Man City vs Liverpool PL

[FreshRed]

Brave side that, wonder if Bobby or Jota will spearhead the midfield? He might go with Jota, Ox had some success in a similar role against them and they struggled against it big time.

I like this thought. Jota running at them from midfield a la Ox would be scary for their defense. But, I doubt this is what we will see, as Firmino has more of a typical AM skill set.

 

[Frogfish]

Only surprise for me in the City team is Gündogan in for B.Silva, otherwise as expected.

Ederson
K Walker
R Alves Dias
A Laporte
J Cancelo
K De Bruyne (c)
Rodri
Gündogan
F Torres
G Jesus
R Sterling

 

[Hansern]

Think it will be Firmino in the 10 role.
We need to be compact or else we’ll give up far to much space in midfield.

 

[Bradley]

Gotta be Bobby behind the front line (he naturally goes there anyway) and the other 3 rotating a bit.

 

[Modo]

May I be the first to offer my sincerest congratulations on your fine achievement. You are @Modo an inspiration to us all.

Thank you so much! It's an hounour!
Decided to give myself a medal.

 

[tombrown]

It will be no salad up top, Jota on left and Mane on right

 

[Modo]

It will be no salad up top, Jota on left and Mane on right

Yeah I prefer salad on the bottom.

 

[mark1975]

Yeah I prefer salad on the bottom.

Usually goes a bit soggy though, no?

 

[Silver Sean]

Yep confirmed team. Not happy with that at all. Feels like he felt he knew he couldn't drop jota so has fitted firmino in. We are very top heavy. Should have been jota or firmino not both imo.

Not gonna say he bottled it. But I would say he was determined to fit firm in no matter what.

This is bollocks.

 

[Modo]

Usually goes a bit soggy though, no?

Was thinking of a hamburger. I don't enjoy putting ketchup on the sallad.

 

[rurikbird]

I think it will be:

 

[Donavan Ried]

-------------------Allison-------------------
Trent----Matip-------Gomez----Robbo
----------Hendo------Gini----------------
Salah-----------Jota-----------Mane
-----------------Firmino-----------------

That might work better. Jota has the energy to cover ground and press them.

I would have went the way I said earlier in the tread which was...

I like to see Klopp try some thing out of the ordinary and go with Frimino playing from midfield

--------------Alisson-------------
TAA----Matip---Gomez---Robbo
---------Hendo----Gini-----------
---------------Frimino---------------
Salah---------Jota----------Mane

We know he (Bobby) can see a pass. could be our own KDB in this game

Would not be at all surprised if Jota and Bobby swicth positions

 

[Squiggles]

This is bollocks.

Exactly. Keita isn't sharp enough for this game, Jones too inexperienced. Firmino generally plays well against Man City and has the strengths to exploit their weaknesses. There's sound logic to playing both today. We just need to ensure the wide man get back and support.

 

[Modo]

good one rurik...

 

[FoxForceFive]

Exactly. Keita isn't sharp enough for this game, Jones too inexperienced. Firmino generally plays well against Man City and has the strengths to exploit their weaknesses. There's sound logic to playing both today. We just need to ensure the wide man get back and support.

And that at least one of Bobby or Jota do likewise too.

Otherwise KDB will have far too much room.

 

[Alan Hardaker]

Very attacking. Said he wanted to attack this season. Bit of a risk away to City. Can't give De Bruyne to much room. Lot of pressure on Bobby but he's a grafter.

 

[keniget]

Bold by Klopp.

Firmino really needs to step it up today. Last time we played all four, he kinda struggled in that deeper position. Can't afford any passengers today.

 

[FoxForceFive]

Match thread:

http://sixcrazyminutes.com/threads/manchester-city-v-liverpool-match-thread.163929/