John Aldridge: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...6395205?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter Thoughts? Any other specific players that you think need to stand out?
Should probably go in the match thread I'd like Coutinho to have a greater impact, he's been overshadowed this season by Sturridge and now Suarez
I can merge it later, but want to get people's thoughts on players that need to step up. We know Suarez will, but good shout on Coutinho, starting to get back to his best but still waiting for him to get back to the level he was at last year. Teams are more focused on him and I think he can adapt. I think Lucas can be huge in these upcoming fixtures, it has been a while now since he has recovered from that horrible injury and he needs to start to get back to that player who could take on the likes of Yaya with no problem.
Allen's a little on the short side reminds me of these little fellas please log in to view this image You/others maybe interested in reading this article..... http://www.thisisanfield.com/2013/12/myth-joe-allens-passing/
like to see Alberto step up, not sure if he will, but hope so. Allen hopefully will thrive in midfield, still not sure on him though. maybe with the absence of Gerrard that could help him, any one reckon he could be the type of player that likes to hide behind others and let them do all the work ie Gerrard, maybe the absence of him could be good and he cant hide and have to perform, seen it done at other clubs with players performing better as the star is missing, we probably have with players as well but cant think of any off top of head.
From the reds stepping up thread.... I agree Jenners about Alberto. I just want to see him given a chance first and foremost!!!
Tonight? None. We can afford to rest everyone since we qualified top already, although it might be that we give Rose a run out tomorrow before Sunday and if Chiriches is a doubt I can see AVB giving the Dawson/Capoue centreback partnership another go. It could go the other way and we field absolutely no one that could be inline to start on Sunday but that doesn't seem like a very AVB thing to do.
You can't "rest everyone", your club named an EL squad and can only choose from that squad? Which includes your best hitters.
I can't remember what the rules are exactly but I'm pretty sure we can field whatever homegrown youngsters that we want. When we went to Tromso are travelling squad only had players that were going to play and like 5/6 kids from the development squad. As I said, it's unlikely AVB will go for resting everyone that might be involved on Sunday but it's possible.
Our big problem is losing Gerrard and Hendo. Last week we ended with Lucas Allen Hendo, plenty of energy to make up for that loss in craft from Gerrard. Imo we have to change the formation with those 2 out, Suarez up top by himself diamond midfield and yes (waits for stick) back 5. ------Lucas----- Coutinho--Allen -----Alberto----- Not ideal with Coutinho playing deeper but it means we have bodies in midfield. I think Rodgers will go with Sterling though other than Alberto.
We will certainly miss Gerrard's set pieces. But I hope we do not lose Henderson - his energy is vital if we have a chance of winning the midfield battle. Will be very interesting to see how Lucas, Allen and Henderson will do - I've waiting for this for quite a while but I still understand what a big loss Gerrard is. Personally, I think this three will do a better job of controlling the midfield as they will press and hound. At the same time, we may lack that one killer ball which Gerrard is renowned for. I'm actually quite confident in this game. I would have thought Spurs would steam roll us but they look a little disjointed at the moment and they have their own injuries to deal with. However, they're only 3 points behind despite their 'slow' start which is great credit to them.
"I think Rodgers will go with Sterling though other than Alberto." sadly agree, just don't see enough of an impact from Sterling in games, great for the pace for counter but thats it for me. like to see Alberto given a chance as we need ball players for this game. If Sterling,Allen,Moses are playing, just hope they get their finger out their ass and do well for us. we can but hope lol.
Sterling decision making needs to improve but that will come with time hopefully. You can sense he is getting more and more confident which is only a good thing. Personally, I think he needs a loan.
well its one that will have a point to prove to everyone that they are good enough, so can only be a good thing, i hope lol.
