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Finally back to REAL football!!! These internationals are such a waste of time and feking boring to say the least.

Soo we face one of the weakest teams in the league and imo one of the teams that will go down.

Starting Xi will be interesting as it seems we've picked up quite a few niggles. However we should come home with a nice and easy 3 points.

If Salah isn't fully fit Sturridge will replace him. I would like Klopp to start Shaq also.

Do you trust Sturridge for 90 minutes.... I'm not sure I do, he has great value as a 20 minute substitute but I'd be terrified to see him in the starting line up.

Yup i know his fitness is off but i think he could do the job.
Also considering it is against Huddersfield i think he will do fine.

Only other option is a straight swap between Shaq and Salah.

Doubts over Milner, Keita, Mane and Salah. I think Mane will make it considering it's a thumb injury. Lallana has been back in training for a month so would't be surprised to see him get a start considering the injuries in midfield. Maybe something like this.

                             Alisson

Trent          Gomez          van Dijk          Robertson

                          Henderson
                  Lallana          Wijnaldum

Shaqiri                                                   Mane
                             Firmino

VVD is also doubtful, no?

I'm pretty sure one of Mane or Salah won't play, but one will start IMO. Milner is apparently fit but I wouldn't rush him unnecessarily. I'd like to see Fabinho get a start too. I'd go for:


            Alisson

   TAA   Gomez   VVD/Lovren  Robo

      Henderson   Fabinho

            Shaqiri

  Salah/Mane  Sturridge  Firmino


Get the job done first half, then replace Salah/Mane/Firmino with Gini second half. If all goes well, Lallana should get 15-20 minutes too.

I'll be surprised if any of the injured players will start...

No doubt see a few changes in what is a very important game and a vital 3 points. 2 very winnable fixtures in the League to extend the run and potentially open up a small lead at the top.

Being so close to Klopp they will be hoping Wagner gives them something to hurt us with but quite frankly their can't have been more one sided games on paper in PL history.

Let's get it done and with something in hand.

We could afford to rotate a little bit if needs be. Some minor injuries to the Likes of Keita (hamstring) , Mane (finger in plaster) , VVD ( 2 broken ribs) and also Salah.

No harm throwing Shaqiri in there, Matip in defence or Sturridge for 30 mins.

No Excuse though for not picking up three points here.
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https://youtu.be/s12nt2Es_aE

Pre match press conference

I wanna See SEXY football !   

Liverpool: Alisson, Gomez, Lovren, Van Dijk, Robertson, Henderson, Milner, Lallana, Salah, Sturridge, Shaqiri.
Subs: Mignolet, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Firmino, Origi, Matip, Alexander-Arnold

Weird line-up if you ask me. Not going to comment on Lallana starting but for the last time, Gomez isn't a RB. He was excelent at CB, the pairing of him and VVD might be the best in the league. If Lovren has to play a game or two then rest Gomez or VVD, and play with an actual right back!

We have Trent who was rightfully benched against City but should continue playing. If we don't feel like playing him, then we have Clyne and even Fabinho who are dying to get some playing time.

agree! playing Joe is weakening 2 positions..Your best RB and CB are not playing...Adam is just a prayer..again..

Firmino and Mane are our best front 3 players in terms of defensive work so means might be a bit easier for their back 4 with the ball. But we should dominate the ball so hopefully not a major issue. Great to see Lallana back. He's been training for a month now so should be in decent nick and can hopefully help with our attacking play and press in the opposition half.

Interesting line up to say the least - it's the usual- "If it works he's a genius"  scenario 

If I'm not mistaken this is the first time Studge and Shaq are starting a competitive game together...? At least in the PL I think.

Given how they seemed to gel in pre-season I'm looking forward to seeing how they fare today. Both have a rather large point to prove to the Manager and top players tend to grasp the opportunity when it arises...