Liverpool FC Thread #146:- Back to drawing board! - Page 13

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 03:29 AM

Jürgen Klopp discussed his eight changes to the team, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's position and the fitness of Philippe Coutinho before Liverpool's Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City.

The Reds face the Foxes in a third-round tie at King Power Stadium and the manager has shuffled his pack, with only Coutinho, Ragnar Klavan and Andy Robertson remaining from the weekend draw with Burnley.

“Squads are wide and deep, so you can and have to do things like this. It will be exciting to watch,” Klopp said pre-match.

Asked where Oxlade-Chamberlain will be deployed in the system, the German continued: “If he starts in a front three, I don’t want to always see him on one wing or something like this.

“If he plays in the No.8, I don’t want to see him fixed in this position. It’s football; you have to defend in one position and you have to be very flexible in all the other situations. That’s what I expect from him in the long-term.

“Today he will start for the first time and that’s another thing I’m excited about.”

Klopp also revealed that Coutinho was eager to feature again against Leicester after making his maiden start of the campaign last Saturday.

The boss said of the No.10: “We thought a lot about it but I think it really makes sense. I spoke to him and he really wanted to have more minutes, so it makes sense to bring him again.

“He felt good [at the weekend], it was really only a little cramp in the last game, not even a cramp. Of course, he needs match time and now he can get it.”

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 03:47 AM

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 03:53 AM

Massive chance...
Almost a debut goal for Oxlade-Chamberlain but it’s a fantastic block from ex-LFC target Ben Chilwell

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 03:57 AM

Lovely run from Coutinho - but Hamer makes the save

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 04:13 AM

So close!

Coutinho to Solanke, shot diverted into Robertson’s path and he’s oh so close with his shot.

How are Liverpool not in front here?

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 04:29 AM

No composure in final third

Just like at Anfield on Saturday, Liverpool so wasteful. Really should be in front.

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 04:35 AM

Goalless so far - Solanke came within inches of breaking the deadlock in the 45th minute with a looping effort.

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 04:44 AM

Woodburn coming on for #LFC. Getting instructions off Klopp on touchline

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 04:48 AM

Woodburn on for Coutinho.

NI KI · 20-09-2017, 05:11 AM

Goal. Leicester lead

Well we knew it didn’t we?

He’s improved the home side and Okazaki picks up the scarps after a second ball into the box after a corner is cleared.

It trickles past Ward via a deflection from Robertson and into the corner

20-09-2017, 03:29 AM	#121
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Klopp on eight changes, Coutinho fitness and Oxlade-Chamberlain role Jürgen Klopp discussed his eight changes to the team, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's position and the fitness of Philippe Coutinho before Liverpool's Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City. The Reds face the Foxes in a third-round tie at King Power Stadium and the manager has shuffled his pack, with only Coutinho, Ragnar Klavan and Andy Robertson remaining from the weekend draw with Burnley. “Squads are wide and deep, so you can and have to do things like this. It will be exciting to watch,” Klopp said pre-match. Asked where Oxlade-Chamberlain will be deployed in the system, the German continued: “If he starts in a front three, I don’t want to always see him on one wing or something like this. “If he plays in the No.8, I don’t want to see him fixed in this position. It’s football; you have to defend in one position and you have to be very flexible in all the other situations. That’s what I expect from him in the long-term. “Today he will start for the first time and that’s another thing I’m excited about.” Klopp also revealed that Coutinho was eager to feature again against Leicester after making his maiden start of the campaign last Saturday. The boss said of the No.10: “We thought a lot about it but I think it really makes sense. I spoke to him and he really wanted to have more minutes, so it makes sense to bring him again. “He felt good [at the weekend], it was really only a little cramp in the last game, not even a cramp. Of course, he needs match time and now he can get it.”

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20-09-2017, 03:47 AM	#122
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168

20-09-2017, 03:53 AM	#123
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Massive chance... Almost a debut goal for Oxlade-Chamberlain but it’s a fantastic block from ex-LFC target Ben Chilwell

20-09-2017, 03:57 AM	#124
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Lovely run from Coutinho - but Hamer makes the save

20-09-2017, 04:13 AM	#125
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	So close! Coutinho to Solanke, shot diverted into Robertson’s path and he’s oh so close with his shot. How are Liverpool not in front here?

20-09-2017, 04:29 AM	#126
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	No composure in final third Just like at Anfield on Saturday, Liverpool so wasteful. Really should be in front.

20-09-2017, 04:35 AM	#127
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Goalless so far - Solanke came within inches of breaking the deadlock in the 45th minute with a looping effort.

20-09-2017, 04:44 AM	#128
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Woodburn coming on for #LFC. Getting instructions off Klopp on touchline

20-09-2017, 04:48 AM	#129
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Woodburn on for Coutinho.

20-09-2017, 05:11 AM	#130
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Goal. Leicester lead Well we knew it didn’t we? He’s improved the home side and Okazaki picks up the scarps after a second ball into the box after a corner is cleared. It trickles past Ward via a deflection from Robertson and into the corner

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