FC Bordeaux (A): Build Up

[redmike65]

Bogdan

Randall
Gomez
Sakho
Moreno

Rossiter
Can
Coutinho

Firmino
Origi
Ings

Maybe.

Gomez-Kolo-Sakho-Moreno I reckon. The rest looks likely. Though at a push

---Rossiter
Can---Coutinho
---Firmino

could be used with two up top.

[Lecter]

Throughout Rodgers' tenure, he's never been shy in looking to youth and it appears that if they're good enough, Rodgers will either promote them or give them minutes where possible.

That to me highlights that Rodgers doesn't think Ilori is ready for first team football. If a big Premier League game came up where Skrtel and Sakho were injured, Rodgers - under the pressure he's under - isn't going to want to turn to a untested newbie. He's going to want to turn to an experienced pro regardless of whether the fans think he's hilarious or a disaster.

Hes also had a penchant for preferring crap players hes bought over supposed committee signings

[baitman]

Throughout Rodgers' tenure, he's never been shy in looking to youth and it appears that if they're good enough, Rodgers will either promote them or give them minutes where possible.

rodgers might play some kids but he is walking a knife edge as he cannot afford any losses if playing an understrength side. the pressure will build, excuses, low confidence, sound bites, i can see it all

[Muddled]

rodgers might play some kids but he is walking a knife edge as he cannot afford any losses if playing an understrength side. the pressure will build, excuses, low confidence, sound bites, i can see it all

I can see the argument for playing a strong team as much as I can a weakened team, it's only personal choice that I would go with the latter. You're exactly right when you say he's walking a knife's edge. And in saying that, Rodgers will be lambasted for whatever option he goes with.

[Fierce]

-------------- Bogdan
Gomez - Toure - Sakho - Moreno
----------- Rossiter - Can
---- Coutinho ----------- Firmino
------------ Origi - Ings

[Chris]

Hopefully Sakho plays like a god then keeps his place forever! Well until he gets crocked anyway.

[SB]

Could we go with 352 for this?

Gomez Toure Sakho

[DannyMan2006]

I think it'll be 433 with Origi in the Benteke role with Ibe & Ings wide.

Personally I'd go Ings & Origi up top.

[Harv]

They'll spank us 3-1

[Liverpel]

Could we go with 352 for this?

Gomez Toure Sakho

Possibly, with Ibe and Moreno at wing-back?

[Mattimetal]

We'll lose tonight as I have no confidence with BR in Europe. In more uplifting news wee Joe Allan is available again to pass the ball sideways & back.

[BigChief]

So Pearce and others are saying 3 at the back (Gomez, Toure, Sakho)

With Ibe, Rossiter, Can, Moreno ahead of them.

And Lallana/Coutinho behind Origi.

Well, I'm uninspired all of a sudden. I expect Toure, Sakho (first game back), Rossiter, Moreno and Lallana (first game back) to be absolutely useless. Will need a piece of magic by Coutinho again and Origi to ensure he hits the target when he gets the chance.

Edit: BT Sport have the programme starting at 5.30pm, so kickoff might be 5.45pm or 6pm. Don't get caught out as I nearly did.

[Bender]

So Pearce and others are saying 3 at the back (Gomez, Toure, Sakho)

With Ibe, Rossiter, Can, Moreno ahead of them.

And Lallana/Coutinho behind Origi.

Well, I'm uninspired all of a sudden. I expect Toure, Sakho (first game back), Rossiter, Moreno and Lallana (first game back) to be absolutely useless. Will need a piece of magic by Coutinho again and Origi to ensure he hits the target when he gets the chance.

Edit: BT Sport have the programme starting at 5.30pm, so kickoff might be 5.45pm or 6pm. Don't get caught out as I nearly did.

[Exiled_red]

I don't think switching from a 3 at the back to a four at the back is going to help players understand the system even though we are playing different players I think it makes sense to get everyone to know the role they would be expected to play in the first 11 if they were called upon. Players like Moreno and Sakho etc will almost certainly be called upon to play in defence at some point, getting Moreno used to playing as a LB and Sakho playing in a centre back pairing rather than as one fo a three would be useful IMO

[SB]

Possibly, with Ibe and Moreno at wing-back?

I like it.