Man City vs Liverpool - Premier League (20/21 - Game 8)

[Irishnev]

If it were up to me, I'd go for this:

----jota-----------Mane-----------Salah
-------Gini------Hendo----Milner
----Robbo--Gomez--Matip----TAA
------------------Alisson---------

Subs:

Adrian,
Phillips,
Firmino,
Shaqiri,
Tsimikas,
Keita,
Jones

Gini, Hendo and Milner is a nightmare midfield IMO. We need our most dynamic players and Milner isn’t that anymore - he can give 20 mins at the for Naby hopefully

[Rich]

I think my midfield would be Gini - Hendo - Keita.

[Buzzo]

I think my midfield would be Gini - Hendo - Keita.

Same

[spud_gun]

Gini, Hendo and Milner is a nightmare midfield IMO. We need our most dynamic players and Milner isn’t that anymore - he can give 20 mins at the for Naby hopefully

No way Milner starts. Naby or on Tueday's performance Jones.

[Liverpool]

pretty crazy how we've got 700 midfielders and are struggling to fill that third shirt for Sunday.

[Corndog]

Gini, Hendo and Milner is a nightmare midfield IMO. We need our most dynamic players and Milner isn’t that anymore - he can give 20 mins at the for Naby hopefully

I wouldn't say it's a nightmare at all, I'm pretty sure that midfield has beaten city before and yes they are all a couple of years older and city have changed since then but they are all exceptionally fit players.

Depends what you mean about dynamic but Ox aside, klopp midfielders have never been about pace in the centre or even agility really, they have always been about controlling the game, pressing ins one situations and being back with discipline in others. They are generally about getting onto he ball and feeding one of the forwards or fullbacks so that they can shine.

Curtis has had a lot of minutes recently and keita is only back from injury.

Milner has been mr dependable since he came to LFC. I think his experience would benefit the team against city.

[Irishnev]

I wouldn't say it's a nightmare at all, I'm pretty sure that midfield has beaten city before and yes they are all a couple of years older and city have changed since then but they are all exceptionally fit players.

Depends what you mean about dynamic but Ox aside, klopp midfielders have never been about pace in the centre or even agility really, they have always been about controlling the game, pressing ins one situations and being back with discipline in others. They are generally about getting onto he ball and feeding one of the forwards or fullbacks so that they can shine.

Curtis has had a lot of minutes recently and keita is only back from injury.

Milner has been mr dependable since he came to LFC. I think his experience would benefit the team against city.

Dynamic means quick, able to cover the ground at pace and be good in transition. Milner is a great guy to have in the squad but his age has been really showing and while he can cover a lot of distance he looks slow which is understandable given his age. If we are ahead and want to see the game out then bring him on but he is not starter quality for me anyone unless we are stuck or rotating and certainly not vs City.

The Milner, Hendo, Gini midfield seemed to be rolled out by Klopp for European away games which we constantly lost. This would be a big leap to start Curtis because he has shown some up and down form in recent games. He was however excellent against Atalanta.

I’d start Naby who is dynamic - he was part of excellent wins vs Ars and Chelsea. Given him 60 mins and then see the game state before seeing who we bring on.

[Corndog]

Dynamic means quick, able to cover the ground at pace and be good in transition. Milner is a great guy to have in the squad but his age has been really showing and while he can cover a lot of distance he looks slow which is understandable given his age. If we are ahead and want to see the game out then bring him on but he is not starter quality for me anyone unless we are stuck or rotating and certainly not vs City.

The Milner, Hendo, Gini midfield seemed to be rolled out by Klopp for European away games which we constantly lost. This would be a big leap to start Curtis because he has shown some up and down form in recent games. He was however excellent against Atalanta.

I’d start Naby who is dynamic - he was part of excellent wins vs Ars and Chelsea. Given him 60 mins and then see the game state before seeing who we bring on.

But none of Klopps CMs bar ox are pacey. naby is incredibly slow....I also wouldn't call curtis jones quick.

They are agile players but they aren't fast. My only concern is I don't think Jones or Keita are strong enough defensively for City.

I thought Keitas form was pretty average before his injury, he seemed a passenger in many games this season.

[Irishnev]

But none of Klopps CMs bar ox are pacey. naby is incredibly slow....I also wouldn't call curtis jones quick.

They are agile players but they aren't fast. My only concern is I don't think Jones or Keita are strong enough defensively for City.

I thought Keitas form was pretty average before his injury, he seemed a passenger in many games this season.

We both want a positive result this weekend - I don’t care who we achieve it with but would prefer not to see Milner start. If he does he’ll get my full support

I’m going to agree to disagree - I suspect Naby will start

[Corndog]

We both want a positive result this weekend - I don’t care who we achieve it with but would prefer not to see Milner start. If he does he’ll get my full support

I’m going to agree to disagree - I suspect Naby will start

No worries, I think you're right, keita will likely start

[SB]

We both want a positive result this weekend - I don’t care who we achieve it with but would prefer not to see Milner start. If he does he’ll get my full support

I’m going to agree to disagree - I suspect Naby will start

Naby or Jones for me.

[Norbs]

Naby or Jones for me.

With Henderson to make way?

[danperkins]

Shaqiri for me but I think Keita will get the shout.

[Rigadon]

Ha, if we don't win, one set of armchair supporters will have a field day.

Get the 3 points and nobody will care if it's Origi that starts up front.

I'd start Jota but wouldn't complain if Firmino started. Either way, we win, draw and lose as a team. Understand where you are coming from, but really hope there isn't a blame game if we fail to beat City. Best outcome, Jota has a great game and Firmino nets the winner.

[Rigadon]

Shaqiri for me but I think Keita will get the shout.

Shaqiri has looked good this season. Just not sure if he has the positional discipline/awareness to start in midfield against City. I'd go Keita.