Nothing game Vs FC Midtjylland CL Weds
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You mean Tiago Ilori? I think he's been loaned out... or in reserves or something.
Hmm yeah this is where @gkmacca usually has the best idea of who could be ready to play. Has Millar made the bench yet at all?
I don't think so. Cain ought to have a chance of figuring at some stage. Purely in terms of who Klopp most wants to have a look at, I'd say Cain. But obviously there's also the mattter of what positions are most likely up for grabs, and in that sense then any of the young defenders could get the nod. Longstaff, Millar and Stewart are possibles for the bench, but I'm only guessing.
Isn't he out on loan? You're talking about Adam Lewis right?
Is Glatzel back? Klopp seems to rate him quite highly.
It's the German connection...unfortunately, I think he's out.
He’s injured.
Isn't Glatzel born and bred in Liverpool?
Yes, but he speaks German and has played for the German youth national teams.
In truth I really don't know, I'm just guessing.
Thought that was what you meant. What a random thing to say.
Would love to see George Best play in this one.
Would love to see Messi play in this one. See if he has a future with us or not.
Give Mbappe a trial.
I agree with this. The kids will learn less without some seniors to provide guidance and steel in the spine. I want to win this game, just like every friendly. So, I would start some seniors throughout the spine for at least 45 minutes, to make sure the kids are settled and in the game, even if struggling a bit (which is okay).
I would start with Matip or Fabinho in CB, and, maybe, Trent for minutes and the ability to create for any of the youngsters further forward. I would probably give Koumetio a start. With our current injury crisis, who knows if we will need both Jones and Phillips over the holiday period, and, he would benefit immensely next to a senior player. Yes, I know I am suggesting risking a senior player.
I would give either Henderson or Keita 45 minutes in the center with Minamino definitely up front or attacking mid.
And, I would not play Origi. He could score a couple of goals, but I do not think he would provide any benefit to the kids. I would rather exciting kids up front, with Hendo/Keita, Minamino and, possibly TAA providing the service to show their talents.
You see this is the issue. This game isn't about giving the kids an education, it's about resting the senior players and reducing risk for what really matters - winning the PL. Whilst giving squad players, those players (note not the kids) that may truly be called upon to make a difference in the first team, if required, game time to keep them sharp (or at least sharper than they would be without these games).
And the kids just got spanked 7-2 by City so I doubt even a drubbing in Denmark (unlikely with the squad players around them) would damage their poor fragile minds (or so it seems that's how some look at them, unable to take a beating without ditching the beautiful game for cross stitching).
If Taki doesn’t score in this one he won’t make it.
Goalkeepers are a funny breed – psychologically so different from all other players. Some are hyper and competitive like Hart, some laid back and detached like De Gea. I guess Kelleher is in the latter camp.
BTW this probably means Adrian won't start, right?
Yes, he looks certain to start.
I've heard someone who knew him as a kid say that basically it was his temperament that led to him being converted into a keeper. He showed real ability as an outfield player (he was a 20+ goal a season striker), but he lacked the dynamism. So they shoved him in goal and even when we signed him it was still the case that his best attributes were his ball playing skills, his reading of the game and his calmness - the actual goalkeeping bit was sort of built on to him, a bit like sticking a feature from B&Q on the side of your house! But then it was the amazing speed whereby he progressed as a keeper that really excited the coaches.
The thing about Cain is that he'll really be best assessed, and most effective, if he gets some time on the pitch with Salah and/or Mane, because he's the one young kid who can really play those quick and accurate long balls forward for them to run on to. So I'm a bit torn about him - I'd like to see him get a chance and I'd like us to rest the strikers who'll be best suited to his skills! Hopefully he gets a few minutes anyway.
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