Topic: MATCH PREVIEW - SPYIN' KOP - EFL Cup Final, Chelsea v Liverpool, 25th Feb, 15:00

[jillcwhomever]

As long as Cody is in the line up he's been our main scorer in this competition I remain confident the younger lads will raise themselves I have no doubt.

[Draex]

Wonder if a team has ever had their entire attack injured in a game before? We and others have had 3 injuries in a game before but can't remember one area just getting dismantled before, crazy. Hopefully our reserves and kids if we go to extra time can get it done.

Diaz is 1st choice.

[TepidT2O]

It’s looking more and more like the 3 injuries are worse than we thought and not truly day to day. None are in full team training. Obviously doesn’t make sense for the club to let Chelsea know that but think we all need to be realistic about their availability going forward. I will now be glad to get them back ready to start for City (so on the bench before then).

We have enough today to win though if we’re not ahead after 90 it will be up to the kids on the bench to do it for us. You wouldn’t bet against them.

Just a quick one here, but do we actually know that none of the three are in first team training?

We haven’t really seen any footage of first team training, or have I missed it?

[Number 7]

I'll be amazed if that isn't the team. I also think Salah, Nunez, and Dom won't even make the bench.

Probably is the team.

And I also think none of those 3 will be in the squad.

Like Klopp says as long as we have 11 we will give it our all. Just have to forget about who isn’t there.

[Casta]

Anyone watching Sky Sports this morning would suggest we might as well not turn up today such is the resurgent power of Chelsea and the tactical know how of the savant manager Pochettino, fuckin ridiculous

Cmon Redmen!!!

[DelTrotter]

Diaz is 1st choice.

4th best.

[Vegeta]

Diaz is 1st choice.

No chance ,he does not play if the main 3 are fit who  are 3 of the best attackers in the league.

[DangerScouse]

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1761702118388343032?t=UU2izkaj1W3clo1Zgqvd0Q&s=08

[jillcwhomever]

No chance ,he does not play if the main 3 are fit who  are 3 of the best attackers in the league.

Jota will be missing for the next couple of months, so he will be part of the main three.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

That cup final feeling has taken over me.

 

[Vegeta]

Jota will be missing for the next couple of months, so he will be part of the main three.

No doubt, I'm just saying that we have the best front 3 in the league when fit  Diaz and Gapko are the backup options, but it's pretty decent depth compared to our rivals.

[jillcwhomever]

No doubt, I'm just saying that we have the best front 3 in the league when fit  Diaz and Gapko are the backup options, but it's pretty decent depth compared to our rivals.

It may depend on how quickly Jota finds his form, sometimes it takes time and I can see him and Diaz swopping places like they did earlier on in the season before Jota got his mojo back.

[reddebs]

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1761702118388343032?t=UU2izkaj1W3clo1Zgqvd0Q&s=08

Good lad Vinnie, making sure that sky (not Sky unfortunately) comes crashing down around us before we've started 👍

[TepidT2O]

https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1761702118388343032?t=UU2izkaj1W3clo1Zgqvd0Q&s=08

Well that seems fairly terminal to me. 
Jurgen isn’t one to play mind games either

[Hazell]

Everyone chill about the line up. Whatever we go with should be more than good enough and try and enjoy the day. Back to Anfield South.

It's frustrating we've got so many players out as we're so much better than them. But hey ho, like Klopp says, as long as we have 11 players, we'll go for it.

Just watching the 2022 final again and I forgot they bought Kepa on in the final minute of injury time for the penalty shootout; he didn't save a single of the 11 penalties and missed the decisive one

[Henry Gale]

Cup final day!! I know you're supposed to enjoy it, but I rarely do till we lift the trophy. I turn into a bedwetter on cup final day 

Just win please lads 

[Nick110581]

Well that seems fairly terminal to me. 
Jurgen isn’t one to play mind games either

Might be have late fitness tests.

Either way, we have a strong team out.

[RedSamba]

lets twat these twats 

[jillcwhomever]

I have only just realised it's a 3pm kick off, what are the odds?

[Jean Girard]

Fairly sanguine and looking forward to this.

What an opportunity for all the young lads, eh? We have nothing to fear here, and I'm sure Jurgen will be drilling that into the lads - its the 1 billion pound squad in blue have a lot more to prove than us.  Caoimhin, Conor, Harvey, Jarrell, Ryan, Bobby Clarke, Jack O'Connell, Danns - this is their moment, hoping nothing but the best for them and a really special day. Delighted for the academy too - all in all regardless of the result - this should be a huge day of celebration for long term planning and development within the club. That injuries have brought us here is besides the point, watching these kids emerge and play a part in the last 2 months has been a treat. Have no doubt the club and the city will be done proud.

This is a huge chance for a cup, they don't come around every season - go for it Reds.  Best of luck and safe travels to everyone lucky enough to be going - we'll need your vocal cords today.

[DangerScouse]

I have only just realised it's a 3pm kick off, what are the odds?

Liverpool 5/4,Chelsea 2/1. (90 mins)

[S]

And I also think none of those 3 will be in the squad.

That’s been confirmed.

[jillcwhomever]

Liverpool 5/4,Chelsea 2/1. (90 mins)

I meant the choice of kick off time! But thanks anyway. 

[Crosby Nick]

God knows what side we put out midweek if we play close to the Luton line up again here, and probably need them against Forest too.

One game at a time. Feels big today, lose today, a very weak side midweek and it can all start to unravel with these bastard injuries.

Win today and whoever plays midweek will be absolutely bouncing.

[HardworkDedication]

That’s been confirmed.

No it hasn't.

[Egyptian36]

Chelsea fans still think it's mind games and the injured players will start   

[Fromola]

I have only just realised it's a 3pm kick off, what are the odds?

The last 10 years it's been 16:30.

[duvva 💅]

Bet the likes of McConnell, Clark etc never imagined they’d be on the bench at Wembley this season. Must be absolutely buzzing. And Bradley about to start his first Cup Final.

These young lads won’t let us down. And with a strong experienced back line along side Bradley he’s got no worries. Virgil will lead us to glory and I reckon he might bag the winner too

[Vote For Pedro]

I meant the choice of kick off time! But thanks anyway. 

[S]

No it hasn't.

Well okay, technically it hasn’t been posted by the club in their lineup yet, but the source itself is incredibly accurate for our squad news.

[Cesar]

It is what it is. I'm excited to see what the next generation will do in a cup final. Great opportunity to really make a name for themselves! 2-0, Diaz and Connor 🤞🏆

[zamagiure]

It is what it is. I'm excited to see what the next generation will do in a cup final. Great opportunity to really make a name for themselves! 2-0, Diaz and Connor 🤞🏆

Conor

[Hazell]

Bet the likes of McConnell, Clark etc never imagined they’d be on the bench at Wembley this season. Must be absolutely buzzing. And Bradley about to start his first Cup Final.

These young lads won’t let us down. And with a strong experienced back line along side Bradley he’s got no worries. Virgil will lead us to glory and I reckon he might bag the winner too

Quansah too. And Elliott and Gomez l, while technically not Academy players, we bought them when they were very young and they've developed massively whilst they've been here. Massive credit to our coaches. Can add Kelleher as well.

[Hazell]

It is what it is. I'm excited to see what the next generation will do in a cup final. Great opportunity to really make a name for themselves! 2-0, Diaz and Connor 🤞🏆

Got a feeling Endo will blast one in from the edge of the area today. So 3-0

[Nick110581]

That’s been confirmed.

It hasn’t.

[kop306]

dom, mo , and darwin

let them rest for a week before the forest game

[JRed]

These injuries are really getting concerning. Dom, Mo, Darwin , Trent and Jota. Fuckinghell. Will be a tough game this, hopefully the kids will see us through.

[Funky_Gibbons]

You feel Nunez would have been a handful on that big Wembley pitch, such a shame.

[Cesar]

Got a feeling Endo will blast one in from the edge of the area today. So 3-0

Ooh yes.. Endo deffo has a goal in him!

[MonsLibpool]

You feel Nunez would have been a handful on that big Wembley pitch, such a shame.

Our back 6 is solid and that gives me a glimmer of hope. We really need to take advantage of our set pieces.

I remember Pochettino alluding to Chelsea being poor at defending them.