As expected, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has named the same team for the 4th consecutive game, and with Chelsea slipping-up last night, and Arsenal facing Man United this evening, the opportunity is there for the Reds to gain serious ground on the top three.
FULL TEAM: Mignolet, Flanagan, Toure, Skrtel, Cissokho, Gerrard, Hendo, Coutinho, Suarez, Sterling, Sturridge
SUBS: Jones, Agger, Kelly, Allen, Moses, Teixeira, Aspas
FULHAM: Stekelenburg, Riether, Heitinga, Burn, Riise, Tunnicliffe, Sidwell, Kvist, Richardson, Holtby, Bent
---------------- Mignolet
Flanagan ---- Toure --- Skrtel ---- Cissokho
----------- Gerrard -- Hendo
-------------- Coutinho
Suarez --------------------- Sterling
-------------- Sturridge
Daniel Agger is surprisingly on the bench, which, based on Rodgers' recent comments, seems ahead of schedule, but it's a boost for the squad that the Dane is apparently fit again.
The real surprise is Joao Carol Teixeira on the bench, though Rodgers did hint at a promotion earlier this week, when he told the Liverpool Echo:
"Joao has been one of the outstanding performers for the reserves. It has been difficult for him, but I've seen a big difference in him; his intensity, the speed of his game - he has undoubted quality and he has showed up very well".
Luis Alberto is vanquished from the squad to make way for Teixeira, which is definitely a low point for the Spaniard. Rodgers has barely played him this season, and now, Alberto is jettisoned in favour of an untested youngster.
I doubt that will do much for his confidence.
Author: Jaimie K
FULL TEAM: Mignolet, Flanagan, Toure, Skrtel, Cissokho, Gerrard, Hendo, Coutinho, Suarez, Sterling, Sturridge
SUBS: Jones, Agger, Kelly, Allen, Moses, Teixeira, Aspas
FULHAM: Stekelenburg, Riether, Heitinga, Burn, Riise, Tunnicliffe, Sidwell, Kvist, Richardson, Holtby, Bent
---------------- Mignolet
Flanagan ---- Toure --- Skrtel ---- Cissokho
----------- Gerrard -- Hendo
-------------- Coutinho
Suarez --------------------- Sterling
-------------- Sturridge
Daniel Agger is surprisingly on the bench, which, based on Rodgers' recent comments, seems ahead of schedule, but it's a boost for the squad that the Dane is apparently fit again.
The real surprise is Joao Carol Teixeira on the bench, though Rodgers did hint at a promotion earlier this week, when he told the Liverpool Echo:
"Joao has been one of the outstanding performers for the reserves. It has been difficult for him, but I've seen a big difference in him; his intensity, the speed of his game - he has undoubted quality and he has showed up very well".
Luis Alberto is vanquished from the squad to make way for Teixeira, which is definitely a low point for the Spaniard. Rodgers has barely played him this season, and now, Alberto is jettisoned in favour of an untested youngster.
I doubt that will do much for his confidence.
Author: Jaimie K
Let's hope the team have learned from their mistakes and don't have an attack of the 'West Broms'. Fingers crossed for a draw at the Emirates, and that Newcastle beat Spurs. Not too much to ask is it?
ReplyDeleteTough one this, are we good enough to get higher than 4th and therefore want the scum to beat Arsenal or try and cement 4th and hope the mancs get beat? A draw is sitting on the fence, I say, come on Arsenal and if we are good enough for 3rd it won't make any difference.
ReplyDeleteYou call luis alberto a star? How come he became a star cant see! You guys in Britain do that all the time, I remember the media used to call poulsen a star as well, need to cut that out. Very pleased for Joao, cant see him getting some mins though, unfortunately, BR is well stubborn. Aspas should of made way for alberto.
ReplyDeletePerhaps it's a bit "short-sighted" on my part, but from Luis Alberto's point of view, is there really a difference at this point to being put on the bench vs. not being put on the bench at all?
ReplyDeleteHe doesn't play when he's on the bench, so what's the point of putting him there?
Wtf games being postponed now one after another, due to weather, ours can get pp too soon!! Dont know whats the weather in London right now..
ReplyDeleteGood point, and you're probably right. It has to sting a bit, though. I'm sure he wants to play, and to be dumped from the squad in favour of someone who's never played can't be good for confidence. If it was me, I'd feel aggrieved. Plus, it just underlines once again the abject waste of £7m last summer.
ReplyDeleteI never want the scum to beat anyone. I'll go for the draw in that one :)
ReplyDeleteMaybe he just ain't doing enough in training?
ReplyDeleteTexeira in Ibe out, thats a surprise, but I think Texeira's contract expires in June, ( not 100% positive), so give him a glimpse at the 1st team, help to keep him.
ReplyDeleteExpected line up though, fingers crossed for any win.
There's no evidence for that. Plus Rodgers has stated in the past that Alberto works hard. If he's a poor trainer, LFC's scouts should've picked that up before the club splurged £7m. That's part of their job.
ReplyDeleteMe neither, though it would be great arseanal to lose as many points as possible now, but just cant support the scum.. NEVER!
ReplyDeleteSeems the games up north only, London seems better, I hope.
ReplyDeleteAnyway will give them fixture pile-ups.
That is why I said MAYBE?
ReplyDeleteWe do not know what the real reasons are for Alberto not getting playing time.
And by the way, £7m = peanuts in todays transfer market.
Hoping, almost anticipating a win.
ReplyDeleteSubs starting to look stronger, which is a positive sign. Like JK, confused re Alberto.
Let's go out with the same attitude as we did vs Arsenal and finish this game off again in the first 20 minutes. Come on you REDS!
ReplyDeleteFor 4 million more, Chelsea bought Saleh. Mourinho confirmed figure this week..
ReplyDeleteSalah is going to rot on Chelsea's bench. No loss to us.
ReplyDeleteWell said :-)
ReplyDelete:-)
ReplyDeleteNewcastle mtch still on so hopefully they can stuff Spurs again for us
ReplyDeleteIf you save up all those peanuts though, you can buy a delicious Brazil nut, like Willian or Coutinho.
ReplyDeleteCoutinho also cost peanuts but Willian an arm and leg :-)
ReplyDeleteIf most deals are done in peanuts and Willian was sold for an arm and a leg, does that make Shakhtar a bunch of cannibals?
ReplyDeleteYou're making an assumption that he's be dropped based on no evidence - maybe he's picked up an injury
ReplyDeleteGOOD LINK, ANYONE?
ReplyDeleteBring on Agger?
ReplyDeleteAgreed, but BR might wait till half time. Cannot forgive toure for his 2nd own goal in matter of weeks. Needs to be dropped to the bench.
ReplyDeleteWe are looking clueless at the moment.
ReplyDeleteWe need another player in midfield. Fulham are having such an easy time on the ball. No urgency from us whatsoever.
ReplyDeleteDid I not call Kolo scoring??/ Must be telepathetic!
ReplyDeleteYeaHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
ReplyDeleteWhat a genius pass by Gerrard. Absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteCSI: Miami?
ReplyDeleteWe need to do some more shite like Flanno was doing just before half-time to trick them into coming forward and then play a super hoof up to Sturridge/Sterling.
ReplyDeleteCripes. First 35: bad. Last 10: better. It's gonna be a real scrap this one.
ReplyDeleteDefence shaky again Toure's confidence shot - is he getting bungs ? Bring on Agger and lets go for it second half . Spurs 1 up
ReplyDeleteHere we come... Just as we thought, this is painful to watch, legend toure again, br better put agger on, or we gonna concede three more like this, seeing this very frustrating, suarez nowhere wtf happened to him, very sceptical about a win now, just tragic to watch, AND WE ARE IN THE TITLE RACE YES!
ReplyDeleteGotta win this looks like Spurs are going to get 3 points !
ReplyDeleteLooks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
ReplyDeleteCoutinho, you little beauty
ReplyDeletephew
ReplyDeletecan we take skrtel and Toure off now. They're still in cloud cuckoo land after Arsenal
ReplyDeletePoor by Coutinho.
ReplyDeleteClearly his team-mates in defence have bet big money on Spurs getting 4th and he's trying to wreck that for them.
come on reds .....toure needs to take a tour of the reserves hes been off for a while
ReplyDeleteWell, Toure has made it easy for BR with Agger and Sakho coming back into fitness. Sakho is the big miss from our defence though, not Agger - who also has a propensity for contributing to comedy goals like Fulham's second.
ReplyDeleteFor all those who question why Rodgers likes stockpiling centre halves, until he finds a decent one can you blame him!!
Texeira on. Secret weapon?
ReplyDeletegeeetttttttt innnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
ReplyDeleteaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhgggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
ReplyDeleteYES!!! GET IN!!!!!
ReplyDeletei need to lie down......
ReplyDeleteYeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah
ReplyDeleteThese days I can't watch a Liverpool game without plying myself with drink. Like a Victorian amputation.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mr Sturridge.
ReplyDeleteBest result of the season.
ReplyDeleteWHAT A WIIIIIIIIIN!!!! COMOOOOOOON!!!!
ReplyDeleteResilience & class- we won ugly!
ReplyDeleteWell done - great win.. JUST.. but GREAT win
ReplyDeleteI think the amputation would be easier mate!
ReplyDeleteNo way we would have won this game last year.. so defo improvement..
ReplyDeleteThat win actually does more for me than a 5-1 home victory. Real steel.
ReplyDeleteThese are the results that title winners get, win when you play poorly, doesn't matter how, just get it done and we've delivered, if we are to win the league (though still outsiders) a win like this will be hugely significant.
ReplyDeletethese are what dreams are made off LIVERPOOL LIVERPOOL LIIVERPOOL my gosh the amount off times i wanted to turn off my tv glad i stuck through till the end....... kolo out
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it feel great when you play shit and still snatch a win? This win could mean so much!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly the type of shit Man Utd used to do.
ReplyDeleteIf Liverpool are in the title race, aren't Tottenham in it too?
ReplyDeleteWe played better 2nd half..
ReplyDeleteShocking defence/keeper
fullham defended full 90 and played long ball football both goals came from an aimless long ball imo
ReplyDeleteHe's our fourth choice centre-back, and considering that he's a damn good one to be a 4th choice. His experience will be crucial in the weeks ahead....but it's nice to know you kick a man when he's down, you're a fan, not a supporter.
ReplyDeletehope they get relegated hate that kind of football
ReplyDeleteI agree. It was as good as Real Steel. I don't say that lightly, it is one of Hugh Jackman's greatest performances.
ReplyDeleteNowhere near our best though.
ReplyDeleteI thought we played well enough, just shite in defence as usual.
ReplyDeleteNot our best performance by any means, but not awful.
No
ReplyDeleteI don't think we are, but I think the main difference (besides 3 points, which in this league is a lot) is that we play Chelsea are Man City, so we can have a big say.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen it said yet, but thank goodness Sturridge was the one being tackled there.
ReplyDeleteMore often than not, that's Suarez in that position... and I find it hard to believe he would have been given the same call.
Glad to see this time fight back over and over again. We were knocking on the door repeatedly for the last 55 minutes of the game.
Happy to see Gerrard give Richardson a taste of his own medicine at the end with the celebration.
The pen was such a stonewall-er that I think even Suarez would have gotten it.
ReplyDeleteDid SG get a yellow for taking his shirt off..?
ReplyDeleteNext match we need a banner of Sascha Riether's face on the Kop.
ReplyDeleteAlso the kid was half decent when he came on..
ReplyDeleteI am lying down and still feel like I need a lie down. I might do a head stand see if that calms me.
ReplyDeleteI think at this point, we're on first name terms.
ReplyDeleteI basically consider him my best friend.
He runs like a complete pansy though. I think he is a more central player, but it's good to see yet another debut.
ReplyDeleteI need to lie down on top of a woman to recreate the feeling I had when that pen went in.
ReplyDeleteEsp coming back from 2 silly mistakes we gifted them
ReplyDeleteTrue. Hugh Jackman made mistakes with his son in Real Steel too.
ReplyDeleteFor me it was BR had faith in him when the game was still up in the air..
ReplyDeleteHe ain't done that with Alberto..
Good point.
ReplyDeleteI reckon Luis Alberto must have pulled a Zaha and shtupped Rodgers' daughter.
I don't think you can expect more than one miracle an evening ;-)
ReplyDeleteI'd like to believe you're right... but the pessimistic side of me overruled!
ReplyDeleteAre you talking about me finding a woman or just getting an erection?
ReplyDeleteEither way, I agree.
sure i skipped work today to watch the game um yh think i'm a supporter anyway this is the second time he almost cost us a game if u don't like my opinion thats on u
ReplyDeleteI agree! This result had the same, if not greater, significance than the win on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteby the way..we are 11 points clear of Manu
ReplyDeletecould possibly mean curtains for alberto though hmmm
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to appeal that decision, your Honour.
ReplyDeleteIf I was a nail biter I think I would have bled to death before the final whistle!
ReplyDeleteWell, if so, that would be a shame, and a waster of £7m
ReplyDeleteHaha, someone needs to tell Kolo he needs to be scoringon the other end of the pitch, I think him and Skrtel are competing for "who will score the most own goals for LFC" title. We won anyway, niice.
ReplyDeleteJokes aside, I thought the same thing myself.
ReplyDeleteThe good thing about having English blokes. Always get a pen. Even if it is a dive (Owen, Welbeck, Young, Gerrard).
This is not funny :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're still smiling though, which means it made you happy!
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Skipped work and then you "wanted to turn off your tv"....thats not support. And Kolo is a great person to have around (I wasn't sure about him coming in at the start but he's definitely won me over and he's a good presence to have around the club) Show some support to the man if it's not beyond you....
ReplyDeleteso true could've gone to salah lol
ReplyDeleteAlberto will be out on loan next season and from then who knows what will happen. He has made zero impact, even if his chances were limited. Funnily enough, they are pretty similar players.
ReplyDeleteIMO it's a shame Ibe wasn't on the bench today instead of Moses. We have players coming through and it's good to see. Also if Borini stays at the club it would totally eliminate the opportunity for Rodgers to go out and buy that Alberto/Aspas medium priced type of player.
Brendan Rogers = logical progression well done sir!
ReplyDeleteI'm worried about Spurs now. They're flying under the radar yet they were almost level on points with us!
ReplyDeleteMad weather means more time on MOTD but I'm not sure it's a good thing. Don't know if I can go through that again. Sometimes I wonder if our defencive coaches are the chuckle brothers.
ReplyDeleteThat's what happens when you can defend. Play as shit as you like, but still win a bunch of games.
ReplyDeleteHopefully we'll bum them at Anfield and they'll just lose all momentum.
It's one of those that makes you hurt the more you smile :-)
ReplyDeletei said i wanted to not i did anyway this makes no sense going and do other things with my liife
ReplyDeleteI know. A Swansea mate of mine was visiting and he seemed to agree that they don't seem a threat but points wise they should be. It's almost as if Sherwood is a an invisible manager that means they are not as noticeable whilst he is in charge. Whatever it is it'd definitely witch craft.
ReplyDeleteGive the guy a break. WE WIN TOGETHER! Kolo is part of the Red family & we won today! Kolo is a winner!
ReplyDeleteThey've now got no chance for 4th. It will take LFC, Spurs and the Blues to completely lose it and for them to go on a big winning streak - which ain't gonna happen.
ReplyDeleteSo my fear is that they'll give up on the EPL, and put all their eggs in the CL and aim to win it, and knock out the 4th place EPL. This is a nuclear time bomb scenario..
Haha oh dear...
ReplyDeleteWe will beat them at home, then we wont need to worry about them again. Top 4 (and maybe title) is ours
ReplyDeletethey will be, until they come to Anfield
ReplyDeleteRemember Carra's comments abt Adebayor? I knew Carra comments was stupid. Adebayor is class!
ReplyDeleteRem, effectively we are 4 points ahead of them due to our superior goal difference..
ReplyDeleteagain just making an opinion again second time he made a costly mistake we were lucky to come back from behind last couple of games has he not looked like a spent force.. wow ya'll guys coming out of the woodwork wonder where ya'll were when all of the cissokho haters was about
ReplyDeleteWait and see next season. Adebewho you will be asking.
ReplyDeleteWhile I agree with this and believe over criticism is bad news I can't help but think that there are many players who would be getting much more stick for his current form. Skrtel being one of them.
ReplyDeleteBecause we won the game we can look back and admit that was an epic own goal by Kolo.
ReplyDeleteSkrtel/Flano could of done better with the 2nd goal but for me Mignolet needs to come and collect that.
Anyway on to the next game.
Yes we Brits do have a tendency to overhype things.....ahem!
ReplyDeleteI personally rate him, but any way it's all abt the Reds so who cares!
ReplyDeleteYeah I didn't want to crticise Mignolet as I thought the defenders would probably be getting it down the banks but that should be his all day and it's a bit of a worry going forward. The gaps in his game could maybe be improved over time but......hmmmmm........
ReplyDeleteThis goes back to Reina, and despite all his faults, he was a more commanding keeper in the box. Migs is a great shot stopper, but he needs to develop his all round game..
ReplyDeleteTrue dat.
ReplyDeleteThat is why I am not so worried. We would need to drop points in 2 games for them to pass us.
ReplyDeleteBTW Reina and Rafa had a great result with Napoli.. through to the final..
ReplyDeleteWe still have to play them too.
ReplyDeletePersonally I've not given Cissoko any stick because he does a job & he's fairly solid! That's one bandwagon I've not jumped on!
ReplyDeleteMignolet can improve his command in the box, gathering crosses and his distribution on the training pitch - He better hurry though. He is a great reflex goalkeeper, a real shot stopper. Reina was beaten at his near post almost every game, he honestly became unreliable and I give credit to Rodgers for making such a big change because Reina was our undisputed number and could of stayed at the club for as long as he wanted.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind the change.. it's just that Migs needs to step up now.. and as you say.. that's for the training ground..
ReplyDeleteWas watching Reina play for Napoli, and his distrubution (kicks and throws) was excellent.
Ah, Chinese Smile Torture.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the rest of his game? I have been asking now and again but no answers and I haven't bothered watching Napoli myself.
ReplyDeletequite fair i respect that cissokho just needed time to adjust not the best attacking fullback but solid in defence was a wall against arsenal however i'm just saying kolo needs to turn it down or make way for agger
ReplyDeleteOh Dae-Su's smile in oldboy.
ReplyDeleteReasonably solid. I think the change has done Reina a lot of good.. new challenge and all..
ReplyDeleteNot sure if it is enough to bring him back though.. strong believer in moving on, and not going back....
Even for Rafa :-)
Greater then Van Helsing?
ReplyDeleteIf he has gotten back to old Reina I would welcome him back with open arms but like you say it seems unlikely. Could champo mean that having two quality keepers is important? Ah well I hope he gets on well and never comes back to haunt us. Always liked him.
ReplyDeleteI think he's got a defo place at Barca next year..
ReplyDeleteLast thought for the night.. if we hadn't dropped points against Villa and WBA, we'd be top tonight ;-)
ReplyDeleteThat has to be both the most frustrating and satisfying win of the campaign. I credit Fulham though, they are unrecognisable from a few weeks ago.
ReplyDeleteFeel like Neo on top of that rooftop at the moment..
He's beginning to believe..
BR makes mistakes in transfer windows, during the game with no subs, or late ones, but winning thesse kind of games is the crucial change.
ReplyDeletedamn... How can you be Liverpool suporter and give up at half time...
ReplyDeleteTo be fair, although poulsen was terrible for Liverpool, he was a very good player earlier in his career. Played for some huge clubs and has god only knows how many international caps. Not a like for like comparison with a fledgling Luis alberto
ReplyDeleteTheir first goal was well worked
ReplyDeleteI hope they stay up
Finally Gerrad is man of the match!
ReplyDeleteGifting goals to opposition almost every game
ReplyDeleteCome back soon Agger!!!
Texeira looked very composed, understudy for Coutinho
Man no way. I had the same analogy yesterday but didn't write it. It was in the subway station when he was going to get off but had a scrap with agent smith instead.
ReplyDeleteNo subs? So he didn't bring on Teixeira for his debut then? I must have dreamt it
ReplyDeleteGerrard is brilliant in this new role
ReplyDeleteIn general mate..
ReplyDeletekeep Pepe for insurance it's noddyville to sell him.
ReplyDeleteNot that great, but what is?
ReplyDeleteBeating Real 4-0.
Everyone knows the remake is far superior.
ReplyDeleteDont forget the Hull game also, 3 games our boys didnt just fully show up.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way we will.... :)
ReplyDeleteHe is among the top 3 RB in EPl, IMO.
ReplyDeleteSuarez gets enough penalty. Please.
ReplyDeleteGerrard should get the penalty just by asking. He is the King.
ReplyDeleteI thought we played very well against the bus. We never gave up and kept trying.
ReplyDeleteHe is playing because everyone else is injured.
ReplyDeleteA win of champions...
ReplyDeleteWhile without having to resort to 81 crosses ;)
ReplyDeleteThey also are yet to play Arsenal, and Chelsea away.
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