Hull City (Tigers) v Liverpool Fc - 2.05pm

mike65

Yes its five past two!

The first of a run of three games in 7 days, all of which we thought should be bankers or near as dammit, however the injury to Sturridge has set off alarm bells if only because of everything being down to Suarez now and for how long we don't know. Which means winning this trio of matches is even more important.

The home side are nothing if not tight - more than a single goal has been scored at the KC just once so far and that was a draw, the following are out apparently P. McShane, S. Quinn S. Aluko. For Liverpool there has been a rumour that Coutinho and Hendo are carrying knocks.

Morzadec

Could be a trickier game than some might think...

I'm going to predict a disappointing 1-1 draw

Agueroooo

Not a good sign when the matches are thick and fast on my phone calendar but the squad looks to be thinning with injuries.

as I said yesterday we need someone in the background to now step forward and show their worth.

Kerrigooney

Morzadec wrote: »

Could be a trickier game than some might think...

I'm going to predict a disappointing 1-1 draw

Yep. Have to agree with this. I'm not looking forward to it tbh.

whatawaster

If all the reported injuries come to pass I'd like to see

Mignolet

Johnson, Toure, Sakho, Flanagan

Lucas, Allen, Gerrard

Sterling, Suarez, Moses

mike65

Hard to see both Agger/Skrtel being rested but I agree about the rest, I think width could be the key.

mike65

Confirmed starting 11

Mignolet, Johnson, Toure, Skrtel, Flanagan, Lucas, Gerrard, Henderson, Sterling, Moses, Suarez.

Subs: Jones, Agger, Alberto, Aspas, Coutinho, Sakho, Allen.

Good bench!

Morzadec

mike65 wrote: »

John Aldridge says on twitter

Mignolet, Johnson, Toure, Skrtel, Flanagan, Lucas, Gerrard, Henderson, Sterling, Moses, Suarez.

Wouldn't have predicted that CB partnership. Would've thought Sahko would have been a good choice for a game like this.

No Coutinho, no Sturridge...

We need Suarez to have a magic game

Turtyturd

Yay Moses...

This match will only be made better if the poster who does the bad USA Soccer Guy impression posts.

gafferino

Morzadec wrote: »

Wouldn't have predicted that CB partnership. Would've thought Sahko would have been a good choice for a game like this.

No Coutinho, no Sturridge...

We need Suarez to have a magic game again

FYP:pac:

retalivity

where the hell is sakho??

kfallon

Is Coutinho injured?

Moses and Sterling

Dont be at yourself

A lot of pace and direct running in that front 3. Won't be clever or inventive. Couldd be incredibly frustrating to watch, or could be real swashbuckling excitement.

kfallon

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

A lot of pace and direct running in that front 3. Won't be clever or inventive. Couldd be incredibly frustrating to watch, or could be real swashbuckling excitement.

I fear the former tbh

Hope I'm very, very wrong!

ManOnFire

the lack of Sakho is pissing me off lately

djPSB

Bench is almost better than the starting 11.

Luckycharms_74

ManOnFire wrote: »

the lack of Sakho is pissing me off lately

I agree .

I don't think we will see Sakho as a regular until next season. But why the Fcuk pay that money for him and not play him

joe123

Why is Agger back on the bench? Skrtel and Toure are very similar. Always feel we play better when Agger is there.

klose

joe123 wrote: »

Why is Agger back on the bench? Skrtel and Toure are very similar. Always feel we play better when Agger is there.

We conceded 3 last week so had be shaking up, aggers days are probably numbered here anyways id say well cash in on him.

Slattsy

Agger was rubbish last week, I have to wonder do the people that come on here looking to moan actually watch games.

joe123

Slattsy wrote: »

Agger was rubbish last week, I have to wonder do the people that come on here looking to moan actually watch games.

:rolleyes:

Really hate ****ty posts like that.

Anyways, we should still have enough here to beat Hull but they are a tough side at home.

Sakho has done nothing to warrant a guaranteed starting place yet. Rodgers doesn't know his best pairing yet

Knex*

Skrtel and Agger were so bad last week, neither deserve to be on the pitch today, when you consider Sakho and Toure have done nothing wrong, and have actually been impressive in their game time, IMO.

Agent Coulson

rarnes1 wrote: »

Rodgers doesn't know his best pairing yet

Coming up to the most important part and busiest part of the season you would hope by now if all players were fully fit he would know is best pairing. He has had four months working with them now.

barone

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Coming up to the most important part and busiest part of the season you would hope by now if all players were fully fit he would know is best pairing. He has had four months working with them now.

different cb pairings work better against different teams,hardly a criticism of the manager, think these two have been our best pairing this season btw.

Slattsy

Toure and Skrtel in my eyes have been our best centre half pairing.
Sakho has done nothing wrong mind you, but its a good problem to have.

2 nil today.

passremarkable

In fairness to Rodgers no centre has Ben absolutely outstanding .. All have made a few errors and looked shaky at times.
Would have liked to see sakho start today though

LiamoSail

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

. But why the Fcuk pay that money for him and not play him

His potential. Liverpool won't attract a top level centre half, but can attract someone with the potential to be. Kolo can fill the gap in the meantime

Skrtel has been the most consistent CB this season . None of the other 3 have stood out thus far

Kess73

And off we go

murpho999

Don't understand why Rodger's is getting criticised for using his squad here. It is Hull after all and they should be good enough.
Ideal game for Sterling and Moses. Bench strong enough for changes if required.

joe123

Nervous now! Need 3 points here what with our tough fixtures during Christmas.

Lapin

Didn't think Sturridge was gonna be out that long.

I reckon they'll do enough to get us over the line here.

0 - 1 will do me.

klose

Would have liked to see a full back on the bench if flanno has a bad game, instead we've two left footed centre halves.

Kess73

Corner count starting to rack up.

Knex*

Wisdom on loan, and at this stage I wouldn't be surprised if sitting down for long periods on a bench aggravates an injury of some sorts in Martin Kelly, so not a lot of options otherwise.

Kess73

Nice interception by Skrtel.

Courtesy Flush

Sterling gets pushed off the ball far too easily.

shamrock55

Why in gods name are we not wearing red??

Turtyturd

Mention of Skrtel losing his place to Carragher last season....check.

livinginkorea

shamrock55 wrote: »

Why in gods name are we not wearing red??

Was thinking the same thing myself.

Luckycharms_74

Kess73 wrote: »

Corner count starting to rack up.

Nuri is licking his lips with that news

Knex*

This could be an awful long afternoon..

Agueroooo

Borefest.

Kess73

Moses and Sterling looking very static and flat in their play so far. Suarez looking isolated and having to come very deep as a result.


Edit: Just as I type, Sterling with a nice burst of pace

Vicxas

Agueroooo wrote: »

Borefest.

Could be a long match.

Knex*

Well, Sterling still can't cross anyway.

livinginkorea

Nice turn from Sterling there, keep it up lad

Courtesy Flush

Hendo has zero composure on ball

Gbear

We're really not up to much so far.

Looks like we have too few players with quality on the ball.

I suppose if we're not losing on 60 Coutinho can come on sort us out.

LuckyLloyd

Lackadaisical start. No drive or urgency.