League Cup Final Match Thread : Liverpool v Chelsea

[faridtoxteth]

Kelleher is a high quality second choice. He could probably go elsewhere and get regular first team football. So Klopp wants to incentivise him to stay with us by playing him in pretty big games.

[Insidious]

I personally think it’s a mistake to use Kelleher.

He's an excellent keeper and has shown himself to be useful in a penalty shootout as well.

It's also an investment in ourselves. Keep your highly-rated back-up keeper happy and it's easier to keep him. For all we know we could be looking back in 5-6 years time and he is our first choice, with this League Cup run being seen as the start of that journey.

Fully appreciate the "Alisson is better and a trophy is at stake, therefore...." mindset but it's what Klopp had gone with and if it keeps Kelleher happy with us for when he is genuinely needed (Alisson injury) it will be a lot better to have him around, rather than the likes of Adrian versus Atletico.

Tough one. He helped get us here though. I'm quietly content with the decision.

[CCTV]

I personally think it’s a mistake to use Kelleher. If it’s to reward him for his contribution to the campaign, surely Minamino would be starting. I just don’t understand it and don’t like sentiment creeping in to team selection. Obviously, I hope I’m totally wrong.

I'm on the same page as you. Rate Kelleher but would start Alisson. Big opportunity to win a cup today.

[justme]

I think we need to sit off for the first 15. we dont wanna get caught early with runners through the middle. if we play an high line.

[teesred]

How the fuck do you injured yourself I'm the warm up.

[Nineteenx]

Thiago Biscuits injured in the warm up, Keita comes into midfield, Elliott comes onto the bench

Kelleher

Trent Matip Van Dijk Robertson

Henderson Fabinho Keita

Salah Mane Diaz

I STILL thoroughly expect our lads to administer a hard, thorough, deep, penetrating bumming, get the win and win our first trophy of the season here today

Come the FUCK on Liverpool

[Insidious]

Would be absolutely brilliant if we could win this without extra-time or penalties.

They're no mugs so it's a big challenge, but come on boys!!!

[miller0863]

Thiago injured in the warm up. Absolute joke.
Got to get rid of him and Keita in the summer.

[CCTV]

If anyone can message me a stream 👍

[Insidious]

Ooooooooooh the Keita (forced) change!

Okay, let's just see then!