The Liverpool FC Thread XIV

I'd be looking to play a decent side against Chelsea, and next weekend, to give the first choice players game time and keep them sharp and fresh. We don't need a situation where we are resting players and they are getting rusty, like before the CL final in 2007.

Nah decent side against Chelsea, rest players on the final weekend. Gives the first team a week, which is just right.

Ah, I dunno.

I have memories of that dead rubber match with Portsmouth in 2007 when we played a weaker side, and then lost to Milan a few days later when the first teamers came back in.

I completely accept that we're probably one of the biggest bottles in English football but **** me guys, how on earth did you **** this up?




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Tbh we were the better team against AC Milan in the 2007 final.

Wasn't exactly like we had a huge lead. Once you factor in the 2 games in hand, that means Man City were only 3 points behind with better GD. We lost to the team who were 2nd in the league which took it out of our hands - Arsenal have lost to Chelsea in the last 7 out of 10 league fixtures.

Anyway you've actually got to put a decent title challenge in to even be in a position to bottle it.

Rumoured XI for tomorrow: Ward, Randall, Skrtel, Lucas, Flanagan, Allen, Stewart, Brannagan, Ojo, Ibe, Benteke.

Pretty much what I expected with Smith suspended.

I'd just keep Clyne, Can, Milner, Firmino and Sturridge wrapped in bubble wrap until the final.

I think you play our best team against Chelsea to keep match sharpness.

I agree.

Rest "most" tomorrow, play full strength vs Chelsea and rest most/all against West Brom depending on league standings.
It's only a 3 day gap between West Brom and the EL final so let's just hope we don't have to get a result in that game.

Not expecting much tomorrow - last time's performance was the worst all season (although in fairness, Swansea have been playing amazing football lately). Let's just hope we can sneak a result since Watford don't have much to play for.
Hell they almost lost to Villa - had to score 2 very late goals to get a win so there's no reason even a severely weakened Liverpool side can't beat them.

Surprised that Swansea have suddenly turned it on tbh..

That's what I was thinking, they looked dead certain for relegation for most of this season and then suddenly Ayew has regained the good form he had at the start of the season. Makes you wonder if they'll still want Brendan in the summer, unless Guidolin has confirmed that he'll be leaving?

I always thought they looked just about safe with enough cushion away from relegation but those last 2 wins have propelled them up the table. Can they finish with a hattrick of impressive wins (Liverpool, West Ham with Man City to play)?

Guidolin hasn't done a fantastic job per say so maybe they will want a change? Not sure how it's been all through the season or if they look improved under him. Wonder if Allen will go back to Swansea this summer.

That's what I was thinking, they looked dead certain for relegation for most of this season and then suddenly Ayew has regained the good form he had at the start of the season. Makes you wonder if they'll still want Brendan in the summer, unless Guidolin has confirmed that he'll be leaving?

I always thought they looked just about safe with enough cushion away from relegation but those last 2 wins have propelled them up the table. Can they finish with a hattrick of impressive wins (Liverpool, West Ham with Man City to play)?

Guidolin hasn't done a fantastic job per say so maybe they will want a change? N

He's (eventually) steadied the ship and potentially could finish as high as 11th/12th. Garry Monk got the job full time after he achieved that in the half season he had as caretaker boss. I guess they could easily slip into the habit that Sunderland got into if they extended Guidolin's contract.
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