The Official Liverpool FC Thread [Vol 19]

[ferrisbueller]

Fabinho is apparently back in full training. Thiago's ankle doesn't look likely to be ready in time.

[type-r]

ferrisbueller said:

Thiago's ankle doesn't look likely to be ready in time.

TIA takes a deep dive with full medical bulletin on achilles tenosynovitis:

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/05/thiago-injur...

[type-r]

Flip Martian said:

Agree on the fatigue. I do remember the comment on tv on Sunday talking about team selection etc and some of the reasoning being "because you don't want players having 2 weeks off before a game as they lose sharpness". Have to hope that plays a part.

I'd be more optimistic with Thiago and Fab fit. I would also put Firmino back in. If we're toothless up front put Diaz on in place of whoever is worst. They'll all be mentally fired up for this one though - Mo said as much when he said "we all wanted RM".

I would agree that 2 weeks off is probably more of a concern regarding readiness for a match. The only downside to that argument is that Real played on Friday, so would only have had a week off before the final.

I'd also keep Diaz in the back pocket for the latter part of the game, when the Real team may start to tire a bit.

[originals]

I want Diaz on the pitch as long as possible. He's pretty much our only forward that hasn't been a bit flat recently.

Edited by originals on Tuesday 24th May 10:39

[Flip Martian]

Either way, the club won't be coming out and saying "he's fit and will play" for obvious reasons. I hope he does but only if he's fit enough. We're not that under par that we would play him if there was a risk.

[ferrisbueller]

We're already being linked with some promising midfielders. Obviously there's always rumours and hype but we really need at least two IMO.

[JeffreyD]

Still a bit gutted about Sunday.
I'd convinced myself I'd written it off, but just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in. Again.


Thiago will be a big miss for us if he's out - he's probably been our best midfielder the second half of the season and seems to be assuming the role of something of a leader.

[type-r]

JeffreyD said:

Still a bit gutted about Sunday.

Completely. I felt crap yesterday, slightly less crap today. We came so close, it was almost surreal with 15 mins to go and City 0-2 down. Haven't even really been thinking of the CL final just yet - I reckon by Thursday, the nerves will slowly start to set in.

[BlueJazz]

When even the BBC says your club is rubbish, you know there's a problem:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-6156...

[General Price]

BlueJazz said:

When even the BBC says your club is rubbish, you know there's a problem:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-6156...

They should have gone for Conte when they had the chance.

The farce with Ragnick was unbelievable,Conte would have called out all the wasters and the board as well.

Maybe even got top 4.

[ayedubya]

Stood in the kop on sunday not sure i have experienced such a range of emotions over 90 min... i think the worst was when the rumour went round that villa had equalised to make it 3-3. unreal disappointment.

i just fear for saturday. without thiago we are fairly bereft of creativity in midfield. jota and salah looking off the boil.

[originals]

Salah seems absolutely determined to turn them over. Hopefully that sparks him into life.

[Leicester Loyal]

ArnageWRC said:

And teams who roll over and collapse playing City, but then decide it's their 'cup final' v Liverpool. Why is this going to change next season.

Unlucky guys, no shame in losing out to them by a single point, another fantastic season for you. The quad is almost impossible, the fact you'll miss out by a single point or a single point and losing a CL final is still unreal.

[Flip Martian]

BlueJazz said:

When even the BBC says your club is rubbish, you know there's a problem:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-6156...

That was a genuine "spit the tea out" moment. Brilliant.

[Cie]

Flip Martian said:

BlueJazz said:

When even the BBC says your club is rubbish, you know there's a problem:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-6156...

That was a genuine "spit the tea out" moment. Brilliant.

I giggled, sadly

[Pommy]

Cie said:

Flip Martian said:

BlueJazz said:

When even the BBC says your club is rubbish, you know there's a problem:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-6156...

That was a genuine "spit the tea out" moment. Brilliant.

I giggled, sadly

Ralf Rangnick: "hmm, what shall I name my report to Eric..."

[jammy-git]

originals said:

Salah seems absolutely determined to turn them over. Hopefully that sparks him into life.

It probably means he'll try too hard, miss the easy changes and not pass when there's an obvious opportunity to.

[originals]

jammy-git said:

originals said:

Salah seems absolutely determined to turn them over. Hopefully that sparks him into life.

It probably means he'll try too hard, miss the easy changes and not pass when there's an obvious opportunity to.

That's the spirit!

[ferrisbueller]

jammy-git said:

originals said:

Salah seems absolutely determined to turn them over. Hopefully that sparks him into life.

It probably means he'll try too hard, miss the easy changes and not pass when there's an obvious opportunity to.

As I said the other week, this is my fear.

[Adam.]

jammy-git said:

It probably means he'll try too hard, miss the easy changes and not pass when there's an obvious opportunity to.

Same as last 10 games then