With the end of Pre-season nearly upon us and 2 games in 2 days this weekend vs Barca & Mainz.
In my opinion we need to play the team that will start vs Arsenal on the opening day of the season vs Barca. Give them a good 60-70 mins on Saturday and sent a largely under strength side to Germany.
So who starts?
------------------------Mignolet
---Clyne-------Lovren------Klavan------Milner
-------------Henderson--------Can
-Mane----------------Firmino------------Coutinho
--------------------------Origi
We're stuck with Mignolet until Karius is back.
I'd expect Milner to start at left back on Saturday due to Moreno getting a dead leg against Roma, depending on how well he does will see who stars against Arsenal.
I think Origi will start a lot more than Sturridge away from home because he'll chase the ball more, he's more physical both in the air and on the deck. Sturridge to come on!
What says you?
Who starts?
posted on 2/8/16
comment by If anyone can, Emre Can... Britain just failed its IQ Test. (U3979)
posted 5 minutes ago
Agreed with all of this. Only way I wouldn't start Sturridge is if we play Lallana, with Firmino as the lonely striker which tends to work against the big teams.
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I'm not convinced we'll see that happen again. I think it was necessary because we lacked movement up top due to Sturridge and Origi's injuries and Benteke being Benteke.
Even if Sturridge and Origi both fell to injuries I think Ings would offer enough movement. I'd far rather Firmino gets used to rotating positions with Cout and Mane.
Having said all that Klopp will probably start him as CF now...
posted on 2/8/16
He's kept Henderson as captain and tbh I think playing Can and Wijnaldum together is going to leave us very open. Not saying that won't happen but I reckon we'll see Wijnaldum competing with Coutinho and Firmino more than Henderson.
I think Moreno will be first choice unless they can get someone they KNOW is better which hasnt lpoked likely. We've been chasing a teenage full back all summer, for a large fee, who has zero top flight experience. That doesn't strike me as them trying to replace Moreno. A lot can change quickly though in footy.
I'd start Sturridge and I think he will as well although Origi is a great option and I think we'll see plenty of him.
Sooooooo considering injuries I think he'll go for
----------------- Mignolet ----------------
Clyne --- Lovren -- Klavan --- Moreno
-------- Henderson --- Can -------------
Mane ------ Firmino ------ Coutinho
----------- Sturridge -------------------
Options at CM still look light so I think we'll see Stewart and Branagan getting game time umess someone can e brough in (which wouldnt sup rise me if we move Benteke for a good fee).
posted on 2/8/16
Pre season has been constantly to-ing and fro-ing from city to city so it will be good once the season actually starts and the whole squad settles down completely.
Have to say I don't think Klopp is a massive admirer of Hendo and he might be pushed into being second choice this season in whatever role he chooses to play him. Attack choices seems excellent with Sturridge, Origi, Ings and even Firmino to choose from. Benteke for me is redundant and hopefully Palace come in with a solid offer.
posted on 2/8/16
comment by (Kash) I'm the Mané, I'm the Mané - Justice4Gaza (U1108)
posted 5 hours, 21 minutes ago
comment by Kolo's Long Schłông On Tour! KLS ... (U1695)
posted 4 minutes ago
For one he's an attacking midfielder and whilst he may well be deployed in the middle in time to come, I don't think away at Arsenal is the ideal time for it.
I'd go with Hendo & Can, they know each other and they know each other's game.
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For PSV he used to play deep and he has good quality on the ball.
I think Klopp realises that Can and Hendo partnership just cancels each other out. Both have energy and are decent at shielding the defence. Can is ahead of Hendo because physically he is stronger and will get about.
Passing for both can be very hit and miss which is why we need Wijanldum.
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I think I agree with this
posted on 2/8/16
I hope we hit the bloody ground running against the gunners...
posted on 4/8/16
Think the side might be
Mignolet
Clyne Lovren Matip Moreno
Henderson Can
Mane Coutinho Wijnaldum
Firmino
posted on 4/8/16
comment by Firmino Can Karius {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} (U2720)
posted 24 seconds ago
Think the side might be
Mignolet
Clyne Lovren Matip Moreno
Henderson Can
Mane Coutinho Wijnaldum
Firmino
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No Studge?
posted on 4/8/16
Has there been a lot of Studge in preseason?
posted on 4/8/16
comment by Firmino Can Karius {Proud owner of the 5 000 000th comment} (U2720)
posted 5 minutes ago
Has there been a lot of Studge in preseason?
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He's played a bit hasn't he?
I'll admit I've not kept up to date with the pre season games, particularly the US ones.
posted on 4/8/16
I've rarely heard of him tbh....i know he gave an interview about preseason being harder than usual.