The Official Liverpool FC Thread [Vol 8]
Discussion
RedTrident said:
I find it ridiculous that 3 of our 4 strikers are fit and there's a conversation about playing without a striker. Obviously questions will be asked if he decides not one of his three fit strikers are good enough to start.
This is a very valid point. He will be heavily scrutinised by the media if he does not play one (or more!) of the 3 strikers. But BR doesn't tinker his formations too much and my guess is he will probably start Borini. Balotelli will be dropped Hendo Gerrard and his favourite for these types of situations, Joe Allen, sitting behind Sterling and Couthinho and Borini up front. Tempted as I might, I simply don't see BR playing Sterling in the false number 9 role up front. It is too much of a risk, especially on a big night.
DuncanM said:
RedTrident said:
Whilst I'd happily play Coutinho as a false 9 and not have a striker start tomorrow night, perhaps not unsurprisingly, I think this would be a clear example of BRs ineptitude in bringing in a fit for purpose striker. You can't have 3 of your 4 available strikers fit and not play 1.
You really do hate BR don't you? hornetrider said:
ascayman said:
He's not wrong though is he? 3 strikers fit all bought by this manager and he doesn't play with any?
Oh goody - can you fax me the teamsheet over because I haven't seen it yet.Cheers.
For clarity after the quote you cut to suit your agenda the words 'were that to happen' followed.
You're welcome.
hornetrider said:
ascayman said:
He's not wrong though is he? 3 strikers fit all bought by this manager and he doesn't play with any?
Oh goody - can you fax me the teamsheet over because I haven't seen it yet.Cheers.
I think that it is fair to suggest that Borini and Lambert should have had more game time over the last couple of months, but the constant downer on BR depresses me on this forum.
ascayman said:
hornetrider said:
I am disappoint, was going to head down the bookies with my insider info
Still. Lets whine about it when it does happen eh, Mr Melodrama.
Don't tell me disappoint, tell Jamie Carragher they are his comments. Still. Lets whine about it when it does happen eh, Mr Melodrama.
RedTrident said:
DuncanM said:
You really do hate BR don't you? What could he do at LFC to change your mind?
I reckon even if he won the treble this year, you'd still find a way of praising everyone but him...
I find it ridiculous that 3 of our 4 strikers are fit and there's a conversation about playing without a striker. Obviously questions will be asked if he decides not one of his three fit strikers are good enough to start. I reckon even if he won the treble this year, you'd still find a way of praising everyone but him...
I'm not sure where you see the hatred here. The same would apply to any manager in any team.
When Gerrard got moved back into a deep position in the second half, I think this was about the lack of cover provided by Cann rather than Gerrard not doing a job in attacking midfield. I'd like to see Allen and Henderson sit back and Gerrard continue to play in the attacking position. Put Sterling and Lallana either side and take your pick from any one of our 3 strikers. Bring on Coutinho as an impact sub.
RedTrident said:
When Gerrard got moved back into a deep position in the second half, I think this was about the lack of cover provided by Cann rather than Gerrard not doing a job in attacking midfield. I'd like to see Allen and Henderson sit back and Gerrard continue to play in the attacking position. Put Sterling and Lallana either side and take your pick from any one of our 3 strikers. Bring on Coutinho as an impact sub.
Fully agree (shudders). I thought the same about Allen, Henderson and Gerrard after the QPR game.Gassing Station | Football | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff