To lighten the mood - Vs Reading on Tuesday

[El Jefecito]

I would play him in the PL instead. I doubt that any involved players will start the next league game.

This is the PERFECT game for Lucas, No?

Ratioanlize that for me?

[wiw]

Cannot wait to see some young lads in action. They'll be hungry as **** to impress and do well...this is what competitionand buying all these youngsters is about! Someone will have to impress

[JPK]

You know, i think the arrival of Torres and the explosive start he's had has raised the bar considerably, when it comes to strikers. We've seen first hand what a TOP striker looks like and having had to wait for so long to do so, a lot of us had forgotten. Now we've seen it, the other three just dont match up.

It's clear to see.2 top established wingers would do the exact same.

[AFII]

Benitez to play reserves in Carling Cup
24/09/2007 - 08:02:46 L

Liverpool are likely to include several squad players and reserve captain Jack Hobbs in their team for the Carling Cup tie at Reading.

Liverpool are likely to include several squad players and reserve captain Jack Hobbs in their team for the Carling Cup tie at Reading.

Winger Jermaine Pennant and midfielder Javier Mascherano picked up injuries during Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Birmingham and will not be involved.

But new French goalkeeper Charles Itandje and £5m Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva could also start the match.

Provisional squad: Itandje, Arbeloa, Carragher, Hobbs, Hyypia, Riise, Aurelio, Benayoun, Sissoko, Lucas, Leto, Insua, Crouch, Torres, Babel, Finnan, El Zahr, Darby, Martin.

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/sport/sto...91956&t=soccer

[AFII]

Torres is one of three strikers so there is a big chance that he will play.

[sid]

What do we think?

I'd go:

Itandje

Arbeloa
Hobbs
Hyypia
Aurelio

Benayoun
Sissoko
Lucas
Leto

Crouch
Voronin

Subs: Martin, Insua, El Zhar, Putterill, Linfield

Summat like that anyway. I'd like to see Insua start but Aurelio needs a game, and Leto is almost certain to start on the left side of midfield.

That's exactly how it should look, if Benitez starts or actually even contemplates Torres for that match then it confirms... it will put the final nail in for me.

[Harv]

You know, i think the arrival of Torres and the explosive start he's had has raised the bar considerably, when it comes to strikers. We've seen first hand what a TOP striker looks like and having had to wait for so long to do so, a lot of us had forgotten. Now we've seen it, the other three just dont match up.

very true.

Kuyt has looked quite bad so far (and im a fan of his)

Crouchie should get a game with Torres IMO, he can play some lovely little neat stuff around the box (remember his games with Pongolle), and should link well with Torres.

Overall im quite happy with our squad. We have quality everywhere. But we just lack that killer instinct that Utd have.

[Lee]

Torres is one of three strikers so there is a big chance that he will play.

That's exactly how it should look, if Benitez starts or actually even contemplates Torres for that match then it confirms... it will put the final nail in for me.

I don't agree that he should play, but I put him in the starting line up as I can't see Rafa benching him for three times in four matches

[SB]

Yes but does he know the Liverpool way?

I wouldn't fancy being the one who has to say "Do you know the way?" to San Jose.

FLMAO