VillaChris Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Other than quotas astounding Sky have chosen Palace-Wolves over this. They've known since the fixtures came out this was going to be a Sunday game so not like they can just say it was moved at short notice due to europa after picks were made. We can certainly hurt their defence with what is missing but I also think this is first game we'll miss Mings as him at Anfield end of last season was arguably his best performance for the club. Really need Pau-Carlos to be on it as Nunez, Jota, Diaz, Salah at various points in the afternoon is going to be very difficult to keep out. I fancy a 2-2 anyway which will be a pretty good start after the disaster the opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw63 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Obligatory Salah-Dive-Penalty-VAR-Ignore-It incoming. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rjw63 Posted August 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 16 hours ago, DJBOB said: To accommodate Trent, Liverpool have switched to the 3-2 box in settled possession with Endo pairing Trent in the double pivot and Mac Allister and Szoboszlai as the 8’s in the half space with Salah wide right and a combination of Diaz wide left and Gakpo at striker. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 On 28/08/2023 at 18:43, Keyblade said: Watkins and Diaby vs Gomez and Matip Seeing his horrible, smarmy little face there reminds me that I’ve always really detested Michael Owen. He was an outstanding young talent but one hell of a boring clearing in the woods! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 21 hours ago, DJBOB said: To accommodate Trent, Liverpool have switched to the 3-2 box in settled possession with Endo pairing Trent in the double pivot and Mac Allister and Szoboszlai as the 8’s in the half space with Salah wide right and a combination of Diaz wide left and Gakpo at striker. Definitely a potent attack but with Konate and VVD out, that back line is ripe for picking apart - especially on our left hand side. Trent is not defensively disciplined in the double pivot and they can be caught in transition. I back McGinn to win any duel against Trent and I wouldn’t be surprised to see Digne arriving late for acres of space to cross. I think Villa will definitely focus on attacking the space behind Trent in transition with either Ollie drifting into that space or the McGinn-Digne combo. I was thinking just this. McGinn on the left is perfect, will cause Trent issues all game, with Watkins and Diaby hopefully causing Joe Gomez and Matip all sorts of problems in their makeshift defense.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJBOB Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 1 hour ago, duke313 said: I was thinking just this. McGinn on the left is perfect, will cause Trent issues all game, with Watkins and Diaby hopefully causing Joe Gomez and Matip all sorts of problems in their makeshift defense.. Yes, I think they can be had at. My concern is that Liverpool will happily kick it wide to Salah and Diaz and let them go 1v1 vs Digne and whoever starts between Cash/Konsa. Can not concede first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 This game ain’t even on Sky Sports on Sunday, what a shit show from Sky, they’re showing Palace v Wolves instead Might actually help us not being on TV, the televised games tend to get the extra extra time and dodgy VaR decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 High line scares the crap out of me against this lot, especially with Nunez, Diaz and Salah playing. I think Klopp will be targeting the high line like Newcastle exposed in the opening game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 30/08/2023 at 07:44, Nigel said: 3 out of the 4 first team centre backs missing from both teams....in the 4th game of the season! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted September 1, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Well, had a look at a Pool forum. On the positive side, they definitely take the Villa seriously. A few grudgers seem to think we wrecked their CL chance. There are some "I have a bad feeling about this" types -- same as we have here. On the negative side, they think our left is vulnerable and Bailey is a real weak spot if he plays on the left. One said we're basically gate-crashers trying to get into the Big Six party and we need to be "put in our place." I wouldn't say they're disrespectful. I saw admiration for Emery and McGinn. Don't seem to realise we have Nicolo now. Edited September 1, 2023 by Marka Ragnos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Nunez absolutely cooked our high line last season. We were lucky he was wearing Timberland boots and missed like 5 one on ones. Don't think he's so forgiving this season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viivvaa66 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I’m not confident about this one. Yes, we have 4 wins in a row, but to be honest it was against teams that weren’t able to challenge us. Liverpool is on a level we are aiming for, and this match would provide some indication to what level we have reached. I hope Emery would make improvements to the high defensive line and that we can out-score them for a win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switters Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 We definitely didn't play as high a line against Burnley, and could see a similar approach here. Bit more conservative but look to exploit on the break. Return or not of Martinez could be the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinebro Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I genuinely think we can beat them. Liverpool are not the same team they were a few seasons ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 4 hours ago, Keyblade said: Nunez absolutely cooked our high line last season. We were lucky he was wearing Timberland boots and missed like 5 one on ones. Don't think he's so forgiving this season. We might not see the high line in this one. A few times last season we used that 6-2-2 formation to good effect and hit teams on the counter. Seems like it would work well against Liverpool, with their weak defense and our pace of front, a counter setup would be perfect. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duke313 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Marka Ragnos said: Well, had a look at a Pool forum. On the positive side, they definitely take the Villa seriously. A few grudgers seem to think we wrecked their CL chance. There are some "I have a bad feeling about this" -- same as we have here. On the negative side, they think our left is vulnerable and Bailey is a real weak spot if he plays on the left. One said we're basically gate-crashers trying to get into the Big Six party and we need to be "put in our place." I wouldn't say they're disrespectful. I saw admiration for Emery and McGinn. Don't seem to realise we have Nicolo now. I think we'll see McGinn on the left for this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ender4 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 We 100% need Martinez back for this game to stand a chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Obviously going to be tough this one but I honestly think we’re better equipped this season than last and we managed a draw at Anfield in May. Martinez being fit and ready is crucial but if it is Olsen then so be it. We’re a really good side and I think we could cause a shock or at least gain a point. I suppose the only argument with team selection is do we play with the three CB’s that served us so well at Burnley or go back to a flat back four? I reckon we’ll go with the three CB’s again with Cash and Digne pushing on when in possession: Martinez Cash Konsa Carlos Pau Digne Kamara Luiz McGinn Diaby Watkins Subs: Olsen, Lenglet, Chambers, Dendoncker, Tielemans, Zaniolo, Traore, Bailey, Duran Edit - Was Lenglet signed in time make the bench? A win here would be amazing but I’m going with a very entertaining 2-2. UTV Edited September 1, 2023 by ferguson1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Hopefully now that the official bid has gone in for Mo Salah he will want to leave for the extra dosh and refuse to play A suspended Van Dijk is a massive loss for them, I think we can get a draw at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wedge Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 17 hours ago, duke313 said: This game ain’t even on Sky Sports on Sunday, what a shit show from Sky, they’re showing Palace v Wolves instead Might actually help us not being on TV, the televised games tend to get the extra extra time and dodgy VaR decisions With the definitely impartial 'Carra' squealing (or spitting as per his rap sheet if you prefer) bloody murder every time a Villa player goes within 5m of a red shirt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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