Carabao Cup

[RedReet]

I think Milner, Tsimikas, Williams, Jones and Minamino are nailed on to start. Presumably we don't want to play anyone who started at the weekend. Thiago could be involved in order to give him some more game time but I don't expect him to play the full 90 mins and I guess it probably depends on what the plans are for him next weekend.

Presumably Adrian will start in goal as he seems to be out cup keeper. Van den Berg is the obvious choice at CB, the question is whether we play someone experienced alongside him (probably Gomez if he is back fit) or go with another youngster. That just leaves 1 midfield spot and 2 forward spots to be sorted out. If Brewster is close to leaving I doubt that he will be involved, it makes sense to give Jota some game time and probably Origi as he will (likely) be involved much of the season, we want to develop Elliott so he will get surely get some minutes although it may be from the bench, it feels like Wilson would have to be forced into the side if we want to put him in the shop window. With a couple of players unavailable with injuries it might make sense to give Grujic the other slot in midfield though.

As part of an article I read earlier, it suggested Koumetio is considered 5th choice CB behind our first team players.

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As part of an article I read earlier, it suggested Koumetio is considered 5th choice CB behind our first team players.

Interesting, could be a Koumetio and Van den Berg partnership, but if only one play it'll be interesting to see which one...

[Shaggy]

As part of an article I read earlier, it suggested Koumetio is considered 5th choice CB behind our first team players.

Klopp mentioned him pre-match didn't he. Talked about the Gomez and Matip knocks...and he went "and it's the same for Billy". I was like "who the ****'s Billy?'. Forgot about him.

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Klopp mentioned him pre-match didn't he. Talked about the Gomez and Matip knocks...and he went "and it's the same for Billy". I was like "who the ****'s Billy?'. Forgot about him.

Sounds like he's fitting in with the other CBs then

[Pablo]

I wouldn't play Thiago in this one to be honest. Give him the week to get settled/move into Liverpool etc. I can't see much value in him playing with the reserves to be honest, he's already proven he's more than ready.

Think Klopp will still play him though. If he does I think he'll get even more of the ball than the other night!

[S-RED]

I hope we hand it over to the U23 team.

Let the first team staff and players have a full week to prepare for the Arsenal league game.

Round 4 of this scheduled for Tuesday/Wednesday NEXT WEEK and we’re already playing Arsenal on the Monday night!

crazy rd4 next week, yep give it to kids & save the seniors for later in the season, or even later rounds of this cup (qtr's on)

[BigChief]

Yep, after his longer than planned run out its best to rest him for Monday. New team:

Adrian
Neco VdB Koumetia Tsimikas
Milner Minamino Keita
Elliott Origi Jota

[Fredo]

Carabao Cup

How are these clubs at lower level doing on COVID testing? A lot of these players would be part timers.

[Fivex]

I doubt any of their players will be working in abattoirs and delivering amazon packages throughout the week mate.

[Mark79]

How are these clubs at lower level doing on COVID testing? A lot of these players would be part timers.

No Fredo, this is the league cup. The top 4 divisions are all full time professionals.

[Fredo]

[dom9]

How are these clubs at lower level doing on COVID testing? A lot of these players would be part timers.

Testing is optional for those clubs due to the cost.

More details here:

Leyton Orient confirm 'number of players' have coronavirus - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/54237123

[Mark79]

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[SB]

I think Milner, Tsimikas, Williams, Jones and Minamino are nailed on to start. Presumably we don't want to play anyone who started at the weekend. Thiago could be involved in order to give him some more game time but I don't expect him to play the full 90 mins and I guess it probably depends on what the plans are for him next weekend.

Presumably Adrian will start in goal as he seems to be out cup keeper. Van den Berg is the obvious choice at CB, the question is whether we play someone experienced alongside him (probably Gomez if he is back fit) or go with another youngster. That just leaves 1 midfield spot and 2 forward spots to be sorted out. If Brewster is close to leaving I doubt that he will be involved, it makes sense to give Jota some game time and probably Origi as he will (likely) be involved much of the season, we want to develop Elliott so he will get surely get some minutes although it may be from the bench, it feels like Wilson would have to be forced into the side if we want to put him in the shop window. With a couple of players unavailable with injuries it might make sense to give Grujic the other slot in midfield though.

Or Grujic at CB?

[SB]

I think Milner, Tsimikas, Williams, Jones and Minamino are nailed on to start. Presumably we don't want to play anyone who started at the weekend. Thiago could be involved in order to give him some more game time but I don't expect him to play the full 90 mins and I guess it probably depends on what the plans are for him next weekend.

Presumably Adrian will start in goal as he seems to be out cup keeper. Van den Berg is the obvious choice at CB, the question is whether we play someone experienced alongside him (probably Gomez if he is back fit) or go with another youngster. That just leaves 1 midfield spot and 2 forward spots to be sorted out. If Brewster is close to leaving I doubt that he will be involved, it makes sense to give Jota some game time and probably Origi as he will (likely) be involved much of the season, we want to develop Elliott so he will get surely get some minutes although it may be from the bench, it feels like Wilson would have to be forced into the side if we want to put him in the shop window. With a couple of players unavailable with injuries it might make sense to give Grujic the other slot in midfield though.

Or Grujic at CB?