Matchdays

[ianlfc]

we're now into the middle of November with a International break and we've only played 8 games. When are we going to play all the league games If we progress in Europe ? Throw in the FA Cup and the fixture list is going to be mental.
2 games a week from here on in ?

[Balinkay]

2 games a week from here on in ?

Without having looked at the actual fixture list, this looks most likely.

[skyebo]

Without having looked at the actual fixture list, this looks most likely.

The good leveller is the fact that the other top teams will be in the same position as us. It then comes down to who copes best, and who has the fewest injuries will also be a factor.

[ianlfc]

Injuries are going to get worse any wonder we're looking to increase subs to 5. It makes sense for all the teams, players are going to get run into the ground come the New year.

[justme]

Hopefully get qualified in the next fixture in Europe and rest players for the remaining 2 fixtures.And put everything to back burner until Feb.
Its mental we have to travel to Italy play on the Wednesday evening then play Brighton away on the Saturday morning at 12:30

[skyebo]

Injuries are going to get worse any wonder we're looking to increase subs to 5. It makes sense for all the teams, players are going to get run into the ground come the New year.

Who has to approve 5 subs, Premier League or UEFA ?

[Steveo]

Must be Premier league if we are the only ones not allowing 5.

[skyebo]

Must be Premier league if we are the only ones not allowing 5.

Thanks Steveo, it didn't know they had 5 subs in other leagues.

[southernboy]

Thanks Steveo, it didn't know they had 5 subs in other leagues.

Every other league in Europe has five substitutes this season apparently.

I’m a bit torn about it to be honest. On Sunday for example, Manchester City only used one substitute, and we only used two and one of them was forced. When we had 5 subs at the end of last season, Klopp regularly bought on players for the last 3 minutes. It all seemed a bit pointless.

[Insidious]

Hopefully get qualified in the next fixture in Europe and rest players for the remaining 2 fixtures.And put everything to back burner until Feb.

This, this, this.

I know there's a calculated gamble to be had, but if we go full strength against Atalanta and get a win, we open an incredible opportunity for ourselves to get some players rested a touch.

[skyebo]

Every other league in Europe has five substitutes this season apparently.

I’m a bit torn about it to be honest. On Sunday for example, Manchester City only used one substitute, and we only used two and one of them was forced. When we had 5 subs at the end of last season, Klopp regularly bought on players for the last 3 minutes. It all seemed a bit pointless.

Yeah, i didn't know that Southern.

[ianlfc]

Our next game against Leicester has been moved to Sunday 22nd. 7-15 pm kick off.

[ianlfc]

Then Atalanta the following Wednesday night then we are away to Brighton on the Saturday, 12.30 kick off.

[miller0863]

No one should have to play a European game on a Wednesday night then a Premier League game at 12:30 on a Saturday.
It’s just plain common sense

[teesred]

No one should have to play a European game on a Wednesday night then a Premier League game at 12:30 on a Saturday.
It’s just plain common sense

Absolutely but as we all know this isnt new. It's been going on for the last 20 years. Nothing will be done about it no matter what's said by managers.

[miller0863]

Aye

[ianlfc]

All this and the bloody Euros at the end of the season then a world cup the following Christmas.

[ianlfc]

We play Spurs at home on Wednesday 16th , Palace on the 19th away then we don't have a game until West Brom at home on the 27th. So a bit of a break for the lads at Christmas, Which will be well needed.

[CCTV]

We play Spurs at home on Wednesday 16th , Palace on the 19th away then we don't have a game until West Brom at home on the 27th. So a bit of a break for the lads at Christmas, Which will be well needed.

Not a bad run into the Christmas break, a b-team for the Midjies and Fulham first.

[dicko1969]

No one should have to play a European game on a Wednesday night then a Premier League game at 12:30 on a Saturday.
It’s just plain common sense

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