MRTA7:
Super eagles did it. the world cup next year go sweet die.

Even though I'll be a nervous wreck as usual.

I fear for our defense in the WC proper, especially the CB and LB.

Make we dey look sha.

Fellaini out for 2 weeks. Got injured in a dead rubber game

Belgium National Team Medics have confirmed that Fellaini suffers MCL Injury and will be out for 2 Weeks.

Herrera gonna have to prove himself more, and possibly gonna be backed up by McTominay cos Carrick is also not fit yet.

Oasis007:
Belgium National Team Medics have confirmed that Fellaini suffers MCL Injury and will be out for 2 Weeks.

Herrera gonna have to prove himself more, and possibly gonna be backed up by McTominay cos Carrick is also not fit yet.

Herrera's jazzman is super sure and efficient. Hommie couldn't get a sniff, now both Pogba and Fella are injured.

Oasis007:
Belgium National Team Medics have confirmed that Fellaini suffers MCL Injury and will be out for 2 Weeks.

Herrera gonna have to prove himself more, and possibly gonna be backed up by McTominay cos Carrick is also not fit yet.

Herrera has been excellent when called upon this season bar the Madrid game where the team generally had a stinker, with him in the team, we've had better control of games and our pressing game has always been better...I just hope Lukaku is fit?

olabode89:


Herrera's jazzman is super sure and efficient. Hommie couldn't get a sniff, now both Pogba and Fella are injured.

But it ws sad seeing him on the bench especially after his performances last season...
NB: I'm not saying he is infallible but compared to Fellaini (no disrespect) he should be starting games.

patrickmuf:
But it ws sad seeing him on the bench especially after his performances last season...
NB: I'm not saying he is infallible but compared to Fellaini (no disrespect) he should be starting games.

✔ ✔ Herrera 100%

Better than that Iroko

He creates chances, makes better passes..

The only thing Iroko has over him is the aerial prowess

olabode89:


Herrera's jazzman is super sure and efficient. Hommie couldn't get a sniff, now both Pogba and Fella are injured.

His jazzman dey try well. But make he no finish all our midfield for us. Only Herrera no go fit play midfield o.

Am sure Pereira will be kicking himself by now for going on loan to Valencia..

patrickmuf:
Herrera has been excellent when called upon this season bar the Madrid game where the team generally had a stinker, with him in the team, we've had better control of games and our pressing game has always been better...I just hope Lukaku is fit?

I add "more" simply hoping he can dish out top Performances that would give JM no Choice but to be starting him in the Matches.

I know Herrera is a good Player, I know he deserves to be in the Team than Fellaini, but I'm ain't the Team Manager hence can only hope he wins the Manager's Confidence starting from the next Game.

olabode89:


Herrera's jazzman is super sure and efficient. Hommie couldn't get a sniff, now both Pogba and Fella are injured.

Honestly, I never like Fellaini starting at the expense of Herrera. I really can't fathom the Reason JM prefers the former to the Latter, hence I see this Injury as a blessing in Disguise.

Chai. I needed fallaini to pepper that Liverpool defence

Oasis007:


I add "more" simply hoping he can dish out top Performances that would give JM no Choice but to be starting him in the Matches.

I know Herrera is a good Player, I know he deserves to be in the Team than Fellaini, but I'm ain't the Team Manager hence can only hope he wins the Manager's Confidence starting from the next Game.

Spot on...

PietroRico:
Chai. I needed fallaini to pepper that Liverpool defence

Lol we might not have the luxury to free Fellaini (even if he was fit) to join the attack at will against pool, cos Mou will definitely approach the game with caution. Lukaku and Martial should be able find space in that porous defence to do damage

PietroRico:
Chai. I needed fallaini to pepper that Liverpool defence

✔ ✔ Lol



No be lie shaaaa a.. Those aerial contest

Headers... He's good at it.. Something most of players lack bar Lukaku & Ibrahimovic

patrickmuf:
Lol we might not have the luxury to free Fellaini (even if he was fit) to join the attack at will against pool, cos Mou will definitely approach the game with caution. Lukaku and Martial should be able find space in that porous defence to do damage

I trust Martial to do harm to dem

I am sure Mata is starting at the RW. He loves Liverpool.

patrickmuf:
Spot on...

Even if Fellaini is fit, I would rather pray JM plays Herrera instead of him. Liverpool play with Pace, hence playing Fellaini and Matic Pivot is definitely a Disaster in waiting.

Also, I would have hoped JM matches Pace with Pace by playing the quartet of Lukaku, Martial, Mkhitaryan and Rashford upfront, but I think we should rather control the Tempo of the Game by playing Mata instead of Rashford or Martial.

JayKayMaybachz:
✔ ✔ Lol



No be lie shaaaa a.. Those aerial contest

Headers... He's good at it.. Something most of players lack bar Lukaku & Ibrahimovic

Uncle Matic nko. I like fellaini maybe because I'm a tall guy myself but when he wants to be shittttt he becomes complete shyytee as in he switches off turns to purge shytee the shytttee one takes when he eats beans and ugu. Lets see how it goes sha

JayKayMaybachz:
I trust Martial to do harm to dem

I am sure Mata is starting at the RW. He loves Liverpool.

Martial, Mata and Lukaku should get the nod, they've rested enough...Rashford and Miki from the bench

Oasis007:


Even if Fellaini is fit, I would rather pray JM plays Herrera instead of him. Liverpool play with Pace, hence playing Fellaini and Matic Pivot is definitely a Disaster in waiting.

Also, I would have hoped JM matches Pace with Pace by playing the quartet of Lukaku, Martial, Mkhitaryan and Rashford upfront, but I think we should rather control the Tempo of the Game by playing Mata instead of Rashford or Martial.

Rashford will most definitely start from the bench along with Miki considering their engagement with their respective national teams...

KingTom:

Uncle Matic nko. I like fellaini maybe because I'm a tall guy myself but when he wants to be shittttt he becomes complete shyytee as in he switches off turns to purge shytee the shytttee one takes when he eats beans and ugu. Lets see how it goes sha

Lol

Matic neva score for head for us..

So I'll wait to asses him in that aspect

Fellaini
Ibra and Lukaku do it

JayKayMaybachz:
Lol

Matic neva score for head for us..

So I'll wait to asses him in that aspect

Fellaini
Ibra and Lukaku do it

Ok sir

patrickmuf:
Rashford will most definitely start from the bench along with Miki considering their engagement with their respective national teams...

Mourinho will likely pick Rashford over Martial to start because the former will chase and mark more than the later.

He's going to approach the game with caution, and cater more to defense than attack.

We've seen this happen in the past.

I hope we are prepared for a workman performance and I hope we won't get any complaints, irrespective of the result.

I'm guessing peeps are preparing in advance.

Because it will be unrealistic to expect us to go gung-ho at Anfield.

My view.

hoopLA:
I hope we are prepared for a workman performance and I hope we won't get any complaints, irrespective of the result.

I'm guessing peeps are preparing in advance.

Because it will be unrealistic to expect us to go gung-ho at Anfield.

My view.

Liverpool concede almost every time....even against average teams. I expect them to concede at least three goals against us. whether they will score up to three is what I don't know.

patrickmuf:
Rashford will most definitely start from the bench along with Miki considering their engagement with their respective national teams...

Nah!

JM can't rest both Rashford and Mkhitaryan, one of them must definitely play. We know Martial can replace Rashford in the Lineup, but who are you gonna replace Mkhitaryan with?!

Remember; Pogba, Carrick, and Fellaini are out of the Team.

lekkie073:
Liverpool concede almost every time....even against average teams. I expect them to concede at least[b] three goals against us[/b]. whether they will score up to three is what I don't know.

I would be optimistic except that lately our Anfield scoring record hasn't been fantastic by any means.
Even under Fergie. Plus they tend to get inspired when playing us. I remember one game where Henderson was absolutely everywhere till Hernandez pinched an equalizer in 2011/12 I think.


I think the team would do well to cope with the game, given its history and the rivalry in question. Any kind of win would do for me. I'm not concerned about the performance. 3 points is what I crave for.

hoopLA:


I would be optimistic except that lately our Anfield scoring record hasn't been fantastic by any means.
Even under Fergie. Plus they tend to get inspired when playing us. I remember one game where Henderson was absolutely everywhere till Hernandez pinched an equalizer in 2011/12 I think.


I think the team would do well to cope with the game, given its history and the rivalry in question. Any kind of win would do for me. I'm not concerned about the performance. 3 points is what I crave for.

The emboldened part is why I wouldn't mind a draw TBH....

Leyqute:


Mourinho will likely pick Rashford over Martial to start because the former will chase and mark more than the later.

He's going to approach the game with caution, and cater more to defense than attack.

We've seen this happen in the past.

lol...now you're talking....and yes,miki to start is also sure so its going to be a quartlet of rashford micki lukaku,then either of Mata or lingard

adisaaowala:


The emboldened part is why I wouldn't mind a draw TBH....

Indeed.
I think Liverpool flatter to deceive but there is no way Jose is going to play that expansive football we've seen thus far.

His first instinct is to play not to lose rather than to win, if he can help it. Unless something changes between now and Saturday lunch time, I'm very modest on our chances.

Pogba out till december?

Leyqute:


Mourinho will likely pick Rashford over Martial to start because the former will chase and mark more than the later.

He's going to approach the game with caution, and cater more to defense than attack.

We've seen this happen in the past.

Martial should start abeg, he offers more and seems to have a good understanding with Lukaku, Rashford for all his defensive awareness can't guarantee the same effect Martial gives us in attack...

patrickmuf:
Martial should start abeg, he offers more and seems to have a good understanding with Lukaku, Rashford for all his defensive awareness can't guarantee the same effect Martial gives us in attack...

I agree with all you've said about Martial. He connects better with Lukaku and for the past few games seems more dangerous than dangerous than Rashford on the wings.

However, Mourinho is Mourinho. Only he has the power to select the team. He'll approach the game cautiously, opting to defend first and then if need be, attack later in the second half.

Like Dhover suggested, he might even start Lingard ahead of Mata on the RW.