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by **Zidane** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 5:38 pm

Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Aurelio, Lucas, Adam, Gerrard, Downing, Suarez, Carroll

by **crim cram** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:56 pm

Zidane wrote:Reina, Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Aurelio, Lucas, Adam, Gerrard, Downing, Suarez, Carroll

That's it right now. We'll see who is brought in to strengthen the defense - Left back especially.

by **ethanr** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:19 pm

SouthCoastShankly wrote:
SouthCoastShankly wrote:
SouthCoastShankly wrote:Staring XI (inc subs) ideas -

Rules -

Only confirmed signings please, no speculation.

Strongest XI as a team, not strongest XI individuals (no accommodating players out of position).

Reina

Kelly Carragher Agger Johnson

Lucas
Gerrard Meireles

Kuyt Suarez
Carroll

Subs: Jones, Skrtel, Aurelio, Henderson, Cole, Rodriguez, Aquilani/Spearing.

I think this works well both home and away. 4-3-3 at home (Kuyt and Suarez pushing up), 4-5-1 away.

Revised -

Reina

Kelly Carragher Agger Johnson

Lucas
Gerrard Adam

Kuyt Suarez
Carroll

I opted for dropping Meireles instead of Lucas. Not 100% sure why, just felt and looked right.

Reina

Kelly Carragher Agger Johnson

Kuyt Gerrard Adam Downing

Suarez
Carroll

Subs: Lucas, Skrtel, Meireles, Aquilani, Henderson, Cole

This is it as of now except I see a 4-3-3 with Kuyt being moved up as the 3rd striker and Gerrard pushing out to the right.

Kuyt was extremely ineffective as a winger, but extremely effective as a striker. I know that means Gerrard out of position but he is very good on the right.

by **Kukilon** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:41 pm

Our "best" lineups seems to be a lot more balanced this year.

by **Greavesie** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:53 pm

surprised at the number of people leaving out both Meireles and Aqua especially considering the discussions in the Meireles thread itself

by **Zidane** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 10:55 pm

Greavesie wrote:surprised at the number of people leaving out both Meireles and Aqua especially considering the discussions in the Meireles thread itself

Really think if one or the other stays they have to come to terms with not being first choice unless we're hit with injuries. I'm almost positive Adam and Lucas will be almost automatic in the lineup with Stevie maybe being rested more than ever, I don't know if his groin will hold up playing as much as he used to.

by **aCe'** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 4:32 am

I think it might be worth dividing the players based on their relative importance to the side...

Definite Starters:

Reina
Carragher
G.Johnson
Lucas
Gerrard
Suarez

Probable Starters:

Agger
Adam
Downing
Carroll

Rotation Players:

Skrtel
Kelly
Aquilani
Maxi
Kuyt

Everyone else is either a backup player or too young to be expected to play a significant role... Depending on the leftback situation, Flanagan might find himself on a bench role or even loaned out...

Which leaves the starting leftback spot missing regardless of the setup...

Personally I'd have Meireles in there ahead of Adam, with Kuyt, Carroll and Downing rotating depending on form or even opposition...

by **woof woof !** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:41 pm

I'm hoping Kenny plays with two strikers and looking at your listing there aCe it reminds me that after Suarez and Carroll and apart from an auxilliary Kuyt, quality wise our strike force is pretty thin.

Anybody think we should be on the lookout for another striker ?

by **ethanr** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:54 pm

woof woof ! wrote:I'm hoping Kenny plays with two strikers and looking at your listing there aCe it reminds me that after Suarez and Carroll and apart from an auxilliary Kuyt, quality wise our strike force is pretty thin.

Anybody think we should be on the lookout for another striker ?

A lot of people are thinking that. I'm almost thinking we should give eggnogg a second chance based on his preseason form... but he's just been so bad.

by **metalhead** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:54 pm

woof woof ! wrote:I'm hoping Kenny plays with two strikers and looking at your listing there aCe it reminds me that after Suarez and Carroll and apart from an auxilliary Kuyt, quality wise our strike force is pretty thin.

Anybody think we should be on the lookout for another striker ?

Yes we do need a backup striker, maybe a young striker who is good enough to be a rotation player in Ace's list.

Looks like Aly Cissokho is coming so we have the left back sorted

by **woof woof !** » Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:59 pm

ethanr wrote:
woof woof ! wrote:I'm hoping Kenny plays with two strikers and looking at your listing there aCe it reminds me that after Suarez and Carroll and apart from an auxilliary Kuyt, quality wise our strike force is pretty thin.

Anybody think we should be on the lookout for another striker ?

A lot of people are thinking that. I'm almost thinking we should give eggnogg a second chance based on his preseason form... but he's just been so bad.

Ngog's got skills and he's a nice lad. Thats his downfall (imo), way too nice. Never seems to sweat, never looks p'issed off, always looks as though he's playing in a friendly.

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