Who will play against the scum?

[rage]

I for one would rather them rested if there is any doubt over them at all. It's only 3 points at the end of the day and weeks and weeks on the treatment table if were wrong

disagree with a team we'll be competing with for the title its 6 points and morale boosting.

[Pablo]

I would be extremely cautious with Torres injury in particular. If he has persistent hamstring problems it could ruin his career. I would avoid rushing him back, even if it means he misses the game against the Mancs.

[SB]

disagree with a team we'll be competing with for the title its 6 points and morale boosting.

Yes but not if we loose both/ either player for a lot longer

I want us to win as much as anyone but Stevie doesn't seem to perform against top sides so why chance him ?

[SB]

I would be extremely cautious with Torres injury in particular. If he has persistent hamstring problems it could ruin his career. I would avoid rushing him back, even if it means he misses the game against the Mancs.

Groin problems are no different. Ask Harry Kewell, once you've got a problem there they can cause heaps of grief

[jakle]

Assuming no Torres. I get the feeling Gerrard will play though.

reina
arbeloa skertl carra dossena
alonso masch
babel gerrard riera
keane

[jakle]

my guess is yes to gerrard playing but no to torres.

reina
arbeloa skertl carra dossena
alonso masch
babel gerrard riera
keane

[Fierce]

Kuyt will start, I dont know why anyone would think otherwise!

[SB]

Kuyt will start, I dont know why anyone would think otherwise!

Totally agree

[Johnny]

Ferdinand is out of the England squad with a back injury.If he doesnt "Miraculously" recover we have a better chance.

[Harv]

I would like to see:

Reina
Arbeloa Carragher Skrtel Dossena
Mascher Alonso
Lucas
Kuyt -------------------------Reira
Keane

[Skillz]

I would be extremely cautious with Torres injury in particular. If he has persistent hamstring problems it could ruin his career. I would avoid rushing him back, even if it means he misses the game against the Mancs.

definitely. If he plays i expect him to be fully recovered. Cannot take risks with El Nino.

[blacky]

Without SG and El Nino

-----------Pepe---------
Arbs--Carr---Skrtl--Dossena
-------Masch----Xabi------
Babel-------Keane------Riera
--------------Kuyt---------

With SG and El Nino Fit

-----------Pepe---------------
Arbs---Carra---Skrtl-----Dossena
--------SG------Masch----------
Kuyt---------Keane------ Riera---
----------Torres-----------------

[SB]

Without SG and El Nino

-----------Pepe---------
Arbs--Carr---Skrtl--Dossena
-------Masch----Xabi------
Babel-------Keane------Riera
--------------Kuyt---------

With SG and El Nino Fit

-----------Pepe---------------
Arbs---Carra---Skrtl-----Dossena
--------SG------Masch----------
Kuyt---------Keane------ Riera---
----------Torres-----------------

I'm surprised that you'd start Kuyt up front instead of Babel. I would have swapped positions with them seeing that Dirky has been doing a solid job on the right. Interesting

[blacky]

I'm surprised that you'd start Kuyt up front instead of Babel. I would have swapped positions with them seeing that Dirky has been doing a solid job on the right. Interesting

I think Kuyts physical presence would be key in this game. Stick him up there to hassle Vidic and Ferdinand. I think he CAN be a MArk Hughes style players for us if he works at it. He is strong and very good at holding the ball up.

[SB]

I'm also amazed that most people are picking Riera to start the match. If it was a home match against say, Stoke or Fulham no problem but the Scum! Difficult baptism IMO