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by **66-1112520797** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:16 am

This would be my starting 11 against Chelsea:

Reina

Finnan(if fit) Carra Hyypia Arbeloa

Alonso Gerrard Mascha
Pennant Riise

Crouch

Providing Finnans not injured I'd line-up like this, if he is still injured my team would be:

Reina

Arbeola Carra Hyypia Riise

Alonso Gerrard Mascha
Pennant Gonzalez

Crouch

Those changes would be obvious IMO, the one that wasnt was Hyypia. After considering it I would opt for the experiance of Sami over Agger. But in saying that the problem I could see if Hyypia did start, and considering we're the ones looking for a goal. If we do push on then Drogba and co could could exploit our lack of pace at the back. For me thats where Agger might be a wiser choice, for recovery of pace. But in dealing with Drogba and Chelsea's high balls Hyypia is the man and also I think he'll mark him better during the course of the game. But it is a tough call.

If say after 65 mins that formation hasnt broken down, and we're looking devoid of ideas we could always pull one of Mascha or Xabi off to throw an extra striker on. If that still didnt work, I'd be inclined to pull off a full back add Agger go three at the back and swap another striker for the other full, and go hell for leather. Hopefully it wont come to that though
:sniffle

by **Thingy** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:03 am

Reina
Finnan
Carra
Agger
Riise
Pennant
Gerrard
Alonso
Bellamy
Kuyt
Crouch

We need to attack chelsea from the off. Bellamy an pennant with pace,Gerrard bombing forward with alonso staying deep. We need to get at them staright away. Come on you reds.

by **Raoul** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:13 am

Emerald Red wrote:
Raoul wrote:Reina

Finnan Carra Agger Riise

Arbeloa has been very poor lately, I don't want him anywhere near the team sheet. If Finnan is still out, I'd be tempted to play Carra at RB.

I'd like to start Hyypia too, but as Chelsea will largely be playing on the counter, I prefer Agger's pace. Hope he learnt something last week.

Pennant Gerrard Alonso Gonzo

I'd be happy to see Zenden in instead of Gonzo, I thought he earnt another start after last week, but Gonzo probably offers a little more in attack.

Crouch Kuyt

Bench:

Dudek, Fowler, Bellamy, Hyypia, Macherano, Zenden (damn, that is one too many... oh well, I've got to leave some decisions with Rafa...)

Well, you mentioned Arbeloa not getting near the teamsheet. Zenden shouldn't even get near the bench.

Why?

What has Arbeloa done recently but give up goals? In the last two games he has been responsible for two of the three goals scored against us - he failed to track back for Joe Cole's goal (maybe not 100% responsible given the way Drogba monstered Agger, but if I was in his shoes I wouldn't have been making eye contact with any of my team mates after the Chelsea goal...) and he was caught completely out of position on Saturday for Pompey's second.

Zenden on the other hand has been playing well. He may not be someone who can turn a game, but he does his job. Lately Arbeloa hasn't been.

Its that simple, surely?

by **account deleted by request** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:16 am

Reina

Finnan Carra Agger Arbeloa

Gerrard Mascha
Pennant Riise
Kuyt
Crouch

With Essien likely to play central defence I would play Crouch AND Kuyt, one to occupy Terry, the other to win the headers and score the goals. My only doubts would be Gerrard or Pennant R/Wing. If Gerrard R/wing I would play Sissoko central (not A/Midfield

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by **66-1112520797** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 6:39 am

s@int wrote:Reina

Finnan Carra Agger Arbeloa

Gerrard Mascha
Pennant Riise
Kuyt
Crouch

With Essien likely to play central defence I would play Crouch AND Kuyt, one to occupy Terry, the other to win the headers and score the goals. My only doubts would be Gerrard or Pennant R/Wing. If Gerrard R/wing I would play Sissoko central (not A/Midfield )

I think they may play Boularoz at CB and Essein at RB.

by **LiverpoolMadman** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:39 am

No matter what is the fomation that Rafa will play ... SG MUST BE IN CM , NOT RM

by **SouthCoastShankly** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:45 am

Bad Bob wrote:.......................Reina.....................

Finnan Carragher Agger Arbeloa

Mascherano

Pennant Gerrard Alonso Riise

Crouch

LIke it. I think both Crouch and Pennant have to start. Also there is a good chance that Essien will have to fill in a CB in place of Carvalho, with this in mind I think its imperative that Gerrard is placed in the centre. We have to attack their weak spots.

by **thegreedo** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:23 am

Like many before me I fully beleive the way for us to defeat chelsea is to make use of the full width of the pitch. I don't rate their full backs at all and I relly believe we could get at them. My team would be:

Reina
Finnan Carra Agger Arbeloa

Pennant Gerrard Mascherano Riise

Kuyt Crouch

12) The Kop!! :bowdown

by **112-1077774096** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:32 am

reina
finnan carra hyppia arbeloa
pennant gerrard Alonso Riise
Bellamy Crouch

ok i really dont se the point in playing Kuyt in this, to be fair the lad is innefective, bellamy is a must for his pace and crouch for the problems he can cause, tis will be two players up front that bring their own threats to the table, kuyt just doesnt bring it for me guys, no pace, no skill and the occassional goal, kuyt on the bench with fowler. bellamy will ensure their back 4 are kept busy and worried about venturing too far forward, crouch is there for the big hoof that we employ sometimes (sad i know)

gerrard should be in the centre, you all know my feelings on this, its where he is most effective and i am amazed that some people still argue against this fact,

the greedo has gone with mash instead of alonso, i have toyed with this idea, i watched alonso on saturday and the guy looked like he lost both the plot and interest, he spent most of the game pushing their players after the ball had gone and looked to be complaining all the time, i dont know what wrong with him at the moment.

anyway fowler will come on and get the winner
:;):

by **murphy0151** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:36 am

hello_red wrote:
Stu.Murph wrote:
hello_red wrote:reina
Finnan Carra Agger Arbeloa

Pennant Gerrard Mascherano Riise

Crouch

Kuyt

There you go!

Reina as a right sided sweeper?

the lad is multi-talented dont you know.

Thats the side id pick also.

by **66-1112520797** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:48 am

crouch is there for the big hoof that we employ sometimes (sad i know)

I found that quite amusing

by **LiverpoolMadman** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:10 am

reina
Finnan Carra Agger Riise

Mascherano or Momo

Pennant Gerrard Alonso Mark G

Kuyt or PC

2:0 to Liverpool ....

by **desperado0831** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 10:24 am

Although Carvalho is not there, but i am pretty sure Essien will stand in his position as CB whereas Terry will be there also.

If we can ease past their defence, Petr Cech is the last to beat off. He's tough enough. A hard game but the spirit of Anfield can bring us there.

Who knows Bellamy may start? and he score twice.

by **Kopjon** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:05 am

I would play Fowler, i thought his vision and movement was the best i have seen from a forward player at the club this season. I'd also have Masch and Momo in midfield as we know we have to stop them scoring and break up their play as high up the field as possible.

So i'd go with Fowler off Kuyt with kuyt pressing and putting the makeshift back line under pressure, with robbie making clever runs and exchanig passes with the wide and pacy gerrard and Bellamy.

Reina

Finan Carra Agger Risse

Momo Masch

Gerrard Fowler Bellamy

Kuyt

by **murphy0151** » Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:27 am

Kopjon wrote:I would play Fowler, i thought his vision and movement was the best i have seen from a forward player at the club this season. I'd also have Masch and Momo in midfield as we know we have to stop them scoring and break up their play as high up the field as possible.

So i'd go with Fowler off Kuyt with kuyt pressing and putting the makeshift back line under pressure, with robbie making clever runs and exchanig passes with the wide and pacy gerrard and Bellamy.

Reina

Finan Carra Agger Risse

Momo Masch

Gerrard Fowler Bellamy

Kuyt

Each to there own mate.

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