Basel v Liverpool Wednesday 19.45 KO

niallo27

cjmc wrote: »

If liverpool have any hope of being a team at the business end of the league they should win with a bit to spare

At home yes but a draw away to a seasoned enough champions league team isn't a bad result.

cj maxx

whatawaster wrote: »

That's not how football works. Away champions league matches against decent sides (which Basel are ) are always difficult

Difficult yes and basel are a decent side ( assume) but a team like pool SHOULD have enough and a bit for them , one off games are always tricky though

I am pie

cjmc wrote: »

If liverpool have any hope of being a team at the business end of the league they should win with a bit to spare

A draw from a qualification point of view would be sufficient, not only are you taking a point you are denying the other team 2 additional points.

It's all about the home games and pinching points away from home.

Liverpool's aim, given their absence should be qualifying for the quarters, even that is a big ask.

Going for a home win - Basel still a decent price @ 13/5

MonkeyTennis

woah that is not the team I expected.

brevity

I am pie

Markowicz? Odd choice for me.

Maybe he wont be involved at the weekend.

Devilman40k

cjmc wrote: »

Difficult yes and basel are a decent side ( assume) but a team like pool SHOULD have enough and a bit for them , one off games are always tricky though

You have been watching Liverpool recently I take it... and know that Basel have pulled off quite a few big results in the CL over the years.

Not a should win (on recent form) at all...

Super-Rush

Lallana on the fucking bench and Lazar starting?

You've lost it Brendan, both the match and your mind.

Harry Palmr

Maybe the plan is to run at Basel for 70 mins and then bring on Lallana to press them high up

I am pie

Super-Rush wrote: »

Lallana on the fucking bench and Lazar starting?

You've lost it Brendan, both the match and your mind.

I imagine the thinking is that Marko wont play at the weekend and Lallana will. Still, odd.

I'd rest Gerrard tonight and play Lucas. If Gerrard has to play both games we will get an a pig of a performance from him at the weekend.

Not convinced.

Agent Coulson

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Maybe the plan is to run at Basel for 70 mins and then bring on Lallana to press them high up

See I would understood that logic if it was Gerrard on the bench with Lallana playing.

Use our high engry high tempo players to run them hard for 70 minutes then bring on Gerrard in the number 10 role.

emo72

this is what it means if you want to get the most out of a squad

Harry Palmr

Just realised Gashi is on the bench, hopefully a good sign.

brevity

brevity wrote: »

Just quoting to aid other folks who perhaps haven't seen the line up.

Back 4 more or less as expected.

Gerrard as expected.

Coutinho & Markovic a bit of a surprise.

Coutinho not at his best unless Sturridge is doing his thing with Sterling.

With Can & Allen out though it's not too bad a team.

Can see Balo' netting tonight

Agent Coulson

Richie taking the Basel team because the other two haven't a clue about football outside of England. Barca & Madrid.

5live

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Richie taking the Basel team because the other two haven't a clue about football outside of England. Barca & Madrid.

On SS5 also.

MonkeyTennis

what is Hamilton on about?

OwaynOTT

Markovic to have a good night and Countihno to show his preseason for and Liverpool to win and me to find a tenner in my coat I haven't worn in a while.


Oh black tie black shirt combo, say one thing for Rodgers say he's fashionable.

murpho999

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Richie taking the Basel team because the other two haven't a clue about football outside of England. Barca & Madrid.

Like most pundits and EPL supporters in fairness.

brevity

'Mon The Pool

Augmerson

murpho999 wrote: »

Like most pundits and EPL supporters in fairness.

I have an in depth knowledge and appreciation of the Estonian 2nd division I'll have you know.

Aidric

Basel are confident going in to this one and with good reason. They're topping the league so far this year without ever getting going, even with a resurgent FCZ.

2-0 Basel

brevity

Shouldn't be offside there really.

OwaynOTT

Nice ball by Lazar. Pity.

hadepsx

Streller. Sounds like a player on pro evo

murpho999

Augmerson wrote: »

I have an in depth knowledge and appreciation of the Estonian 2nd division I'll have you know.

Really? East/North or West/South?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Estonia

Peist2007

Basel got tonked by Real Madrid in the first game. If Liverpool are anything worth talking about they should win here despite the noticeable talking up of Basel going on in this thread. Let's be seeing it

whatawaster

Peist2007 wrote: »

Basel got tonked by Real Madrid in the first game. If Liverpool are anything worth talking about they should win here despite the noticeable talking up of Basel going on in this thread. Let's be seeing it

Liverpool stuffed Arsenal.

Anyone who doesn't beat Arsenal aren't up to much?

scudzilla

Peist2007 wrote: »

Basel got tonked by Real Madrid in the first game. If Liverpool are anything worth talking about they should win here despite the noticeable talking up of Basel going on in this thread. Let's be seeing it

Liverpool are not in the same league as Madrid so your theory fails here

Peist2007

whatawaster wrote: »

Liverpool stuffed Arsenal.

Anyone who doesn't beat Arsenal aren't up to much?

I personally dont think Arsenal are up to much and havent in years.

Biddy_61

Sloppy passing.

Peist2007

scudzilla wrote: »

Liverpool are not in the same league as Madrid so your theory fails here

Never said they were. But Basel are poor and i fully expect you to win. Not a theory either. Must win game

Charlie19

Like a rash

Doff

Lol Madrid are losing 1-0 to Ludogorets

At least we can be top of something for a while

Super-Rush

Madrid one down.

Harry Palmr

Sterling terrible ****e.

livinginkorea

Great to see us pressing and winning back the ball in their own half

Augmerson

murpho999 wrote: »

Really? East/North or West/South?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Football_in_Estonia

East. **** those western scum. Kohtla-Järve JK Järve II all the way! Võitnud!!

hoodwinked

Doff wrote: »

Lol Madrid are losing 1-0 to Ludogorets

At least we can be top of something for a while

i thought you were messing! :eek:

YouTookMyName

happyoutscan

Harry Palmr wrote: »

Sterling terrible ****e.

Such a stupid yellow card to get.

Super-Rush

Madrid miss a peno.

kryogen

Something about Basel

Peist2007

Decent start from Balotelli

murpho999

Ballotelli looking quite good out there.

Very comfortable on the ball...think he might get something tonight.

livinginkorea

Crap good work by Mario dragging all the defenders out of position

Biddy_61

Gerrard!!!!!

Super-Rush

Bloody Gerrard.

Harry Palmr

Gerrard - its not a game for old men. :mad: