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[66-1112520797]

Acid test this, its not going to be easy. But if we've got title aspirations these are the games we need to win. If we carry on playing the way we have been though I think three points will be inevitable.

[kazza]

The main issue regarding this game is inevitably going to be whether Gerrard starts the game or is on the bench.

Now I'd start him every single game if he's fully fit but after he plays on Wednesday, is he up to playing 3 games in a week (England, England, Liverpool) at a high level, especially after his injury lay off?

Don't forget Porto away on Tuesday. That may also influence team selection.

[66-1112520797]

- the scum mclaren rests hargreaves and carrick against Israel. And plays Gerrard who isn't 100% fit. You can be sure Gerrard will start against Russia. Seems Mclaren is only looking out for scums.

Too true. I havent got a nice word to say about the ginger kunt.

[stmichael]

The main issue regarding this game is inevitably going to be whether Gerrard starts the game or is on the bench.

Now I'd start him every single game if he's fully fit but after he plays on Wednesday, is he up to playing 3 games in a week (England, England, Liverpool) at a high level, especially after his injury lay off?

Don't forget Porto away on Tuesday. That may also influence team selection.

it's a fair point.

for example we may well see crouch starting away at porto. despite these foreign refs clamping down on him in europe, his goalscoring record in the CL is phenomenal when he plays.

[club_Levis]

The main issue regarding this game is inevitably going to be whether Gerrard starts the game or is on the bench.

Now I'd start him every single game if he's fully fit but after he plays on Wednesday, is he up to playing 3 games in a week (England, England, Liverpool) at a high level, especially after his injury lay off?

Don't forget Porto away on Tuesday. That may also influence team selection.

it's a fair point.

for example we may well see crouch starting away at porto. despite these foreign refs clamping down on him in europe, his goalscoring record in the CL is phenomenal when he plays.

Porto....another opportunity for Rafa to have a look at Quaresma!!!!...Yeah these are the kind of games where Crouch could shine.

[SouthCoastShankly]

I have heard that Carra could be fit for this match, I just hope he doesn't try to come back too soon.

                Reina

Arbeloa  Hyypia    Agger   Riise

Mascherano   Alonso  Sissoko

Kuyt       Torres       Babbel

Reds to march on with a 2 -0 win, maybe Kewell on for last 20 mins!

You cannot seriously think we will play 4-3-3 away from home?

Also since when is Marcus Babbel playing for us again~?

[AB's Red Army]

I would be happy with a point from this game considering the circumstances. [early kick off, international break,etc.]

[heimdall]

I fancy us to just win this game but it will be close, then again I said that about Derby 

[account deleted by request]

I have heard that Carra could be fit for this match, I just hope he doesn't try to come back too soon.

                Reina

Arbeloa  Hyypia    Agger   Riise

Mascherano   Alonso  Sissoko

Kuyt       Torres       Babbel

Reds to march on with a 2 -0 win, maybe Kewell on for last 20 mins!

You cannot seriously think we will play 4-3-3 away from home?

Also since when is Marcus Babbel playing for us again~?

I expect Portsmouth to play their usual tactic of parking a bus in front of their goal and then trying to hit us on the break. We can't afford to drop points against these type of teams if we are to maintain our challenge, so a strong midfield with 3 strikers 2 of whom are also pretty comfortable playing down the channels is my solution. (maybe not Rafa's) Maybe I'm just "Babbling" 

[woof woof !]

Is Finnan deffo ruled out for Saturday ?

[AB's Red Army]

Is Finnan deffo ruled out for Saturday ?

No, he's not going to play for Ireland tommorrow is all that's been reported on his injury.

[The_Rock]

how is kewell going. is he fit and training? no news here in australia. most people think he just cant get into the first team thats y he isnt there

He is due to play for the reserves against crewe....

[woof woof !]

Ok if Finnan's fit, I'd expect to see

                  Reina
Finnan   Hypia    Agger  Arbeloa

Pennant  Alonso Masherano Babel

              Kuyt
                      Torres

[account deleted by request]

Thinking about it, maybe Mascherano wont be included for this game as he will only get back from Australia on Friday . Argentina won 1 -0 BTW

[JoeTerp]

Worst case senario, Finnan isn't fit, Mascherano is too jet lagged, Gerard is too tired and injured, Carra isn't fit.   Good news that Aurelio played 45 minutes against Crewe, but if he still isn't prem match fit and I don;t think Kewell is eiher:
                    Reina
Arbeloa   Hyypia     Agger     Riise
Pennant   Momo    Alonso      Babel
              Crouch   Kuyt