Stoke City Vs Liverpool

monkey9

Haven't seen a thread for this.

Anyway feeling pessimistic!! I think Stoke will win this two nil. We could be playing anybody today and i wouldn't hold out much hope.

Hopefully, Rodriquez plays and brings a new energy to them. We're going stale so maybe he can freshen things up.

Also heard that Reina was a slight doubt with a back injury. That's why he missed the Reading match, apparently!!

There's an hour and fifteen minutes to go and i'm disgusted that Rosco hasn't provided us with his ITK teamsheet!!!

ilovelamp2000

There was some info this morning but the person who passed it on doesn't think it was reliable. Hence why I hadn't posted it. He said it's also been posted on YNWA.

But fwiw :


...........................Reina.........................
Carragher....The Greek.....Skrtel........Agger
Maxi.........Mascherano....Lucas........Aurelio
...........................Aquilani......................
......................Kuyt...............

ilovelamp2000

There's definitely nothing sure about it. This lineup has also been mentioned, 3-5-2:

Reina
Degen
Carra
Skrtel
Greek
Insua
Masch
Lucas
Aurelio
Kuyt
Aqua

MagicMarker

Really can't see how the pool will get anything today tbh.

SlickRic

i'd be both shocked and disgusted if N'Gog does not start.

magma69

I'd reckon we might scrape a draw if we are lucky. Definitely not coming away with the three points. Hopefully Masch and Lucas can dominate midfield and relieve the pressure from that horrible looking back line.

Super-Rush

I don't know whether to turn on the tv or not.

PHB

NGog really has to start. Can't see why you'd play Kuyt, unless it was as a second striker.

I reckon Liverpool will win this. Stoke's last six games at 4 losses, a draw and a win. Although their last game was a win, they've been on a torrid run of form.

ilovelamp2000

super-rush wrote: »

I don't know whether to turn on the tv or not.

I know how you feel.

I probably shouldn't admit this but I backed Stoke at 4/1 yesterday to win this game. It'll soften the blow if it does happen.

I hope that team in incorrect Rosco

ilovelamp2000

rarnes1 wrote: »

I hope that team in incorrect Rosco

So do I.

I don't like either of the rumoured lineups. Won't be long til a confirmed lineup is available.

Super-Rush

Renia
Deggen
Carra
Agger
Aurelio
Maxi
Aqua
Masch
Riera
Kuyt
Dave

Mr Velo

You guys are gonna be VERY disappointed.

Official lineup for today is:

Reina
Degen
Skrtel
Carragher
Kryrgiakos
Insua
Mascherano
Lucas
Aurelio
Kuyt
Ngog

Subs:

Cavalieri
Aquilani
Riera
Maxi
Spearing
Darby
Pacheco

Defensive or what!!!

super-rush

super-rush wrote: »

Renia
Deggen
Carra
Agger
Aurelio
Maxi
Aqua
Masch
Riera
Kuyt
Dave

I like that. Maxi and Riera.

Good man Rafa, you have mixed it up a bit. Hope it pays off.

ctrl-alt-delete

Am worried for Liverpool today, Stoke is a tough enough place to be going without being in terrible form and decimated by injury.

Babel out of the squad means he is surely on his way now.

Edit:

Having seen the line-up a lot is being asked of Ngog today, hope he can get something from this game for Liverpool

whatawaster

Happy with that team

Right so, wtf is the real lineup?

comedians around here

RasTa

My money is on Stoke 16/5 and Stoke-1 10/1 so it will be no other then a Liverpool win.

ctrl-alt-delete

rarnes1 wrote: »

Right so, wtf is the real lineup?

comedians around here

Liverpool

* 25 Reina
* 12 Aurelio
* 16 Kyrgiakos
* 22 Insua
* 23 Carragher
* 27 Degen
* 37 Skrtel
* 20 Mascherano
* 21 Lucas
* 18 Kuyt
* 24 Ngog

Substitutes

* 01 Cavalieri,
* 32 Darby,
* 04 Aquilani,
* 11 Riera,
* 17 Maxi,
* 26 Spearing,
* 47 Pacheco

Headshot

Money on stoke so come on stoke.

1-0 stoke

magma69

How on earth are we going to create any chances with that team?

~Rebel~

The Reds XI in full is: Reina, Carragher, Skrtel, Kyrgiakos, Insua, Lucas, Mascherano, Degen, Aurelio, Kuyt, Ngog. Subs: Cavalieri, Pacheco, Darby, Spearing, Riera, Rodriguez, Aquilani.

No sir, I don't like it.

With 3 CB's and 3 FB's not sure of formation at all...

---

Carra-Skrtel-Kyrgiakos
Degen----Masch--Aurelio---Insua

---

Lucas

---

Kuyt---Ngog

?

James Forde

edit got my answer

Super-Rush

Wtf Rafa?? Leaving Aqua, Maxi & Riera on the bench. Jebus H Crisp. I give up, i really do.

Let me get this right. We have 6 defenders, 2 defensive midfielders and Kuyt and Ngog.

This is a joke right?

I'm starting to think Rafa actually wants to get fired.

I've had had Maxi and Riera on the team. Even maybe Pacheco for Riera.

Just something fcuking different Rafa, we have fcuk all to lose at the moment.

/goes outside to calm down

Mr Velo

Told yiz... That's the official lineup... Rafa has obviously lost it. Fingers crossed we'll get something from the game, but not much creativity in that lineup.

Super-Rush

Phil Thompson says Aqua is not good enough to play for Liverpool.

Johner

Headshot wrote: »

Money on stoke so come on stoke.

1-0 stoke

Same got a bit on at 3/1 yesterday! Odds were way too generous.

James Forde

super-rush wrote: »

Phil Thompson says Aqua is not good enough to play for Liverpool.

Roma must be laughing all the way to the bank

Super-Rush

Anyway never mind all that sh1te, Liverpool to win 3-0.

Johner

Johner wrote: »

Same got a bit on at 3/1 yesterday! Odds were way too generous.

they were 4/1 in galway yeasterday

Super-Rush

rarnes1 wrote: »

they were 4/1 in galway yeasterday

13/5 on PP at the moment.

~Rebel~

If we dot get a comfortable win, Rafa will be slated for this.


Looking at its merits, Degen is more effective as a winger then a full back anyway. Looks like we might be seeing a 2 up top, which is something we really should be trying with Torres out, and Kuyt and Ngog offer a nice potential partnership. Riera and Maxi were only ever really gonna be subs with one having just moved having not played in a good while and the other just back from an injury he keeps breaking down from.

At least we do have a strong bench to change things up anyway, having people like Riera, Maxi, Pacheco and Aqui to call on is a nice change.

PHB

It could still be a 4-4-2, with Degan and Aureilo on the wings. Rafa is just so terrified of losing.

I'm not sure what will happen now, really have no idea how this team will perform.

ilovelamp2000

super-rush wrote: »

Anyway never mind all that sh1te, Liverpool to win 3-0.

It is the Way Of Benitez: when you are under pressure, and have f*cked everything up, and the next game could get you sacked, you win

And prolong the misery.

It's one of the worst starting lineups I've ever seen at LFC.

bryanjf

bryanjf wrote: »

Roma must be laughing all the way to the bank

Yeah, they are all watching Thompson speak with bated breath.

~Rebel~

ha, something just popped into my head when I looked back over the teamsheet...



This is madness!...THIS, IS, RAFAAAAAAAAAA!

Super-Rush

Phil Thompson

Aquilani is not the sort of player you would take into battle

segadreamcast

I know nobody wants to watch this game but - still - no streams?

~Rebel~

Aquilani needs a beard.

flahavaj

I'd be tempted to predict a Liverpool defeat here looking at that line up and given the week that has been in it. But a quick look at Stoke's recent form especially the last 6 games makes this a really hard one to call.

doc_17

whats up with agger

ntlbell

Looks like it's just stop the rot time, under no circumstances lose.

It's all getting slightly embarrasing.

I think looking at the teams it looks a nailed on draw tbh.

Stoke score very few goals.

I'd imagine Rafa's plan is to get to halftime 0-0, then in the 2nd half throw on Maxi and Riera to try and win the game.

A stoke goal early will destroy this plan as there's little creativity in our team.

ntlbell

flahavaj wrote: »

I'd be tempted to predict a Liverpool defeat here looking at that line up and given the week that has been in it. But a quick look at Stoke's recent form especially the last 6 games makes this a really hard one to call.

Any idea how many goals pool conceaded this year from set peices?

I'll go 1-0 stoke

Raskolnikov

Phil Thompson was close to tears

ntlbell

ntlbell wrote: »

Looks like it's just stop the rot time, under no circumstances lose.

It's all getting slightly embarrasing.

Where were you?

I missed you !!

ntlbell

rarnes1 wrote: »

Stoke score very few goals.

.

6 in last two

Super-Rush

This is enough to make me start smoking again. I've only had 3 hours sleep.

doc_17

Dion Dublin on sky. Can't stand that fella

flahavaj

ntlbell wrote: »

Any idea how many goals pool conceaded this year from set peices?

I'll go 1-0 stoke

No idea. I presume its the reason The Greek fella is included, he might be good for nothing else but he's decent enough in the air.