Topic: MATCH PREVIEW - Newcastle v Liverpool - League, Sun 27 Aug @ 4:30pm

[Nick110581]

This feels like a big match already.

[Vote For Pedro]

Winning this would give us massive momentum - 7 out of 9 having played both Saudi teams away would be an excellent start

[OkieRedman]

Had a look at a Newcastle forum post the successful red card appeal and fuck me do they hate Klopp. So weird. You would think we beat them in multiple cup finals in the last few seasons.

They also seem to be under the impression our midfield is just as poor as last season. Please let big Dom open his account with a mazzy run and finish or a thunder strike vs these. 

[4pool]

Referee: John Brooks.
Assistants: Lee Betts, Akil Howson.
Fourth official: Craig Pawson.
VAR: Stuart Attwell.
Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.

[Wilmo]

At this point I'd take it being a draw or going either way.

I'd be happy with a loss at this stage of the season

[Zlen]

Considering how we dismantled them in this fixture last season, I'd be happy with more of the same, content with just a regular win.

[duvva 💅]

Big boost in MacAllister’s card being correctly but unexpectedly overturned.

[mullyred94]

Apparently same var as Bournemouth? 

[Zlen]

Apparently same var as Bournemouth? 

Just the El Bow.

[William Regal]

Be interesting to see a midfield 3 of endo-mac allister-szobszlai in this game.

That would leave a big call for the front 3, do you put Gapko back up top, if so do you move jota to the left over diaz, some big calls to make.  Whatever happens we should have 3 very good game changing forwards coming from the bench if you include Doak as well.

[dirkster]

Had a look at a Newcastle forum post the successful red card appeal and fuck me do they hate Klopp. So weird. You would think we beat them in multiple cup finals in the last few seasons.

They also seem to be under the impression our midfield is just as poor as last season. Please let big Dom open his account with a mazzy run and finish or a thunder strike vs these. 

Another small time team with no history trying to manufacture a rivalry.

[mullyred94]

Had a look at a Newcastle forum post the successful red card appeal and fuck me do they hate Klopp. So weird. You would think we beat them in multiple cup finals in the last few seasons.

They also seem to be under the impression our midfield is just as poor as last season. Please let big Dom open his account with a mazzy run and finish or a thunder strike vs these. 

Dom will bully Tonali off the ball at one point 100%, like a man vs a child.

[Too early for flapjacks?]

Away to Newcastle is now probably our 3rd hardest game of the season. Do we chuck in Endo or do we wait until Villa at Anfield a week later and stick with Mac as the 6?

[killer-heels]

Away to Newcastle is now probably our 3rd hardest game of the season. Do we chuck in Endo or do we wait until Villa at Anfield a week later and stick with Mac as the 6?

I very much doubt Endo is starting against Newcastle. I think we might be unchanged again.

[Larse]

Am I overconfident because I feel like we will win this with ease. Weve got their number.

       Diaz - Gakpo - Salah
       Maca - Endo - Szobo
Robbo - VVD - Konate - TAA

Think Trent wont invert as much this time around and well see him more advanced like he used to play. Maca dropping to help out endo in build up and Endo dropping in between the CBs when we move higher up the pitch. Anyway Im just so curious to see how this new liverpool midfield will play.

[shank94]

Wouldn't be surprised if Klopp goes with the same front 3 as last year away: Nunez Gakpo Salah

[Too early for flapjacks?]

Wouldn't be surprised if Klopp goes with the same front 3 as last year away: Nunez Gakpo Salah

I would be. Can't see Nunez leapfrogging Diaz and Jota.

[tubby]

Think Endo comes in and Gakpo drops to the bench.

[shank94]

I would be. Can't see Nunez leapfrogging Diaz and Jota.

I just feel this is the game where Klopp changes the front 3.

[SamLad]

I very much doubt Endo is starting against Newcastle. I think we might be unchanged again.

I'd say that decision will 100% be dependent on what Klopp and the coaches see in training this week.  if Endo fits in like a glove, he'll start.  if he's not on the right wavelength yet with his mates, he won't.

[OkieRedman]

Yeah, feels like a game to unleash Nunez. They will press like mad men and leave acres in behind. Nunez and Diaz to
run rings around the CBs.

[MonsLibpool]

Wouldn't be surprised if Klopp goes with the same front 3 as last year away: Nunez Gakpo Salah

Jota scored in the last game. Should start this one.

[Brian Blessed]

Jota scored in the last game. Should start this one.

You also can’t drop Diaz, I’d think. So unchanged front three, unless rotation is already a factor.

I saw an ad for game saying it was us against a resurgent Newcastle. Don’t you need a surge before a resurge?

[Mighty_Red]

I saw an ad for game saying it was us against a resurgent financially doped up Newcastle.

Fixed it fer ya!

[Red Beret]

Fuck them up.

[CHOPPER]

Up fuck them.

[MBL?]

Fuck up them

[MBL?]

If we are in anyway serious this year we need to win this. A draw wouldn't be the worst but we know deep down that is top 4 stuff.

[kavah]

Nice one Stockdam.
Yes good analysis, I think they are a well coached and balanced mix of flair, energy, pace and nous. And now with a decent bench. Obviously once the champions league starts the squad and Howe will come under more scrutiny but I think they will get top 4 again and progress in Europe (if they get a bit of luck in the draw).
A draw would be ok, I think they'd take it as well.

[jckliew]

Jota scored in the last game. Should start this one.

Jota is our naturale goal machine. Must start.

[newterp]

Jota is our naturale goal machine. Must start.

So fancy. Next you'll be telling us about your iced frappes.

[Ghost Town]

I would be. Can't see Nunez leapfrogging Diaz and Jota.

Perhaps it would make more sense if you stopped seeing it as leapfrogging, and hierarchies, and instead see it as different players chosen to start depending on the needs of the specific game.

Having said that, I can easily see us unchanged for this.

[stockdam]

Referee: John Brooks.
Assistants: Lee Betts, Akil Howson.
Fourth official: Craig Pawson.
VAR: Stuart Attwell.
Assistant VAR: Constantine Hatzidakis.

Thanks 4pool....OP updated with officials.

[gazzalfc]

Time for that statement performance and result. Plenty of time for training for this one so no excuses

Chelsea and Newcastle away out of the way this early is great for us so coming out of the 1st 3 games with 7 points is a great start to the season

[JRed]

Endo has to play. He’s been bought as our first choice no.6 , so that’s what’s he’s going to have to be.

[xbugawugax]

think if we start off like we did vs bournemouth its going to be a long game.

we need to keep it tidy and tight for the first 15-20 mins. easier said than done unfortunately as the demons of giving away early cheap goals is still in the squad.

would definitely start endo, mac, szobo. probably replace endo with baj or curtis(if fit) by 60 no matter the scoreline.

up front is a bit more competitive. who to drop. and which formation to go for. jota and diaz both in good enough scoring form. gakpo is our glue and link as false 9 up front. salah wont be on the bench obviously.

newcastle are no match for us if we are at our fucking ruthless best but then the performance have been few and far between and getting rarer.

another fear is the the ref fucking us up again as they likely would just because they can.

[BigRedFeetBed]

I can see why there is some trepidation around this game but we still have arguably the strongest attack in the league, the best GK and an invigorated midfield with Mac and Dom.

I'm unsure at what point to start Nunez. Do you start him to wear their defence out and replace him on 55-60 minutes or bring him on then and then wear them out? There are goals in this team and I cant see us not getting a few. Mac will be on it after having his ban overturned and the league doesn't yet know how to deal with Dom or Endo.

If Thiago is fit, I'd expect him to play a part.

After watching them last weekend, I wouldn't put it past Gordon to throw in some nasty tackles either being the bitter twat he is. If anyone gets a red in this game it'll be him.

Last years results as a whole appear to show Newcastle as rapidly becoming a force and I don't deny they have some good players but the league as a whole last year saw a lot of teams underperforming, us included. We were also without Jota and Diaz for extended periods and also depleted in terms of energy because the older players we have now replaced simply didn't have the energy to recover. We still beat these home and away though.

I don't see a loss and I don't understand why so many are writing us off.

3-1. Diaz, Darwin and Dom.

[UntouchableLuis]

If you don't give them time on the ball they don't have the quality yet to hurt you IMO - City didn't give them a sniff and Isak looked pretty average. Trent will have to do a similar job to Walker.

I'd expect the only decisions to make are Endo/Curtis/Gakpo, which one starts alongside Mac and Szos. I'd be amazed if Thiago or Bajetic start this one after coming back from injuries.

I think Jota definitely keeps his place.

[killer-heels]

There is no way we are going away to Newcastle and dropping both Jota and Gakpo for Nunez and Endo. Gakpo and Jota are two of our best pressers and I find it odd how people advocate for others ahead of them.

There is an argument against Gakpo because of getting another midfielder in there. But at least one of Jota or Gakpo have to start.

[slaphead]

I think we'll take them here. They're not as good as people make out . I seen them at Anfield last season and I have never ever seen a team time waste and cheat so much as they did that night. We have a better team and we certainly have a better manager.
1-0 to the reds. Nunez