"we're in a good position and i've told my players that if we score early it will all be over. however we must show respect to sofia because they have a strong side offensively".
i'd agree with him here. if we score early on the tie will be finished. however it cannot be easy stiking a balance between keeping in control of the game and giving some of our so called "squad players" a runout. i don't think gerrard would have started the game even if he was fit but we could really do with him on friday. it has already been confirmed by benitez that hamann will start and i wouldn't be surprised to see scott carson in nets. surely john arne riise will play, having been left out in the cold for the last few games and darren potter will probably get some action aswell.
whatever the case, i'm expecting more from our front two, who aren't exactly setting the world on fire at the moment. they both scored in the first leg and here's hoping that they get on the scoresheet again tonight. with crouch likely to return from injury soon, competition for places can only be a good thing.
bring it on
