Young Boys (H) build up

[lickedlollipop]

i hope lfc won't get behind them. just hope to get many balls in young boys net.

[Mostar]

It is becoming more and more obvious that Rodgers is not a fan of Coates.

If he cannot get to play against Young Boys at home and we would rather risk of having Skrtel injured I think it says all.

I wouldn't be surprised if we put him on the selling block in the summer.

[Tee]

It is becoming more and more obvious that Rodgers is not a fan of Coates.

If he cannot get to play against Young Boys at home and we would rather risk of having Skrtel injured I think it says all.

I wouldn't be surprised if we put him on the selling block in the summer.

A real shame that is if its true, because Coates does look like he can become a very good CB for us. Probably the hardest position on the pitch to come on in flashes and try to impress or play to a high standard, but I think he has shown enough to merit further opportunities.

[Pablo]

It is becoming more and more obvious that Rodgers is not a fan of Coates.

If he cannot get to play against Young Boys at home and we would rather risk of having Skrtel injured I think it says all.

I wouldn't be surprised if we put him on the selling block in the summer.

Selling block?

But yes it's clear he doesn't rate him. I'm not sure Kenny rated him that highly either.

It wouldn't surprise me if he goes in the summer, but I'm a little concerned about who we'd target to replace him to be honest. As I said earlier, I'm not a huge fan, but the potential is there, and we might be wise to be a little more patient with him if we can afford it. Some CBs do mature very late.

[Mostar]

A real shame that is if its true, because Coates does look like he can become a very good CB for us. Probably the hardest position on the pitch to come on in flashes and try to impress or play to a high standard, but I think he has shown enough to merit further opportunities.

Same here. He was teh young player of Copa America just year and half ago and was never given any real opportunities to stake his claim at CB position.

Playing for Uruguay is very important to him and he'll not have a chance to do so if he stays with us.

But yes it's clear he doesn't rate him. I'm not sure Kenny rated him that highly either.

It wouldn't surprise me if he goes in the summer, but I'm a little concerned about who we'd target to replace him to be honest. As I said earlier, I'm not a huge fan, but the potential is there, and we might be wise to be a little more patient with him if we can afford it. Some CBs do mature very late.

There is absolutely no reason to play Carra ahead of him. None.

I'm afraid that Rodgers had already decided that he is just not suited for his system, which is very unfortunate.

I think this kid can play but needs a streak of games, which I don't think he'll get coz as it stands he is 4th choice CB

[Pablo]

There is absolutely no reason to play Carra ahead of him. None.

Of course there is. If he feels he has a better chance of winning the game with Carragher in there, then he's justified IMO.

As dww also alluded to, he may also rate Wisdom higher and feel he'd benefit playing alongside someone more experienced.

I know it's frustrating, but I think there's justification for this one.

But to contradict myself there is no possible justification in playing Joe Cole

[Est:1982]

I'm afraid that Rodgers had already decided that he is just not suited for his system, which is very unfortunate.

I think this kid can play but needs a streak of games, which I don't think he'll get coz as it stands he is 4th choice CB

Which is strange because you'd have thought he'd be one of the players suited to playing the way we do.

Maybe he doesn't think he's mobile enough.

Still hope he plays tonight.

[baitman]

while there is a chance of winning this game and moving on in this competition it would be foolish of brendan to even consider playing cole [or even having him on the bench] while there are better alternatives from the young lads and even the tea lady, faah faahks sahyk

[BobTheCharmer]

while there is a chance of winning this game and moving on in this competition it would be foolish of brendan to even consider playing cole [or even having him on the bench] while there are better alternatives from the young lads and even the tea lady, faah faahks sahyk

He played alright in Russia. Made some good runs. Laid off a couple of nice balls too. He's regaining match fitness, something no one seems to give any credence to these days. But its an important factor when judging a player who hasn't played much.

[Mostar]

Which is strange because you'd have thought he'd be one of the players suited to playing the way we do.

Maybe he doesn't think he's mobile enough.

Still hope he plays tonight.

He is younger and more mobile than Carra but clearly that wasn't the reason why Carra will play and he won't.

As it stands he is getting nothing from sitting on the bench.

He had 6 starts & 1 sub appearance this year vs Carra's 9 starts and 5 sub appearances.

If Rodgers doesn't see him as viable 3rd option he should be starting for U21.

He needs to play even if it means at the lower level.

[Fredo]

Seems that Rafa has done well to divert attention. Any team news?

[RedReet]

Shelvey 10/1 first goal BP.

Not great, but a decent e/w punt.