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by **Tim LFC** » Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:47 pm

One thing i wonder is when Cole's back are both Gerrard and Meireles together? Cause Meireles seems like he can do the defending but also attack. But will he put to the bench for Gerrard and Poulsen? Or is Cole being shift to the wing? I do wonder what team we're going to play when Cole's back.

by **Calum** » Tue Sep 14, 2010 11:56 pm

Tim LFC wrote:One thing i wonder is when Cole's back are both Gerrard and Meireles together? Cause Meireles seems like he can do the defending but also attack. But will he put to the bench for Gerrard and Poulsen? Or is Cole being shift to the wing? I do wonder what team we're going to play when Cole's back.

I certainly hope Meireles isn't stuck on the bench. I would play him alongside Gerrard in central midfield and leave Poulson on the bench.

by **Tim LFC** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:04 am

Calum wrote:
Tim LFC wrote:One thing i wonder is when Cole's back are both Gerrard and Meireles together? Cause Meireles seems like he can do the defending but also attack. But will he put to the bench for Gerrard and Poulsen? Or is Cole being shift to the wing? I do wonder what team we're going to play when Cole's back.

I certainly hope Meireles isn't stuck on the bench. I would play him alongside Gerrard in central midfield and leave Poulson on the bench.

Me neither but you would have him against Man United? because we don't know his defensive capabilities.

by **Thewaykokid** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:55 am

Tim LFC wrote:
Calum wrote:
Tim LFC wrote:One thing i wonder is when Cole's back are both Gerrard and Meireles together? Cause Meireles seems like he can do the defending but also attack. But will he put to the bench for Gerrard and Poulsen? Or is Cole being shift to the wing? I do wonder what team we're going to play when Cole's back.

I certainly hope Meireles isn't stuck on the bench. I would play him alongside Gerrard in central midfield and leave Poulson on the bench.

Me neither but you would have him against Man United? because we don't know his defensive capabilities.

for me, the stats don't lie, i think in the birmingham game lucas and poulsen(supposed specialised dm's) made 2 successful tackles all game between them, or something along those lines

. Either way, what we lost in attacking aggressiveness by playing 2 dm's we clearly didnt make up for in defence. I rate Gerrard's and Merieles's defensive capabilities higher than lucas and poulsen anyway, i've watched some old porto footage, the guy is consistent all round the park. The two should be given a go in the centre, with cole working in the hole.

by **rocky29** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:04 am

Tim LFC wrote:One thing i wonder is when Cole's back are both Gerrard and Meireles together? Cause Meireles seems like he can do the defending but also attack. But will he put to the bench for Gerrard and Poulsen? Or is Cole being shift to the wing? I do wonder what team we're going to play when Cole's back.

stop dreaming it will be lucas and poulsen. Then ten minutes to go meireles.

by **akumaface** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:08 am

I hope Meireles starts but i can see that Roy will again start with Poulsen and LUcas and playing virtually the same line up. I would be very much happy if he can make some changes but i don't think Roy will and hope i'm wrong.

Going back to Meireles, after seeing him played, I don't think he can be as effective defensively as I first thought. The main problem is his physique as he seems too light weight and even if he is brave enough , his body might not be able to take it. But from what i saw, he seems to be a much better player than the Aqua man.

by **maguskwt** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:15 am

Thewaykokid wrote:for me, the stats don't lie, i think in the birmingham game lucas and poulsen(supposed specialised dm's) made 2 successful tackles all game between them, or something along those lines . Either ]way, what we lost in attacking aggressiveness by playing 2 dm's we clearly didnt make up for in defence. I rate Gerrard's and Merieles's defensive capabilities higher than lucas and poulsen anyway, i've watched some old porto footage, the guy is consistent all round the park. The two should be given a go in the centre, with cole working in the hole.

That is the main gripe for me on Sunday mate, we played 2 dm's but they let birmingham's midfield over run them. It was a lose lose situation because they provide none playmaking or attacking quality to the team. I really don't like this partnership, it's worse than Lucas masherano partnership because masch was alot more mobile hounding everyone like a dog. My cm n

by **Waldo** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:06 pm

Meireles has played 15 minutes of EPL football and, like every other jonny foreigner, I expect it will be about 15 games in until we see the best of him.

The 15 minute cameo on Sunday looked promising and he certainly looks keen but you can't take anything other than that from his performance. I hope he turns out to be a good player for LFC but I will reserve judgement until he has settled on Merseyside, in the LFC team and the EPL!

by **Reg** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:20 pm

The ManU game is massive.... suspect Woy will stick with people who have experience of such games.

by **metalhead** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:25 pm

Raul Meireles today revealed how his first taste of Anfield left him in awe - and now he can't wait to run out in front of the Kop as a Liverpool player.

The Portuguese midfielder made his Reds debut as a second-half substitute at Birmingham City on Sunday following his transfer from FC Porto last month and is in contention to feature in Thursday's Europa League encounter with Steaua Bucharest.

Meireles harvested a wealth of Champions League experience while at Porto, but he endured a disappointing night on his first visit to Anfield in November 2007 - though it did leave a lasting impression.

He explained to Liverpoolfc.tv: "I played at Anfield with Porto and I lost 4-1 - but I remember the supporters were great. Everybody in Portugal says the Liverpool fans are the best supporters in England.

"I have also played at Chelsea and Manchester United, but I can say the Liverpool fans are the best. Of course, I am excited about playing at Anfield as a Liverpool player.

"I feel very good (to have played at Birmingham), but I was not happy at the end because it wasn't a victory. But the Premier League is fantastic.

"I am looking forward to playing with Gerrard and Torres. Stevie, for me, is one of the best midfielders in the world and Torres is a fantastic striker. I am excited about playing with them."

Meireles's transfer to Liverpool means the dynamic midfielder will play his football outside of Portugal's second-largest city for the first time in his career having turned out for Boavista and Porto.

He admits it was a difficult decision to uproot from his hometown, but the lure of representing the Reds was too difficult to resist - and he is confident he and his family will have no problem adjusting to their new surroundings.

"When I knew the coach wanted me, I could only say yes because Liverpool are a big club and I am excited to play here," said Meireles.

"It was difficult to leave Porto because they are my team.

"Like Gerrard and Carragher, I had only played in my city, for Boavista and FC Porto. But now it is a new adventure for me and I am happy and excited.

"The players here have helped me to understand the coach because my English is not the best. Lucas, Maxi, Pacheco and Aurelio have helped me most because they speak Portuguese.

"I like the city. I've found a house for myself, my wife and my daughter and the city centre is beautiful.

"It reminds me of my town, Porto. People like music here, which I also enjoy and I like the Beatles. I think I am going to be happy in this city.

"My wife is very happy too and my daughter studied at a British school in Porto. I think she understands the language a little bit, so I don't think she will have problems starting school here.

"My wife has been learning about the history of Liverpool since we came here and I have been reading about the story of the club on the internet - but I want to learn the whole history."

Upon arriving at Anfield, Meireles took possession of the No.4 jersey - despite favouring the No.16 shirt for country, while wearing three for Porto last term.

However, there was significance behind the 27-year-old's decision.

He revealed: "I knew the number No.4 once belonged to Sami Hyypia and the supporters liked him because he was a great player for Liverpool. So I have to be great with this number - and I will try to do what I have to do to be great.

"I want to win (trophies) because in Porto I won a lot and I have many titles. But I want to win titles at Liverpool - and we have a chance because we have the players."

Meireles was deployed in a role just off Fernando Torres when he was introduced into the action at St Andrews on Sunday - but he believes he is capable of operating in any of the three central positions in midfield.

"I like the three positions in midfield and I feel comfortable," he said. "As a player I am a team worker, not a star or an individual player.

"My message (to the fans) is I will work a lot to win titles at this club. All the supporters want to win trophies and I want to help this team - and this team can help me."

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Good interview.. nice lad as well

by **Alonso14** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 1:30 pm

The line up for man utd has to be

..... ..Meireles Poulsen
Pachecho Gerrard J.Cole
Torres

by **7_Kewell** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:13 pm

he looked bright when he came on against Brum and hepled create a couple of chances. Lets hope he starts against Man u

by **bunglemark2** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 3:56 pm

Alonso14 wrote:The line up for man utd has to be

..... ..Meireles Poulsen
Pachecho Gerrard J.Cole
Torres

F**k me !!
Are we only playing 6 players against 11 ??

:rasp

by **Aussie Style** » Wed Sep 15, 2010 4:49 pm

"My wife is very happy too and my daughter studied at a British school in Porto. I think she understands the language a little bit, so I don't think she will have problems starting school here.

"My wife has been learning about the history of Liverpool since we came here..."

I liked reading that, nice change.

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