----------------------------------------Reina
Wisdom---------------Skrtel-----------------Agger------------Johnson
--------------------------Gerrard----------------Allen
Sterling------------------------------Sahin-----------------------Assaidi
-------------------------------------Suarez
Subs: Jones, Coates, Enrique, Suso, Shelvey, Downing, Yesil
Keep Reina on his toes before revealing he makes the starting eleven. In our last two games Jones hasn't really been tested, and Reina's distribution alone allows him back in the side.
Even though Downing did ok last night, I think Assaidi proved that he needs a place in the side. He has shown more direct, attacking and pacey football than Suso who has been quiet in his last few games (he seems to suit more of a central position)
...and the rest picks itself.
Thoughts?
Team vs Everton
posted on 26/10/12
I would more or less go with your team, but i wouldn't drop Jones. Reina has had a bad time of it this last 18 months, Jones has had his chance and in my view has grabbed it, it's up to Reina to win it back now IMO.
posted on 26/10/12
Rodgers said he went off because of a slight knock, but he will be fine for the game.
posted on 26/10/12
Last night Johnson was guilty of losing possession far too easily up the pitch, and needs to be a little more decisive in what he his actually going to do with the ball, when he finds himself in forward positions.
Come Sunday, he need to show a bit more discipline, in terms of his defensive responsibilities, and be a little more selective of when its time to go forward.
I agree Assaidi deserves his chance, as he gives true width, and would cause any of Everton's full backs a problem, whilst he also retains the ball well, and allows others a chance to come forward in support of the front men.
posted on 26/10/12
reina should play as he has more experience in these big games,the rest of the team is spot on though
posted on 26/10/12
Assaidi has to play IMO, even if he is taken off at half time. His pace and trickery will destroy Hibbert/Neville, then Downing/Suso can come on and finish the job!
posted on 26/10/12
I'd start assaidi then perhaps replace him with suso later if we need to retain possession
posted on 26/10/12
Enrique will start IMO. Wisdom at 19 will be tired after playing twice in short space of time. IMO:
-----------------------Reina
Johnson----- Skrtel -----Agger------- Enrique
---------------Allen ---------Sahin
----------------------Gerrard
---------Suso-------------------- Sterling
-----------------------Suarez
With Assaidi coming on for Suso and Shelvey on for Sahin. Would like Hendo to come on at some point too.
posted on 26/10/12
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posted on 26/10/12
What
He was brilliant yesterday, running up and down with Zhirkov and Boussafa coming at him, he must have been tired
Although he's a right tank so....
Enrique did look good vs Reading last week though, and Pienaar is out, but still Miralles vs Enrique......
posted on 26/10/12
Number 21: These are professional athletes, not couch potatoes !!
Tiredness shouldn't be an issue.