Pre-season thread

[Fosterbloke]

Was thinking we'd start with:

Alisson, Clyne, Klavan, Van Dijk, Robertson, Wijnaldum, Milner, Keita, Mane, Salah, Shaqiri.

But if Firmino is ready, we should start him. Also, is Klavan injured or being sold? He wasn't on the subs bench against Napoli. I would normally put him ahead of Gomez at CB (assuming Lovren isn't ready for the WH game).

I'd put Gomez ahead as West Ham are a pacier prospect compared to last season.

[Rigadon]

Those highlights are ****, they leave out Sturridge's wonder pass to set up Moreno - Watch these instead!

http://www.yoursoccerdose.com/2018/0...li-highlights/

Thanks.

A fully fit Sturridge would give Klopp a nice selection headache (IMO - a fully fit Sturridge is England's best striker).

Gomez will learn from VVD but I'd go with Klavan against WH.

I'd rather have Origi on the bench ahead of Solanke.

I like Moreno - but not as a left back

[Corndog]

I'd also rather Origi than Solanke at this stage. It's frustrating with Divock, he looks much stronger physically than when he left last year and he still has a bit of pace and skill about him but just not making the right decisions often enough at the moment.

He had a lively introduction, being involved in the build up to sturridges goal but then faded as the game came to a close. Needs a goal for his confidence. Even so, to have Sturridge, Shaqiri and Origi has back ups is nice depth. All have a bit of pace about them and are capable of making good runs beyond a backline.

Shaqiri in particular was rapid on one counter vs Napoli.

[poorscousertommy]

Thanks.

A fully fit Sturridge would give Klopp a nice selection headache (IMO - a fully fit Sturridge is England's best striker).

Gomez will learn from VVD but I'd go with Klavan against WH.

I'd rather have Origi on the bench ahead of Solanke.

I like Moreno - but not as a left back

Better than Kane?! No chance!

If he was fit though I agree he’s would be a bi* asset. Just dint see him staying fit as we’ve seen it too many times.

[Rigadon]

Better than Kane?! No chance!

If he was fit though I agree he’s would be a bi* asset. Just dint see him staying fit as we’ve seen it too many times.

Was thinking Sturridge 2013/14 Better movement, pace and finishing. I've yet to see Kane play better (but I agree that he is a very good player). I also don't think we'll see Sturridge c13/14 again

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09aChdhKiSk"]Daniel Sturridge - All 25 Goals 2013/14 | HD - YouTube[/ame]

[spud_gun]

Pre-season and Transfer window champions.

Will count for nothing if we don't beat West Ham next Sunday.

[SB]

Didn't see the game. How did Gomez play alongside Van Dijk?

Pretty well actually. I was surprised he started at CB but Klavan was sick so it made sense knowing that.

[Fosterbloke]

Pre-season and Transfer window champions.

Will count for nothing if we don't beat West Ham next Sunday.

That's a silly thing to say if we do lose but our record is W37, D0, L1.

There's a whole 38 games in a league season you know!

[Irishnev]

Observations from yesterday:

Good seat - 5 rows from the front parallel to the 18 yard line where Liverpool attacked into second half. Klopp + Karius came into the crowd beside us after the game taking pictures and a few smart arses were having a pop at Karius from a distance which goes to show he'll never win the faith of the fans back.

Cracking weather, brilliant result, atmosphere was a little flat but to be expected for a pre season game.

Alisson - he is massive, saw him warming up and Karius looks a twig beside him. Mad how calm he is with the ball at his feet and some of his passes were amazing.......but he butchered one pass that gave them a chance and he flapped at a few balls into the box - I wonder the reaction if Karius did that what the reaction would have been. He oozes confidence though.

Clyne - solid and dependable but noticeably poor with the ball at his feet.

VVD - Immense and unbeatable in the air.

Gomez - did well but made a couple of mistakes, it helps with Alisson behind him if he needed to play it back to him. I think he has the physical attributes to succeed so hopefully he makes it.

Robbo - marked Callejon who was arguably their most dangerous player and did well. Man he is ****ing fast.

Gini - solid, kept things ticking over in midfield.

Milner - as above, he gets about the pitch and even for a pre season he left the boot in a few times.

Naby - we were very close to the pitch so hard to get that tv view, he did well when he had the ball but reading here a lot saying he was fantastic. I felt a number of others played better. I have full faith in him smashing it though.

Mane - fast, strong and can make space with a shimmy so well. I think he will have a big season this year.

Salah - postage stamp.

Bobby - for a guy that is back training a week he was superb - different class.

Subs

Shaq - he was brilliant playing as a false 9 and then wide, his decision making was superb. When to pass first time, when to take a touch and his weight of ball excellent - I think we have a bargain here.

Studge - missed two good chances and still looks like he plays within himself. Took his goal v well and some pass to Moreno - I pray he stays fit as he would be a massive asset.

Fabinho - pressed high up the pitch and very wiry physique which sees him nick the ball, did well.

Solanke - works hard but I don't see it with him.

Origi - all the physical tools but lacking something.

Jones - wow, we may have an absolute star here. V impressive.

Moreno - some hit for the goal and then two mins later he hacked a guy done with a wild tackle - same oul same oul.

TAA - some engine and way better delivery than Clyne.

Phillips - he was the opposite end to me so couldn't see much.

Great day and loads of kids there meaning the future Irish reds are still there in numbers. Looking forward to next week now.

Up the reds.

[Liverpool]

Week out from opening game. I'm going for..

----------Alisson
Clyne Gomez VVD Robertson
--------Keita Milner
---------Shaqiri
-Salah ------------Mane
---------Firmino

Sturridge on for last 20.

[labourRed]

I doubt Milner will be playing with a gash on his forehead. For me it's:

Alisson

Clyne Klavan VVD Robertson

Keita Fabinho Wijnaldum

Salah Firmino Mane

[RedReet]

I doubt Milner will be playing with a gash on his forehead. For me it's:

Alisson

Clyne Klavan VVD Robertson

Keita Fabinho Wijnaldum

Salah Firmino Mane

Surely they'll just bandage that up? I'd be surprised if that keeps him out, unless he got concussed at the same time.

[labourRed]

Surely they'll just bandage that up? I'd be surprised if that keeps him out, unless he got concussed at the same time.

It's pretty heavily bruised as well so it wouldn't be a lot of fun heading a ball. I just reckon with the strength we have there's no need to be putting players in who aren't at their best.

[kev776]

Week out from opening game. I'm going for..

----------Alisson
Clyne Gomez VVD Robertson
--------Keita Fabinho
---------Firmino
-Salah ------------Mane
---------Studge

Shaq on for last 20.

[Buzzo]

Robbo dropped... no Gomez.

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