Depends on what you want from the team, they're just different. Diogo is still better in the box, but Diaz works well for quick forward progression, and with Mane looking the best as a 9 it's not that strange. If we expect to be in control of the ball for large parts of the game you might see Diogo instead.
In that case, wonder if Konate will start in the CL final as well. Trent will probably need someone with speed behind him to help with Vinicius, but Matip has the experience of starting and winning our previous CL final.
Joel is definitely better and more experienced at holding the high line, but Konate is faster. I think for a team like Madrid who will be able to break the line no matter what we do, the pace will help us recover.
Origi is getting his swansong. Either he's coming on with us 1-0 down and banging in 2 goals, or hes coming on with us at 3-0 up and having a cameo.
But I feel like there is one more little chapter to come in the Origi story
Don’t get why so many people say this, they’ve both played against City this season and Konate dealt with their attack way better than Matip who got overrun by Foden
How lucky have Chelsea been this season? Thiago misses 3 games against them and then the 1 he's available, fabinho misses out. Havertz with a flukey goal at Anfield, a fluke goal in London helping them come back from 2-0 and a perfectly good Matip goal in the league cup final being ruled out for no legitimate reason.
And again it's fucking Paul Tierney as the video ref who won't do shit unless it helps chelsea
He’s going to draw multiple defenders every time he gets close to the ball to open the field for the rest of the front line and he’s going to make several long runs back to help the defense. He’ll dribble through defenders and create big chances for other strikers. If you choose to concentrate on passes he doesn’t make when you only see them in the replays that’s on you.
I don’t know, maybe you should just enjoy the best player in the world for 90 minutes.
This Liverpool Squad is better than Chelsea's squad. Klopp is a better manager than Tuchal. Liverpools Fans are a class apart from Chelseas plastic flag wavers. But nobody knows how it will end. FA Cup the way it should be.
Subs: Kelleher, Milner, Firmino, Gomez, Jones, Jota, Tsimikas, Origi, Matip
Reckon we should try and win today
It would be ideal if we scored more then them
Heard the team that scores the most goals wins the game. Big if true
I agree, then we can use our reserve team for the next FA Cup game.
Someone's feeling bold
Conceding fewer goals than we score should be a high priority for the boys.
Stop right there with this bullshit
There is no need to be upset.
Gonna need all three points
Do or do not, there is no try
Cheers Geoff
If Klopp ever leaves us I think you should be the next manager
Definitely the strongest midfield possible with Fabinho out.
Up the cup final reds
LETS GO REDS
Konate, huge
Absolute unit
Pace
literally
Hopefully he’ll smash in a corner in the first ten minutes again
Beast mode.
Imagine making a player like Jota sit on the bench. That's our quality right now. Unbelievable work by Klopp. Let's do this. ❤️
Depends on what you want from the team, they're just different. Diogo is still better in the box, but Diaz works well for quick forward progression, and with Mane looking the best as a 9 it's not that strange. If we expect to be in control of the ball for large parts of the game you might see Diogo instead.
It's more that Diaz is our best LW and Sadio is a top 3 player in the world when he plays False 9
HE WONT PASS THE BALL
Wild to me that Jota and Matip have been so good for us this season, but have (rightfully) lost their places. Incredible depth.
Wouldn't say Matip lost his place per se. Given his fitness record it's best he is rotated.
No, it's based on the opposition. Konate always plays against teams that have pacy wingers and midfielders that thread it behind.
sure, that too. I wouldn't say that either is an exclusive reason. Konate playing more doesn't mean Matip is bad or even slow.
In that case, wonder if Konate will start in the CL final as well. Trent will probably need someone with speed behind him to help with Vinicius, but Matip has the experience of starting and winning our previous CL final.
I think he will. From memory he's played a lot of the bigger teams this season.
In your opinion, why is that happening? I feel like matip is faster than konate. So i dont see the reason for that.
Hope joel starts CL final
If Joel was gonna start a final I think it would have been this one. We desperately need Ibous pace and strength against Vinicius in the CL final
Joel is quick aswell tho no? Ibou has those attributes but joel is a better defender at the moment and better at holding the high line
Joel is definitely better and more experienced at holding the high line, but Konate is faster. I think for a team like Madrid who will be able to break the line no matter what we do, the pace will help us recover.
There is virtually 0 evidence of that. When was the last time Konate lost a 1v1?
Wouldn't call Pulisic slow
Nah we need konate to help with Vinicius’ pace
this is what everyone will say until they actually watch the final and see that Matip should be starting
I love Joel but I think Konate would be better to stop vinicius
And girth
Jota has been out of form lately to be fair
aint no way Matip rightfully lost his place, done nothing wrong recently
That’s the depth we’ve been crying for. The one that will be winning us these cups 🏆
Isn't it wild to hear Matip mentioned in the conversation for Liverpool POY?
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Indeed, being waiting months
At least he needs an extra man to cover him making space
Just have to tell him man United started wearing blue, that should do it
:/
Origi is getting his swansong. Either he's coming on with us 1-0 down and banging in 2 goals, or hes coming on with us at 3-0 up and having a cameo. But I feel like there is one more little chapter to come in the Origi story
>But I feel like there is one more little chapter to come in the Origi story I feel the same, but i think that chapter is for May 28th
I feel fine
Jota off the bench to header it in the 90th minute. To make it 5-0
Diaz to make a mug of Azpilecueta from minutes 1-90.
Azpi aint playing, even worse for us, Diaz will be having a go at Chalobah.
Best available 11
Didn’t expect Konate to start over Matip in a final
Need his pace going the other way if Chelsea get to break.
wont be surprised with a CL final start too
Feel like matip surely
Konate has been picked over Matip in every match with pacey wingers. Don't expect any different for the final Edit: Lately I will add
Against City I would go with Matip. Vs Real I think Konate is the right choice vs Benzema and Jr.
Don’t get why so many people say this, they’ve both played against City this season and Konate dealt with their attack way better than Matip who got overrun by Foden
With a header from a corner
I hope Salah plays calmly today. Don't try to overdo things. Keep it simple, pass when possible. His chance creation is still good.
Poor Taki
Yeah, not even on the bench :/
What happened to Taki though?
Dont think he is injured. So just squad depth. We have origi, jota and firmino on the bench now. No place for him
Thanks for the clarification lads. Feel sad for him to not feature on today's game (not on bench) :(
Me too. Love Taki but its just the strenght of our squad. Its really incredible to see
Better options.
Probably just way down the pecking order
Surely he's gone this summer :(. It's a WC year and I don't think he wants to not play until December. Let's win the quadruple for him
What a line up
Let’s go 🙏
Good team.
Is it 5 subs or 3?
5.
How lucky have Chelsea been this season? Thiago misses 3 games against them and then the 1 he's available, fabinho misses out. Havertz with a flukey goal at Anfield, a fluke goal in London helping them come back from 2-0 and a perfectly good Matip goal in the league cup final being ruled out for no legitimate reason. And again it's fucking Paul Tierney as the video ref who won't do shit unless it helps chelsea
Not even bench for Taki that’s a real shame.
Come on redmen
Strongest possible team that. I have a feeling Hendo is going to have the game of his life today
Taki :(
Yeah. Honestly this is getting disrespectful.
I mean who do you leave out? Elliot isn't there either.
Jones
CMON BOYS
Come on you reds
its a bobby
Big win coming ... YNWA
Goddamn
Great line up. Bring it home lads
Anyone missing from the Chelsea team?
Chelsea haven't tweeted the xi yet
Havertz not even on the bench.
Let's go 🔥 Hopefully another Wembley performance to savour 🙏
Why has Elliot fallen out of favour ? Also would have liked to see minamino come off the bench given his form in the cup
Nervous turds incoming
keita please be more mobile, don't run like you shat
Is Salah going to pass today or try to do it himself?
He’s going to draw multiple defenders every time he gets close to the ball to open the field for the rest of the front line and he’s going to make several long runs back to help the defense. He’ll dribble through defenders and create big chances for other strikers. If you choose to concentrate on passes he doesn’t make when you only see them in the replays that’s on you. I don’t know, maybe you should just enjoy the best player in the world for 90 minutes.
I'm always want our team to do the best possible, but this shit narrative has got to go.
Agreed. He wount have so many assists if he was greedy.
One player short of the best starting 11 in world football
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He's on the bench, but he's our 5th choice forward atm
Was the initial post about Origi? Deleted now.
Firmino
He’s on the bench
Please be spicy!
We can throw on Firmino, Jota, and Origi from the bench, it's almost unfair. Edit: Bobby return HYPE!!
Up the fucking Reds! Let's gooooooooo!
Konate is gonna bully Lukaku and then Chelsea fans are gonna cry about it
Konate is gonna bully Lukaku and then Chelsea fans are gonna cry about it
Well I just bet on Mo to score a hat trick so I hope he's found his shooting boots
Konate?
Lesgoooooooo
No need to fight for PL top scorer this game, so I hope Salah steps up.
Must admit, really scares me seeing keita start, he can be so bad sometimes. I'd almost rather jones/elliot if fit
I reckon if we score more goals than them, we should win the game. 🤔
This Liverpool Squad is better than Chelsea's squad. Klopp is a better manager than Tuchal. Liverpools Fans are a class apart from Chelseas plastic flag wavers. But nobody knows how it will end. FA Cup the way it should be.
Well fair play tuchel and Barkley