Article: Liverpool v Saints Match Thread | Southampton FC, Football

I meant park the bus first half as a tactic after seeing how we tire quite badly second half after playing a high tempo first half...hooe you dont as it gives lfc a better chance ;-)

 

Think we will win but if you're up for it you could definitely leave with something.

 

The first half is just a gentle warm up for us.

 

Sounds like we are going to be in for a good game with both teams looking to play and attack

 

We always raise our game against the big boys. 2-1 saints

 

It has the makings of a good game with both teams trying to play football, will make a change after Sunderland and west ham with their negative tactics ......but honestly I can only see a home win unless Liverpool have hopefully a bad day at the office.

 

I see Coutinho is having an operation. Sad after he made such a great start.

 

Is the rather fragile young Mr Luke Shaw going to be fit for Saturday?
If not is Foxy fit after his injury that put him out of the squad last weekend?

 

Luke is going to start on Saturday, yes.

 

Pochettino's press conference set for 9am.

 

Great news about Luke.

 

Excellent, should be in for a good match. Our last line up was very attacking

That's definitely not a wish! Worst case scenario for us.

 

Boruc

Clyne
Fonte
Lovren
Shaw

Wanyama
Schneiderlin
Cork

Rodriguez
Lambert
Osvaldo

 

So what happened at the press conference DTLW?

 

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC
MP: "So far [this season], we could be doing better – but the #BPL is a very tough competition. We're still building the team." #saintsfc

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC
MP: "We have players who can score goals. I'm happy that we've created many chances, so the goals will come." #saintsfc

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC
MP: "@LFC are a very powerful side. Anfield is a great stadium to play in, so it'll be a great place to try to get three points." #saintsfc

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC
MP: "We're aware that Daniel Sturridge is a threat, but our main concern is blocking the balls that feed him." #saintsfc

Southampton FC ‏@SouthamptonFC
MP confirms that @Luke_shaw3 will be fit for the game, but says Danny Fox and @ChunTadanari are doubtful. #saintsfc

Adam Blackmore ‏@bigadamsport
Just asked Mauricio Pochettino about the absence of Jack Cork from #saintsfc squad in last 2 games - balance of squad was gist of answer

 

Cheers Al.

 

No probs.

 

2-1 Liverpool, Coutinho is a blow but at Anfield you expect them to win, if you gave me a point now I'd bite your hand off

 

Its not our wish either but we've been poor in all five second halves so far this season.

 

Half that job has been done for you with Coutinho getting injured! With Suarez our for one more game too, we severely lack creativity.

However, I'm not sure how you'll stop a ball over the top for Studge if you don't intend to sit back and defend