26 Aug 2021 15:04:20
ed0666 how you feeling for Saturday I think if Virgil can handle Lukaku we are sorted but its going to be a massive test for him after only 2 full games.
I can't wait to get there Saturday just got my ticket for the main stand was in the kop last week at the back in the standing area not best view but I think I would have been happy just to be there not see anything and watch it when I got home.

{Ed0666's Note - congrats on being able to go to the game mate. I’m of the impression Virgil is gonna have a rough time again Rom for the reason you state. A fit Virgil I’d have no qualms about but a rusty one not so sure. Hopefully I prove to be wrong. But I’m sure it will be more Matip v Rom than Virgil v Rom so we may be ok. There’s no doubt Lakaku is a beast but he’s one that can be tamed for sure because the season just started and he’s not fully in his stride yet and don’t forget Matip and Virgil not 100% match fit are still levels above 90% of centre back pairings on the planet. I wouldn’t risk Gomez or Ibou to make their debut in a game of this magnitude but I would swap robbo for Tsimikas. What would you’re team be?


1.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 16:42:45
Ed666, VVD may have a rough time against Rom but these theosofen things are more mental than physical. The fist battle will be the most important one to see who blinks first and not allow the one player to get into the head of the other. Full focus will be key and whoever loses it will suffer on all accounts.

As you say, Rom will try to go to Matip’s side more than VVD’s BUT Matip is already used to that so he won’t be surprised about that either. And besides, it’s not that Lukaku has actually dominated either one in their matchups as far as I can tell so we’ll see. As for Gomez and Ibou coming in, if Klopp wants to kill their confidence then he is free to do that and pick up the pieces afterwards. His call.

{Ed0666's Note - I’m just a little cynical due to the severity of both Joel and Virgil’s injuries and I really worry about every result. I just wish this game would have come in two weeks or so and I would have zero qualms


2.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 17:13:39
Why would he kill their confidence?


3.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 16:52:52
More then Virgil it's going to be fascinating how our midfield and FB will adapt their game against Chelsea's back five where our FB will be crowded.

In general we've struggled abit against teams who play 5 at the back so hoping we score quickly and settle the nerve. #YNWA #Redordead.

{Ed0666's Note - I would bet our midfield against anyone’s mate


4.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 17:18:45
I don't understand why everyone is suddenly so terrified of Lukaku. Yes he is an excellent player and had a good game Sunday but it was against one of the weakest defences in the league.


5.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 17:23:01
Midfield has to be Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago. That’s the best balance.


6.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 17:44:44
I agree with Thunderbird. He was up against one of the worst organised and a physically weak defences in the league. He’s up against one of the best partnerships around with two centre backs who relish the physical stuff. I’m pretty confident that we can handle him.


7.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 18:16:25
Never mind Lukaku. Can they cope with our front 3?


8.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 18:38:34
VictorVuaghan I agree. Elliot has done well but a game of the size I would go with Thiago who is just class, alongside Fab and Hendo. Forwards have to be Salah, Jota and Mane. Kostas doesn’t deserve to be dropped but I got a feeling Klopp will go with Robbo.

{Ed0666's Note - get out of my head


9.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 18:40:56
The one attacker they have that I’d be genuinely concerned about is Pulisic and he’s out.


10.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 19:11:10
KopForever.

They don't play a conventional back 5. The wing backs will advance up the pitch which leaves the bavk 3 e posed. Arsenal managed to get their defence last weekend when nicking possession back but the attackers didn't have a clue what to do next!

I can see us creating many chances, attackers just need their shooting boots on and we'll get goals for sure.

Defence and midfield will need to be solid though and start quick counter attacks.


11.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 19:31:12
Rather hit Chelsea early and whatever will be. For me it’s who finishes above Chelsea will be champions so if we do lose it’s hardly a sucker punch.


12.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 19:40:52
I think everyone is scared of Lukaku because when he played in the premier league for Wba, Everton and Utd he dominated everyone and those clubs ran away with the league titles 🙄.


13.) 26 Aug 2021
26 Aug 2021 22:39:35
Mark if I have to explain what would happen to both if they had bad games vs Rom to you then, I can’t help you. You’re going to have to figure that out on your own.