[COC] Carlisle (H): Build up

[Fierce]

He's gambling big time

We'll suffer for this later in the season with tiredness and injury but if he doesn't start getting results he won't be around when that happens so he's happy to take the risk.

He loses the game, he could well lose his job. Might as well do whatever he can to stop that happening, even if detrimental to the team or how we perform in other competitions

[The_weatherman]

Bascombe tweet mentions Ings, Firmino and Lallana as expected to start.

That's hardly first choice though is it, I'd say Benteke, Coutinho and Sturridge were first choice. Firmino and Ings need the game time though so I'm not going to bash Rodgers for this, I have plenty of ammo either way

[BigChief]

Origi had better effing start. That is all!

[Fan65]

One things for sure Rodgers will send out a team full of amazing character and wonderful technical ability to play against very good team who are difficult to break down.

[baitman]

He could be a Henderson or a Lallana!!

Tex is probably better than them now, or some time soon.

[Pippo]

As strong a starting line-up as possible for me, I think we need to concentrate on getting the players functioning well within the 3-4-3, now that Rodgers looks likely to stick with it.

There were plenty of positives (despite the result) against Norwich to build on and a convincing win tonight will build confidence regardless of opposition.

[SB]

Tex is probably better than them now, or some time soon.

Or at least he will be when he signs for AC Milan next season

[redmike65]

Rodgers can't afford it for this game to become a talking point except in a good way. If he is going to pick an experienced side then I have no issue with that so long as they win. If he goes with a side that is obviously a level or three above Carlisle and they are held at full time or actually lose then he is toast anyway.

[Muddled]

Where's Damien with the team news?

[The Birdman]

Who were the ones that started Thursday/Sunday?
Sakho and Can?? anyone else?

Those 2 definitely need to be rested otherwise we'll have posters accusing Rodgers of over playing Sakho to get him injured so Lovren can get back in the team

[danperkins]

Can't wait for this game

[Rich]

SO we play a makeshift team in Europe yet play an experience team in the ****ty Minor Cup? Where's the logic in that!

[The_weatherman]

SO we play a makeshift team in Europe yet play an experience team in the ****ty Minor Cup? Where's the logic in that!

Good point actually, I would prioritize Europa higher than this tbh.

[danperkins]

https://twitter.com/OliverKayTimes/s...23001413349376

Would not surprise e one single bit. Play a full strength side in a ****e competition but play a weakened side in a competition that can get you into the champs league. ****ing ridiculous if true and signs of a desperate man looking after his own arse.

[The_weatherman]

Would not surprise e one single bit. Play a full strength side in a ****e competition but play a weakened side in a competition that can get you into the champs league. ****ing ridiculous if true and signs of a desperate man looking after his own arse.

TBF, he bloody well should be desperate.