Liverpool vs West Ham - Premier League (18/19 - Game 1)

[Exiled_red]

Pretty much as you would have hoped, I hope that the likes of TAA and Firmino who haven't played much in preseason are sharp.

[Buzzo]

That’s got to be the strongest bench we’ve ever had.

[McDermotX]

Other than shoeing Fabinho in, it's pretty poor alright. Re: CB

[Exiled_red]

Our bench: Karius, Clyne, Fabinho, Henderson, Sturridge, Lallana, Shaqiri

A lack of centre-back aside, that's pretty filthy.

That's a major step up from what we have had for a while.

[Norbs]

Why are BBC calling Fabinho 'Tavares'

[McDermotX]

Why are BBC calling Fabinho 'Tavares'

That's his name on the teamsheets all through preseason. Fábio Henrique Tavares.

Fabinho is his football name. Like most Brazilians who think they're ****-hot

[SB]

Clyne might feel he’d done enough to start in PS & he’d have a good case too. A good position for us to be in.

[Charly]

That’s got to be the strongest bench we’ve ever had.

Was just trying to think back...

2 man benches in the 80s dont count, so its the Prem era.

[Buzzo]

Noble and Wishere in the WH centre mid.

Seems an area we could get at them.

[Red_Polo]

Why are BBC calling Fabinho 'Tavares'

Yeah, I do find it odd. That's his surname tho innit. Until they know any better they probably go off the official registration documentation rather than preferred name or shirt name etc

Imagine if all these years people had been calling Raul 'Gonzalez' and Pele 'do Nascimento'

[Fredo]

Other than shoeing Fabinho in, it's pretty poor alright. Re: CB

I think he won't walk into this midfield judging by his pre season performances. At this moment, he is behind Henderson and it won't be easy for him. He is versatile though, and that will be enough to get him on the bench.

[SB]

So in the starting X1 who’s been back the shortest amount of time? Bobby & TAA yeah. Those 2 could be the two to tire first so either Shaq or Dan to replace Bobby & Clyne for TAA wouldn’t be out of the question although Fullbacks seldom get subbed.

[McDermotX]

I think he won't walk into this midfield judging by his pre season performances. At this moment, he is behind Henderson and it won't be easy for him. He is versatile though, and that will be enough to get him on the bench.

Aye....looks the sort of player who'll grow into the season and be a fixture come the business end.

Hopefully

[brightred]

Good looking team but I feel a bit for Clyne. Thought he had a good pre-season.

What a bench! I haven't felt this excited about a new season in years!!

[Fosterbloke]

I know it's a bit soon for him but I'd love to see Curtis Jones on the bench.