How massive is next Sunday's match?

[Joe King]

Only change I can see is Riise for Babel. Not fussed myself, bringing Babel on later could be a masterstroke?

I could see that happening to double up on Ronaldo and not to leave Aurelio too exposed. Riise did play against Ronaldo earlier this season and did a decent job but I think playing Babel from the start might cause them more problems. At times, Benitez is too cautious about the opposition. If we play to our advantages, we can win.

[Skillz]

I could see that happening to double up on Ronaldo and not to leave Aurelio too exposed. Riise did play against Ronaldo earlier this season and did a decent job but I think playing Babel from the start might cause them more problems. At times, Benitez is too cautious about the opposition. If we play to our advantages, we can win.

It is interesting, without doubt. Benitez knows the score though, full stop.

[JohnDoe]

I think it's pointless to put Riise at LM to "stop" Ronaldo. He might stop Ronaldo but he also stops our own left flank. If I were Fergie and I saw Aurelio/Riise on the left, I'd just switch Ronaldo to the left after 15 minutes.

[g.red]

if masch can keep ronaldo quiet then we will win, who else they got who is playing well?

Expect to see Ronaldo give an Oscar winning performance every time Mascher goes near him.

[Joe King]

I think it's pointless to put Riise at LM to "stop" Ronaldo. He might stop Ronaldo but he also stops our own left flank. If I were Fergie and I saw Aurelio/Riise on the left, I'd just switch Ronaldo to the left after 15 minutes.

Maybe but would Fergie like to see Giggs play on the right? That just narrows the pitch and plays in Liverpool's hands.

[yukpo]

not massive enough for the players apparently