THU 18 FEB- FC Augsburg v Liverpool

[Falconhoof]

There's a week off after this, until the return leg at Anfield, at which point we will want to rest a few for the final, which is only 3 days after. Not easy to pick an 11 to start this. 

 

Augsberg lost 3-1 at home today.

[Rory Fitzgerald]

Will he play the likes of Sturridge or Coutinho 4 days after their return ? Send Origi and Benteke along with Ibe and Teixiera

[Hassony]

There's a week off after this, until the return leg at Anfield, at which point we will want to rest a few for the final, which is only 3 days after. Not easy to pick an 11 to start this.

 

Augsberg lost 3-1 at home today.

To bayern

[Cam]

Give Sturridge another hour.

 

In fact, play all the scorers from today.

[Hassony]

Give Sturridge another hour.

 

In fact, play all the scorers from today.

Aye, play the same front six

[McBain]

To bayern

Indeed. Though Augsburg I think are hovering around the relegation area. We should put them to the sword

[RafaShanks]

We need to get this done in the first leg if we can. Start with strongest team and take players off like today. Week break till 2nd leg and only 4 days in between that and final against City. Need first teamers fresh for that.

[Red Yoda]

We need to get this done in the first leg if we can. Start with strongest team and take players off like today. Week break till 2nd leg and only 4 days in between that and final against City. Need first teamers fresh for that.

Totally agree.

[honourablegeorge]

The CL place for Europa winners - is that a real thing?

[£440,000]

The CL place for Europa winners - is that a real thing?

Yep.

 

It's how Sevilla qualified for this year's competition.

[Falconhoof]

To bayern

aye, true. but they are on -8 GD, and have lost 10 league games. Clearly not pushovers but morale won't be high and we should get through the tie.

[Nebraska Red]

Augsburg gave Bayern a bit of a game until they went 2-0 down. It was a localish derby for them so they were up for it at the start. Play the same starting 11 and we should come away with a win.

[David Hodgson]

Really important to try and win this in the first leg.

[Stevie H]

which traditionally means having a robust defence capable of all but guaranteeing you a clean sheet. thank goodness we have one of those.

 

think we have to almost treat it as a one-off knockout away game. ignore the second leg and go for it like an away fa cup match against a team you know you are better than. yesterday can't hurt in terms of that approach. 

Edited February 15, 2016 by Stevie H

[Cunny]

Augsburg are just above the relegation places in the Bundesliga

 

Played 21 won 5 drawn 6 lost 10 for 23 away 31 diff -8

 

Home

Played 11 won 2 drawn 3 lost 6 for 10 away 16 diff -6

 

Away

Played 10 won 3 drawn 3 lost 4 for 13 away 15 diff -2

 

Last 5 games

Played 5 won 1  drawn 2 lost 2 for 3 away 5 diff -2

[RedMersey]

Europa League is the most important competition for us now. Play the strongest side in both games.

[Benzo-13]

They've a few players been around the Bundesliga for a bit who are dangerous. Raul Bobadilla and Pitor Trochowski spring to mind.

Edited February 15, 2016 by Benzo-13

[Stevie H]

They've a few players been around the Bundesliga for a bit who are dangerous. Raul Bobadilla and Pitor Trochowski spring to mind.

 

that's not a footballer that's a tolkien character.

[Cobs]

Bobadilla .

Can he fix it?

[Cunny]

that's not a footballer that's a tolkien character.

 

I thought Star Wars.

Probably in the Cantina bar.

[Benzo-13]

Can he fix it?

Yes he can.

[surf]

i wont accept anything other than a 2-1 loss

[Hassony]

Europa League is the most important competition for us now. Play the strongest side in both games.

Hopefully we will get the job done in the first leg, so we can rest a few for the LC final

[Conrad]

Play the strongest available side

[sutty]

The reds need to be looking to end this tie on Thursday.

 

Statement of the obvious.