Making Plans 936 Posted February 15, 2020 NORWICH (4-2-3-1): Krul; Aarons, Zimmermann, Hanley (C), Byram; Tettey, McLean; Rupp, Duda, Cantwell; Pukki. Subs: Fahrmann (GK), Godfrey, Lewis, Vrancic, Buendia, Hernandez, Drmic LIVERPOOL (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Gomez, van Dijk, Robertson; Henderson (C), Keita, Wijnaldum; Salah, Firmino, Oxlade-Chamberlain. Subs: Adrian (GK), Lovren, Milner, Fabinho, Lallana, Mane, Origi REFEREE: Stuart Attwell VAR: Paul Tierney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,606 Posted February 15, 2020 This looks like a sit deep, soak up pressure, aim for a 0-0 sort of line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted February 15, 2020 Surprised by this team. It would appear that we are going for a more defensive lineup (Emi on the bench), but I would have thought Godfrey for McLean would have been a better option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted February 15, 2020 2 minutes ago, Kanadyan Kanary said: Surprised by this team. It would appear that we are going for a more defensive lineup (Emi on the bench), but I would have thought Godfrey for McLean would have been a better option. Godfrey for McLean.. care to elaborate why? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 15, 2020 Shocked that Emi is not starting. He is the one player in the side who could get into the Liverpool team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted February 15, 2020 Just now, Norfolk Dan said: Godfrey for McLean.. care to elaborate why? Because despite what both our manager and the player himself says, people seem to think they know better and Godfrey should be played in midfield... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted February 15, 2020 Just now, Norfolk Dan said: Godfrey for McLean.. care to elaborate why? Because he has gone for a defensive line-up and Kenny has proven to be a bit lightweight in that department. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,517 Posted February 15, 2020 Liverpool can afford to go 4-3-3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted February 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, All the Germans said: Because despite what both our manager and the player himself says, people seem to think they know better and Godfrey should be played in midfield... I thought that might well be the reason.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Il Pirata 249 Posted February 15, 2020 When I see Buendia, Vrancic and Hernandez on the bench, It frustrates the hell out of me. Farke isn't picking the strongest side available to him. Tettey, Mclean and Cantwell are a notch down IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted February 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Norfolk Dan said: I thought that might well be the reason.... or the reason I gave! I thought your question was directed to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: Shocked that Emi is not starting. He is the one player in the side who could get into the Liverpool team. Same here, maybe he hasn’t been training well or has a knock. Edited February 15, 2020 by Van wink Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Making Plans 936 Posted February 15, 2020 No worries, Daniel has a plan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted February 15, 2020 Incredibly disappointed that Emi is on the bench. Wrong decision imo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,517 Posted February 15, 2020 1 minute ago, JF said: Incredibly disappointed that Emi is on the bench. Wrong decision imo Me too JF. He would give something for Liverpool to worry about rather than us always being on the back foot. Best player in our team when he is ticking plus he so often feeds Teemu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) Whilst Emi is our best player in my opinion, he is too likely to throw a strop, roll around on the floor or just give up chasing back when we lose it. Whilst annoying against most teams, it is offset by his attacking ability, against Liverpool, I can understand Farke not starting him, as they are likely to be attacking us... a lot. Edited February 15, 2020 by All the Germans Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 15, 2020 Whilst Emi is our best player in my opinion, he is too likely to throw a strop, roll around on the floor or just give up chasing back when we lose it. Whilst annoying against most teams, it is offset by his attacking ability, against Liverpool, I can understand Farke not starting him, as they are likely to be attacking us... a lot. Sorry mate that is an opinion. Fact is Emi is our leading tackler according to the stats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 15, 2020 I thought DF said we have nothing to lose and everything to win Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
All the Germans 1,075 Posted February 15, 2020 1 minute ago, keelansgrandad said: Whilst Emi is our best player in my opinion, he is too likely to throw a strop, roll around on the floor or just give up chasing back when we lose it. Whilst annoying against most teams, it is offset by his attacking ability, against Liverpool, I can understand Farke not starting him, as they are likely to be attacking us... a lot. Sorry mate that is an opinion. Fact is Emi is our leading tackler according to the stats Isn't everything everyone writes on here an opinion? Also, how exactly does the stats recognise the times that he doesn't track back; I assume you've noticed that? This is not an attack on him, I just think we cannot afford a strop, to give Salah / Mane / Ox / Firminho a free run at our full back and he is a risk in that respect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JF 694 Posted February 15, 2020 The disappointment for me that EMI isn’t in is two fold. Obviously the creativity but against Liverpool his work rate, battling and tackling will be needed. As I’ve said it’s very much the wrong decision to leave him out imo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jools 584 Posted February 15, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Kanadyan Kanary said: Because he has gone for a defensive line-up and Kenny has proven to be a bit lightweight in that department. f Edited February 15, 2020 by Jools Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted February 15, 2020 That’s a little surprising with that, could be the right call but if Liverpool score a quick goal this line up doesn’t look like one to get us back into the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 15, 2020 26 minutes ago, Kanadyan Kanary said: Because he has gone for a defensive line-up and Kenny has proven to be a bit lightweight in that department. Exactly how many times has Ben played in midfield for us? Today is not the day to see if he can cut it in the PL in that position. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted February 15, 2020 Isn't everything everyone writes on here an opinion? Also, how exactly does the stats recognise the times that he doesn't track back; I assume you've noticed that? This is not an attack on him, I just think we cannot afford a strop, to give Salah / Mane / Ox / Firminho a free run at our full back and he is a risk in that respect. Yes, some things you post are true but surely all the positives outweigh all that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted February 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, ron obvious said: Exactly how many times has Ben played in midfield for us? Today is not the day to see if he can cut it in the PL in that position. When did I say midfield? I like three at the back for this game because the two centre backs we have our slow and will probably need cover. Just an opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anonamoose 4 Posted February 15, 2020 Understand why DF wants the more defensive Rupp instead of Emi against the runaway leaders. I've always wondered how Emi would do in the number 10 role, he always ends up there even from starting off the wing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,502 Posted February 15, 2020 Just now, Kanadyan Kanary said: When did I say midfield? I like three at the back for this game because the two centre backs we have our slow and will probably need cover. Just an opinion. Fair enough. But you did say Ben for Kenny without that clarification. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanadyan Kanary 121 Posted February 15, 2020 Good start - we look comfortable in possession. Liverpool look dangerous down the right side and have played 3 or 4 long balls into the right wing area for Salah or Alexander Arnold. We certainly seem up for it with lots of energy in the early stages. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxy2600 301 Posted February 15, 2020 Kaaaaaragggggghhhhhhkkkkkeeeeerrr - Yes Jamie, Todd was fouled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites