Wolves had too many good chances at Molineux a couple weeks ago. Two sublime goals, one by Salah and one by VVD, sealed top of table for Christmas. Have to play better, I think.
If we were facing opposition from one of the lower divisions decisions would be so much easier for Klopp right now . Simply throw in a mix of back ups and youth and odds are we see them off and move on . But we have prem league opposition to play and that's following on the heels of our first league loss this season . I'm sure Klopp doesn't want to make that two losses in a matter of days which would no doubt create loads of Lfc are choking articles in the British media.Despite the FA cup being a lower priority given the loss to City I think it's important for the team to return to it's winning ways again immediately . Wolves are a good side and have proven themselves very capable of getting a result against the top sides in the league . It'll be interesting to see how strong Klopp goes for this one .
The lineup is going to be decent I think Sturridge Origi Shaq Keita Fab Lallana Moreno? ? Camacho Do we have any choice but to go VVD and Lovren?
Last season there was a game where Wijnaldum and Emre Can played as part of a back 3 because we had injuries at the back. Could Klopp do something similar here? Allison Hoever VVD Milner Camacho Fabinho Keita Moreno Shaqiri Sturridge Lallana That’s 8 changes to the team that played City. We could start Mingolet, but if we are going to start a dodgy defense Allison could be our best chance to make it through. We don’t have any backup CB options, so I wouldn’t be surprised if Virgil goes again. Does he really need a rest? Football is so easy for him. Hoever can play both right back and centerback, so the right side of a back 3 is the perfect blend of those positions, and there are rumors he will be involved. I have no doubt Milner can do that job as well. Camacho and Moreno as wingbacks make sense, and I would like to see what it looks like when Keita and Fabinho play alongside each other. I left out Origi, but wouldn’t be surprised if he starts.
Play a strong side which will allow the fringe players to take part later on the competition should we progress. Wolves is almost safe in the Premier League and will therefore have a go at this one. We, on the other hand, can't afford a second loss as these things (losses) have a strange habit of replicating themselves. At any rate, there are 5 days until the next Premier League match.
If I had to guess I'd say Klopp will go 4231 and use two holders given our weakened back five . I picked Gini tho could be Hendo . There's been some rumours re Camacho moving to Sporting that has me wondering if Klopp really doesn't want to lose the kid who played very well in pre season . Makes me wonder if Clyne has been loaned out to open a spot for Camacho to come in as cover at rb ? Migs Camacho Lovren VVD Moreno Fabinho Gini Shaq Lallana Keita Sturridge
for the love of god, PLEASE rest Virgil. it's not so much tiredness as risk of injury I care about. play Camacho and Lovren at CB. put Hoever in at RB. Millie and Hendo and Lallana in mf. Studge and Origi up front. as far as the psychology is concerned .... as speke says they gave us a real test in the last game, and on another day could gave tied with us or beaten us. if we play a full-strength team snd they DID win, we would have every reason to start feeling nervous. I usually enjoy the FC games but this time I really don't give a crap if we win or lose. just don't draw, we don't need a replay. this season only 1 thing matters to me. the Prem.
apparently Hoever is being looked at as being ready to step up, and he may get the RB spot on Monday.
unlikely I'd think. Wolves are a good team and probably think they have a good chance of doing very well in the Cup. their fans would be livid if they don't go for it imo.
He's very highly regarded ,Sam but is still 16 yrs old. I think he could get a place on the bench and perhaps some minutes late if the game goes well but it may be too soon for a start . Camacho played rb in preseason and did well . I think big Virg may have to wait until Joe gets back .
Turns 17 next week. Remember that Woodburn played at 16, TAA at 16/17, Gomez was starting for Charlton at 17, Dele Alli for Tottenham at 18....I think he would be fine for this.
Maybe , I still prefer to see young kids dipping their toes in coming off the bench rather than being tossed in the deep end especially v prem league opposition . Camacho is older ,more experienced and has already started for the first eleven , that would make me go with him but I'd not be adverse to Hoever getting a debut at some stage in the match .
Welp, we need to do two things on Monday: win and rest a few guys. VvD is probably telling Klopp he needs no rest and I believe him but (like Sam said), he can't get hurt. There's gotta be someone who can step in next to Lovren. Give Migs a run out. Front 3 needs to sit and let Sturridge, Shaq & Origi have a run out. Fab, Gini/Hendo and Keita in the midfield. Robo needs a rest too. This is definitely priority #3 of 3 on our current competitions list but if this club isn't going for silverware, then WTF are we even doing?
VvD needs to be wrapped in bubble wrap for this one. Given that Gomez and Matip are still a few weeks out, this match seems like a time to test emergency options.
Klopp has confirmed Moreno is playing - and as noted above Mignolet is too I would imagine the rest of the players and those first off the bench - Sturridge, Keita, Origi, Lallana etc Big question is central defenders. VVD needs a break but no replacements available