'm confident we'll step up.

[plura]

Wing-back Angelino, has been ruled out of the game with an ongoing muscular problem .

Who was their main threat last time. Without him, they looked a bit slow, so I will take that.

[rob1966]

At least we aren't playing at Anfield, so that added pressure has gone.

[Eeyore]

Wing-back Angelino, has been ruled out of the game with an ongoing muscular problem .

Probably facial muscle injury given all the mouthing off he has done in the build up.

[rocco]

Who was their main threat last time. Without him, they looked a bit slow, so I will take that.

Big goal threat gone

[rocco]

Probably facial muscle injury given all the mouthing off he has done in the build up.

This ?

“Their technique on the ball is really good. Alexander-Arnold with the ball is unbelievable but he’s too offensive, but that’s his best.

[jizzspunk]

Expected 11

Alli
Trent Philips Fabinho Robbo
Jones Thiago Gini
Salah Origi Mane

[Penfold78]

Plenty of teams have done well in the CL while having stinkers in their domestic league. Good examples would be Chelsea who won the competition in 2012 despite finishing 6th, and errrr, ummm, some club called Liverpool in 2005. Sevilla became everyone’s nemesis for a few years in the UEFA cup despite being no big deal domestically.

I’d be more hopeful if we could count on the Anfield 12th man but even so, I’m quietly confident we’ll get through to the quarters at the absolute minimum.

[JRed]

I’m not too worried about this game, can see us going through with a 2-2 draw.
It’s what happens in the next round that worries me...

[TepidT2O]

Didn’t see Bobby in any of the photos today...


Doesn’t mean he didn’t travel, but odd not to see him

[amir87]

Didn’t see Bobby in any of the photos today...


Doesn’t mean he didn’t travel, but odd not to see him

The photographer took a no-look photo.

[PaulF]

Would dread penalties with our general form

[slaphead]

I’m not too worried about this game, can see us going through with a 2-2 draw.
It’s what happens in the next round that worries me...

I get it and a lot have said that too but if we get through tomorrow we have a 4 weeks or so until the next games - its just completely impossible that we'll be THIS bad in April surely 

[Bread]

To be honest, I think I'd take a 1-0 loss right now if it was offered to me, but this is an opportunity to turn in a performance, put in all the blood, sweat and tears and prove to people that this can still be a season to remember for us.

[Yorkykopite]

Probably facial muscle injury given all the mouthing off he has done in the build up.

[kavah]

Would dread penalties with our general form

Right !!


Thanks Roger for the OP - what are the specifics about your two days of superstitions?
I've had this one for years that involves the position of tins, teabags, coffee and stuff in my kitchen cupboard, needless to say it's gone to hell over recent months 

[Eeyore]

Get a result against Leipzig, a win against Wolves then go into our mid-season break and then rise from the canvas like Tyson Fury.

[kavah]

Get a result against Leipzig, a win against Wolves then go into our mid-season break and then rise from the canvas like Tyson Fury.

I'd throw him in for a few games, cause havoc at corners 

[Eeyore]

I'd throw him in for a few games, cause havoc at corners 

Knowing us lately we would take it short and the Ref would blow for full time. 

Seriously though. If we can get through the next two games unscathed there is light at the end of the tunnel. Get players fit and get work done on the training pitch during the break.

[4pool]

Referee
Clément Turpin (FRA)

Assistant referees
Nicolas Danos (FRA)
Cyril Gringore (FRA)

Fourth official
Frank Schneider (FRA)

Video Assistant Referee
Jérôme Brisard (FRA)

Assistant Video Assistant Referee
Delajod Willy (FRA)

[jillcwhomever]

Get a result against Leipzig, a win against Wolves then go into our mid-season break and then rise from the canvas like Tyson Fury.

That's exactly what I am hoping for. At least Klopp will have a chance to rest and do a bit of work on the training pitch.

[RogerTheRed]

Right !!


Thanks Roger for the OP - what are the specifics about your two days of superstitions?
I've had this one for years that involves the position of tins, teabags, coffee and stuff in my kitchen cupboard, needless to say it's gone to hell over recent months 

Got all sorts of LFC stuff round the house and look it it all in. A certain order. Includes a drawer full of LFC shirts from yesrs gone by, my 96 wristband etc etc 😂

[Lfc19ynwa]

Referee
Clément Turpin (FRA)

Assistant referees
Nicolas Danos (FRA)
Cyril Gringore (FRA)

Fourth official
Frank Schneider (FRA)

Video Assistant Referee
Jérôme Brisard (FRA)

Assistant Video Assistant Referee
Delajod Willy (FRA)

Hope the ref’s not related to Dick, had enough of getting robbed by them as it is

[kavah]

Got all sorts of LFC stuff round the house and look it it all in. A certain order. Includes a drawer full of LFC shirts from yesrs gone by, my 96 wristband etc etc 😂

love it - you have to do it though 

[vblfc]

Wing-back Angelino, has been ruled out of the game with an ongoing muscular problem .

Been one of their best players and attacking threat.  So good.

[kavah]

Hope the ref’s not related to Dick, had enough of getting robbed by them as it is

or Ben ... 

[Nick110581]

Origi has posted a training picture on his Instagram

He hasn't posted in months

Il have a guess he starts tomorrow night..

If we are going by that post then he still thinks we train at Melwood

[Rush 82]

Origi playing?

5-4-1 it is then

/raises a pint of wine in the direction of Fat Sam

[AndyMuller]

Please, no Origi.

[Andypandimonium]

Red socks...check;
Madrid shirt...check;
Pic of Kenny scoring at Wembley in '78...check;
Box of Turkish Delight...check;
Blinkers on...check.

All set and not a thought about domestic form for now. This is our competition regardless of current injuries. Let's go out and score some goals and get smiles back on faces.

Up the reds! 

[number 168]

or Ben ... 

Or Betty? Nice half time hot pot. She would still be better than most PL refs.

[jizzspunk]

Please, no Origi.

Don't see Jota starting.. medical departments pick teams these days and after Sundays minutes and long absence he will be benched..just like Fabinho was on Sunday after Chelsea game

So yeh..Origi I reckon

[Jwils21]

Please, no Origi.

Two things could happen...

He'll start wide and be completely anonymous, having the odd touch where he falls over the ball

OR

He'll play central, score 4 goals, kick on, displace Firmino, go on to rack up another 14 goals and 4 assists by the time the season ends, score a hattrick against Bayern in the CL final, sign another long term contract extension, start the first game of next season back out wide, be completely anonymous, have the odd touch where he falls over the ball, slip back into obscurity again, and move to Wolves on deadline day for £15m plus Pedro Neto.

[12Kings]

Gini needs to be more vocal tonight if he’s captaining.