Liverpool v Southampton - FA Cup 5th Round

[Mark79]

Wed 28 February - 20.00

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[Pablo]

Kelleher

Bradley Gomez Quansah Tsmikas

MacConnell

Nyoni Clark

Koumas Danns Gakpo

I think that's what I'd pick. Starting Nyoni is pushing it but I figure he's familiar with the other lads from youth level at least.

Really is down to the bare bones and there's still a few in that starting XI I'd rather rest!

[vlahka]

That midfield will not work at all.

[Cerbie]

At least things are improving and Gravy isn't a long term injury.

[Buzzo]

Yeah need at least one grown up in that midfield.

Dunno who like.

[Paul12]

Kelleher

Bradley Gomez Quansah Tsmikas

MacConnell

Nyoni Clark

Koumas Danns Gakpo

I think that's what I'd pick. Starting Nyoni is pushing it but I figure he's familiar with the other lads from youth level at least.

Really is down to the bare bones and there's still a few in that starting XI I'd rather rest!

Defence is fine, but the rest will cost us the game. Maybe that's ok if it means the team as a whole is fresher for the other games ahead but I hope we pick a stronger front 6.

[Exiled_red]

Yeah need at least one grown up in that midfield.

Dunno who like.

MacAllister and Elliott are the only ones who aren't injured, MacAllister only played about 90 mins Elliott played 120 but has had less football over the whole season, I wonder if we would give them 45 mins each or something?

[The_weatherman]

We can't take too many chances though, we have a game every three to four days now and this one the least important of them all. Maybe we'll see Gordon on the right, and Kane-Doherty on the bench. Mac to play first 60 minutes maybe? If needed we can then use Endo, or Nyoni if we have the chance.

[Exiled_red]

What's the feeling about how Southampton will approach this? They are 4th in the Championship 5 points off the 2nd automatic promotion spot with 12 league games to go and a patchy recent run of form (2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5).

Are they likely to rest players and focus on the promotion chase? Or is this too good an opportunity to pass up?

[Pablo]

Yeah need at least one grown up in that midfield.

Dunno who like.

Yeah it'll probably be Mac Allister but I do worry he's played a lot of football lately.

[peterbread]

You’d think considering how difficult it can be to get back up and the chance to bounce back straight away would be more important. The money they get from that rather than a cup run would be massive.

But then they know we’ve got issues so they might take the chance to pull off a big upset. But loosing to some kids with your first team when you’re in bad form already won’t help either.

I have no idea what’s going to happen tomorrow but it will be fun to see some more of our young players showcasing what they are all about.

[dom9]

I would prioritise Forest on Saturday over this.

[Mark79]

What's the feeling about how Southampton will approach this? They are 4th in the Championship 5 points off the 2nd automatic promotion spot with 12 league games to go and a patchy recent run of form (2 wins and 3 defeats in their last 5).

Are they likely to rest players and focus on the promotion chase? Or is this too good an opportunity to pass up?

This will be their 8th game this month. Their coach has said it’s a game they could really do without, but they’ll do their best for the travelling fans.