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Very defensive looking line-up from Liverpool and a conservative one from Barca somewhat. I think it will be a tight and tense 1-0 Barca win.
He's hungry.
It's his night.
Firmino has been struggling with a small muscle tear. He was expected to be fit but clearly not risking him for the full 90.TAA and Firmino have injuries?
Barca seem to struggle with pace/press so I can easily see Liverpool scoring 1 or 2 tonight. That front 3 movement will give all kinds of fits to Barca's back line. On the flip side, I can't really predict how Liverpool will look defensively.
Firmino's fit enough for the bench. TAA's been dropped for Gomez I think.TAA and Firmino have injuries?
You know what happens when the caf approvesVidal is a good selection. Most Barca fans that I speak to wanted him to start the game since he offsets some of Liverpool's energy in the midfield three.
How does Betis compare to Liverpool when it comes to attack? Barca could very well handle the press but could they handle Liverpool's front 3?They're the most press resistant side around. Saying that Barca struggle with press is basically saying that everyone does. That's a given.
They faced Betis' press, which is even more aggressive than Liverpool's since they press even in the oppositions box. If they handled Betis' press, they'll handle Liverpool's.
They're the most press resistant side around. Saying that Barca struggle with press is basically saying that everyone does. That's a given.
They faced Betis' press, which is even more aggressive than Liverpool's since they press even in the oppositions box. If they handled Betis' press, they'll handle Liverpool's.
How does Betis compare to Liverpool when it comes to attack? Barca could very well handle the press but could they handle Liverpool's front 3?
Did they handle it though? Didn't they lose 3:4 at Camp Nou? Or it wasn't Betis?
It really is a poor show by Valverde, I’m really pissed off and I’m not even a Barca fan (well apart from today).Coutinho and Vidal in first 11 susprise me. I can actually see Vidal getting the card early and then playing like shit for the rest of the game. on the paper it looks like one of the slowest Barca sides I've ever seen.
He looks ready to give someone a good chomp
Liverpool's away form against the top English sides:
1-2 vs. City
2-1 vs. Spurs
1-1 vs. Arsenal
1-1 vs. Chelsea
0-0 vs. United
What am I supposed to be scared of? Fabinho containing Messi? Their front three, who failed to scored more then we did against Spurs and United?
And then I read "Barca can't handle the pressing" - you obviously don't watch La Liga, because if you would, you would know some teams press like absolute crazy: Eibar and Real Betis don't press any less then Liverpool. In 2019 we haven't failed against any high pressing team.
I fear no one. Yes, quote me after the match when we got 'battered' and 'got at', but I don't see any reason why we would fail.
We’ve made a lot of conservative choices in big away games this season and tonight’s another case of that. I feel like we play much better when we actually pick a balanced side ala spurs away. Oh well Klopps not perfect. We’ll see how it goes, if we’re still in the tie coming back to Anfield I’ll be delighted.Liverpool's away form against the top English sides:
1-2 vs. City
2-1 vs. Spurs
1-1 vs. Arsenal
1-1 vs. Chelsea
0-0 vs. United
What am I supposed to be scared of? Fabinho containing Messi? Their front three, who failed to scored more then we did against Spurs and United?
And then I read "Barca can't handle the pressing" - you obviously don't watch La Liga, because if you would, you would know some teams press like absolute crazy: Eibar and Real Betis don't press any less then Liverpool. In 2019 we haven't failed against any high pressing team.
I fear no one. Yes, quote me after the match when we got 'battered' and 'got at', but I don't see any reason why we would fail.
Liverpool's away form against the top English sides:
1-2 vs. City
2-1 vs. Spurs
1-1 vs. Arsenal
1-1 vs. Chelsea
0-0 vs. United
What am I supposed to be scared of? Fabinho containing Messi? Their front three, who failed to scored more then we did against Spurs and United?
And then I read "Barca can't handle the pressing" - you obviously don't watch La Liga, because if you would, you would know some teams press like absolute crazy: Eibar and Real Betis don't press any less then Liverpool. In 2019 we haven't failed against any high pressing team.
I fear no one. Yes, quote me after the match when we got 'battered' and 'got at', but I don't see any reason why we would fail.
Firmino not playing, Gomez at RB when he hasn't started a game in like 6 months, Captain not playing, Fabinho and Keita marking Messi
Changing my prediction to a 4-0 to Barcelona.
Seems like Klopp lost the plot.
Liverpool will batter them