Chelsea vs Liverpool - (FA Cup - 5th Round)

[Fosterbloke]

UK:
Tuesday 3rd March at 7:45pm

Australia:
Perth Time: 4th March at 3:45am
QLD Time: 4th March at 5:45am
NSW/VIC: 4th March at 6:45am

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This is it!

Time to bring out the big guns as we take on Chelsea for a place in the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup.

Could we see some of the youngsters that have distinguished themselves so admirably? Elliott, Jones, Chirivella?

[Shaggy]

Chelsea are crap, but with our form since the winter break I am quite worried about this. I'd play a strong side because 3 defeats in 4 in all comps, from out of nowhere really, would be a real concern.

[Fosterbloke]

Definitely a strong side but I think Jones could at least feature.

[Liverpool]

i've agreed with Klopps selections in previous rounds but would be disappointed if he puts out a side that cant compete properly tomorrow.

Should be fairly strong although a few fringe players being injured/just back doesn't help

[Exiled_red]

I'd expect a strong 2nd XI, the likes of Lovren, Matip, Milner, Lallana, Keita, Origi, Minamino with a few of the first team in there as well, maybe give Jones a start too

[SB]

Jones should be nailed on to start in this. He’s getting stuff all minutes in the league at present & is in good form.

[labourRed]

Klopp said he'll no go anything like Shrewsbury and Lampard has said he'll go pretty strong as well.

They've a lot of injuries at the moment so he's going to have to rotate somewhat. I don't think he's prioritising the league like he perhaps he should which is a shame. They are a poor side but they seem to play like a side possessed against us. Wouldn't be surprised to see Kante again on one leg.

[frank the tank]

I'd expect a strong 2nd XI, the likes of Lovren, Matip, Milner, Lallana, Keita, Origi, Minamino with a few of the first team in there as well, maybe give Jones a start too

If that's the case then we will lose

[Sus]

Let's see. Think some of the first xi need the minutes and will be chomping at the bit to get stuck into Chelsea.

Hopefully we see the likes of Lallana, Fabinho, Mane and Ox along with Minamino, Williams, Jones. Salah and Bobby on the bench again as break glass options

[BigChief]

Yeah I'd like to see Williams again. He's not short on confidence or TAA lite talent.
Adrian
Williams Gomez VvD Robertson
Milner Fabinho Ox
Salah Origi Jones

That's fairly strong and if needed we bring on firmino and Mane second half. Otherwise if we're comfortable then Minamino, Elliot and Chirivella.

[labourRed]

^ that would be a bit too risky for me.

Trent looks like he's carrying something despite his two west ham assists. We seen this with Andy before the break that his form dipped and he came out and said his ankle was giving him loads of problems.

Looks to me like Trent is also playing with something his delivery against AM and Watford was way off and i noticed a load of kinesio tape on his right thigh during the Watford game. I'd go...

Adrian
Williams Gomez VVD Robbo
Ox Fabinho Lallana
Mane Firmino Jones

[Pablo]

Agree we have to go strong for this. I'd still put Curtis Jones in the team though, his form really does deserve a start.

[Roboklopp]

Naby out apparently

[Rich]

I concur - Jones deserves a start, I'd stick in our Japanese dude too - tempted to play Williams - if its VVD and Gomez in the centre.

[Pablo]

I concur - Jones deserves a start, I'd stick in our Japanese dude too - tempted to play Williams - if its VVD and Gomez in the centre.

Yep I'd be tempted to start Minamino too. I wouldn't make many other changes though (Matip for Lovren).

Jones arguably improves the midfield from the other day to be honest, they were so poor. I think he almost gets in on merit and offers a genuine goal threat too. I really hope he does start.

Alisson
Trent Matip VVD Robbo
Fabinho
Wijnaldum Jones
Salah Bobby Minamino

Something like that. With Williams, Elliot etc on the bench.