Romey 1878 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Neither team are going to be near full strength and I think both teams will create enough good opportunities to win the game and it will be a case of who takes them wins. If its half as good of a game as last time we are in for a treat win, lose or draw. The difference is that despite their injury problems they'll have their key players out there, all of our injuries are to big players for us, players who could take advantage of their defensive vulnerabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Just hoping Barkley will be a nice inclusion, that will unsettle them. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 http://m.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/01/27/boss-to-make-late-traore-call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 10 doubtful in total. Hope we keep Heitinga for one last swan song. Howard Hibbert Stones Heitinga Baines Naismith Barry McCarthy Mirallas Osman Lukaku Robles, McGeady... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 It just gets bloody worse! If Moyes was still in charge people would be questioning our training methods due to all of these injuries piling up! No we would probably be questioning why Barkley is on loan at Tranmere, where is John Stones, why Neville is still playing and why Heitinga is playing in midfield, and probably why are you always looking to defend him... 5/7 of our current inuries happened out on the pitch and barring Deulofeu were impact injuries... nothing to do with training. Also why is Lukaku running the channels.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gethinO Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 As Mark said, all their key players are fit, we have a lot out. We're just carrying too many "squad players" in our XI tomorrow. With a fully fit squad the likes of Hibbert wouldn't be in the 18 man squad but chances are that he'll be starting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weebittight Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 We can trouble the likes of Skelator and Tourre. Keep The Fang quiet and we have every chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 The difference is that despite their injury problems they'll have their key players out there, all of our injuries are to big players for us, players who could take advantage of their defensive vulnerabilities. Yeh they will and it might tell in the end but I dont think we are that weak. I suspect Jags will be fine (based on nothing factual btw!) and Im hoping one of Distin or Alcaraz will be able to pull through and be fit enough for the game. If one of them is, Im sure Stones/Hibbert will be able to hold their own at RB in Coleman's absence. We have Barry and McCarthy fit, along with Mirallas & Lukaku which are all vitally important. We really need Pienaar in at LM and if we could get Deulofeu/Traore on the bench it will be a morale booster for the squad and fans. Barkley looks like he will miss out which is gutting but I think that one of Naismith or Osman could fill that void as both will step up for such a big game. Lots of ifs and buts I know but I still think we will put up a good show and cause them problems know matter which team we put on. Worse teams have beaten Liverpool before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Interesting read from Jan Molby (even though he predicts a Liverpool win)... http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/jan-molby/everton-miss-creative-duo-merseyside-derby-153956392.html Also has a different view on our "depth" than most... "Liverpool are one of the few teams contending for a top-four place where you can say there are blatant gaps in the squad. Now that Emmanuel Adebayor is back to his best, you could even argue that Tottenham no longer need a striker; Everton have strength in depth all over the park; Arsenal may have lost Theo Walcott for the season but, as Arsene Wenger joked, they “have 17 wide players”; Manchester City and Chelsea have too many players." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Interesting read from Jan Molby (even though he predicts a Liverpool win)... http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/jan-molby/everton-miss-creative-duo-merseyside-derby-153956392.html Also has a different view on our "depth" than most... "Liverpool are one of the few teams contending for a top-four place where you can say there are blatant gaps in the squad. Now that Emmanuel Adebayor is back to his best, you could even argue that Tottenham no longer need a striker; Everton have strength in depth all over the park; Arsenal may have lost Theo Walcott for the season but, as Arsene Wenger joked, they “have 17 wide players”; Manchester City and Chelsea have too many players." Don't expect anything less from these Kopite pundits. Already making excuses for themselves before a ball is kicked because they are unnerved and an upset might be on the cards because we are going to attack them for the first time in years. How little does Jan know of our squad it's almost embarrassing the way these so called pundits come out with statements like this. Trying to play the victim card as usual.. Liverpool being hard done to etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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James McCrory Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Liverpool's biggest weakness is their defence, with wide players and a direct approach they will be pulled in all directions. Look at the way Villa got at them, not for the first time and RM will put his team out to do just that. It will also mean Smelly Git will be run of his feet in his 'quarter back' role., which he doesn't have the pace for. My only worry is that 'Skelator and his crew' are allowed to pull, haul and foul without being 'seen' by the man-in-black, again. Also that 'The Diver' is allowed to get away with his theatrical actions and manages to con free kicks and penalties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/ross-barkley-return-lifts-everton-3067816#.UubxgsJFAdU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 YES Barkley is back! So glad for this. Just made my night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc1111 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 An interesting view from the Independent about the derby, with some insight into finances: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/ian-herbert-why-the-neutral-football-fan-should-be-cheering-for-everton-to-finish-ahead-of-liverpool-and-earn-a-champions-league-place-9089274.html markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 yeah good article, our wage bill is half the shites and we've been above them the past 2 years, they truly are shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Suarez needs to have an average day. If he does I think we will beat them. This could be the day that defines the season. Win this and our confidence will soar long enough for us to take another 15 points quickly. That would be vital for the season. If we loose it will be tougher, this truely is a 6 point match. We have injuries but so do they so thats not an excuse. Key players - back 4 and Tim along with Mirallas, Lukaku and perhaps even McGeady. (What a day it would be for him if he plays well, he could cement himself in the heart of every supporter. Im sure he is aware of that and will go at them) i just hope Barkley doesnt pick up another knock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpool-vs-everton-brendan-rodgers-3067468#.UubiT9JFC70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 (edited) Likely line-ups : Simon Mignolet ........... Tim Howard Kolo Touré ..................Tony Hibbert Martin Kelly ..................Leighton Baines Martin Skrtel................. Phil Jagielka John Flanagan............. John Stones Steven Gerrard ........... James McCarthy Philippe Coutinho......... Gareth Barry Jordan Henderson........ Leon Osman Daniel Sturridge ...........Steven Naismith Raheem Sterling........... Kevin Mirallas Luis Suarez...................Romelu Lukaku Edited January 28, 2014 by Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 The difference is that despite their injury problems they'll have their key players out there, all of our injuries are to big players for us, players who could take advantage of their defensive vulnerabilities. Exactly this. Full squad, we could have them. Problem is our key players and players that can make a difference offensively (Ross/Pienaar/Deulofeu) and defensively (Coleman/Distin) are all out. They still have Suarez, Sturridge, Gerrard fit. Coutinho may play. So the negativity comes from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcopaulo Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 wake me up tomorrow Matt and Romey 1878 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 wake me up tomorrow not sure Ive got the stomach for it tonight.... Lowensda 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Suarez needs to have an average day. If he does I think we will beat them. This could be the day that defines the season. Win this and our confidence will soar long enough for us to take another 15 points quickly. That would be vital for the season. If we loose it will be tougher, this truely is a 6 point match. We have injuries but so do they so thats not an excuse. Key players - back 4 and Tim along with Mirallas, Lukaku and perhaps even McGeady. (What a day it would be for him if he plays well, he could cement himself in the heart of every supporter. Im sure he is aware of that and will go at them) i just hope Barkley doesnt pick up another knock. There injuries are no where near as important as ours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 There injuries are no where near as important as ours. Their record without Agger at the back this season is 5-3-3 with nineteen goals conceded (stat from the beeb) and they're also weaker without Lucas in the team, so it's not all one sided but overall I agree with you. Unless Ross starts! pete0 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett Angel Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 fuck me, ive just read heitinga and stones in the paper...... i think ill even be putting a bet on the shite. Barkley will score tonight if he plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I reckon Barkley will play, just to throw them a curveball... Hope so, we need him badly. Romey 1878 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efc1111 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Surely Alcaraz has to be available by now? RM said it was muscle fatigue and he needed a couple of weeks' rest, which he's had now. Jags was taken off as a precaution on Saturday so I'd be surprised if he missed out too. I'm hoping this is all mind games and we'll see a near full-strength side tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peoman7 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I reckon the team tonight will be: Howard, Hibbert, Stones, Jags, Baines, McCarthy, Barry, Kev, Barkley, Pienaar, Lukaku. Barkley will play with injection to his toe. Pienaar is meant to be back and Jags was precautionary apparently. Unsure if Distin is back though, I think he is more of a doubt than Jags. If that team is right i would be fairly confident in getting a win only issue is whether Stones can cope with that quality attack the shite has. It will be a big night for Barry and McCarthy protecting him and also hibbert from their wide men. Their defence is poor and Lucas is a huge miss for them, get at them early (like Villa) we can cause problems to that back four and midfield. I think they will line up - Mingolet, Flannagan, Toure, Skrtle, Cissoko, Gerrard, Henderson, Allen, Coutinho, Sturridge, Suarez - (maybe Sterling for countinho to provide cover for flannagan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 http://www.evertonfc.com/news/archive/2014/01/28/baines-stones-won-t-be-fazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 The big risk is penalties. Suarez and Sterling are two of the worst (best) 'divers' in the Premiership. Hope the ref is strong and not influenced by the Anfield crowd. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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