Mainz

[Jack D Rips]

It hasn't been decided yet Jack.

The decision is with UEFA, with Cyprus being the likely host venue.

Thanks Ryan. I was going on univochicago's post which said that it had been changed

[stevenage_kop]

i have also read that holland and slovenia are also possible venues for 2nd leg.

think it is because cyprus is bein used to get the people out of israel

[Shaggy]

I think Rafa will most probably stick with old faithful.

Finnan-----Carra-----Hyypia----Riise

Gerrard----Xabi-------Momo----Gonzalez

-------Crouch------Bellamy----------

Are we talking team for the Sheff United game here? If so I completely agree....that's the side I'd pick too.

[stevenage_kop]

i agree but if xabi isnt fit put gerrard in middle and pennant on right.

pennant has looked like a good signing from his work in pre-season

[El Jefecito]

i agree but if xabi isnt fit put gerrard in middle and pennant on right.

pennant has looked like a good signing from his work in pre-season

Agree his wing play has been good, he's been creative and has done quite well with the through balls when he's moved inside. TBH Paletta aside he's been the most pleasant suprise.

[Peter Delvechio]

Against Mainz I want to see all the big guns playing and giving 100% and then the same 11 against Haifa.

..............................Reina............... .........

Finnan.........Carragher.........Hyypia.........Ri ise

Gerrard..........Alonso...........Momo..........Go nzalez

....................Crouch............Bellamy

It speaks volumes that for all our talk about Pennant - many of us wouldn't start with him in the vital Haifa fixture.

[Jack D Rips]

Against Mainz I want to see all the big guns playing and giving 100% and then the same 11 against Haifa.

..............................Reina............... .........

Finnan.........Carragher.........Hyypia.........Ri ise

Gerrard..........Alonso...........Momo..........Go nzalez

....................Crouch............Bellamy

It speaks volumes that for all our talk about Pennant - many of us wouldn't start with him in the vital Haifa fixture.

And many of us would

[Peter Delvechio]

And if Xabi Alonso's fit?

[Ryan]

He's playing tonight apparently.

[Rich]

It would be nice to see the side that is going to start against Haifa, even if it is for 45mins.

Reina
Finnan - Carragher - Hyypia - Riise
Gerrard - Alonso - Sissoko - Gonzalez
Crouch - Bellamy.

[Hamstrung]

Players will be physically fit enough by next Wednesday. They've been doing plenty of training, and for 1 game it won't be a problem. I'd be a bit concerned if the league started next week, but I am not worried about Wednesday's game.

[Jack D Rips]

And if Xabi Alonso's fit?

No Momo

[Peter Delvechio]

ahhhh...interesting. So you'd find no place for Alonso in our midfield four of Pennant, Gerrard, Momo and Gonzalez?

[Jack D Rips]

ahhhh...interesting. So you'd find no place for Alonso in our midfield four of Pennant, Gerrard, Momo and Gonzalez?

"No Momo" means Alonso plays and Momo doesnt. i.e. No Momo

[Peter Delvechio]

aahhh...sorry.