Liverpool v Brighton FA Cup

[Nineteenx]

A week off after this game I’d be really tempted to play pretty much the same 11 get done more cohesion and composure instilled. Kerkez on the bench for me especially

No back up keeper for this let’s build on the last game

Gakpo was so poor I’m having to put Chiesa in

Alisson

Szoboslai Konate Van Dijk Robbo

Gravenberch Mac Allister Wirtz

Salah Ekitije Chiesa

Get the win, NO excuses

[JockStrap]

You put Chiesa in every game do you not?

[Nineteenx]

Gakpo’s been so poor every fave has he not? With Robbo’s better passing and astute positioning it’s worth a game in the Cup surely

[JockStrap]

Alisson

Gomez Konate Van Dijk Kerkez

Gravenberch Slobo Mac Allister

Chiesa Gakpo Rio

Don't think there's a chance Robbo starts this after playing 90 minutes against Sunderland. Rio and Chiesa get another chance. Gakpo up front. Gomez back just in time for another stint at RB.

A rest for Salah, Ekitike and Wirtz who would be on the bench.

[Nineteenx]

Rather play a stronger side and get players off and give the fringe players opportunities with as many of the best 11 as possible

[JockStrap]

It will be interesting to see which way Slot goes on that. Salah, Ekitike and Wirtz can't keep playing every game.

[Nineteenx]

Full week off after this one

[Steveo]

I am hoping to see a full strength side

[Ravo19]

A game slot could do without,squad down to barebones and wont want to risk injuries in a fa cup game.
Issue is slot has moved on best young players.

[Insidious]

A game slot could do without,squad down to barebones and wont want to risk injuries in a fa cup game.
Issue is slot has moved on best young players.

Yeah I would never want us to actually "throw" a match but this is the least arsed I have been about an FA Cup fixture in a while - I'd hate to think a Cup run to the quarters or semis (only to not win) could cost us Champion's League participation for next season and all the stuff that comes with it (attracting players, keeping players, ability to pay higher wages, money to continue squad renewal) going forward. We need a sustained period of Champion's League presence.

[Nineteenx]

He’s started putting things in place to restore what he trashed from what I’m seeing and that will take games

[JockStrap]

Yeah I would never want us to actually "throw" a match but this is the least arsed I have been about an FA Cup fixture in a while - I'd hate to think a Cup run to the quarters or semis (only to not win) could cost us Champion's League participation for next season and all the stuff that comes with it (attracting players, keeping players, ability to pay higher wages, money to continue squad renewal) going forward. We need a sustained period of Champion's League presence.

It's important that we get on a run and do well in as many competitions as we can. I understand priorities but losing to Brighton would feel like another setback. Keep winning and keep the momentum going.

[Steveo]

Yeah I would never want us to actually "throw" a match but this is the least arsed I have been about an FA Cup fixture in a while - I'd hate to think a Cup run to the quarters or semis (only to not win) could cost us Champion's League participation for next season and all the stuff that comes with it (attracting players, keeping players, ability to pay higher wages, money to continue squad renewal) going forward. We need a sustained period of Champion's League presence.

Probably because you haven't paid through the nose for a ticket.

I can tell you now ... Slot is fucking toast if he pulls the same shyte he did v Palace.

[Nineteenx]

Full week off after this full strength side with Szobo and Chiesa the only changes and a win required

[Steveo]

It’s the FA Cup - players want to win trophies (the daft glory hunters ) and even more strangely and amazingly fans want to see their team lift the trophies and celebrate the success.

Yep - Dom straight back in - Kerkez too and Jones… Chiesa should get cup minutes.

Win this- and it’s 4 wins from lifting the cup..