Norwich 0-3 Liverpool - Saturday 14th August, 2021

[Stan]

Kick-off 17.30

Live on Sky Sports

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Last 3 Meetings
15/02/2020 - Norwich 0-1 Liverpool
09/08/2019 - Liverpool 4-1 Norwich
23/01/2016 - Norwich 4-5 Liverpool

[Dr. Gonzo]

That 4-5 match was mental, Lallana banger to win it - Heart Attack FC was probably brilliant for neutrals.

Probably took a year or 2 off my life though.

[LFCMike]

What team we thinking. I think it'll be something like

Alisson

TAA
Matip
Van Dijk
Tsimikas

Keita
Fabinho
Milner

Salah
Firmino
Mane

I think only doubts are whether he starts Van Dijk and possibly Jota instead of Firmino. I think the rest picks itself

[Stan]

9 minutes ago, LFCMike said:

What team we thinking. I think it'll be something like

Alisson

TAA
Matip
Van Dijk
Tsimikas

Keita
Fabinho
Milner

Salah
Firmino
Mane

I think only doubts are whether he starts Van Dijk and possibly Jota instead of Firmino. I think the rest picks itself

Konate not starting?

[LFCMike]

2 minutes ago, Stan said:

Konate not starting?

Might be me reading too much into the selections for the games on Sunday and Monday but Matip and Van Dijk started against Bilbao so just going off that really

[Spike]

I don't know why but I've always find it a little funny when fans post their preferred starting XI. always get a little chuckle out of it, it's cute.

[LFCMike]

Just now, Spike said:

I don't know why but I've always find it a little funny when fans post their preferred starting XI. always get a little chuckle out of it, it's cute.

Didn't say it was my preferred, just what I think it'll be.

Cheers.

[Spike]

Just now, LFCMike said:

Didn't say it was my preferred, just what I think it'll be.

Cheers.

It wasn't a dig.

Cheers.

[LFCMike]

3 minutes ago, Spike said:

It wasn't a dig.

Cheers.

Strange, pointless post. 

[Spike]

1 minute ago, LFCMike said:

Strange, pointless post. 

Sorry that you think I have to insult you for a post to have a point.

[Lucas]

1 hour ago, LFCMike said:

What team we thinking. I think it'll be something like

Alisson

TAA
Matip
Van Dijk
Tsimikas

Keita
Fabinho
Milner

Salah
Firmino
Mane

I think only doubts are whether he starts Van Dijk and possibly Jota instead of Firmino. I think the rest picks itself

You guys would know better than me but surely Jota gets in that front three?

[LFCMike]

6 minutes ago, Lucas said:

You guys would know better than me but surely Jota gets in that front three?

As I say, one of the doubts is whether Firmino does start, but only because he's only just come back. I'd still expect him to be the main man through the middle this season.

[Dr. Gonzo]

59 minutes ago, Lucas said:

You guys would know better than me but surely Jota gets in that front three?

Over Firmino or Mane?

I dunno, I can't see him starting over Firmino  - at least not right now. For as much criticism as Firmino got for losing form last season, he's still a pretty vital part of how we play. He's also picked up form a bit at the end of last season and has looked good (in highlights) of pre-season I've seen so far. Mane also fell off massively last season, imo, but I still think that he's going to be the starter on the left side of the front 3 for now - he's still proven he's quality and one bad season, where he said he felt long term effects of COVID, doesn't really change the fact that he's been world class for us in the past.

There's definitely a chance for Jota to become a starter as the season goes on though. Jota's looked brilliant since joining us and looks hungry to be a starter with us.

1 hour ago, Stan said:

Konate not starting?

I'd have thought he and Matip would be our CB pairing at the start of the season, thinking that VVD and Gomez would be eased back in after their long injury layoffs. But going off our last friendly, I think it'll probably be VVD and Matip. Klopp's generally a fan of bedding in players with us pretty slowly, so I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see much of Konate for about half a season... barring any injury crisis. And then I think the preferred pairing would likely be: VVD and Konate.

[LFCMike]

 

[Bluebird Hewitt]

Expecting Liverpool to piss Norwich here. 

0-4

[Ploughendplonker]

Fancy this to be quite a tight game, Liverpool to sneak it 2-1.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Just now, Ploughendplonker said:

Fancy this to be quite a tight game, Liverpool to sneak it 2-1.

For some reason, I think that's more likely than us thumping them. I think Norwich'll make us work for the 3 points and be surprisingly competitive. Wouldn't be surprised if they get a result, tbh (although I've not really kept up with how they've done in pre-season and tbh I don't really put much stock in pre-season performances).

[Ploughendplonker]

12 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

For some reason, I think that's more likely than us thumping them. I think Norwich'll make us work for the 3 points and be surprisingly competitive. Wouldn't be surprised if they get a result, tbh (although I've not really kept up with how they've done in pre-season and tbh I don't really put much stock in pre-season performances).

I have a feeling Norwich will do alright this year. I know they have a difficult start but I think they'll swerve relegation this year and finish lower mid table. 

[Honey Honey]

Where's AMG these days?

[LFCMike]

I'm surprised Fabinho doesn't start but they obviously don't feel he's quite ready.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Any midfield missing both Henderson and Fabinho always has me worried.

[Rick]

Fabinho played a good chunk in the last 3 friendlies, bit concerned about him not being in there. 

[Reluctant Striker]

Rashica is a highly rated player.

Pukki & Cantwell have done well before.

Tim Krul never plays badly when I see him.

And they are giving Billy Gilmour match time.

But Liverpool should win fairly comfortable, if they're up for it.

[Mel81x+]

Good mistake by Salah there and Jota strikes.

[Dr. Gonzo]

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