Gerrard, Aurelio and Arbeloa injured..

[ronanm]

According to the official site. All out of the Luton match.....

I hear they are being used in a swap for Titus Bramble

[The Erectile Banana]

I hear they are being used in a swap for Titus Bramble

Will Titus be registered in time to knock in a glorious 20 yard winner against Luton?



Here's the team I expect:


Itandje
Finnan Hobbs Carra Riise
Benayoun Lucas Sissoko Babel
Crouch Kuyt

[REDSCOUSER]

OK Mate, I respect your opinion. But In honestly think the cash situation will force Rafa's hand. I expect Sissoko, Crouch & Carson all to be gone by the end of Jan. Riise maybe depending on the price, and whether the CB we sign can play LB too.

[Matt]

You think Rafa will risk Riise, if he's on the verge of going to Villa RS? Seems an unnecessary risk to me? Similarly with Crouch.

If I was Rafa I wouldnt risk playing Riise for the rest of the season

[kop-al-74]

This is just Bollox.Fck rotation,play your best team thats available every bloody game.Thats how it used to be and thats how we were most successful.Rush and Dalglish was never "rested".If they pick up an injury then they can have rest.Too much science and looking ahead these days.Someone once said football is a very simple game and it really is.Only these modern coaches complicating things.

[Kopite_Colin]

Spoken like a true old timer like myself. In the words of Jon Bon Jovi - you can sleep when you're dead.

[El Jefecito]

I believe RAFA when he says noone is leaving this transfer window. Imagine if we sold 3 good squad player like Riise, Crouch and Sissoko and then have a couple of injuries ! We'll be fooked nice and proper mate.
Thats why I think Riise and Crouch will start.

For riise we have Fabio/Insua/Arbeloa
For Momo we have SG/Xabi/Lucas/Momo
For crouch we have babel/Torres/Kuyt/Voronin.

Not such a big deal.

BTW I don't think we'll sell anyone.

[Kenneth]

i'm sure they'd all be available if we were playing the mancs or another high profile side on sunday, it's just rafa's way of rotating them withought getting lambasted

[Kopite_Colin]

For riise we have Fabio/Insua/Arbeloa
For Momo we have SG/Xabi/Lucas/Momo
For crouch we have babel/Torres/Kuyt/Voronin.

Not such a big deal.

BTW I don't think we'll sell anyone.

If we don't we want our heads examining. Especially as this is the first time in a while we've had clubs pursuing at least 5 of our players, 3 of whom would generate funds without without significantly weakening the squad.

[Lee]

Aurelio's been a big disapointment with his injuries. Looks like he's a player that needs games to find his form too - have a look at this;

He joined Valencia in the summer of 2000 after featuring with Brazil in the Sidney Olympics. A certain Rafa Benítez took over as coach of Valencia and Aurelío twice celebrated the Spanish championship in 2002 and 2004 as well as winning the UEFA Cup. However Aurelío didn't make as many appearances as he would have liked because of injuries, only managing 2 appearances in the successful 2003-2004 season after starring for Valencia on the left flank in the previous season, playing 35 games and scoring 10 goals.

10 goals in 35 games!! That's v impressive

[Dero]

For riise we have Fabio/Insua/Arbeloa
For Momo we have SG/Xabi/Lucas/Momo
For crouch we have babel/Torres/Kuyt/Voronin.

Not such a big deal.

BTW I don't think we'll sell anyone.

I think we can get away with selling one of them.

[slimbimjim]

Today would be a great opportunity for Kuyt to play right up top and trying to score goals instead of playing headless chicken.

Benny and Kuyt actually might work!

[Johnny]

Today would be a great opportunity for Kuyt to play right up top and trying to score goals instead of playing headless chicken.

Benny and Kuyt actually might work!

And think what the drama queens would say if we drew or lost???

[slimbimjim]

And think what the drama queens would say if we drew or lost???

Same **** no doubt but I think it would work!

If it did then said drama queens would say "It's only Luton!"

[Johnny]

Same **** no doubt but I think it would work!

If it did then said drama queens would say "It's only Luton!"

WIN/Lose