Jordan Henderson

[Scratch]

A sore foot, but nothing to worry about. On painkillers all week, apparantly, so his running was inhibited.

[meffin]

Fergie was correct!

[danperkins]

Makes no sense that we would use him as the deepest lying midfielder. Does Brendan not watch how that works out for Hodgson, Henderson and England? He's a shadow of himself when he's not allowed to drive forward. I don't get it. Rather Lucas anchoring and let whoever do their stuff ahead of him. I know we've had a good start but wins like those two can paper over cracks, and it can unravel quite quickly, and I'm afraid that's where I'm at. Some of Brendan's decisions - selections, substitutions and use of certain players - are baffling me.

[Bender]

Any news on his injury?

Viktor Fagerström @ViktorFagerLFC 2m2 minutes ago
While #LFC are confident Henderson hasn't broken the metatarsal, there is a lingering problem which could require rest. (Mirror)

[Cormack74]

Who was he screaming "Eff off" to as he was coming off the pitch? The crowd or just the fact he was frustarted to have to come off?

He usually does it when he hits a shot poorly so I've always presumed it's a frustration thing.

[RichC]

What exactly is wrong with Can regarding injury/fitness? Surely it cant be worse then a player who only played 50min and was on painkillers.

Can was average when he came on and that's being kind.

[Mostar]

Makes no sense that we would use him as the deepest lying midfielder. Does Brendan not watch how that works out for Hodgson, Henderson and England? He's a shadow of himself when he's not allowed to drive forward. I don't get it. Rather Lucas anchoring and let whoever do their stuff ahead of him. I know we've had a good start but wins like those two can paper over cracks, and it can unravel quite quickly, and I'm afraid that's where I'm at. Some of Brendan's decisions - selections, substitutions and use of certain players - are baffling me.

I still think thats going to be an issue

There was a suggestion we wont go with a dedicated holding / deeper player but rather rely on game intelligence and them filling in when needed

Not convinced thats the way to go, it creates too much uncertainty imo

One thing that did impress me last night was Milners work second half and also him talking players and telling them to move into certain positions

[Fredo]

Looks like he's gonna miss the match on Monday.

[dww]

Looks like he's gonna miss the match on Monday.

That is/would be a shame.

I know people are concerned that playing Henderson as it is limits his influence but the flipside is that we have only conceded 3 shots on target in our first two games (source = Guardian podcast). So the Milner/Henderson axis has done and excellent defensive job.

Whole team balance and particularly Benteke/Coutinho need to improve in the attacking third. If we end up with more of a conventional 4-3-3 formation as many predicted before the season it will be interesting to see who gets shifted where.

[vonk]

It's a bit like last season, he seems intent on not using Lucas or Sakho and rather playing bombscare at any cost or Henderson a little bit out of position limiting his effectiveness. A midfield of

Lucas
Milner Henderson

would be very good with Emre coming in there as well, but with Lucas out of the picture we're short, again, in midfield. These two points will be the undoing of Rodgers IMO, sooner rather than later.

Lucas would be totally lost against Arsenals quick midfield, as he was last year against them. We need pace and pressing in midfield, not Lucas. Can will get there but has been slow to get back to speed, which is why Henderson is doing a job for the team.

[Bender]

@ViktorFagerLFC: Henderson fears longer lay-off if he plays against Arsenal - #LFC - Bascombe - http://t.co/AxgFxH8fmd

[Kenneth]

That's the captain spirit.

[dom9]

the flipside is that we have only conceded 3 shots on target in our first two games (source = Guardian podcast).

If that's true then I might guess that the centre backs might have played their part too. Which kinda challenges the prevailing fan narrative.

[Vermilion]

That's the captain spirit.

Doesn't have the same ring to it as Captain Fantastic tbf.

[Norbs]

That's the captain spirit.

Yep. He should courageously accept his 3 month lay off and man up