Football/Soccer anyone?

[MarcoReus]

No. On either wings.

RvP is not in form. Everyone knows this. So, yes, he better take it kindly.

You mean wing-back? Di Maria at RWB is a waste, a sheer waste and he'll never do well there. You already have guys like Blind, Shaw, Rojo so LWB is too congested.

 

[Nibz]

You mean wing-back? Di Maria at RWB is a waste, a sheer waste and he'll never do well there. You already have guys like Blind, Shaw, Rojo so LWB is too congested.

It'd be crazy to play Di Maria as a wingback.
On either sides of the midfield.

 

[MarcoReus]

It'd be crazy to play Di Maria as a wingback.
On either sides of the midfield.

LvG is way too stubborn to change his formation this early. Still, you mean 4-1-5?

Something like this?

-----------------De Gea----------------------
Rafael---Jones--------Rojo----------Shaw
-------------Herrera------------------------
Januzaj-----Mata----------------Di Maria
-----------Rooney--Van Persie------------

That's suicide.

 

[AtemisDelta]

Meanwhile at Merseyside....

Look who just walked in....
Yeah he came back. Just for his belongings. (sigh)
Isnt this picture weird?!!! Its as if Gerrard has signed him or sthg like that and is making him pose with the jersey...
Was initially so damn bitter..... but I suppose it was time to let him go.
But what a memorable season he gave us. All the best at Barca, Luis!

 

[Nibz]

LvG is way too stubborn to change his formation this early. Still, you mean 4-1-5?

Something like this?

-----------------De Gea----------------------
Rafael---Jones--------Rojo----------Shaw
-------------Herrera------------------------
Januzaj-----Mata----------------Di Maria
-----------Rooney--Van Persie------------

That's suicide.

Yes, sort of.

Or maybe this one:
---------de gea---------

rafael--jones--rojo--shaw

-----herrera---blind----

di maria-----mata-----rooney

-------falcao/RvP------

 

[MarcoReus]

Yes, sort of.

Or maybe this one:
---------de gea---------

rafael--jones--rojo--shaw

-----herrera---blind----

di maria-----mata-----rooney

-------falcao/RvP------

Januzaj is better than Wayne or Mata on the flanks.

 

[Nibz]

Januzaj is better than Wayne or Mata on the flanks.

That was just a suggested formation with suggested players.

 

[Saahil Parikh]

Danny You will be missed. I hope he does well at Arsenal.
He will always be 'dat guy'.

 

[AtemisDelta]

Stupid International breaks...
Always someone injured. :c
And seriously England need to sack Hodgson and get Brendan Rodgers on. What a waste of a group with such enormous talent and potential! Its a shame really...

 

[MarcoReus]

International breaks aren't stupid. Most of the resentment there is because

a) we don't have a team to support
b) it isn't telecasted.

 

[AtemisDelta]

Of course they are.
And they would be to you if one of your star players (club) got a huge injury in a stupid ridiculous friendly.
Just ask Arsenal fans last season.

 

[asadalam]

Of course they are.
And they would be to you if one of your star players (club) got a huge injury in a stupid ridiculous friendly.
Just ask Arsenal fans last season.

Who?

 

[MarcoReus]

Of course they are.
And they would be to you if one of your star players (club) got a huge injury in a stupid ridiculous friendly.
Just ask Arsenal fans last season.

They aren't stupid. Every coach needs time with the players to get the team in his philosophy. You think it's ok if all of Liverpool team doesn't play a single game in preseason and the only time BR gets to manage them is a week before PL starts (taking fitness out of the equation).

Obviously injuries piss you off, I was happy when Costa was subbed off yesterday. But these friendlies aren't pointless - these are the only chances for young players to test themselves internationally and the coach to experiment.

Plus, very few players actually take club over country. For many, it's a dream to put on the kit.

 

[MarcoReus]

For me it doesn't really matter. I stream and watch matches and it's fun watching these matches for me.

 

[AtemisDelta]

I was referring to Jack Wilshere.

What I mean is that I understand if its a World Cup, or a tournament qualifier or something... But getting sidelined for months due to an injury during friendlies is very annoying.

 

[MarcoReus]

I was referring to Jack Wilshere.

What I mean is that I understand if its a World Cup, or a tournament qualifier or something... But getting sidelined for months due to an injury during friendlies is very annoying.

It can work in the opposite way as well. A player participating in a friendly preseason game gets a huge injury that removes any chance of him playing the World Cup next summer. You can't help that - it can happen anywhere.

Friendlies have a reduced intensity and it usually doesn't lead to injuries. Majority injuries happen in training which can easily happen in club football as well.

 

[MarcoReus]

"Diego Costa has been withdrawn from the Spain squad due to a hamstring strain."

I support AtemisDelta!! These friendlies are a farce - good for nothing! xD

 

[Nibz]

For me it doesn't really matter. I stream and watch matches and it's fun watching these matches for me.

You are probably the only football fan who "adores" these stupid, international breaks.

 

[AtemisDelta]

"Diego Costa has been withdrawn from the Spain squad due to a hamstring strain."

I support AtemisDelta!! These friendlies are a farce - good for nothing! xD

See... You got a live example as to why International friendlies are stupid.

 

[AtemisDelta]

Injury fears over Dan Sturridge. To undergo a scan soon.
God. Now I really, really hate international breaks.
Hope its just a minor thing. Get well for LFC soon, DStudge!!