Liverpool FC Thread #144:- 2017-18 PL Campaign - Page 3

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 06:41 PM

Simon Mignolet will start the season as Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, Jürgen Klopp has confirmed.

The Belgium international ended last term in excellent form and registered four successive clean sheets as the Reds secured a fourth-place finish in the Premier League.

Danny Ward added to the competition already provided by Loris Karius when he returned from a productive loan spell with Huddersfield Town in 2016-17.

Klopp gave opportunities to all three stoppers during the summer – and it is Mignolet who retains the gloves for today’s opening game at Watford.

“It is Simon. It was a battle at the highest level in all the games in pre-season,” the manager said of the outcome of the competition between the three.

“Simon looked really stable. He was involved in all the sessions. He did not have one bad day, which is cool, and after the season he had last year he is very confident. He has improved and is still improving in parts of his game.

“Loris had a few little issues but was really strong in the games he played.

Wardy had a bad pre-season because of back problems.

“He couldn’t train and for a goalkeeper it is even worse to have back problems than another player, but everyone could see against Atletico that we have another good goalkeeper.

“In this moment it is Simon one, Loris two and Wardy three. That is not a decision for the next 20 years.

“Things can happen, but I am as confident as possible that if one gets injured we still have really good options.”

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 06:42 PM

All set for the start of our 2017-18 #PL campaign!

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 07:33 PM

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 07:35 PM

Alberto Moreno starts for Liverpool in this afternoon’s Premier League opener at Watford.

The Spain defender is selected at left-back as the Reds begin their campaign at Vicarage Road.

Elsewhere, summer signing Mohamed Salah is part of the three-man attack alongside Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.

Liverpool:

Mignolet

Alexander-Arnold Matip Lovren Moreno

Henderson
Can Wijnaldum

Salah Firmino Mane

Subs: Karius, Klavan, Gomez, Milner, Grujic, Solanke, Origi.

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 07:49 PM

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 08:07 PM

Mo Salah makes his Premier League debut with the Reds.

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 08:14 PM

Klopp showing faith in Moreno

Some questioned whether Klopp’s recent words of praise for Moreno were simply part of putting him in the shop window. The answer is on that teamsheet today.

Klopp has clearly changed his mind about the Spaniard, who would have left the club earlier this summer if Napoli had increased their bid of £11m to the £15m asking price.

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 08:15 PM

No Robertson in the squad

Interesting team news there in the sense not just that Alberto Moreno starts, but that Andy Robertson isn’t even on the bench.

Indeed, only four Klopp signings make the starting line-up.

Watford, meanwhile, are starting with a team that looks very much like last season’s one, but has new signings Gray and Richarlison on the bench.

No injury for Andy Robertson. Just left behind by Klopp.

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 08:25 PM

Liverpool's attack in pre-season:

NI KI · 12-08-2017, 08:27 PM

Philippe Coutinho reported to Melwood as usual today for treatment. Yet to go as far as not turning up.

Let’s hope this goes no furth now.

12-08-2017, 06:41 PM	#21
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Mignolet to remain Reds' first-choice goalkeeper Simon Mignolet will start the season as Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper, Jürgen Klopp has confirmed. The Belgium international ended last term in excellent form and registered four successive clean sheets as the Reds secured a fourth-place finish in the Premier League. Danny Ward added to the competition already provided by Loris Karius when he returned from a productive loan spell with Huddersfield Town in 2016-17. Klopp gave opportunities to all three stoppers during the summer – and it is Mignolet who retains the gloves for today’s opening game at Watford. “It is Simon. It was a battle at the highest level in all the games in pre-season,” the manager said of the outcome of the competition between the three. “Simon looked really stable. He was involved in all the sessions. He did not have one bad day, which is cool, and after the season he had last year he is very confident. He has improved and is still improving in parts of his game. “Loris had a few little issues but was really strong in the games he played. Wardy had a bad pre-season because of back problems. “He couldn’t train and for a goalkeeper it is even worse to have back problems than another player, but everyone could see against Atletico that we have another good goalkeeper. “In this moment it is Simon one, Loris two and Wardy three. That is not a decision for the next 20 years. “Things can happen, but I am as confident as possible that if one gets injured we still have really good options.”

12-08-2017, 07:35 PM	#24
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Team news: Confirmed Liverpool line-up v Watford Alberto Moreno starts for Liverpool in this afternoon’s Premier League opener at Watford. The Spain defender is selected at left-back as the Reds begin their campaign at Vicarage Road. Elsewhere, summer signing Mohamed Salah is part of the three-man attack alongside Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Liverpool: Mignolet Alexander-Arnold Matip Lovren Moreno Henderson Can Wijnaldum Salah Firmino Mane Subs: Karius, Klavan, Gomez, Milner, Grujic, Solanke, Origi.

12-08-2017, 06:42 PM	#22
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	All set for the start of our 2017-18 #PL campaign!

12-08-2017, 07:33 PM	#23
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12-08-2017, 07:49 PM	#25
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12-08-2017, 08:07 PM	#26
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Mo Salah makes his Premier League debut with the Reds.

12-08-2017, 08:14 PM	#27
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Klopp showing faith in Moreno Some questioned whether Klopp’s recent words of praise for Moreno were simply part of putting him in the shop window. The answer is on that teamsheet today. *Klopp has clearly changed his mind about the Spaniard, who would have left the club earlier this summer if Napoli had increased their bid of £11m to the £15m asking price.*

12-08-2017, 08:15 PM	#28
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	No Robertson in the squad Interesting team news there in the sense not just that Alberto Moreno starts, but that Andy Robertson isn’t even on the bench. *Indeed, only four Klopp signings make the starting line-up.* Watford, meanwhile, are starting with a team that looks very much like last season’s one, but has new signings Gray and Richarlison on the bench. No injury for Andy Robertson. Just left behind by Klopp.

12-08-2017, 08:25 PM	#29
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Liverpool's attack in pre-season:

12-08-2017, 08:27 PM	#30
NI KI Arofanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 168	Philippe Coutinho reported to Melwood as usual today for treatment. Yet to go as far as not turning up. Let’s hope this goes no furth now.

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