Besiktas – secong leg MATCH THREAD

[Silver Sean]

So Ba might be out, they have lost two of their back four through suspension and they lost one-nil to some Turkish tiddlers at the weekend.
Their fans also hate playing at the Attaturk and the club have slashed prices to try and sell it out (76,000 apparently).
Will be a bit mad to see the lads playing in that stadium nearly 10 years on.
Let's do it.
Last 16 sounds decent. Some great clubs in there too.

 

[red_maradona]

Ming

Sakho
Skrtel
Can

Moreno
Hendo
Allen
Ibe

Sterling
Coutinho

Studge

 

[TSD]

Coutinho probably needs a rest but otherwise a strong lineup.

 

[Dirkus_Circus]

Should be a cracking atmosphere, hopefully Liverpool are up for it.

 

[Dreambeliever]

Interesting to see what Rodgers does with our toughest league game left on Sunday.

Hopefully he gets the balance just right.

It would be fantastic going into Sunday with a fa cup q/f, el last 16 and a long unbeaten run in the league

 

[Woland]

I'd give my right bollock for a win on Sunday. Hence, I'd like to see a weaker lineup Thursday.

 

[Athens]

I'd give my right bollock for a win on Sunday. Hence, I'd like to see a weaker lineup Thursday.

Your right one!? That's your good one and everything!

 

[the count]

I'd give my right bollock for a win on Sunday. Hence, I'd like to see a weaker lineup Thursday.

I'd do the same.
Though seeing that it at best is in a jar of formaldehyde, perhaps I should consider a greater sacrifice 🙂

 

[Woland]

Your right one!? That's your good one and everything!

Wrong, it's a prosthetic. Long story.

 

[Athens]

Wrong, it's a prosthetic. Long story.

You should tell us one day.

Incidentally, I too would give your right bollock for a win on Sunday.

 

[Roopy]

Anyone making the away trip?

I remember watching on tv the last game we played there - how ridiculous was the atmosphere!

Gonna be a cracker.

 

[Frogfish]

Interesting to see what Rodgers does with our toughest league game left on Sunday.

Tougher than Chelsea and Arsenal away ?! Methinks not.

 

[Frogfish]

Coutinho needs a rest for Sunday. Wouldn't like to chance Sakho if he's not 100% so bench at best for him. I wouldn't be against giving Ibe a break before Sunday too but with Markovic out I don't see who else we can put there other than Johnson.

Gerrard, Lucas, Jones, Enrique, Rossiter and Flanno are all out. As is Markovic (suspended, thanks SU).

------------------------------ Ming

--------- Lovren ---------- Skrtel ----------- Can

Ibe ---------Hendo ------ Allen ------ Moreno

Lallana ---------------- Sturridge ------------ Sterling


Ward, Johnson, Toure, Coutinho, Lambert, Balotelli ......... not sure who else is registered in our EL squad, Borini probably but youngsters like Williams maybe ruled out.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

We don't have to force the issue in this game, as they're the ones who need to come out and attack us. Just go with a more conservative setup and hit them on the counter with our pace. With the City game coming up, we'll preferably not need to use Coutinho and Sturridge.

 

[hamstrung_pigeon]

Coutinho needs a rest for Sunday. Wouldn't like to chance Sakho if he's not 100% so bench at best for him. I wouldn't be against giving Ibe a break before Sunday too.

Gerrard, Lucas, Jones, Enrique, Rossiter and Flanno are all out.

------------------------------ Ming

--------- Lovren ---------- Skrtel ----------- Can

Markovic ---------Hendo ------ Allen ------ Moreno

Lallana ---------------- Sturridge ------------ Sterling


Ward, Johnson, Toure, Ibe, Coutinho, Lambert, Balotelli ......... not sure who else is registered in our EL squad, Borini probably but youngsters like Williams maybe ruled out.

Markovic is still suspended. I wonder what's up with Manquillo not being in the squad for quite a while now.

 

[Frogfish]

Markovic is still suspended. I wonder what's up with Manquillo not being in the squad for quite a while now.

Thanks. Updated. I suspect Manquillo suits a Back 4 but not a 3-4-3. Tough on him as he was doing OK. He could still be a consideration for LWB for this match as he'll be doing more defending than attacking.

 

[rurikbird]

(3-5-2):
------------------------------ Ming------------------------------

----------Toure------------Skrtel -----------Lovren---------

Manquillo------Hendo----Can----Allen---------Moreno

---------------- Sturridge ------------ Sterling--------------

The idea is to counterattack, using the pace of S&S as well as Moreno and through-ball abilities of Hendo and Can to take advantage of any gaps left by Besiktas' makeshift defense. Can's presence should also give Allen and Hendo more license to join the attacks.

 

[doctor_mac]

(3-5-2):
------------------------------ Ming------------------------------

----------Toure------------Skrtel -----------Lovren---------

Manquillo------Hendo----Can----Allen---------Moreno

---------------- Sturridge ------------ Sterling--------------

The idea is to counterattack, using the pace of S&S as well as Moreno and through-ball abilities of Hendo and Can to take advantage of any gaps left by Besiktas' makeshift defense. Can's presence should also give Allen and Hendo more license to join the attacks.

No Ibe?

 

[Brizzle]

I think we'll see Mario start this one - not sure why but I just have that feeling. I also don't think we have much choice but to play a similar team to Saints given injuries/ knocks to Sakho, Stevie, Lucas.

-----------------Mignolet----------------
-------Lovren---Skrtel----Can----------
Johnson-----------------------Moreno-
-------------Hendo----Allen-------------
-----------------Lallana------------------
------------Mario----Studge-------------

I hope Rodgers has left those big names he wants to rest back in Liverpool rather than making them fly over there e.g. Coutinho who is showing good form and so I think saving him for City is a wise move.

 

[Silver Sean]

Score and they need three. I think we should score.

 

[doctor_mac]

Why are people leaving Ibe out of their teams? WHY?

 

[SummerOnions]

I'd play a strong team. The only way we'll really struggle vs City is if we go to extra time

 

[Oncy]

Mignolet
Can
Skrtel
Lovren

Johnson
Allen
Henderson
Moreno

Ibe
Balotelli
Sterling

 

[Pesam]

I agree with Woland, we should rest a few.....................

.................................Ming..................................
.............Toure........Lovren.......Sakho..............
Ibe........................................................Moreno..
................Allen..........Henderson...................
.....Markovic...............................Lallana........
.......................Balotelli............................

Sterling, Sturridge, Coutinho all to come on if the tie seems to be slipping away from us. It also gives Skrtel a well deserved break.

 

[Oncy]

What does a CB need a break for!?
And Markovic is suspended.

 

[Brizzle]

Why are people leaving Ibe out of their teams? WHY?

Mine is more my predicted team rather than what I want to see. I just feel like Rodgers will give him a rest - playing a couple of back to back games in the PL for the first time can take its toll.

 

[doctor_mac]

Mignolet
Can
Skrtel
Lovren

Johnson
Allen
Henderson
Moreno

Ibe
Balotelli
Sterling

I think this would do nicely.

EDIT: I didn't see Johnson in there you sneaky prawn. No to Johnson.

 

[MaBigTip]

Mignolet
Can
Skrtel
Lovren

Johnson
Allen
Henderson
Moreno

Ibe
Balotelli
Sterling

Although I'd switch Ibe and Sterling... Ibe has the better shot I want him cutting onto it.
Also wish we had some CM depth. Wanyama and Scneiderlin, what class players.

 

[Oncy]

I think this would do nicely.

EDIT: I didn't see Johnson in there you sneaky prawn. No to Johnson.

Aaah gowan!!

 

[Oncy]

Although I'd switch Ibe and Sterling... Ibe has the better shot I want him cutting onto it.
Also wish we had some CM depth. Wanyama and Scneiderlin, what class players.

Allen and Henderson just beat them.