Or he could have had some of his first teamers stay back. With all due respect to Monterrey I don't think he would need a full strength side to beat them. Could have kept the likes of Shaqiri, Lallana and even Firmino back for this. But I don't blame him for totally giving up on this competition, but it just doesn't set a good precedent. It's funny how Klopp in his time at Pool so far has not bothered to field a strong line up in the cup competitions.6 hour flight to Qatar. He leaves at midnight tonight, sleeps on the plane and has the whole day with the squad tomorrow.
While I don't disagre with the last sentence in general, it's bollocks to criticize him for this. We put all our eggs into the basket which we deemed most important/prestigious, and rightfully so. If they want us to compete in both competitions, they should find us suitable dates or just don't bother. You can't expect a team to play two games on different continents in 22 hours with a 7-8 hour journey in between.Or he could have had some of his first teamers stay back. With all due respect to Monterrey I don't think he would need a full strength side to beat them. Could have kept the likes of Shaqiri, Lallana and even Firmino stay back. But I don't blame him for totally giving up on this competition, but it just doesn't set a good precedent. It's funny how Klopp in his time at Pool so far has not bothered to field a strong line up in the cup competitions.
It isn't, Villa are still value. It's a bad u23 side against a rotated Prem side. If Villa play well it'll be 4/5. Pool can't defend at all, struggled defensively in UYL and in the u23s this season. Salz could have scored 5 against them last week.Draw is worth a bet.
Like I said I particularly don't blame Klopp for this instance. He had to act accordingly and he did that. I was just pointing out even generally during his time as Pool manager, maybe bar his first season, he has fielded a weak starting line up in domestic cup competitions. I don't personally agree with that approach, of course he has won you a CL so who cares about domestic competitions but if you are to be a dominant club in your country it is always good to try winning everything.While I don't disagre with the last sentence in general, it's bollocks to criticize him for this. We put all our eggs into the basket which we deemed most important/prestigious, and rightfully so. If they want us to compete in both competitions, they should find us suitable dates or just don't bother. You can't expect a team to play two games on different continents in 22 hours with a 7-8 hour journey in between.
Yeah I see what you're getting at, the last sentence is true. However I think most if not all City fans would trade the League Cup and FA CUp for a CL last year, probably even their 100 point season. As long as it brings us a Premier League trophy, Klopp can do whatever he wants in the domestic cups for me.Like I said I particularly don't blame Klopp for this instance. He had to act accordingly and he did that. I was just pointing out even generally during his time as Pool manager, maybe bar his first season, he has fielded a weak starting line up in domestic cup competitions. I don't personally agree with that approach, of course he has won you a CL so who cares about domestic competitions but if you are to be a dominant club in your country it is always good to try winning everything.
There's no way Liverpool win tonight. I've got big money* on Villa -2 goals.You could see a Liverpool win a mile off even before that villa team
She protected Renly better than she did her goal there.Brienne of Tarth in goal for Liverpool.
I gotta say I'm impressed with the balls on Klopp to come with a starting lineup AND bench with virtually no experience. Watch them win and us lose even though we ll probably still have some of the big guns out tomorrow.Liverpool team pictured before the game.
Too much negativity mate.I gotta say I'm impressed with the balls on Klopp to come with a starting lineup AND bench with virtually no experience. Watch them win and us lose even though we ll probably still have some of the big guns out tomorrow.
It's the opposite of balls. He literally fled the country in fear of this Villa side.I gotta say I'm impressed with the balls on Klopp to come with a starting lineup AND bench with virtually no experience. Watch them win and us lose even though we ll probably still have some of the big guns out tomorrow.
I think you're required to name a 23 man squad for the FIFA World Club Cup thing.Did Liverpool really have to take the likes of Lallana and Shaqiri with them? Couldn't they have played tonight?