Liverpool vs. Sevilla UCL Matchday 1, RTÉ 2 and BT Sport 2 7:45pm

martyos121 · 13-09-2017 3:05pm #1

The big Champions League nights are back at Anfield after what seems like a decade, and a cracker to kick things off as the Reds are out to exact some measure of revenge for Basel 2016 in the Europa League final.

Team News:

Ings, Lallana and Clyne all unavailable for Liverpool, Coutinho likely to play a part. Karius is confirmed to start in goal, so that could be fun for the neutrals.

Soria, Nolito and Geis all unavailable for Sevilla. Pareja is doubtful to be involved.

Have at it.

Vicxas · 13-09-2017 3:07pm

2-1 Liverpool....

I hope.

5starpool · 13-09-2017 3:34pm

Impossible to predict Liverpool results. Could be 6-0, 0-4 or anything in between.

Stupid sexy Flanders Liverpool.

Ardent · 13-09-2017 3:41pm

The big question: will Moreno play again against his old side?!

5starpool · 13-09-2017 3:45pm

I expect he will, with Robertson coming in against Burnley.

ElTel · 13-09-2017 4:16pm

I'd start Robertson and Coutinho but just want us to show some composure tonight. 3-1

Morzadec · 13-09-2017 4:29pm

Big test for Karius as has been said.

Has a lot to prove, I still have huge doubts over him but he is young and Klopp must rate him. Don't agree with the decision to play him here as I think Mignolet is better than most give him credit for and has proven himself far more than Karius, but willing to be proven wrong.

akelly02 · 13-09-2017 4:31pm

Sevilla a massive price for this

OwaynOTT · 13-09-2017 4:45pm

Don't think Moreno should start. His head isn't the best at the best of times, so I don't think it's best to play him agasint Sevilla becuase his head wasn't in it the last time, best to play Robertson this time and get the best result this time.

quarryman · 13-09-2017 5:02pm

OwaynOTT wrote: »

Don't think Moreno should start. His head isn't the best at the best of times, so I don't think it's best to play him agasint Sevilla becuase his head wasn't in it the last time, best to play Robertson this time and get the best result this time.

Are you drunk?

sReq | uTeK · 13-09-2017 5:06pm

0-2 Sevilla

Harry Palmr · 13-09-2017 6:21pm

The kids are beating Sevilla 3-0 at the moment hopefully they'll not embarrass the seniors.

Harry Palmr · 13-09-2017 6:39pm

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Karius, Gomez, Lovren, Matip, Moreno, Wijnaldum, Can, Henderson, Salah, Mane, Firmino.

Subs Mignolet, Milner, Coutinho, Sturridge, Klavan, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Robertson.

Talking points; Moreno starting, Klavan loses out to Lovren !! , Gomez at RB. Added to Karius in goal

Harry Palmr · 13-09-2017 6:43pm

Seville

S. Rico, Mercado, Pareja, Kjaer, Escudero, Pizarro, Jesús Navas, Banega, N'Zonzi, Correa, Ben Yedder

DJIMI TRARORE · 13-09-2017 6:50pm

How many of that Seville tore us apart in the uefa final,hate to say it but Liverpool & Klopp are under pressure here,3_2 either way

Fromvert · 13-09-2017 7:23pm

The whole Karius playing the CL is a mistake. No shots to deal with against Arsenal and he still nearly cost us goals.

I don't care if he showed potential in the Bundesliga, he's been terrible in a Liverpool shirt.
He spills the ball, makes mistakes at his feet, isn't even a strong shot stopper. I'm not confident of him making a save tbh. Hopefully I'm wrong but I can see this blowing up in Klopp's face.

Chancer3001 · 13-09-2017 7:34pm

Sevilla are ALMOST worth a.bit at 4/1...

I just think coytinho cane come in if things go too wrong and settle things down

3 1 pool

murpho999 · 13-09-2017 7:41pm

Fromvert wrote: »

The whole Karius playing the CL is a mistake. No shots to deal with against Arsenal and he still nearly cost us goals.

I don't care if he showed potential in the Bundesliga, he's been terrible in a Liverpool shirt.
He spills the ball, makes mistakes at his feet, isn't even a strong shot stopper. I'm not confident of him making a save tbh. Hopefully I'm wrong but I can see this blowing up in Klopp's face.

He needs to build up his confidence and find some form so maybe this his opportunity.

Fromvert · 13-09-2017 7:47pm

murpho999 wrote: »

He needs to build up his confidence and find some form so maybe this his opportunity.

I can get that but there's got to be better ways than playing Champions League games. These are some of the most important games.

If you want to play him in CL games, give him the Maribor games plus the LC. Opening game against Seville sorry he simply doesn't deserve it on merit.

murpho999 · 13-09-2017 7:48pm

Fromvert wrote: »

I can get that but there's got to be better ways than playing Champions League games. These are some of the most important games.

If you want to play him in CL games, give him the Maribor games plus the LC. Opening game against Seville sorry he simply doesn't deserve it on merit.

Well it's the manager's call so I'm happy to let him decide.

Osmosis Jones · 13-09-2017 7:50pm

What a fcuking mess, from Can pulling out of a challnge at the start to Lovren doing a proper Lovren.

Charlie19 · 13-09-2017 7:50pm

Shocking from Can then Loveren.

murpho999 · 13-09-2017 7:51pm

Good old Lovren strikes again. He is the biggest problem in our defence.

Lord TSC · 13-09-2017 7:51pm

Turned the game on just to see that.

Unearthly · 13-09-2017 7:51pm

Klopp will admit defeat now, sub his best players off for prem at weekend and be complemented for good management

super_furry · 13-09-2017 7:51pm

Imagine having let two transfer windows go by, after falling out with your best centre back and failing to sign a new one, despite your defence being the reason you didn't challenge for the title last season.

13-09-2017 7:51pm

How many clean sheets....

SlickRic · 13-09-2017 7:52pm

Thats nothing to do with how the team is set up.

It's to do with Lovren being absolutely fúcking shít.

LuckyGent88 · 13-09-2017 7:52pm

Good man Lovren!!!

Charlie19 · 13-09-2017 7:52pm

Unlucky there not to get lucky.

Chancer3001 · 13-09-2017 7:52pm

Wish I'd backed sevilla

Mane looks amazing tho. Wouldn't be surprised to see him involved in a few

fyfe79 · 13-09-2017 7:52pm

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

What a fcuking mess, from Can pulling out of a challnge at the start to Lovren doing a proper Lovren.

Agreed. Can a disgrace in the build-up. Lovren is Lovren, he can't help it, but shouldn't be out there.

Rayne Wooney · 13-09-2017 7:52pm

Lovren doing a Lovren

Wonder when Matip will go up front

13-09-2017 7:53pm

Unearthly wrote: »

Klopp will admit defeat now, sub his best players off for prem at weekend and be complemented for good management

Lol

Fair play... very witty

Osmosis Jones · 13-09-2017 7:53pm

That's a foul, no plan for the defender to play the ball there.

SlickRic · 13-09-2017 7:53pm

Referee is appalling.

chupacabra · 13-09-2017 7:53pm

Clear foul.

BoJack Horseman · 13-09-2017 7:54pm

Well, that was a pretty blatant foul, right in front of the ref

SlickRic · 13-09-2017 7:55pm

Imagine being our frontline. The pressure to outscore Lovren's utter shítness.

niallo27 · 13-09-2017 7:55pm

Shocking defending but clear free kick before the goal.

bennyl10 · 13-09-2017 7:56pm

SlickRic wrote: »

Referee is appalling.

10 mins in and blaming the ref already... wow..

Charlie19 · 13-09-2017 7:56pm

I think Salah might be more comfortable playing on the left.

murpho999 · 13-09-2017 7:56pm

SlickRic wrote: »

Imagine being our frontline. The pressure to outscore Lovren's utter shítness.

Just get VVD in January no matter what the cost and drop Lovren. He's a walking disaster, makes too many errors.

fyfe79 · 13-09-2017 7:58pm

murpho999 wrote: »

Just get VVD in January no matter what the cost and drop Lovren. He's a walking disaster, makes too many errors.

Wish I could get £100k a week for taking fresh-air shots

super_furry · 13-09-2017 7:59pm

The more I see that goal, the worse it gets. Lovren is such a poor player, wouldn't get into any of the other top six Premier League sides.

irishman86 · 13-09-2017 7:59pm

Gotta give props to Klopp for his management of Coutinho

SlickRic · 13-09-2017 8:01pm

bennyl10 wrote: »

10 mins in and blaming the ref already... wow..

I didn't blame him for anything. Jog on.

Tusky · 13-09-2017 8:01pm

SlickRic wrote: »

Imagine being our frontline. The pressure to outscore Lovren's utter shítness.

Yeah it's so unfair on them. But in fairness - we all knew this would happen. We said the failure to upgrade on him during the long summer transfer window would cost us goals. Tonight's won't be the only one it will cost us this season.

Knex* · 13-09-2017 8:01pm

I'd be happy with Lovren as our 3rd choice CB. Having him as a starter for 40 games means you'll always be susceptible to errors like that one, however.

Ulysses Gaze · 13-09-2017 8:03pm

Tusky wrote: »

Yeah it's so unfair on them. But in fairness - we all knew this would happen. We said the failure to upgrade on him during the long summer transfer window would cost us goals. Tonight's won't be the only one it will cost us this season.

It's like Klopp has taken a leaf out of Wenger's book. Ignoring a problem that exists.

The fans can see what the problems are, the media can see what the problems are and the pundits can see what the problems are.

And they all agree on the same thing!

Doe Klopp really think he can turn Lovren into Franco Baresi or Moreno into Paulo Maldini?

Liverpool vs. Sevilla UCL Matchday 1, RTÉ 2 and BT Sport 2 7:45pm

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