Man Utd v Liverpool - FAC Rd4 Sun 24th January 2021 5pm (BBC 1)

[Cobs]

We're all down - last night was a grade A kick in the goolies and we've all had a moan, which is fair enough

BUT

the season isn't over, the League isn't over and the FA Cup and CLs are still there to be won too.

We need to pick ourselves up, stick together, forget what's just gone on, back Jurgen & the boys and go again Sunday. Man Utd away in any competition isn't one we can toss away.

 

I'd rest both the fullbacks, put a bit of freshness into midfield but it's not one for a team full of kids

 

Alisson

Williams Fab Matip Tsimikas

Jones Thiago Milner

 Salah Origi Shaq

Edited January 22, 2021 by Cobs

[Gethin]

I think he'll go stronger than that but if we're going with a team like that I'd play Minamino instead of Origi and I'd be surprised if Tsimikas is fit enough to start yet, so either start Robbo or Milner there

[Hightown Phil]

Can't see Firmino not starting based on last night. 

[Cobs]

1 minute ago, Gethin said:

I think he'll go stronger than that but if we're going with a team like that I'd play Minamino instead of Origi and I'd be surprised if Tsimikas is fit enough to start yet, so either start Robbo or Milner there

felt a bit for Div last night. First start in months - has that massive chance in the 1st half and it's an inch or so from opening the scoring and it's a different game.

he wasn't great but was more of a threat than Bobby has been of late and had the confidence to get his shots off - i'd give him another go

1 minute ago, Hightown Phil said:

Can't see Firmino not starting based on last night. 

because he was good, Div was bad ? Or just on rotation basis ?

[Boca]

2 minutes ago, Hightown Phil said:

Can't see Firmino not starting based on last night. 

Salah and Firmino must be nailed on to start after their limited minutes last night. 

[Gethin]

2 minutes ago, Cobs said:

felt a bit for Div last night. First start in months - has that massive chance in the 1st half and it's an inch or so from opening the scoring and it's a different game.

he wasn't great but was more of a threat than Bobby has been of late and had the confidence to get his shots off - i'd give him another go

Agree to an extent - but I wouldn't start him 'cos we need to see if Minamino has any kind of future here, whereas Origi almost certainly doesn't

[Hightown Phil]

7 minutes ago, Cobs said:

felt a bit for Div last night. First start in months - has that massive chance in the 1st half and it's an inch or so from opening the scoring and it's a different game.

he wasn't great but was more of a threat than Bobby has been of late and had the confidence to get his shots off - i'd give him another go

because he was good, Div was bad ? Or just on rotation basis ?

Just think it feels like he didn't play cos he's playing Sunday.

[Cam]

15 minutes ago, Cobs said:

I'd rest both the fullbacks, put a bit of freshness into midfield but it's not one for a team full of kids

Alisson

Williams Fab Matip Tsimikas

Jones Thiago Milner

 Salah Origi Shaq

I like this but would go with Mane rather than Origi.

However, if we are to play Origi we need to say "you're in for the next six games" and then whether he keeps the shirt is up to him.  Firmino is now eminently droppable but Div needs to proves he is selectable.  He won't show that with a few minutes here & there and the odd start in a weakened team.

[cymrococh]

I think we know by now that Origi is not selectable.

Minamino looks rubbish as well, nothing to do with strength or pace of the game, just basic decision making and ability.

Edited January 22, 2021 by cymrococh

[Bootle Buck]

I'd pick our best available team for this and keep playing them until we get our confidence back. It's easy for us to talk about giving the likes of Ox, Minamino or Origi a chance. Let's face it they largely are anonymous when they start. We have played so well that last two years with largely the same starting XI. Our squad has never been good enough to make too many changes. Right now it is threadbare of the type of quality needed to be able to make wholesale changes.I think Klopp really has to demand the very best out of these lads and not just HOPE they find a way to win like they have in the past

[RedHarvest]

I'm all for playing our strongest available 11, try and grind our way out of this s***ty form. The underperforming players dont want rest they want more chances. Better that its v utd

Ali

Trent Matip Fab Robbo

Thiago Gini Jones

Mo Bobby Mane

 

[Earl Hafler]

3 hours ago, Cobs said:

felt a bit for Div last night. First start in months - has that massive chance in the 1st half and it's an inch or so from opening the scoring and it's a different game.

he wasn't great but was more of a threat than Bobby has been of late and had the confidence to get his shots off - i'd give him another go

I'd say he's odds on to start on the bench but, yeah, i'd keep him in and leave Firmino on the bench with Trent.

[jimbolala]

I thought only Shaqiri out of the 3 brought in looked anywhere close to a first teamer.

Maybe we need him to play behind the front 2 of Mane and Salah, load midfield a bit more, throw a swerve ball for once in a while.

[D.Boon]

Struggling to give a f*** about this game. I'm going to get leathered and hopefully by Sunday be ready for selection.

[Hightown Phil]

Next round is gonna be a Wednesday night between City 4.30 Sunday and Leicester 12.30 Saturday. Sure Klopp is excited by that timing.

[Cobs]

9 minutes ago, Hightown Phil said:

Next round is gonna be a Wednesday night between City 4.30 Sunday and Leicester 12.30 Saturday. Sure Klopp is excited by that timing.

maybe we get an easier draw for once and it's all cool?

[Hightown Phil]

1 minute ago, Cobs said:

maybe we get an easier draw for once and it's all cool?

We’ve got West Ham at home.

[Cobs]

1 minute ago, Hightown Phil said:

We’ve got West Ham at home.

oh it's done is it? - sound

[mofus77]

1 hour ago, Hightown Phil said:

Next round is gonna be a Wednesday night between City 4.30 Sunday and Leicester 12.30 Saturday. Sure Klopp is excited by that timing.

Hmmm. Might want glorious defeat in that case.

[growler]

To do what? Quick games or more gaps doesn’t make much difference anymore really.

actually think we need the games to find some rhythm. 

[McBain]

1 hour ago, Hightown Phil said:

We’ve got West Ham at home.

Ha that's literally the first I heard of that

Magic of the cup 

[Lark]

Jurgen Klopp will field a strong team in the FA Cup tomorrow against Manchester United. 

@_pauljoyce

[psl]

9 minutes ago, Lark said:

Jurgen Klopp will field a strong team in the FA Cup tomorrow against Manchester United. 

@_pauljoyce

Good.

[Lark]

just wondering which manchester based ref will officiate the game - so many to choose from. 

[Hightown Phil]

17 minutes ago, Lark said:

Jurgen Klopp will field a strong team in the FA Cup tomorrow against Manchester United. 

@_pauljoyce

Where's that from? Can't see it on Twitter or the Times site.