12 Sep 2017 17:02:35
So now, who will klopp put in to take Mane's place in the games he will be out?

It is either going to be Sturridge or AOC. I see him going with AOC on the left of the front three.

AOC could end up being a very clever signing by Klopp.

1.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 17:17:17
Coutinho?

2.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 17:24:10
Erm, Coutinho I'd hazard a guess at mate. He won't play him in CM as he'd offer zero defensive protection in all of those away matches.

3.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 17:26:27
Coutinho into midfield which probably will see Wijnaldum miss out.

4.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 17:38:36
I agree with kev. That is where he played last season and was devastating. I know he was class in the front of that diamond midfield against West ham and boro but we don't play that formation often. Only when we are being very cautious. I also have doubts about his physical ability in a midfield three. Not saying he is soft but no where near Can, Hendo or wijnaldum. Or even lallana. Coutinio has played well in a midfield three but he has also played poorly there.

Coutinio and salah is going to be devastating.

5.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 17:44:29
Karius
Gomez Matip Lovren Robertson
Henderson Can
Coutinho
Salah Firmino AOC

Why exactly would that not work?

6.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 18:21:15
Mignolet
AOC Matip Lovren Moreno
Wijnaldum Henderson Can
Salah Solanke/ Sturridge Firmino.

7.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 18:25:15
Cou is no slouch physically and defensively, OIrish. He is very physical, tracks back, can tackle and gets stuck in. He would not be in the Brazilian starting 11 if he wasn't as Tite like Klopp, does not have time for slouches and passengers. He will be fine in that role.

Btw, I love that line up, Max.

8.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 18:33:53
AOC at RB? It would be even worse compared to Wenger playing him at LWB. Do you want our CB's to look even worse than they already are?

Mignolet (no disrespect) needs to be banished from the starting eleven. He really has had enough chances. Klopp has dropped him for a reason on many occasions and it does not seem to have worked and for Klopp's sake, he needs to swallow that bitter pill now.

9.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 19:38:18
AOC at RB? Take the night off, mate. You seem a bit light-headed.

10.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 19:59:10
Karius
TAA gomes lovren Robertson
Can Hendo wijnaldum
Mane firminio coutinio

Salah is I'll, AOC as impact sub.

I doubt they will line up with gomes but I think they should. I'd bet that that will be line up except matip will probably start instead.

11.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 20:12:43
Lineup is not based on CL Superred.

Mane will not be available for the next 3 Local matches.

My lineup for CL tomorrow though would be

Karius
Gomez Matip Lovren Robertson
Can Hendo Coutinho
Salah Firminho Mane.

12.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 20:53:59
Are you being serious Bingo Red?
You'd play Coutinho in central midfield when we have conceded 9 goals in 3 away matches already this season, 8 in the last 2 domestic matches alone?

Come on now, Coutinho can play in CM in home games for sure but with our defence as awful as it is and having zero protection, you can't be serious in saying he would do a better job than say Emre Can/ Henderson/ Grujic if we're being bombarded away from home.
I know our midfield isn't great at defending but that's just plain crazy IMO.

If Coutinho is that good defensively as you suggest, why not play him instead of Matip/ Klavan/ Lovren lol?! Surely it makes more sense to play a player like Coutinho in his strongest position where he can drive at defences and keep them on their back foot. If he plays CM, he'll spend most of his time away from home in defensive positions, how can that possibly make sense?
Play him CM at Anfield, not at Leicester x 2.

13.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 21:05:48
Salah is I'll. I reckon pc will play in salah's position. It's unpopular but it's where our WORLD CLASS manager plays him. I'm sure he knows better than us.

Can Hendo and wijnaldum can offer plenty of creativity and when cout's picks the ball up in the left side of their box, it's usually goodnight Vienna. He scores with class as well.

14.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 21:28:42
I prefer 4 4 2. That way sturridge gets a game. I feel for him. Plagued with injuries but now he is fit he is still not getting a start.

Karius

TAA GOMES lovren Robertson

Can Hendo wijnaldum

Mane firminio coutinio

I would like

Karius

TAA gomes lovren Robertson

Salah Can Hendo mane

Sturridge firminio.

15.) 12 Sep 2017
12 Sep 2017 21:41:51
OIrish, I get where you are coming from however, if we must win a game in the CL, I would put Cou there. Why? The CL games are more open and that suits us well esp. If Cou has space and time to pick a pass from CM. Defensively in CM, Klopp wants his three in midfield to defend and press as a group which is why he does not use a DM. If we can do that effectively (with Cou in the team) then that will solve the defensive issue you are concerned about. Your post is valid and so are your concerns BUT I have no idea why you are making the comparison btw Cou and the defenders. That part is baffling.

16.) 13 Sep 2017
13 Sep 2017 14:30:12
Bingo Red - The original question from the original poster is who would replace Mane wasn't it? When he is suspended. My answer is Coutinho on LW, not CM for the reasons I have clearly stated above Bingo. I am not speaking about the CL match. He can start anywhere for that home match. I'm talking about the 3 away domestic matches Mane is banned for.