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by **Cool Hand Luke** » Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:47 pm

I would leave a few at home as we looked a bit lethargic against Wigan. I know that there is a whole week between this game and the next but sparing a few big guns the travel and the 90 minutes will ensure we get 100% out of them for both the second leg against Sparta Prague and the game against West Ham.

I think we should use the 5-3-2 as we look far more solid when we line up that way and this is will be tough away game, especially if we decide to leave out a few regulars.

Reina

Carragher Kyrgiakos Wilson
Kelly Aurelio
Spearing
Poulsen Lucas

Cole
Ngog

Subs: Kuyt, Jovanovic, Pacheco, Ince, Robinson, Skrtel, Jones

by **ethanr** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:36 am

Cool Hand Luke wrote:I would leave a few at home as we looked a bit lethargic against Wigan. I know that there is a whole week between this game and the next but sparing a few big guns the travel and the 90 minutes will ensure we get 100% out of them for both the second leg against Sparta Prague and the game against West Ham.

I think we should use the 5-3-2 as we look far more solid when we line up that way and this is will be tough away game, especially if we decide to leave out a few regulars.

Reina

Carragher Kyrgiakos Wilson
Kelly Aurelio
Spearing
Poulsen Lucas

Cole
Ngog

Subs: Kuyt, Jovanovic, Pacheco, Ince, Robinson, Skrtel, Jones

I think we may be a bit stronger than that. Defense is probably close, tho I'd have Johnson over Aurelio. Midfield probably have Lucas, Poulson and either Aurelio or Cole. Spearing is just coming back from injury isn't he? Then either have what you said, Cole and Ngog there unless Cole is back then maybe Pacheco there.

If we score first, I see the game going a bit boring and ending up 2-0 us. If we get scored on first, I think it will be quite a bit more exciting and will end in a draw or a 1-2 win for us.

by **Aussie Style** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:23 am

Sterling, Robinson, Coady and Flanaghan are all in the squad.

by **mkingdom** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:38 pm

Maybe Cole will get his chance to impress?

Reina

Kelly Carra Wilson Aurelio

Sterling Lucas Poulsen Cole

Ngog Kuyt

Sod it, give Sterling a go.

by **jacdaniel** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:57 pm

Liverpool squad: Reina, Jones, Gulacsi, Johnson, Flanagan, Aurelio, Robinson, Kyrgiakos, Wilson, Carragher, Kelly, Skrtel, Meireles, Cole, Maxi, Jovanovic, Lucas, Coady, Ince, Sterling, Pacheco, Kuyt, Ngog.

Travelled: Andy Carroll

Might see something like

Reina
Skrtel Carra Greek
kelly Johnson
Lucas
Meiriles Ince
Cole Maxi
Kuyt

by **stmichael** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:20 pm

if sterling gets on he'll become liverpool's youngest ever first team player.

by **only me** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:50 pm

Really can't understand all those talks of not playing our strongest team. We have no achievable goals on the local level ,we have enough time between matches ,it might not be a prestigious cup but it is a title and we should be going for it with all guns blazing. Liverpool should continue to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in Europe. It attrect players and it installs confidence. This is our league this season let's win it!

by **neil** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 1:51 pm

Lee J wrote:you rotter

ralmfao, wtf lee.

by **ste123lfc** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:24 pm

Anyone know the reason why we are kicking off at 18:00 on the return leg at Anfield

by **damjan193** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 3:46 pm

only me wrote:Really can't understand all those talks of not playing our strongest team. We have no achievable goals on the local level ,we have enough time between matches ,it might not be a prestigious cup but it is a title and we should be going for it with all guns blazing. Liverpool should continue to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in Europe. It attrect players and it installs confidence. This is our league this season let's win it!

Well, reserves need to play at times you know, and players like Skrtel, Lucas, Meireles, Kuyt, Gerrard could use a rest. When are we going to play youngsters and other reserves if not in cups like this one? I'm not saying that it isnt important, but I sure aint going to play the reserves in a Premier League match.

I say we go with a mixed squad, give a chance to players like N'Gog and Spearing, but I wouldnt mind Carragher in the starting line-up.

Anyway, is Smicer still playing there?

by **jacdaniel** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:15 pm

I don't mind us playing youngsters, but the majority should be first teamers. This is our only hope of silverware and we need to take the competition seriously.

Winning trophies installs a winning mentality into the squad. Sometimes knowing how to win a trophy is just as important as having the talent to do so

by **dundreamin** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:15 pm

Reason we kick off 2nd leg at 1800 hours is because of tv dictates it. The fans dont matter to them

by **PabloMedina28** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:16 pm

only me wrote:Really can't understand all those talks of not playing our strongest team. We have no achievable goals on the local level ,we have enough time between matches ,it might not be a prestigious cup but it is a title and we should be going for it with all guns blazing. Liverpool should continue to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with in Europe. It attrect players and it installs confidence. This is our league this season let's win it!

It attrect players - it attracts players

Commas go after the word - (no) matches , (yes) matches,

See we all make mistakes, maybe think about this next time you want to make a sarcastic reply to someone else's spelling mistakes

by **metalhead** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:19 pm

stmichael wrote:if sterling gets on he'll become liverpool's youngest ever first team player.

after scoring 5 goals, I'm not surprised he was included, this is exciting!

by **metalhead** » Wed Feb 16, 2011 5:22 pm

Liverpool squad: Reina, Jones, Gulacsi, Johnson, Flanagan, Aurelio, Robinson, Kyrgiakos, Wilson, Carragher, Kelly, Skrtel, Meireles, Cole, Maxi, Jovanovic, Lucas, Coady, Ince, Sterling, Pacheco, Kuyt, Ngog.

Surprised that Suso wasn't included. Great to see some of the local lads making it, hopefully they will play some part tomorrow

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