Everton (A): Build Up Thread

[Bender]

is it yellow bib theory or something like that


so

agger
lucas
coutinho
allen

set to start

could be ? but then gerrard hasn't got one

[Sarb]

Gerrard doesn't need a bib. He's un-droppable

[Yozza]

BR provides quartet fitness latest

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that defender Jose Enrique is likely to require an operation after providing an update on the injuries in his squad at his pre-Everton press conference on Thursday.

The Spaniard has been struggling with an ongoing knee problem since the opening weeks of the 2013-14 campaign and has not started any of the Reds' last four fixtures in the Barclays Premier League.

"We're just waiting for clarification on his injury, but it looks like he'll probably need a small operation," the manager told reporters at Melwood.

"It's disappointing because he has been out for a couple of months and we've tried various ways to get him back fit. But he's still in pain.

"The conclusion will be that he'll need the operation and we'll assess it from there. I just need to wait and see, wait to hear from our head doctor later on today, and we'll get a better idea of how long that will be."

Rodgers was asked about the fitness of striker Daniel Sturridge, who completed 90 minutes in England's 1-0 friendly defeat by Germany at Wembley earlier this week.

He continued: "He obviously went to England with an injury. He's had a dead leg for about three to four weeks that he has been playing through. He hardly trained when he left, after the Fulham game.

"We'll assess him; he's back recovering after that, with the other international players. We'll see how it is over the next couple of days."

Steven Gerrard was also on international duty with the Three Lions, and Rodgers paid tribute to the 33-year-old for his continuing fitness and longevity.

"It's very simple; he's a brilliant professional," said the Northern Irishman. "He is someone that manages his body really well - he knows he's got a superb medical team here to support that.

"The training methodology helps him because he's working in different spaces and different exercises on a daily basis. That takes away a lot of impact and physicality.

"He just manages himself really well. He knows his body. Over the last 18 months, you only need to look at his record since we came in - it has been very good.

"In big part, that is down to him and his professionalism."

Defender Kolo Toure missed the Reds' last encounter - a 4-0 victory at home to Fulham - but the Ivorian is back in contention for Saturday's trip to Goodison Park.

The boss said: "He's been back training, so there's no problem."

[Darkon]

I am in a similar boat to Darkon on Saturday. Dont think ill be watching it, something was booked up ages ago. I wont drop a plan either if I have commited to it. Its a shame, but ill still watch the game in the evening.

Good to see there is at least one other civilized and respectfull person on here

[BigChief]

Oh dear, I think you've accidently stumbled into the Football Forum again sweetheart.

[Bernardicus]

No one's been a bigger critic than 3 at the back than me, but I'm a believer in using the right formation/players for the right game. Sturridge seems to be out for this game so I'd replace him with a centre back and play counter attacking. I'd go for this, a 3-4-2-1 / 5-4-1. Sakho on Lukaku.

[-V-]

I was worried about Gerrard being out but if he's fit to start then Im looking forwarded to it. I wouldn't even mind if we kept Luis on the bench for the second half and bring on for an impact after about 55 mins

[Leyton388]

Lets ****ing have those bitter ****s.

Nice 3-0 hammering will do.

[Lee]

Who's the lad wearing number 60?

[G]

Sturridge is possibly crocked, Suarez has been half way around the world 3 times in a week and we always do ****e in games after international breaks.

I'll take a draw,but hopefully the fact it's them will prompt a better than usual post internationals performance from us and we get the win.

[Bernardicus]

Who's the lad wearing number 60?

Jordan Lussey.

[baitman]

the kid in the orange bib is bringing shame on this club.
this is the worst version of the hokey kokey i have ever had the displeasure to witness

[baitman]

Gerrard doesn't need a bib...

he hasnt dribbled for ages

[Bender]

Liverpool Echo @LivEchoLFC 9m
Rodgers set to hand Jon Flanagan derby debut this weekend http://dlvr.it/4MjLMM

LiverpoolFC News @LFCTransferNRS 2m
Brendan Rodgers expects both Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge to be fit to face Everton. (Echo)

[Norbs]

Flanagash