WD40 726 Posted August 8, 2019 Klose ruled out, so Hanley it is (thought it was perhaps a little naive to not just play coy) Team: Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull Leitner/McLean Buendia Stiepi Cantwell/Hernandez Pukki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,711 Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) That's the one for me (including the options). I think we'll need Ibrahim on the bench as cover for CB. In fact subs: Fahrmann Heise Amadou Vrancic Roberts (Leitner) (Cantwell) Edited August 8, 2019 by ron obvious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,471 Posted August 8, 2019 Is Klose not fit? If he is Klose in for Hanley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,762 Posted August 8, 2019 Hanley and Godfrey are going to have their work cut out! Godfreys going to have to cover with pace more often than not - hopefully we don't find ourselves out of position and shape too often. Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull McLean Buendia Stiepermann Hernandez Pukki Roberts to make an appearance for Buendia. Vrancic and Leitner both unlucky to miss out but with Amadou not ready, Mclean is the closest we have to another 'engine' in midfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 10,762 Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, Indy said: Is Klose not fit? If he is Klose in for Hanley. Confirmed not available. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzar 1,861 Posted August 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, WD40 said: Klose ruled out, so Hanley it is (thought it was perhaps a little naive to not just play coy) Team: Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull Leitner/McLean Buendia Stiepi Cantwell/Hernandez Pukki This, with Stieperman and McLean starting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,471 Posted August 8, 2019 Just now, hogesar said: Confirmed not available. ****! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted August 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, Indy said: ****! Yep pretty much 😂 pacy forwards going to give him a right game. I thought it might have been better not to be so clear that Klose won’t play so Liverpool at least have to prepare for multiple CB pairings, now they know exactly who they’re up against Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 4,149 Posted August 8, 2019 Tbh I can’t see Liverpool exactly quaking in their boots at whatever cb pairing we put out, but you’d have thought a little less transparency around Klose might be a good idea. It is a concern though, with Zimbo also out, that we are already looking a little light on options at the back, maybe this is why they mentioned Amadou as being a cb... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,711 Posted August 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, WD40 said: Yep pretty much 😂 pacy forwards going to give him a right game. I thought it might have been better not to be so clear that Klose won’t play so Liverpool at least have to prepare for multiple CB pairings, now they know exactly who they’re up against Ah, but is it a double bluff?? 😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,830 Posted August 8, 2019 6-5...we're gona win 6-5....we're gona win 6-5...we're gona.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,615 Posted August 8, 2019 14 minutes ago, hogesar said: Hanley and Godfrey are going to have their work cut out! Godfreys going to have to cover with pace more often than not - hopefully we don't find ourselves out of position and shape too often. Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull McLean Buendia Stiepermann Hernandez Pukki Roberts to make an appearance for Buendia. Vrancic and Leitner both unlucky to miss out but with Amadou not ready, Mclean is the closest we have to another 'engine' in midfield. This. My biggest doubt is McLean or Leitner, and I also feel Cantwell is unlucky to miss out in place of either Stiepermann or Hernandez, but I'd go with this eleven. As a curiosity: when was the last time a newly-promoted didn't name a new signing in their side for the opening match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete 371 Posted August 8, 2019 Reading this post felt Df had given positive news re team for Liverpool, Klose definitely out but rest of selection not given so its speculation. Let me speculate Roberts will definitely play as Man C man will be encouraged to put one over Liverpool. As defensive midfield it will be Tom and Moritz. Emi will play with Marco and Pukki. According to DF Amadou will not play Tettey injured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ramrod 258 Posted August 8, 2019 I thought Hanley looked better than Klose in the last two friendlies. Stop talking the man down he looks in the shape of his life. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 4,415 Posted August 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, Ramrod said: I thought Hanley looked better than Klose in the last two friendlies. Stop talking the man down he looks in the shape of his life. Totally agree with this. Hanley was my first choice with Godfrey for this match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hepphep 175 Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull Leitner Buendia Cantwell Roberts El Pugi Bit hesitant with Buendia. Has all the quality but did not seem fit yet in last two friendlies. Think we need Leitner to hold the ball as only defending would be suicide. Cantwell over Stiepi as we will not win wrestling match any case, so lets keep it cunning and flowing. Also Roberts has better vision and versability than Hernandez, as dribbling is not best attack option against pool Edited August 8, 2019 by hepphep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 4,415 Posted August 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, hepphep said: Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull Leitner Buendia Cantwell Roberts El Pugi Bit hesitant with Buendia. Has all the quality but did not seem fit yet in last two friendlies. Think we need Leitner to hold the ball as only defending would be suicide. Cantwell over Stiepi as we will not win wrestling match any case, so lets keep it cunning and flowing. Also Roberts has better vision and versability than Hernandez, as dribbling is not best attack option against pool Dont disagree but Robert's needs to tackle back and support Lewis .. who will get the test of his life ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,960 Posted August 8, 2019 59 minutes ago, lake district canary said: 6-5...we're gona win 6-5....we're gona win 6-5...we're gona.... Don't! Do you remember the 4-5? So upsetting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,615 Posted August 8, 2019 38 minutes ago, hepphep said: Bit hesitant with Buendia. Has all the quality but did not seem fit yet in last two friendlies. He seemed a bit more lively in the second half against Toulouse, and I think he's too important/good to not play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,204 Posted August 8, 2019 Wouldn't be surprising if Klose turns out to be fit tomorrow ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,471 Posted August 8, 2019 It’s amazing how touchy some people are about opinions! Agree, Buendia is probably the first name on the team sheets, his all round game is fantastic. Not only going forward but covers back too. I’d start with Cantwell on the other side of not then Hernandez both will give their all. Stiepermann would be my choice central, as he does drop deal and help the midfield, which will need to be solid. It’s going to be a game in which we can certainly play football in, I hope we have the courage to get forward and move the ball the way can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted August 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: He seemed a bit more lively in the second half against Toulouse, and I think he's too important/good to not play. Also the kind of player to thrive on playing at Anfield, in front of the worlds cameras, and show them what he’s about. Bring it on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WD40 726 Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: As a curiosity: when was the last time a newly-promoted didn't name a new signing in their side for the opening match? Not in my footballing memory! Not only that, naming a centre half that started a handful of games in a lower tier away at the European champions! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutty nigel 7,902 Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour ago, hogesar said: Hanley and Godfrey are going to have their work cut out! Godfreys going to have to cover with pace more often than not - hopefully we don't find ourselves out of position and shape too often. Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull McLean Buendia Stiepermann Hernandez Pukki Roberts to make an appearance for Buendia. Vrancic and Leitner both unlucky to miss out but with Amadou not ready, Mclean is the closest we have to another 'engine' in midfield. I'd start this team except Cantwell for Hernandez. As an aside it may be interesting to guess which new signing gets a league start first. Maybe Amadou? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 609 Posted August 8, 2019 I can't see Amadou getting in the squad yet. Not even on the bench just now. Farke never really rushes new players in. He may be tempted, but I think this one is a little too early. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted August 8, 2019 1 hour ago, hepphep said: Krul Aarons Hanley Godfrey Lewis Trybull Leitner Buendia Cantwell Roberts El Pugi Bit hesitant with Buendia. Has all the quality but did not seem fit yet in last two friendlies. Think we need Leitner to hold the ball as only defending would be suicide. Cantwell over Stiepi as we will not win wrestling match any case, so lets keep it cunning and flowing. Also Roberts has better vision and versability than Hernandez, as dribbling is not best attack option against pool You're almost there, just the obvious errors leaving out Onel and Marco. Both of them defend better than Todd and Robert's. They're not too shabby going forward either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 609 Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) I think Stiepi is key, in that his height etc. is an advantage if having to kick the ball long. Plus, he's a really awkward player with the potential to make something happen and confuse the living daylight out of opposing defenders. I like Todd, but I don't really want to see him in a central role. He certainly sees himself there and the fact he's played a lot in pre season may point to him being utilised more. But, please, play Marco! I think Cantwell can do a job out a bit wider so he's an option there. Edited August 8, 2019 by BobLoz3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 4,415 Posted August 8, 2019 Still think I will go for - Krul Aarons, Hanley, Godfrey, Lewis Trybull, Leitner Hernandez, Stiepermann, Buendi Pukki Had this before the press conference as a starting 11. No doubts or worries for me on Hanley. Onel and Emi to terrorize the L'Pool defence with pace and shine before the cameras on the biggest world stage. Stiepermann to give physicality, links well with Pukki, causes chaos and can also defend! Onel and Emi know they have to tackle back and double up with Lewis and Aarons! Leitner for me although equally happy with McLean. Main concern at the back - subs - no obvious CB or even CDM if we needed one. Byram / Heisse I guess and just possibly Amadou as a surprise? I expect Onel, Emi etc. to run themselves into the ground - to be replaced by Cantwell and Roberts - who need to do the same! Take the game to L'Pool - their defence is suspect! -Hopefully Pukki packed his shooting boots and Leitner/McLean need to be strong and Trybull immense! Fortune favours the brave. This is it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number9 272 Posted August 8, 2019 52 minutes ago, Yellow Fever said: Still think I will go for - Krul Aarons, Hanley, Godfrey, Lewis Trybull, Leitner Hernandez, Stiepermann, Buendi Pukki Had this before the press conference as a starting 11. No doubts or worries for me on Hanley. Onel and Emi to terrorize the L'Pool defence with pace and shine before the cameras on the biggest world stage. Stiepermann to give physicality, links well with Pukki, causes chaos and can also defend! Onel and Emi know they have to tackle back and double up with Lewis and Aarons! Leitner for me although equally happy with McLean. Main concern at the back - subs - no obvious CB or even CDM if we needed one. Byram / Heisse I guess and just possibly Amadou as a surprise? I expect Onel, Emi etc. to run themselves into the ground - to be replaced by Cantwell and Roberts - who need to do the same! Take the game to L'Pool - their defence is suspect! -Hopefully Pukki packed his shooting boots and Leitner/McLean need to be strong and Trybull immense! Fortune favours the brave. This is it! I agree with that. It's our best team until Agadoo is integrated and Klose is fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted August 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Ramrod said: I thought Hanley looked better than Klose in the last two friendlies. Stop talking the man down he looks in the shape of his life. Well said👍 I hope he has a blinder and stays fit ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
