We know Klopp almost never starts a player returning from injury (Ali is a clear exception, but he is a goalkeeper). So if anyone of those three is match fit, they will probably be on the bench. Not to mention Salah and Dom would surely be among our preferred penalty takers if the match went to penalties (as happened with our two last cup finals against the Chavs) - they are most definitely not ready to play 120’.
Pep was full of praise for the academy players in the press conference. I wonder if Klopp might throw a curveball and start one of the youngsters in an offensive position (like Danns, Gordon or Clark), who would put a shift for the initial 45 minutes and then get replaced by super-sub Elliott at half-time? I just feel it would be a massive boost if we were able to bring sme threat in from the bench and Harvey looked knackered after the Luton match. Okay, if Nunez is ready to play the whole half, he could get that first-half-only striker role. Such tactic would also enable us to move Harvey to midfield later and send Salah in at around 70-75’ mark.
I would trust Klopp and medical team to do their utmost to ensure they are really match fit to return to avoid any recurrence of their injuries. We would all rather they sit the Chelsea game out if it means they’re ok for the league run in
With the jeopardy of extra time, it means the timing of bringing on the players returning from injury (Mo, Dom, Nunez) is ever more crucial. We all know the PL is the biggest prize we are chasing, so any (further) recurrence must be avoided. Less bothered about Dom, but would really be good to have both Mo and Nunez involved.
If it goes to extra time I believe you get an extra sub? That might be crucial. That said, I can’t see this game being quite the game of chess it was a couple of years ago. Chelsea a lot more leaky, we are missing key players. Should be goals, hopefully in our favour.
Some of the younger guys will be involved again - a great experience and opportunity to write their names in the history books. Who’d have thought Bradley was going to be having quite the impact he has had, along with Quansah, as the two real breakouts this season.
Half time, 0-1 down-
TAN raging about the slow start. Darwin no composure. Complacency. Arrogance. The Dutch players are shite. Harvey not good enough. FSG tight bastards buying Endo instead of a proper 6.
Full time, win 3-1-
Mentality monsters. Best team in the world. Where the fuck is Klopp’s statue?
Will be heading to Anfield South (as I have been rightly corrected) for 11.30ish. We are meeting at box park (fan park) for inflated priced bevvies then prob get in stadium for 2pm. My son is bringing his banner… “one kiss is all it takes”
I’m wearing my “I’m so glad Jurgen is red” top and also have the “history” hoodie… I turn 50 this year so my hoodie is even more poignant.
I’m still heartbroken that he’s going. I don’t care about the match, he’s given us another Wembley and there’s more to come…. But it’s gonna end with him leading the way.
It’s bittersweet. But then you pick yourself up… and I will have no voice left at 5pm… we have a job to do… we are in the top tier (I wasn’t in charge of the seats) … but in is in…… and I’ll give it my all from the stand. Every kick, pass, throw in, tackle…. And every time the ref gets involved.
Anfield South will be RED, again.
Virgil will lift his first trophy, he will be calm … no other way.
If you look up “BoxPark Wembley” it’ll tell you where it is… but I think you need a match ticket to get in. I’m coming into Kings Cross around 11.30 and meeting my daughter there before getting tube to Wembley - so come to Kings Cross if that is any easier? And you can come along to Wembley with us - may even get you into the match if there is a last minute no show from someone etc…
Okay, i will try, will DM you if i can make it. Only problem is, my station is closed for the weekend, as i am 40 minutes away from Kings Cross. I usually bus it to Wembley from Ealing Broadway.
You lucky, lucky bugger…will tryn watch out for the banner…as you give it all from the stands…so will I…but from a sofa in North Yorkshire…and many on TAN will be doing the same…so RedJedi…get yourself on the tv…ENJOY…
