Barcelona Vs Liverpool - The European classic..

Luis wrote:I think we should play a 4-5-1 with Masherano and Sissoko starting but counter attack

I would think that it would be smarter to repeat your line up from the Camp Nou. After all, Mascherano cannot be completely integrated in the team yet, so I don't think it would be wise, in case he misses some passes or fails in his positioning.

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:

Luis wrote:I think we should play a 4-5-1 with Masherano and Sissoko starting but counter attack

I would think that it would be smarter to repeat your line up from the Camp Nou. After all, Mascherano cannot be completely integrated in the team yet, so I don't think it would be wise, in case he misses some passes or fails in his positioning.

Ye, true, I just liked the ulta defensive, frustrating Barca sound to it

Luis wrote:

Oleguerisntthatbad wrote:

Luis wrote:I think we should play a 4-5-1 with Masherano and Sissoko starting but counter attack

I would think that it would be smarter to repeat your line up from the Camp Nou. After all, Mascherano cannot be completely integrated in the team yet, so I don't think it would be wise, in case he misses some passes or fails in his positioning.

Ye, true, I just liked the ulta defensive, frustrating Barca sound to it

It is a bit dangerous to sit too far back though.. One day a Barcelona player might actually decide to shoot from the distance..

i would like to see this team against barca. that would be a really tough midfield to get past even if barca are on form.


finnan---agger---cara------riise--

gerrard--mascherano--alonso--sissoko-bellamy

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supermadrid(zizou legend) wrote:i would like to see this team against barca. that would be a really tough midfield to get past even if barca are on form.


finnan---agger---cara------riise--

gerrard--mascherano--alonso--sissoko-bellamy

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You could have Mascherano to man mark Ronaldinho or Deco.

Would work well I think, it would mean the 3 centre mids could sit back whilst the two wingers could go up to support Kuyt on the counter

Batman wrote:

supermadrid(zizou legend) wrote:i would like to see this team against barca. that would be a really tough midfield to get past even if barca are on form.


finnan---agger---cara------riise--

gerrard--mascherano--alonso--sissoko-bellamy

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You could have Mascherano to man mark Ronaldinho or Deco.

you dont really need to man mark dinho since he is easy mark out of the game if you just double team him. masherano is a great marker and i think if he had to be used then it should be for deco.

Would rather just go for a similar line-up to that at the Nou Camp. Two strikers upfront to pressure the ball when they have it in defence. It was blatant throughout the game that Marquez and Puyol in particular looked stumped at having to deal with two players upfront instead of just one guy working tirelessly.

The big thing for me at the moment is whether it's Momo or Mascherano. Momo's got more energy to chase and harry all over the pitch but Mascherano's the better man marker - we could have him mark one of Deco or Xavi out of the game, but we'd have to trust Xabi with the other. Would rather go with Momo again. He wins the ball higher up the pitch for a start.

Oh well.

I still think you should play Crouch. Though he will miss all your chances, he will worry Puyol and Marquez (or Thuram? or Oleguer?) enough.

kas wrote:I still think you should play Crouch. Though he will miss all your chances, he will worry Puyol and Marquez (or Thuram? or Oleguer?) enough.

Crouch broke his nose against Sheffield, not sure if he will be able to play at all.

Obispo wrote:Would rather just go for a similar line-up to that at the Nou Camp. Two strikers upfront to pressure the ball when they have it in defence. It was blatant throughout the game that Marquez and Puyol in particular looked stumped at having to deal with two players upfront instead of just one guy working tirelessly.

The big thing for me at the moment is whether it's Momo or Mascherano. Momo's got more energy to chase and harry all over the pitch but Mascherano's the better man marker - we could have him mark one of Deco or Xavi out of the game, but we'd have to trust Xabi with the other. Would rather go with Momo again. He wins the ball higher up the pitch for a start.

Oh well.

I would play Momo every time at the moment, I would go as far as to say I'd rather Sissoko started over Alonso, to be fair I can't remember a game where I've come away and not been at least slightly impressed with Sissoko, even when the team performs badly, Sissoko still plays well, He must be first choice at the moment

By all means play Mascherano... We are used to his type and I think we would have a much easier time.

Inglorious_B wrote:

kas wrote:I still think you should play Crouch. Though he will miss all your chances, he will worry Puyol and Marquez (or Thuram? or Oleguer?) enough.

Crouch broke his nose against Sheffield, not sure if he will be able to play at all.

That's a relief!

Crouch is in the squad to play Manchester United ..

Rai Krol wrote:Crouch is in the squad to play Manchester United ..

Can someone pass Vidic a message to hit him on the nose? Thanks.

Also, we need Sissoko to be "sorted out"

kas wrote:

Rai Krol wrote:Crouch is in the squad to play Manchester United ..

Can someone pass Vidic a message to hit him on the nose? Thanks.

He may not play .. if he does, Vidic is on the case.

Like he was last time at Old Trafford?

Well both teams lost at the weekend, will it affect either team much? I doubt it, it's going to be 1 hell of an atmosphere tomorrow, 1-1

Luis wrote:Well both teams lost at the weekend, will it affect either team much? I doubt it, it's going to be 1 hell of an atmosphere tomorrow, 1-1

Don't want to cause any fuss

But i cant see Liverpool losing this game

The Atmosphere will be electric and Barcelona have to win by 2 clear goals .. Liverpool's defence have not been giving out any presents this season ...

Rai Krol wrote:

Luis wrote:Well both teams lost at the weekend, will it affect either team much? I doubt it, it's going to be 1 hell of an atmosphere tomorrow, 1-1

Don't want to cause any fuss

But i cant see Liverpool losing this game

The Atmosphere will be electric and Barcelona have to win by 2 clear goals .. Liverpool's defence have not been giving out any presents this season ...

I hope so, nothing is definate though, I can't wait

Rai Krol wrote: Liverpool's defence have not been giving out any presents this season ...

Where's that gif.file of Reina placing the ball on Andy Johnson's head when you need it.

Reina is not a defender Park.

Liverpool 1 - Barcelona 0

We haven't been very good at attacking this season and we will have to take a lot of chances..

Possession: Liverpool 30% Barcelona 70%

Shots on goal Liverpool 4 Barcelona 3

Goal chances Liverpool 2 Barcelona 1

Rafa Benitez has ordered his players to take the game to Barcelona on Tuesday night despite holding a 2-1 lead from the away leg.
The Spaniard believes it would be dangerous for the Reds to rest on their laurels against one of the best attacking sides in the world.

"Our idea is to try to win. We've been talking to the players and told them not to think about the first leg. We need to think of it as a new game at Anfield. We have a different plan," Benitez told a press conference on Monday.

"If we'd gone over to Barca and got a draw, we'd be talking now about the tie being close and wondering if we'd get through. We've got to start tomorrow with this mentality.

"It's a game against a very, very good team. We need to go into the game thinking we need to win and we should win, that's the attitude.

"We have enough quality in our squad so we won't be thinking: Oh, a draw will be good."

Meanwhile, Benitez revelead his job is in some ways easier during massive games like this.

"The players are ready, we've been training well and we have an idea. The players are really focussed and ready for this game. I won't need to say anything to them. Sometimes in these kind of games it's best for the manager to say not a lot."

Obispo; Liverpool are in a good position to go through .. they must follow what Benetiz has highlighted and to 'take the game to Barcelona'

remember Barcelona need to win by 2 clear goals, if the defence play solidly, Rijkaards men could get frustrated .. still don't underestimate Barcelona (i doubt anyone is)

Kuyt to score.

Come on the reds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it should be a excellent game. Barca playing 3-4-3 going all out attack, can't wait.

Batman wrote:it should be a excellent game. Barca playing 3-4-3 going all out attack, can't wait.

I am not looking forward to this one bit.

too much tension will be the only outcome. hopefully no fluky stamford bridgesque toe pokes from dinho