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Game 48: EVE (H) (PL GW30)
PL Record (Last 5): 10, 9, 10, 9, 10 (PL AVG: 9.62)
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⚡️ATTACK
I would like the attack to remain unchanged to prep for PSG.
Should Gakpo be fit I think the front line will be Gakpo Díaz Salah, but if that doesn't change Díaz Núñez Salah should do the trick.
Also like Chiesa to start, but I think it's not that likely.
💡MIDFIELD
Szobo has been running himself to the ground of late, he's bound to get rested eventually. Think it will be this one with Elliott filling in.
I think likewise for Macca, and Jones is a very abled deputy to step in.
Possibility that either Macca or Szobo start too.
🧱 DEFENCE
Expect the defence to remain mostly the same. With PSG looming I expect the CBs to remain the same.
I think we will rotate at LB, though there is an opportunity to rotate both, with Tsimi and Quansah coming in.
Think TAA survives however as we need to build rhythm.
🥅 GOALKEEPER
Alisson in goal, expect that for PSG at Anfield as well.
Slight chance Kelleher gets a chance to warm up, but he usually gets up to par quickly.
❓️CONTENTION
Tsimikas/Robbo 60/40
TAA/Quansah 60/40
Jones 51%
Elliott 51%
Macca 49%
Szobo 49%
Díaz/Chiesa 60/40
Núñez/Jota 51/49
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🏨 TEAM NEWS
• Slot hopes Gakpo can train today, but his availability is touch-and-go.
• Bradley and Gomez remain out.
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Game 45: NEW (H) (PL GW28)
PL Record (Last 5): 9, 10, 9, 10, 9 (PL AVG: 9.61)
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⚡️ATTACK
The front line doesn't make it any easier to predict.
Ultimately though, Gakpo has done enough to warrant an immediate return at LW.
That makes it a toss up between Jota and Díaz, and I reckon Jota is more fit to start up front.
With how physical Newcastle's midfield is Liverpool need those extra legs to compete.
As Liverpool have a free weekend after Newcastle, I can only see the same midfield starting, which is tough after seeing Szobo collapse after FT at the Etihad.
💡MIDFIELD
Tough. Grav is the undisputed starter at the base, but Macca/Szobo is a toss up. This prediction also doesn't make it any easier with Jones coming off early for Endō.
Ultimately however I think the midfield 3 remains unchanged.
🧱 DEFENCE
3 of the back 4 remain unchanged. I reckon Robbo though to still start (narrowly!) over Tsimi. After all, Robbo did come off a bit earlier (74mins), so the chances of him starting is slightly higher.
🥅 GOALKEEPER
Alisson Becker, duh.
❓️CONTENTION
LB: Robbo/Tsimi 60/40
CM: Macca OR Szobo/Jones 55/45
FW: Gakpo OR Jota/Díaz 55/45
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Game 43: NEW (H) (PL GW26)
PL Record (Last 5): 11, 9, 10, 9, 10 (PL AVG: 9.63)
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Bit busy today, so no full comms.
Gakpo could be fit, Bradley a major doubt and Gomez is out.
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Game 42: MCI (A, PL GW26)
PL Record (Last 5): 11, 11, 9, 10, 9 (PL AVG: 9.62)
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Think the 2 teams speak for themselves. Dropped points at the last moment against Everton, we can no longer allow for any slip ups, even against City (never a good sign).
🏨 TEAM NEWS
• Gakpo is a doubt.
• Gomez has a long term injury.
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Game 40 + 41: WOL (H) + AVL (A) (PL DGW25)
PL Record (Last 5): 11, 11, 11, 11, 9 (AVG: 9.63)
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Game 37: TOT (H, Carabao Cup SF 2nd leg)
Cup Record: 10, 8, 8, 8, 6 (Cup AVG: 8.00)
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Too easy, 11/11 4 times on the bounce now
That should be all for this DGW. It's hard to predict how Slot uses his attackers in the 2 games with the presence of the 2 cup ties, but I expect the XI to look more or less the same.
That should be all for this DGW. It's hard to predict how Slot uses his attackers in the 2 games with the presence of the 2 cup ties, but I expect the XI to look more or less the same.
As for the mainstays, expect:
GK: Alisson - 180mins
DEF: VVD, Konaté, TAA - 180mins
MID: Grav, Macca, Szobo - 180mins
ATT: Salah - 180mins.
These are the most guaranteed based on mins. For those who choose to punt on a LB, expect Robbo to get at least 60mins.
And the last possibility is that both Gakpo and Díaz start in both games. That could lead to a possibility of 150mins on average.
Overall, I would expect either winger to roughly get about 120 - 150mins, but without a clear indication it's hard to gauge.
This means that there is a decent chance each winger take a game each at LW, thus favouring Díaz's mins, considering that he will play at least 60mins against Bournemouth.
Based on form however, the possibility of Gakpo starting twice is higher. Possible 150mins from this.
However, the return of Jota, and to an extent, Núñez may change the fate of the 2 left wingers in Díaz and Gakpo.
I actually forsee Jota starting Everton (depending on fitness) due to the low block and the need to have someone more comfortable in the 9 than Díaz.
This would suggest wholescale rotation against Plymouth away with an eye on Everton just 3 days later (2 days rest).
I therefore don't expect to see much differences in the 2 teams from Bournemouth and Everton, hence the minimal changes.
Bournemouth (1st Feb, 3pm KO)
Spurs (6th Feb, 8pm KO)
Plymouth (9th Feb, 3pm KO)
Everton (12th Feb, 7.30pm KO)
With 4 days' rest between Bournemouth and Spurs, you would expect Liverpool to play their best 11 to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the 1st leg to reach the final.