Liverpool 0:0 Manchester United

Carl · Oct 14, 2017

Hugh Jass said:
Think it looks like a 3-5-2-1 or some thing like that.

Nah. Damian LB and Young on the wings I reckon.

roonster09 · Oct 14, 2017

So is it 3 at the back with Darmian playing as CB or 4 at the back with Darmian playing as LB and Young as RW?

Jacko21 · Oct 14, 2017

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freeurmind · Oct 14, 2017

Can Michael Owen please be fired.

Damien · Oct 14, 2017

SwansonsTache said:
Flippin'ell, a 3-5-2.

If the partnership works, imagine RedRom and Martial against that defence.

Has done well so far. I imagine Martial will go wide at times and put some of his crosses in to Rom.

Man-United said:
Why do you call it 352 when it's 532?

They're basically the same thing. Wingbacks will be roaming up and down the pitch anyway.

Sandikan · Oct 14, 2017

Interesting line up for sure.
Can't believe Young would be right attacker, he hasn't played that far forward for ages has he?

If it is wing backs, I trust we won't play like Arsenal did and allow Salah acres to roam into.
Smalling and Jones together makes me nervous. It shouldn't do, but it does.

Will take a draw and get through this one!

DWelbz19 · Oct 14, 2017

Man-United said:
Why do you call it 352 when it's 532?

It’s the same thing, really.

space · Oct 14, 2017

no bailly noooo

SirMattBugsby · Oct 14, 2017

Paul_Scholes18 said:
Looks like 3-4-1-2 like expected. Some earlier posters tricked me. A bit strange Darmian is picked in my view, but otherwise expected team apart from Bailly out and Martial over Rashford.

He's been picked to mark one of Coutinho or Salah. Will be interesting to see who.

Kapardin · Oct 14, 2017

Paul_Scholes18 said:
Looks like 3-4-1-2 like expected. Some earlier posters tricked me. A bit strange Darmian is picked in my view, but otherwise expected team apart from Bailly out and Martial over Rashford.

I don't think Darmian is a 3rd CB. He's been selected as he is the most defensive of our LBs.

I'd say its a 4-2-3-1 with Young on the RW.

I do like the way we mix things up though. Doubt Klopp was able to predict it when analysing our squad for the game.

SirAnderson · Oct 14, 2017

groovyalbert said:
Black.

But I am bricking it now. You just know we're going to be up against a side that hasn't yet shown up in the league so far, and probably won't again after today. I love/hate this game so much. Only at Anfield mind, I always go into games at home expecting us to beat them. This is potentially season defining for them though, and I'm more than willing to say that this early on in the campaign.

Generic footballing comment - first goal is key. Whoever is forced to come out and search for a goal opens themselves up to being picked off by an opposition who, on their day, are amongst the best in the league at exploiting oppositions opening up for them.

Call me negative, but even with the form books firmly pointing in our favour, I'd always take a draw if offered right now.

Okay then no draw today. :houllier:

I'm bricking it too, not because I fear them, but as you say, form goes out the window. However id rather take our chances and try win it then settle for the draw.
Hopefully we can get that first goal please!

Carl · Oct 14, 2017

Paul_Scholes18 said:
Looks like 3-4-1-2 like expected. Some earlier posters tricked me. A bit strange Darmian is picked in my view, but otherwise expected team apart from Bailly out and Martial over Rashford.

If we are 3 at the back Darmian could be picked as a CB because it'd be easier to switch to a back 4 if needed.

Prodigy24 · Oct 14, 2017

Bailly and Rashford picked up injuries during international duty. Rashford just a knock. As if you couldn't hate these stupid international games enough!

Leftback99 · Oct 14, 2017

Bad game to have to use Darmian.

peanuthead · Oct 14, 2017

I hope Miki has an outstanding game.......he needs to step up big time today, no shying away from tackles or poor first touches. I'm expecting big things from him today.

MThomas · Oct 14, 2017

Eric Bailly sustained an injury while on international duty, and Marcus Rashford picked up a knock with England.

Damien · Oct 14, 2017

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That explains it. At least Rashford is fit enough to be on the bench if needed.

suheilsworld · Oct 14, 2017

No complaints about the line up. Will look to sit back in the first 15-20 mins I think and look to hit on the counter. If we get an early goal, I can see us parking the proverbial bus. Rashford to come on after an hour to run havoc on tired legs. Mata and Lingard are good options to come from the bench. Hope we do not need the aerial prowess of Fellaini and can handle that Pool top 3. I can see Pool dominating in the centre. We have to spread them, that is where our strength lies with this line-up.

MThomas · Oct 14, 2017

Kevin said:
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Eric Bailly sustained an injury while on international duty, and Marcus Rashford picked up a knock with England.

So I'm still right :lol:

Kapardin · Oct 14, 2017

MThomas said:
Eric Bailly sustained an injury while on international duty, and Marcus Rashford picked up a knock with England.

Damn, the break did a number on us. Hopefully Martial and Smalling are able to step up, they are certainly competent enough to replace these two.

carlosp · Oct 14, 2017

I can't see Darmian playing in a back three.

I can see

De Gea
Valencia Jones Smalling Darmian
Herrera Matic Young
Mkhitaryan Martial
Lukaku

So a 4-3-3 or a 4-3-2-1

Kag · Oct 14, 2017

I've got that nervous feeling before a match that I probably haven't had since Ferguson retired.

Nytram Shakes · Oct 14, 2017

Mourinho: "I never complain" ....... has their ever been a bigger lie in history!

VorZakone · Oct 14, 2017

Finally club football.

notcool · Oct 14, 2017

Sandikan said:
Can't believe Young would be right attacker, he hasn't played that far forward for ages has he?

In the 2-0 against Chelsea he played on the wing.

prtk0811 · Oct 14, 2017

charlenefan said:
I'm thinking Jose may feel Liverpool are strong down that side attacking wise though so may want two players who he trusts defensively, who can get up and down the pitch (unlike Mata maybe) and aren't played out of position (like Rashford or Martial would be)

Seems like you got it perfect. Jose went for that balance.

Red Devil 26 · Oct 14, 2017

carlosp said:
I can't see Darmian playing in a back three.

I can see

De Gea
Valencia Jones Smalling Darmian
Herrera Matic Young
Mkhitaryan Martial
Lukaku

So a 4-3-3 or a 4-3-2-1

You think Ashley Young in a midfield 3 is a more likely than Darmian in a back 3?

OnlyTwoDaSilvas · Oct 14, 2017

The United Twitter line-up is very often quite accurate in the order it names the players equating to the formation. In that order, it would be 4-2-3-1 with Young at RW. There's been exceptions, but a lot of the time they're spot on.

A back 3 of Smalling Jones and Darmian doesn't sound great, as it lacks a player who can bring the ball out comfortably. Blind in there would be a bit better IMO.

GM K · Oct 14, 2017

NYAS said:
Hate that Bailly isn't in the squad. I'm fine with that apart from Darmian.[/QUOTE

Darmian is a no brainer. He'll do better defending against Salah.

redIndianDevil · Oct 14, 2017

Damn, no Mata. We just have one passer in Matic, the rest of our midfielders and attackers tend to lose possession or misplace passes often.

carlosp · Oct 14, 2017

MThomas said:
Eric Bailly sustained an injury while on international duty, and Marcus Rashford picked up a knock with England.

Rashford's on the bench. Doubt a knock would of had him there.

Mourinho has just picked Martial due to he not playing Internationals and he was a sub against CP.

Seems Martial to start and Rashford will do the late pressing with 15-20 minutes to go.

Magnus · Oct 14, 2017

Martial left Young right MkHitaryan in the middle behind Lukaku. This is what I wanted except Rash for Miki but got slaughtered for it

FujiVice · Oct 14, 2017

feck, that dopey face Klopp pulled direct at the camera after shaking hands with Jose was something else.

prtk0811 · Oct 14, 2017

Hate the fact Bailly is also injured on international duty.

Kevin · Oct 14, 2017

MThomas said:
Eric Bailly sustained an injury while on international duty, and Marcus Rashford picked up a knock with England.

So I'm still right

Son Of Sam · Oct 14, 2017

carlosp said:
I can't see Darmian playing in a back three.

I can see

De Gea
Valencia Jones Smalling Darmian
Herrera Matic Young
Mkhitaryan Martial
Lukaku

So a 4-3-3 or a 4-3-2-1

It’s 3-4-3.
Valencia and Young are wingbacks. 3 CBs, Matic/Herrera are CMs, Mkhi & Martial supporting Lukaku.

VP89 · Oct 14, 2017

Saw a pic of LVG with my friend at Anfield on his snapchat. Good to see him supporting us still (I hope!)

AshRK · Oct 14, 2017

I like this setup. I love how jose is pragmatic and has his players for big occasions aka darmian . This reminds me a lot of the chelsea game last season at home. I am happy we have an unpredictability with our line up.

I really want martial to have a blinder and help us win. Imagine the love and trust he will earn of jose. Do it this time Tony Martial

Schmiznurf · Oct 14, 2017

Wow, so Bailly and Fellaini injured on International duty and Rashford getting a knock, feck the break.

carlosp · Oct 14, 2017

Red Devil 26 said:
You think Ashley Young in a midfield 3 is a more likely than Darmian in a back 3?

Yes. He will be supplying shots in from the left like he has doen in some of the last few games, so yes easy to see.

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