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Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by luvola(m): 2:18pm On Dec 05, 2014 |
The English giant will crash out of UEFA champions league if they fail to beat the Switzerland giant FC basel... This is going to be difficult ,I pray we win. Match preview coming soon. |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Piloeternity(m): 2:59pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
Sorry to Liverpool, they can't go ahead! |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Olaolufred(m): 5:04pm On Dec 06, 2014 |
Basel needs a draw. Liverpool needs a win. Liverpool with no striker has no hope in this one. Not even a hope of qualifying for UCL next season. LFC team is still below average. it's far from depth and quality. |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by luvola(m): 11:55pm On Dec 07, 2014 |
Olaolufred:This is just too sAd.. We are out #cry |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by luvola(m): 9:00am On Dec 09, 2014 |
Rodgers should leave sentiment apart and select the right player. Play M. Can - Lucas Henders as DM .. Gerrad should be push forward.. Lose or draw and the red will crash out of Europe.. *************************************************** 8 December 2014 Updated 19:14 GMT Brendan Rodgers says Tuesday's must-win Champions League game with Basel is a chance for his players to write themselves into Liverpool folklore. Rodgers' side must beat the Swiss team at Anfield to seal second place in Group B and reach the knockout stage. "It will be a great night and it is up to us to get the job done," the Liverpool manager said. "It is an opportunity for the players to qualify and make sure they write themselves into folklore." Liverpool have been in a similar position in the Champions League before, going into a home game against Olympiakos in December 2004 needing a win to reach the last 16. They trailed 1-0 at half-time but turned the game around to win 3-1 and qualify ahead of the Greek side en route to winning the trophy. While Liverpool have to win on Tuesday, a draw will be enough to take Basel through alongside group winners Real Madrid. "We would have taken this when the draw was made," continued Rodgers. "In my time here we have had games that were deemed as must-win games and more times than not we have won them. "We arrive into tomorrow night with great confidence that we can get the job done. "We are only focusing on the positive result. We see it as an opportunity rather than a threat to anything we are doing this season." Captain Steven Gerrard is expected to return to the side having come off the bench during their disappointing 0-0 home draw with Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday. Gerrard's goal against Olympiakos in 2004 earned progression from the group stage, as Liverpool went on to win the Champions League Gerrard has been a driving force for the Reds in Europe down the years - especially in the 2005 final - but Rodgers insists that other players must shoulder the responsibility of ensuring victory over Basel. "In terms of Steven - we can't just be reliant solely on him, this has to be about a team performance. We need other players to step up to the mark, taking on responsibility and being a catalyst and not place it on his shoulders," added Rodgers. "We have shown in recent weeks the group is starting to come together again. Slowly, game by game, I can see the difference in the team, the focus and concentration, and we have quality in the squad." With striker Mario Balotelli (groin) still not fit Fabio Borini could earn a recall to the bench - having been omitted on Saturday against Sunderland - as back-up for Rickie Lambert. Centre-back Mamadou Sakho trained with the squad in their open session on Monday night but is unlikely to make the match after a long lay-off with a thigh injury. Liverpool squad (provisional): Mignolet, Johnson, Toure, Skrtel, Moreno, Lucas, Allen, Henderson, Gerrard, Sterling, Lambert, Jones, Manquillo, Lovren, Enrique, Can, Coutinho, Lallana, Markovic, Borini. http://m.bbc.com/sport/football/29363537 ******************************* From the moment the draw for the Champions League group stages was made, there always seemed a good chance Liverpool's final match against FC Basel could be decisive. At Anfield, against the group's other most likely side to finish second behind Real Madrid, and knowing that nothing less than a positive result would do. In the end, that's how it's turned out, though the path to get to this point has been far rockier than most ever expected. Few would have expected Liverpool would have only four points heading into their final match, their win and draw coming against the group's supposed cannon fodder, Ludogorets, who also have four points but trail head to head. Basel, who have won two matches including their first against Liverpool, stand on six points and are the better positioned side to advance, knowing a draw on Tuesday night will be enough to qualify them for the knockout rounds. I all likelihood, that means sitting back, setting up on the counter, and hoping that Liverpool's struggles in attack continue. Striker Marco Streller scored when the two sides first met, his 52nd minute strike handing the Swiss side all three points. He and speedy 20- year-old Derlis Gonzalez, who has scored twice in the Champions League and is Basel's next Mohamed Salah or next next Xherdan Shaqiri on the wing, will likely provide the Swiss side's main attacking threat. Midfielder Shkelzen Gashi, Basel's set piece taker and leading scorer in the league, will look to arrive in the box late to pounce on any scrambled balls. He's also got a deadly shot from distance, both from open play and dead ball situations, and regularly scores the kind of driven goals from outside the penalty area that once made Steven Gerrard famous. For Liverpool: Mignolet Johnson Skrtel Toure Enrique Henderson Gerrard Lallana Sterling Lambert Coutinho If Brendan Rodgers is feeling particularly bold, this might seem just the match to bring Emre Can and Lazar Markovic back into the side. Can was Liverpool's best against Chelsea a month ago but rather hasn't seen the pitch since, while Markovic, bar a late cameo against Sunderland, has been sidelined himself after a few promising Champions League performances. It seems more likely, though, that the manager will stick with some of the players who have been key to the club's recent improvement. It also seems likely that after Lucas started his fourth match in a row on the weekend while Steven Gerrard rested, the two will now swap roles. What seems less certain is whether Gerrard plays at the base or the top of midfield. There are potential problems either way—Gerrard has been downright poor in the holding role on one hand and would mean no room for one of Lallana, Coutinho, or Sterling on the other. Though given Can is out of favour, Lucas' recent heavy match- load, and that most of Rodgers' remaining options are more attack- minded, a return to the base of midfield might be most likely. And regardless of how that midfield sets up, the biggest question mark might actually be up top. Mario Balotelli remains missing, Daniel Sturridge remains injured, and Rickie Lambert has started five matches in a row now. He has also looked increasingly statuesque, an exhausted 32-year-old who saw little action through the first three months of the season. Against Sunderland, he might as well not have been on the pitch once the second half started. Yet with Fabio Borini unable to even make the bench of late with no other striking options and a clearly exhausted Lambert, one would have to expect more of the same on Tuesday. Hopefully, if Liverpool can score early, it won't turn into a major problem. http://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/2014/12/8/7352783/liverpool-vs-fc-basel-match-preview-team-news-and-ways-to-watch |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by luvola(m): 7:02pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
I pray for the most successful European English side to scale through in tonight champions league.. |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Bishop4bella(m): 7:11pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Piloeternity: Man propose God disposes. I rep never walk alone |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by holatin(m): 9:03pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
will dey show it on mitv |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Mosb(m): 9:05pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
I hate liverpool |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by xynerise: 9:06pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Mukina2, don't you think Liverpool's match should not be on front page anymore? 1 Like |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by DVMtuppence(m): 9:06pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Looserpool,cum bak in 2019 |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by ToyozzieTohBad(f): 9:07pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
liverfools heheheh |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Tholuwaniey(m): 9:10pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
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Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Eeser: 9:13pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Goal..... Goal.... Goal... Basel don score. |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Eeser: 9:16pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Liverfools on their way out. At least na for anfield, they will simply walk home 'alone' 2 Likes |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Ezedon(m): 9:17pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Lord have mercy, after several years of missing out |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by harrysterol(m): 9:22pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Whose gonna give me a live streaming link for this match |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by IAMGEJ(m): 9:24pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Okay. go here harrysterol: http://www.ifeed2all.eu/watch/305226/1/watch-liverpool-fc-vs-fc-basel.html |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by whizdame(m): 9:32pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
it's 1 nil make them modify the score na |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by sigidporte(m): 9:33pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
The scousers are losing as expected. |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by pat077: 9:39pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
shame on liverpool. |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Lesgupnigeria(m): 9:41pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
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Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by sammycarz(m): 9:41pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
The Liverpool fans are that quiet tonight that i have seen better atmospheres at funerals 1 Like |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by Marksule(m): 9:43pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Liverpool Pls FIGHT BACK....... |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by bokohalal(m): 9:44pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
We should concentrate on making Top Four in the Premiership. |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by dre11(m): 9:44pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
This place is like a graveyard |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by delikay4luv: 9:45pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Mignolet dey look like groundnut |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by onosprince(m): 9:46pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
See front page dey waste.. Liverpool fans don hide |
Re: Liverpool Vs Basel: UCL ( 1 - 1) oN 9th December 2014 by bokohalal(m): 9:46pm On Dec 09, 2014 |
Even if Liverpool wins tonight, Rodgers is still not a top manager. |
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