Liverpool vs. Chelsea

fyfe79 · 31-01-2017 8:16pm

jayo26 wrote: »

How is that not a bad bench? Apart from Mane every other player has been slated in the LFc thread lately as a reason of dropping points or a loss.

Yes, they've been starting games and have been off form, but having them as options late in the game is better than having reserves there. They are full internationals.

jayo26 · 31-01-2017 8:21pm

fyfe79 wrote: »

Yes, they've been starting games and have been off form, but having them as options late in the game is better than having reserves there. They are full internationals.

Only reason I'd say the bench is strong is because they aint on the pitch at the start but apart from Mane id not Be confident of any of them changing a game.

OwaynOTT · 31-01-2017 8:24pm

Looks like vanholder was correct and Clyne just needed to man up.

Mr. FoggPatches · 31-01-2017 8:27pm

GavRedKing wrote: »

You've not watched them enough so.

Willian is all huff and puff with very little end product from crossing or shooting.

Pedro is a better player, Wilian is just quicker on the break but slows down the play too often.

If im being honest, I'd probably drop Hazard but that wont happen, hes been sh*te for a few games now too.

Not that much recently, tbh. But from previous viewing, Pedro makes the wrong decisions a lot of the time. When he makes the right ones, his passing is often atrocious.
Willian has been very hard working and at his worst is far better than an averagely performing Pedro.

Pedro's gonna get a hat trick now, isn't he?

niallo27 · 31-01-2017 8:33pm

The Gerrard and Terry **** off is embarrassing.

kingshankly · 31-01-2017 8:35pm

niallo27 wrote: »

The Gerrard and Terry **** off is embarrassing.

Actually enjoyed it

GavRedKing · 31-01-2017 8:36pm

Mr. FoggPatches wrote: »

Not that much recently, tbh. But from previous viewing, Pedro makes the wrong decisions a lot of the time. When he makes the right ones, his passing is often atrocious.
Willian has been very hard working and at his worst is far better than an averagely performing Pedro.

Pedro's gonna get a hat trick now, isn't he?

From the bench? Unlikely.

Andersonisgod · 31-01-2017 8:39pm

niallo27 wrote: »

The Gerrard and Terry **** off is embarrassing.

I genuinely thought it was one of the best pre match football features I can remember. Credit to BT where it's due, some really good stuff there.

GreNoLi · 31-01-2017 8:40pm

Tight chelsea win, liverpool to take the lead.

niallo27 · 31-01-2017 8:43pm

kingshankly wrote: »

Actually enjoyed it

Really. The whole I have more respect for you no I love you more. All seemed very fake to me. I don't think they like each other.

GavRedKing · 31-01-2017 8:44pm

Stat that I expect to be broken tonight, Chelsea have yet to leave in a goal once the clock goes passed the 80th minute.

BorneTobyWilde · 31-01-2017 8:48pm

What's the team news

Andersonisgod · 31-01-2017 8:50pm

Ferdinand is coming at the "build a culture of success" thing in the wrong way in blaming Klopp. He says it's down to Klopp that Liverpool are out of both cups as he rested players but Ferdinand is relating that back to his history at Man Utd and at Man Utd it's all well and good resting players when you can bring in 30 million pound replacements for those players, Liverpool don't have that luxury and the first 11 obviously can't play every game. You can pinpoint issues with some of Klopp's tactical decisions in those games but putting it down to squad rotation simply isn't right.

GavRedKing · 31-01-2017 8:51pm

Annoyed I'll be working for most of this game.

I'd take a draw now anyway and move on, we've only had 1 all year after all.

NukaCola · 31-01-2017 8:51pm

niallo27 wrote: »

Really. The whole I have more respect for you no I love you more. All seemed very fake to me. I don't think they like each other.

I have great respect for you niallo......:pac:

niallo27 · 31-01-2017 8:52pm

Andersonisgod wrote: »

Ferdinand is coming at the "build a culture of success" thing in the wrong way in blaming Klopp. He says it's down to Klopp that Liverpool are out of both cups as he rested players but Ferdinand is relating that back to his history at Man Utd and at Man Utd it's all well and good resting players when you can bring in 30 million pound replacements for those players, Liverpool don't have that luxury and the first 11 obviously can't play every game. You can pinpoint issues with some of Klopp's tactical decisions in those games but putting it down to squad rotation simply isn't right.

The best team available played in both legs of the semi final too if my memory is right.

BorneTobyWilde · 31-01-2017 8:52pm

Woodburn not even on bench. Can starts, would ahve liked Lallana back in midfield, with Woodburn in front 3.

niallo27 · 31-01-2017 8:52pm

NukaCola wrote: »

I have great respect for you niallo......:pac:

And I love you.

GreNoLi · 31-01-2017 8:56pm

Watford go one up against arsenal.

Liam O · 31-01-2017 8:57pm

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Woodburn not even on bench. Can starts, would ahve liked Lallana back in midfield, with Woodburn in front 3.

You realise Liverpool are playing Chelsea right?

Lukker- · 31-01-2017 8:57pm

niallo27 wrote: »

Really. The whole I have more respect for you no I love you more. All seemed very fake to me. I don't think they like each other.

They've always seemed pally on England duty and post match in games between Chelsea and Liverpool.

Liam McPoyle · 31-01-2017 8:59pm

GreNoLi wrote: »

Watford go one up against arsenal.

2 now.

Cripes.

5starpool · 31-01-2017 8:59pm

GreNoLi wrote: »

Watford go one up against arsenal.

Arsenal nailed on to win 3-2 or 4-3 now they are 0-2 down this early. Always happens.

Harry Palmr · 31-01-2017 8:59pm

Liam O wrote: »

You realise Liverpool are playing Chelsea right?

Born is our 'freestyle' poster

BorneTobyWilde · 31-01-2017 8:59pm

Liam O wrote: »

You realise Liverpool are playing Chelsea right?

You do realize we beat them away from home with Lallana in his best position, midfield.
We are at home here.

niallo27 · 31-01-2017 9:00pm

I do like the way BT let us hear YNWA. Sky never do it. I think all fans can appreciate the wonderful anthem it is.

GavRedKing · 31-01-2017 9:01pm

Antonio Pulis in his tracksuit.

Buford T. Justice XIX · 31-01-2017 9:02pm

GreNoLi wrote: »

Watford go one up against arsenal.

Rod Munch wrote: »

2 now.

Cripes.

Feck off, it's not February yet...

5starpool · 31-01-2017 9:03pm

If Liverpool concede first you could see heads go down a bit given recent results as confidence must be low all round. Hopefully it won't be an issue though.

BorneTobyWilde · 31-01-2017 9:03pm

niallo27 wrote: »

I do like the way BT let us hear YNWA. Sky never do it. I think all fans can appreciate the wonderful anthem it is.

Poor effort tonight though...

niallo27 · 31-01-2017 9:05pm

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Poor effort tonight though...

Bit flat alright.

Harry Palmr · 31-01-2017 9:06pm

Any chance that Moses could score 19 OGs?

machiavellianme · 31-01-2017 9:06pm

niallo27 wrote: »

Bit flat alright.

Is it not sung in Bb?

BorneTobyWilde · 31-01-2017 9:07pm

Firmino should of won a corner there.
Annoying he never takes full advantage of little things.

Crackle · 31-01-2017 9:10pm

Chelsea have started much as I expected/feared. Sitting back and giving the ball away cheaply.

BorneTobyWilde · 31-01-2017 9:12pm

Matip so cool

Liam McPoyle · 31-01-2017 9:12pm

LFC much the brighter team thus far.

~Rebel~ · 31-01-2017 9:12pm

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

Firmino should of won a corner there.
Annoying he never takes full advantage of little things.

I'd have said the opposite - more than most, I think he's one of the more sharp and aware players i've seen. Regularly capitalises on poor touches or misplaced passes from the opposition.

He should've gotten a foot on that one though.

Oooo! Good effort Wij!

Tusky · 31-01-2017 9:13pm

Much more like the Liverpool of 2016 so far!

McDave · 31-01-2017 9:13pm

Slow start by CFC alright. Definitely standing off. Probably stay like this for a while. Making the odd break. If we get to 30 mins scoreless, we'll go up a gear.