17 Aug 2014

Confirmed LFC XI vs. So'ton: £10m midfield surprise; massive snub for 2-goal star

The Premier League is back, and Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has sprung a couple of surprises for today's Anfield clash with Southampton.

FULL TEAM: Mignolet, Manquillo, Lovren, Skrtel, Johnson, Gerrard, Lucas, Henderson, Sterling, Coutinho, Sturridge

SUBS: Jones, Toure, Sakho, Allen, Ibe, Can, Lambert

SOUTHAMPTON: Forster, Clyne, Fonte, Yoshida, Bertrand, Wanyama, Schneiderlin, S Davis, Ward-Prowse, Tadic, Pelle

* It's surprising to see Rodgers select Lucas ahead of Can. I'm not as impressed by the £10m German as some fans, but he should surely be starting ahead of Lucas, especially as one of the two more advances central midfielders.

* It's also a little strange that Manquillo, who only arrived last week, is deemed ready for the game, but Can - who featured heavily in pre-season - is passed over. Rodgers seemingly trusts Manquillo more than Can at this stage.

* With Lucas in the team, does this mean that he'll be playing the Gerrard role? Having the Brazilian playing more advanced makes little sense, and doesn't enhance the team's midfield attacking options. Hopefully, Lucas won't give away too many trademark stupid free-kicks.

* Suso not even on the bench? That's a massive snub for the youngster, who scored two goals in pre-season, and generally played well. What does he have to do to be given a chance?

* Do Liverpool really need two central defenders on the bench? The probability of bringing on two centre-halves in one match is negligible, and Rodgers could've easily left out Toure and selected Suso instead.

Probable formation:

---------------- Mignolet

Manquillo -- Skrtel --- Lovren ----- Johnson

---------------- Gerrard

-------- Hendo ---------- Lucas

----- Sterling ---------- Coutinho

--------------- Sturridge

The other option is that Rodgers may be planning to try out a 4231 formation, which would explain the inclusion of Lucas:

---------------- Mignolet

Manquillo -- Skrtel --- Lovren ----- Johnson

------------- Lucas --- Gerrard

Henderson ----- Sterling ------- Coutinho

-------------- Sturridge

I doubt this will happen, but it could be worth a look at some stage.

Predicting a 2-0 win for Liverpool, Mark Lawrenson told the BBC:

"[Liverpool] will have too much for Saints, but just because Liverpool now have even more options in other attacking positions does not make them as strong as when they had Suarez in their team".

Jamie Carragher also sees a victory for the Reds:

"I think Liverpool will come flying out of the blocks and make a very fast start, just as they did last season at home to Stoke, and, if I’m being honest, I think this will be very difficult for Southampton"

My prediction: 3-0 to Liverpool.

Author:


384 comments:

  1. Don't know how I feel about this line up...Lucas can f*** off as far as I'm concerned.

    ReplyDelete
  2. And because I said that he'll score 3 goals

    ReplyDelete
  3. i feel rogers is playing it a little to safe ,maybe hes looked at the utd result and panicked a bit ,hopefully lucas will sit in front of the back 4 and Gerrard will be further forward just behind sturridge for me the only position he should be played in if hes played.

    ReplyDelete
  4. A few days back you were predicting a draw, so it's good to see you're going the positive way today :-)
    I wouldn't have chosen Lucas ahead of Can but we should still be too strong for Southampton, especially if we play like aganst Dortmund.

    ReplyDelete
  5. lucas has been okay pre season so may be thats what has swung it...

    ReplyDelete
  6. Spot on Re the Lucas comments. He's unequivocally not an attacking midfielder. So if he's not playing as a CDM then why is he there? Obviously one of the main reasons for Gerrard going into that holding midfield role was to save his energy somewhat, is that suddenly going ton change thi season? I doubt it. Makes no sense to me!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Really annoyed about the Suso decision. Just give him a chance!


    Also, no Enrique? Does that mean he's on the way out? Doesn't make sense in terms of squad management. No point of Toure being there either if Enrique is available and Sakho is already on the bench.

    ReplyDelete
  8. This selection really baffles me. At least we have Ibe on the bench to make an impact.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Agree that Lucas should be the deepest midfielder, but I doubt that will happen. After all the fanfare over Gerrard's new role, it seems unlikely that Rodgers will change that for the first game.

    ReplyDelete
  10. He has raised his game a notch lately hasn't he.

    ReplyDelete
  11. its a strange one jk because it makes no sense to play lucas in an attacking capacity

    ReplyDelete
  12. Seeing lucas in starting line-up has dampened my anticipation of the game. I hate watching him do nothing on the pitch. What a useless player

    ReplyDelete
  13. he s not useless for the opposing team... they know they ll have some good free kick now.

    ReplyDelete
  14. The (hardly) dynamic duo could be worth trying again if it releases Henderson high up the pitch, I see nothing but benefits from that decision. Unless we play the diamond which wouldn't make much sense. But then again, no Suso/Enrique on the bench...

    ReplyDelete
  15. Lucas is a bit odd but I suspect we'll see a good game from him today. He'll work very hard to try and prove he's still got a place in this team and I wonder if Rodgers has tweaked a few things for this player in particular. For all that Lucas has played the holding role he's actually a much better midfielder than people give him credit for. He's not just about filling space and making tackles, I hope we see some attractive football from him this afternoon. He might surprise people with his link-up play.


    Toure and Sakho are both in the side as backup defenders, not just CBs. Having two of your subs be defenders is reasonable, I think. Ibe has gotten his place ahead of Suso and given how well Ibe has also played in the pre-season we would ask exactly the same question if he was left out.


    I'm not sure why you're querying Manquillo being selected. What other wing backs do we have who would take his place? Clearly Enrique is injured alongside Flannagan and Moreno isn't registered.

    ReplyDelete
  16. It makes no sense to play Lucas AT ALL!!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. I don't get why Lucas is playing
    As for two Cbs on the bench it I'd probably as we have no fbs on the bench.

    ReplyDelete
  18. but for me if hes playing well then Gerrard should be dropped as the only real role Lucas can play is sat in front of the back 4 a role which gerrad plays ......neither of these two players have the legs to cover back when played further forward

    ReplyDelete
  19. Enrique must be injured, there is no other explanation.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Please don't twist my words. I didn't query Manquillo being selected; I expressed surprise that he is deemed ready to start but Can isn't.

    ReplyDelete
  21. I hope so, otherwise it's back to square one (albeit with a better left back, for some).

    ReplyDelete
  22. Lucas probably playing because he makes more tackles when fit than anyone else and playing one CDM means we concede too many goals. I can only think the Lucas haters don't go to Anfield although I know JK does and he is in the anti camp. Don't understand it!

    ReplyDelete
  23. lucas is an unsung hero at liverpool.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Gerrard next o Lucas and Hendo in front of the pair, Lucas to cover Gerrard, give him the extra protection so he can do his thing... I agree though, I would have gone with Can...

    ReplyDelete
  25. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:05 pm, August 17, 2014

    jaimie
    it shows how much lfc have regressed
    that essentially lucas has replaced luis suarez in the line up






    oh,when he gives free kicks away at the edge of the box i die a thousand deaths


    i am actually crying like suarez at palace while typing this

    ReplyDelete
  26. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:06 pm, August 17, 2014

    exactly can and allen offer mobility lucas offers other teams cheap free kicks

    ReplyDelete
  27. Maybe Rodgers will try a 4231 formation. Coubtful, but if he did, the Lucas selection would make more sense.

    ReplyDelete
  28. I'm sure Can is far more ready to start than Manquillo, but the simple fact is that Manquillo has zero competition for his place in the side and is being picked as a matter of necessity, not as a reflection on his capability. His preparation or lack thereof is inconsequential and the comparison really doesn't make any sense. I share your surprise that Can isn't playing but Manquillo's selection is a different issue entirely.

    ReplyDelete
  29. That is exactly what it appears to be!
    4-2-3-1, otherwise we all know Lucas would not be playing, Can needs to be brought up to the speed of the Prem, friendlies count for nothing except to stretch the legs and hope you do not get inured along the way.
    Come on you reds!

    ReplyDelete
  30. When he's fit, he plays, I've never seen any suggestion that Rodgers doesn't fancy him. It's just that we've seen what happens to him when he has knee pain, even if the injury isn't totally debilitating. I feel bad for the guy because he's probably only 5% from being fully fit but that 5% is what you need to be effective in the PL.

    ReplyDelete
  31. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:17 pm, August 17, 2014

    great chance to scout schniderlin
    him bony
    and we should be fine
    20m and lucas sleiva will probably sign him

    ReplyDelete
  32. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:19 pm, August 17, 2014

    please all he does is give away cheap free kicks




    lucas is the worst player to have ever played for lfc!

    ReplyDelete
  33. Djimi Traore will object to that...

    ReplyDelete
  34. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:20 pm, August 17, 2014

    sky sports only talking about southampton
    the utd media

    ReplyDelete
  35. Don't really see it as a case of trusting Manquillo over Can. Their positions are unrelated. The decision of whether to field one of them doesn't influence the decision to play/not play the other.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:24 pm, August 17, 2014

    djimi traore won us a cl
    lucas leiva cost us a title in 08-09

    ReplyDelete
  37. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:25 pm, August 17, 2014

    hope it is just a farewell game for lucas before e joins rafa at napoli!

    ReplyDelete
  38. Saints to win 2-1

    ReplyDelete
  39. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:26 pm, August 17, 2014

    i am being too harsh on lucas
    its not his fault he is being picked
    sorry man , you are a good guy!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:26 pm, August 17, 2014

    2-2

    ReplyDelete
  41. Yeah surprised Suso isn't even on the bench. Really think BR doesn't fancy Suso. He didn't even feature against Manu in the final even tho he scored a couple of goals prior to the final.

    ReplyDelete
  42. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:35 pm, August 17, 2014

    would take a draw

    ReplyDelete
  43. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:42 pm, August 17, 2014

    wow we are so bad

    ReplyDelete
  44. The one thing I am looking forward to is Johnson not being in the starting eleven. He is that bad.

    ReplyDelete
  45. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:51 pm, August 17, 2014

    the main problem is the manager brendan rodgers

    ReplyDelete
  46. Our intensity from midfield just is not their I am afraid.

    ReplyDelete
  47. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:52 pm, August 17, 2014

    because of lucas

    ReplyDelete
  48. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:53 pm, August 17, 2014

    i love you henderson

    ReplyDelete
  49. Sterling = Striker.

    ReplyDelete
  50. that must of been a Gerard pass as no other player can pass especially hendo

    ReplyDelete
  51. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:55 pm, August 17, 2014

    sterling is so lazy

    ReplyDelete
  52. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:56 pm, August 17, 2014

    today

    ReplyDelete
  53. I think he's the most frustrating player to watch anywhere! 25 minutes of play, and he's already screwed up about 4 times

    ReplyDelete
  54. Manquillo looks made for RB. Goodbye Johnson.

    ReplyDelete
  55. Are you being sarcy?

    ReplyDelete
  56. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:58 pm, August 17, 2014

    he is not pressing

    ReplyDelete
  57. Nevergonnacrackthecode1:58 pm, August 17, 2014

    why does johnson takes shots ?


    has he ever scored from log distance

    ReplyDelete
  58. ....surely johnson can shoot better than that? he's a 7 figure earning professional for christ's sake

    ReplyDelete
  59. I'm beginning to think your account is is a wind up.  Why else would you post ridiculous one liners like this? Please cut it out.

    Sent from Samsung Mobile

    ReplyDelete
  60. We've found our Suarez replacement

    ReplyDelete
  61. Not true - he scored once, from like 80 shots. hahaha.

    Expect more of this crap from Johson all game - he knows his number is up with Manquillo and Moreno - and is playing for his place - trying too hard, screwing up more than ever.

    ReplyDelete
  62. I thought the comment was a bit left field but isn't he/she entitled to an opinion? Just saying........

    ReplyDelete
  63. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:04 pm, August 17, 2014

    sorry i just saw him not closing clyne down and it made me really nagry

    ReplyDelete
  64. Does Johnson owe anyone money? I'm sensing some hostility. He's not the most gifted but he's by no means the worst.

    ReplyDelete
  65. I will say it again, Lovren is our most important signing this season.

    ReplyDelete
  66. Yes, but in the context of some other (now deleted) comments, it seems like a wind up. Every week there are regular saboteurs who set up accounts just to cause trouble, so I am wary when people start calling for Rodgers to be sacked, or start making deliberately antagonistic comments.

    Sent from Samsung Mobile

    ReplyDelete
  67. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:08 pm, August 17, 2014

    when i watch a match i just get really angry and can't control my emotions

    ReplyDelete
  68. Maybe you should turn your attention to golf instead.

    ReplyDelete
  69. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:10 pm, August 17, 2014

    mignolets distribution as poor as ever

    ReplyDelete
  70. Make the changes and bring the pressing football Mr Rodgers!

    ReplyDelete
  71. What a bloody save!

    ReplyDelete
  72. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:16 pm, August 17, 2014

    morgan schniderlin i really wnat him

    ReplyDelete
  73. the midfield is to slow with lucas and gerrard they are getting to much room

    ReplyDelete
  74. ...Can Mignolet EVER hit the target with his passes?

    ReplyDelete
  75. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:18 pm, August 17, 2014

    good save though

    ReplyDelete
  76. That is why a midfield with both Lucas and Gerrard does not sit well with me. We need that spark.

    ReplyDelete
  77. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:18 pm, August 17, 2014

    exactly like first three games of the season

    ReplyDelete
  78. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:18 pm, August 17, 2014

    joe allen time

    ReplyDelete
  79. Agree about his distribution but gee hes one great shot stopper

    ReplyDelete
  80. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:20 pm, August 17, 2014

    i still think we should try our look with petr chech in my opinion he has been their most important player in last 8 years

    ReplyDelete
  81. gotta agree Can time for lucas

    ReplyDelete
  82. id actually at some point like allen and can to come on for Lucas and Gerrard..

    ReplyDelete
  83. Prefer blonde female models myself.

    ReplyDelete
  84. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:20 pm, August 17, 2014

    he has mobility
    works hard good at keeping the ball
    calm
    covers a lot of distance




    really underrated

    ReplyDelete
  85. Things I have learnt from this half
    A crippled and broken Enrique is better than a fit and healthy Johnson
    I repeat again- why Lucas- Bring on Emre please
    Too many back passes- Lovren was kicking it up vs Dortmund but is not doing that here- when he did it, we seem to attack
    Manqui has looked good against a really good player in Tadic but needs time and us not the finished article yet
    Our attack is in good hands because without doing anything we are leading
    I do not buy this more space for others with Suarez nonsense but he certainly was fouled a lot and the attackers are now facing the same treatment
    Simple for me- Bring on Emre

    ReplyDelete
  86. soooooooo quiet where's the atmosphere ?

    ReplyDelete
  87. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:21 pm, August 17, 2014

    at lfc mate instead of lucas he can defend and attack
    when wasthe last time we had a cdm like this
    new didi hamman?

    ReplyDelete
  88. I think Manquillo has a long way to go. Not sure if I trust him for a big match like City away, which is next week. Early signs are more positive than negative, though.

    ReplyDelete
  89. And goes missing for periods of time and adds little defensively and offensively.

    ReplyDelete
  90. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:22 pm, August 17, 2014

    the nbc commentator thinks it is luis suarez absence

    ReplyDelete
  91. I feel physically ill watching us defend

    ReplyDelete
  92. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:22 pm, August 17, 2014

    ward prowse is going everywhere
    joe allen will cling on to him

    ReplyDelete
  93. I will have manquillo over Johnson any day otherwise Flanagan. Sorry but Johnson is on borrowed time.

    ReplyDelete
  94. I feel Skrtel and Lovren have looked solid, the back passes are killing us

    ReplyDelete
  95. Look Schneiderlin is a very good player but enough South ham players really enough.

    ReplyDelete
  96. the defense is struggling because Gerrard and Lucas offer no energy or zip in front of them

    ReplyDelete
  97. If Lucas can't, Emre CAN

    ReplyDelete
  98. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:24 pm, August 17, 2014

    i think our right has been exposed because hendo is coming inside a lot leaving betrand and tadic a free run at manquillo

    ReplyDelete
  99. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:24 pm, August 17, 2014

    we need the best of them all

    ReplyDelete
  100. Manqui has done well. The yellow card was rubbish and might cost us. Hopefully not. A bad call might see is handicapped.

    ReplyDelete
  101. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:25 pm, August 17, 2014

    dont like rory mcalroy and woods

    ReplyDelete
  102. Really like Ward Prouse hes in a couple my fantasy teams.

    ReplyDelete
  103. Lovren is the one calling the shots. Covered Skrtel's behind a couple of times.

    ReplyDelete
  104. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:26 pm, August 17, 2014

    he has been fouled 5 times by betrand
    one foul on tadic yellow card


    looks like howard webb and fergie leaving has not changed anything

    ReplyDelete
  105. It's not because of Lucas or Gerrard, IMO. You could swap one for Can but there wouldn't be much of a difference.


    The Saints are very deep and taking up all the space, that's why Coutinho can't get into the game. It's no surprise the goal came from a long-ish ball. We need Coutinho and Henderson to get the ball through the middle, then things should quicken up.

    ReplyDelete
  106. same sh!t from last season. no dynamic back midfield. Lucas simply a lousy decision.

    ReplyDelete
  107. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:26 pm, August 17, 2014

    he is like a young david beckham

    ReplyDelete
  108. Moreno cannot come soon enough. I have had it with Johnson. We just bought a left back and he knows his place is under doubt and he does not show any fight. I do not care if he is not match fit, Moreno for Johnson for City.

    ReplyDelete
  109. it's immobile lucas and Gerrard! how long can people not see that?

    ReplyDelete
  110. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:27 pm, August 17, 2014

    sometimes rodgers makes weird decisions this is up their with playing 4 cbs vs soutampton

    ReplyDelete
  111. Theres lots of good uns out there.
    Off topic looks like Aggers gone.

    ReplyDelete
  112. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:27 pm, August 17, 2014

    wish we signed cirro immobile

    ReplyDelete
  113. All our players have been fouled so much and very few fouls. Emre has to come on.

    ReplyDelete
  114. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:28 pm, August 17, 2014

    cant think of any better then schniderlin not at a top club

    ReplyDelete
  115. Falcao will be the red bird of fire. We will win the title and he will want to stay.

    ReplyDelete
  116. Yep betting Moreno takes L.B next week.

    ReplyDelete
  117. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:29 pm, August 17, 2014

    i would rather have reus

    ReplyDelete
  118. either Lucas or Gerrard need to start making a break to make room instead just standing there ..but they havnt the legs to do it so in effect they only need to watch hendo

    ReplyDelete
  119. Me too, but it's not as if Manquillo has been outstanding thus far. Johnson will be out eventually but defensively against Man City he could be the better option.

    ReplyDelete
  120. I am assuming we will see Can soon. We need to press and force mistakes. It is not like Southampton have caused us trouble at the back. We need to finish them off. Press press press but not going to happen with both Stevie and Lucas in the same midfield.

    ReplyDelete
  121. that's true. the Referee is sh!t. I think Premier Leauge decided to direct us by force back to 4th pleae because they want Zonaited back. We'll show them! Trying to make a Tottenham out of us!

    ReplyDelete
  122. We have yet to see that. We are being bullied by Wanyama. Bring on Emre. He deserves a chance.

    ReplyDelete
  123. we invent trouble. Ya, Can should come up. Let's see if BR drags it. . .

    ReplyDelete
  124. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:32 pm, August 17, 2014

    we need to get coutinho and sterling on the ball more and sturridge needs to stop coming so deep , and finally mignolet needs to kick it out as far as possible or just pass to nearest man




    my thoughts on the game

    ReplyDelete
  125. Reus will be an never ending lake and a great poster-boy.

    ReplyDelete
  126. I feel it's just more a case of what the Saints are doing rather than what LFC are not doing. I agree about Can though, would like to see him get 30 mins or so.

    ReplyDelete
  127. For once I can agree with you :-)


    Either Lucas or Gerrard. Not both...

    ReplyDelete
  128. but he's not a striker ach so...

    ReplyDelete
  129. We need to press up high. That will require either Lucas or Gerrard being subbed.

    ReplyDelete
  130. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:34 pm, August 17, 2014

    johnson,johnson , johnson!

    ReplyDelete
  131. theres just no spark when they both play it just looks so pedestrian

    ReplyDelete
  132. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:36 pm, August 17, 2014

    lucas being sloppy !

    ReplyDelete
  133. Can Lucas just f*** off already?

    ReplyDelete
  134. If we do not make changes to our midfield then IMO it is going to end in tears.

    ReplyDelete
  135. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:38 pm, August 17, 2014

    end the pain rodgers get lucas off

    ReplyDelete
  136. You beat me to it. Lucas is looking pedestrian.

    ReplyDelete
  137. WTF is going on?

    ReplyDelete
  138. lucas, get off. get the f*** off.

    ReplyDelete
  139. that has been coming get lucas and gerrad off

    ReplyDelete
  140. Please make the freaking change. Since when do we sit back and let the opposition come to us???

    ReplyDelete
  141. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:45 pm, August 17, 2014

    draw is not bad

    ReplyDelete
  142. our defence gets zero protection from the two players in front they are just walking

    ReplyDelete
  143. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:45 pm, August 17, 2014

    we lost their last season

    ReplyDelete
  144. BR PLEASE WAKE UP AND GET LUCAS OFF. THAT GOAL WAS COMING....

    ReplyDelete
  145. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:46 pm, August 17, 2014

    lfc fans are non existant

    ReplyDelete
  146. Desperate. Lucas and Gerrard dire.Johnson abysmally woeful. Lovren our on saviour.

    ReplyDelete
  147. we tore this club to shreds in the transfer window and a draw against them is satisfactory?

    ReplyDelete
  148. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:46 pm, August 17, 2014

    allen on for lucas now rodgers always waits till it is too late

    ReplyDelete
  149. I feel sick watching Lucas ffs

    ReplyDelete
  150. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:47 pm, August 17, 2014

    guys dont worry lambert is coming on !

    ReplyDelete
  151. with this system all 3 midfielders have to play a high tempo pressing game or you will be over run..its rogers system and he doesnt understand it

    ReplyDelete
  152. We're at Anfield.

    ReplyDelete
  153. We won too last season against a better Sth ham team

    ReplyDelete
  154. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:50 pm, August 17, 2014

    sturridge 100% needs help
    even if it is bony

    ReplyDelete
  155. Mignolet well done son!

    ReplyDelete
  156. That is why a 1-2 midfield is so much more pleasing to the eye. I prefer pressing and attacking football. Now we have 2 midfielders sitting back and watching the ball instead of two chasing it.


    Rodgers will learn from this match :-)

    ReplyDelete
  157. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:50 pm, August 17, 2014

    is rodgers even at anfield
    lucas is awful

    ReplyDelete
  158. THANK GOD. PLEASE, LUCAS, GO TO NAPOLI.

    ReplyDelete
  159. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:51 pm, August 17, 2014

    finally

    ReplyDelete
  160. this defence is still horrible.

    ReplyDelete
  161. the saints are completely out playing us

    ReplyDelete
  162. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:51 pm, August 17, 2014

    now ibe for gerrard

    ReplyDelete
  163. The Elephant must leave the room.Past glory counts for nothing.

    ReplyDelete
  164. Gerrard is having zero influence

    ReplyDelete
  165. Lucas and Gerrard did not work last season and it has blow up in the face again. We cannot under any circumstances have both in the same midfield. Now we are chasing the game...

    ReplyDelete
  166. Too right & we can't wait till January

    ReplyDelete
  167. it wont happen gerrard has done nothing

    ReplyDelete
  168. Nevergonnacrackthecode2:55 pm, August 17, 2014

    the fans are giving no extra motivation


    they think this is golf

    ReplyDelete
  169. it doesn't matter who we sign up front if the midfield is set up wrong ...we will leak gaols like we did last year only differance is that with out suarez we wont score.....we cant find another suarez hes a one off but we can shore up the midfield

    ReplyDelete
  170. thats why the midfield needs to offer more

    ReplyDelete
  171. Come on boys. There are 20 minutes to take the win. Just do it!!!

    ReplyDelete
  172. Nevergonnacrackthecode3:01 pm, August 17, 2014

    morgan schniderlin
    is what we need

    ReplyDelete
  173. Nevergonnacrackthecode3:01 pm, August 17, 2014

    lallana

    ReplyDelete
  174. unfortunately we have nothing to bring on to change the game

    ReplyDelete
  175. Nevergonnacrackthecode3:03 pm, August 17, 2014

    where is the atmosphere from man city at home

    ReplyDelete
  176. Okay. Gerrard needs to go on holiday somewhere every new season until January. He may as well since he's always totally switched off until then...

    ReplyDelete
  177. Nevergonnacrackthecode3:03 pm, August 17, 2014

    can onlyhere saints go marching in

    ReplyDelete
  178. Lovren aside, Liverpool just haven't significantly improved the first team. That's the problem. The overall squad is stronger, but the first XI has stagnated.

    ReplyDelete
  179. Mate if Rodgers had got the starting eleven right from the start there would not have been any issues.

    ReplyDelete
  180. thats great take off tino...why not take Gerrard off

    ReplyDelete
  181. Nevergonnacrackthecode3:04 pm, August 17, 2014

    rodgers is scared of gerrard

    ReplyDelete
  182. ive been posting that all pre season jk

    ReplyDelete
  183. To be fair Lallana & Markovich would a difference

    ReplyDelete
  184. At least now there is some energy...

    ReplyDelete
  185. at whose expense sterling and tino

    ReplyDelete
  186. Yes, let me guess: if Can had started, Liverpool would be 6-0 up by now. He would not have made much difference.

    ReplyDelete