Barcelona (A) Champions League 1/5/19

[Lario]

Counter-pressing mightn't be the best idea against these fuckers. The pitch is massive.

Might be an evening for sitting deep, draw them on us, then bust our bollox breaking forward.

With that, I reckon we'll have 2 no.6 (Fab, Gini, Milner) and 1 x no.8 (Naby or Henderson).

I reckon he'll pick Henderson, Milner and Gini.

I'd go for Fab, Gini and Naby.

 

I haven't a fucking clue though.

[Numero Veinticinco]

4 hours ago, aws said:

If he's fit I'd play Fabinho with Gini and Henderson. 

 

The only formation changes if Firminho is out I'd seriously consider are a midfield diamond with Keita at the tip (probably way too risky) or a 3-5-2 . 

This. 

[clockspeed]

19 minutes ago, Lario said:

Counter-pressing mightn't be the best idea against these fuckers. The pitch is massive.

Might be an evening for sitting deep, draw them on us, then bust our bollox breaking forward.

With that, I reckon we'll have 2 no.6 (Fab, Gini, Milner) and 1 x no.8 (Naby or Henderson).

I reckon he'll pick Henderson, Milner and Gini.

I'd go for Fab, Gini and Naby.

 

I haven't a fucking clue thoug

Gini and Henderson shoe ins think we need fab and milner also only play two up front if firmino injured. Score draw great result 

[TheHowieLama]

Keep it tight for 70 minutes then hope the ref blows early.

[Jairzinho]

Alisson

TAA Matip VVD Robertson

Fabinho

Wijnaldum Henderson

Salah Firmino Mane

 

If Firmino can't play then Origi wide left and Mane central. Bring Milner on with 20 minutes left to protect our 2-1 lead.

[andyj]

ive lined up a pacemaker for the heart attack and got the dye ready for the grey hairs im sure these 2 legs will give me !! 

[sir roger]

Weirdly enough,  because of the focus on the league the CL has seemed like a free hit until now , but not this one.

[suzy]

I'm sure I read somewhere at the weekend that Fabinho is fine now, whether Klopp starts him is another matter.

[Shitty Arse]

3 hours ago, Jairzinho said:

Alisson

TAA Matip VVD Robertson

Fabinho

Wijnaldum Henderson

Salah Firmino Mane

 

If Firmino can't play then Origi wide left and Mane central. Bring Milner on with 20 minutes left to protect our 2-1 lead.

This is what I hope we see on weds

[Boss]

Klopp will go with his lieutenants in midfield, as he always does in the high pressure games. 

[TheHowieLama]

No reason not too in the first leg -- Barca need a 2-0 at least here.

[Barnesey]

Isn't Robbo suspended?

 

EDIT Ignore me, that was Porto!

[TheHowieLama]

Repped for being wrong

[Barnesey]

I deserve a lot more on that basis

[TheHowieLama]

Negged for rep begging

[Daisy]

5 hours ago, Lario said:

Counter-pressing mightn't be the best idea against these fuckers. The pitch is massive.

Might be an evening for sitting deep, draw them on us, then bust our bollox breaking forward.

With that, I reckon we'll have 2 no.6 (Fab, Gini, Milner) and 1 x no.8 (Naby or Henderson).

I reckon he'll pick Henderson, Milner and Gini.

I'd go for Fab, Gini and Naby.

 

I haven't a fucking clue though.

We do struggle quite badly on bigger pitches, Napoli being a prime example - although that is actually longer than the Nou Camp. 

 

 

[Guest Alex_K]

Foresee a 2013 Bayern- style mullering. First time at the Nou Camp: look forward to it!

[Bjornebye]

Dont fuck about with the formation. Back 4 and front 3 pick themselves (Firmino being fit obviously) and I'd go Fabinho, Gini and Henderson in the middle. Keith has improved and could add energy if needed off the bench but he is too much of a brain fart to risk. 

 

Hang on... Matip is fit right? Fuck Lovren up against Suarez and Messi. 

[Code]

We are so good now this almost feels like a walk over, I’ll be disappointed if we dont win both games.

 

 

[Scooby Dudek]

The one positive, if Bobby isn't fit is we have known about it, so the training will have been adjusted.

[Thoth]

31 minutes ago, Scooby Dudek said:

The one positive, if Bobby isn't fit is we have known about it, so the training will have been adjusted.

Probably won’t risk him from the start if he isn’t 100%, bench and bring him on if we need him. Got to go with Mane Salah and Origi if he isn’t fit

[El Rojo]

12 hours ago, Alex_K said:

Foresee a 2013 Bayern- style mullering. First time at the Nou Camp: look forward to it!

Hold up a 'You've been PM'd' banner and I'll mention you on my gold crew transfer update podcast later.

[Anubis]

Fuck UEFA, the corporate arse-licking cunts.

 

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[Ne Moe Imya]

Not much has been said about it (understandable, seeing as we won 5-0) but I thought Lovren was very shaky against Huddersfield the 2-3 times they bothered to mount an attack. Hopefully Matip is fit for this one, if not I'd play Gomez alongside Virgil.

 

In midfield I'd play Fabinho - Keita - Wijnaldum, but I'd be fine with pretty much anything as long as Fabinho is starting. I really think we need the solidity he brings against their midfielders.

 

As far as Barca are concerned I'm just hoping they don't start Ousmane Dembele. I think he'd tear poor Trent to shreds, he's basically tailor-made to beat him. It'd be lovely if they come out and it's Coutinho on their left instead.

[Numero Veinticinco]

Lovren. Against Messi, Suarez, and Coutinho. 

 

Say it ain't so.