nobluff
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We beat the thugs, now onto a more cultured side, 2nd in the table vs 7th. In theory we should play a lot better against these types of sides. Liverpool now have 39 points in 15 games which is our best point total at this stage of the season.
Liverpool's form for the last 5 games in the EPL - DWWWW - Still 2 points from a perfect 15, so one more win will move that draw off the last 5 form. That would have a sexy look to it.
Bournemouth's form for the last 5 games in the EPL - LLLLW - They had to beat Huddersfield 2-1 in order to break their run of 4 consecutive losses.
Liverpool unfortunately have a serious injury to Joe Gomez, who has been fantastic for us this season. I am guessing that Mane should be ok for Saturday, however I don't think he will be risked from the start, so maybe a sub appearance just to keep him sharp.
Bournemouth have a much more serious injury to Lewis Cook, who is out for the rest of the season.
I have been going over lineup permutations and am completely lost when it comes to midfield and attack. I would really like to see Keita and Fabinho play together. My major issue is what to do on the left, so I think we are going to see Lallana there, which is far from my favorite idea.
My preferred team would not be that much different:
Bournemouth are relatively balanced when it comes to conceding and scoring goals. They are 6th for goals scored (25) and 12th for goals conceded (22) which gives them a goal difference of 3. This is a team where we have to close them down quickly, don't give them time on the ball. Our midfield has to be 100% solid from the start. They have scoring through most of the team, with Wilson scoring 9 and assisting on 5. Fraser is also worth a mention as he has scored 5 and assisted on 8.
This is the perfect time to put some major pressure on our rivals, especially with them playing after us, and against a top 4 side that normally plays well at home.
I am going for a calm, comfortable and realistic 0-2 result, devoid of all stress.
Liverpool's form for the last 5 games in the EPL - DWWWW - Still 2 points from a perfect 15, so one more win will move that draw off the last 5 form. That would have a sexy look to it.
Bournemouth's form for the last 5 games in the EPL - LLLLW - They had to beat Huddersfield 2-1 in order to break their run of 4 consecutive losses.
Liverpool unfortunately have a serious injury to Joe Gomez, who has been fantastic for us this season. I am guessing that Mane should be ok for Saturday, however I don't think he will be risked from the start, so maybe a sub appearance just to keep him sharp.
Bournemouth have a much more serious injury to Lewis Cook, who is out for the rest of the season.
I have been going over lineup permutations and am completely lost when it comes to midfield and attack. I would really like to see Keita and Fabinho play together. My major issue is what to do on the left, so I think we are going to see Lallana there, which is far from my favorite idea.
Code:
Alisson
TAA Lovren Virgil Robertson
Fabinho
Gini Keïta Lallana
Salah Firmino
Code:
Alisson
TAA Lovren Virgil Robertson
Fabinho
Gini Keïta
Firmino
Salah Origi
This is the perfect time to put some major pressure on our rivals, especially with them playing after us, and against a top 4 side that normally plays well at home.
I am going for a calm, comfortable and realistic 0-2 result, devoid of all stress.