Re: Official Europa League thread!

by Helmer Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:29 pm

I think BR has to do his calculations very neat and tidy while seleceting teams for europa league, EPL, FA cup...according to oppenent liverpool faces, he can select wide players or strikers. The good thing is many young lads who are eager to break into the first team will get chances to show their talent. So he can make use of such enthusiasm and energy among likes of suso, pacheco, morgan...
I think he will try to have a mixture of senior and young players. Although many are worried about attach trio, I am worried about midfield. The problem with the midfield is, the role which is played by Allen (or lucas), will be difficult for other players (I mean not effective in BR style).
But another positive is Downing, it gives not only a new option for left back but also an advantage in attack.
Specially Gerrard and Suarez have to be used efficiently.

by Fahim89 Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:14 pm

Official Europa League thread! - Page 3 2cmlykn

Where is Doni?? scratch

The star marked players seem to be of Youth & Reserves. . However, Samed Yesil seems to be different scratch

Suso included as a forward confused

. .

Great to see so many of the Youth Academy :bow:

by Helmer Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:20 pm

no number 9 Evil or Very Mad

just read somewhere, liverpool are linked with del piero, better than nothing !!!
but i hope samid yesil will be given few first team chances, i have seen him live in leverkusen, great touch, good run with the ball and a good finisher Smile

by Red Alert Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:53 am

SUSO!
YESIL!
MORGAN!

by Nishankly Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:33 pm

At last we are through, The draw takes place on 20th December.
The teams we can draw-

Zenit
Bate
Ajax
Dynamo Kiev

Atlético Madrid
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Stuttgart
Napoli
Sparta Prague
Basel *
Inter *
Bayer Leverkusen/Metalist Kharkiv *
Levante/Hannover *

*Position not confirmed.

Some very tough teams out there. :/

by McAgger Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:04 pm

Hyypia's Leverkusen are confirmed 2nd. They cannot leapfrog Metalist due to away goals. I really have a bad feeling that we'll face them. Would've loved it if Hyypia led them far in this competition.

by McAgger Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:05 pm

Double Post :facepalm:

by RealGunner Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:10 pm

Congrats for Qualifying to the next stage!

by Art Morte Fri Dec 07, 2012 9:15 am

I both want and want not draw Leverkusen.
Hyypiä coming to Anfield for a competitive game would be just awesome!
But Leverkusen are playing well, there are several easier teams we could face, so perhaps in the end one of them, please.

by Red Alert Fri Dec 07, 2012 11:03 am

can see us going far if we take it seriously tbh

not actually scared by any other side - they're all beatable. with that said, my main concern is atletico madrid.

by Nishankly Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:12 pm

Draw in half an hour.

by Helmer Thu Dec 20, 2012 12:21 pm

after some interesting draws for champions league...let's see what comes in liverpool way!!!

by Helmer Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:28 pm

Zenit St.Petersburg vs Liverpool.....frrrackkk, this season aint going to be any easy for us silent

by Nishankly Thu Dec 20, 2012 1:45 pm

Zenit vs Liverpool.

Basel/Dnipro vs Zenit/Liverpool

Zenit Mad

by DeletedUser#1 Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:38 pm

Zenit are shit, and Bruno Alves is suspended for the first leg.

good draw, would have preferred a stronger team like Inter/Atletico though.

by rwo power Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:50 pm

Well, I hope you'll throw out Zenit!

by Nishankly Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:56 pm

We have too, For Football's sake.

by RealGunner Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:20 pm

Zenit are not all that. Good luck and make football proud Thumbs up

by CBarca Thu Dec 20, 2012 5:01 pm

Please embarrass Zenit

by Art Morte Thu Dec 20, 2012 6:39 pm

A tough draw, I've got a feeling both clubs will win their home games.

by RedOranje Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:32 pm

Ugh, another trip to Russia in the cold season.

by McAgger Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:51 am

Tbf we sent youngsters to Russia last time and we barely lost. I'm quite confident with this Zenit tie.

Like Sepi said I would've personally preferred someone like Inter, Lyon, or Atleti simply because it would have brought back nostalgic Champions League nights.

It would be cruel if we make it through and have to travel all the way to Ukraine and play against Dnipro after all these Russian trips.

by Art Morte Fri Dec 21, 2012 6:31 am

What makes me wonder about this game is that St Petersburg is only about some 350 km from my home town, so if I applied for visa and felt like making the trip, spending the money, I could attend the fixture in St Petersburg... will have to think about that one!

by Fahim89 Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:00 am

Art Morte wrote:What makes me wonder about this game is that St Petersburg is only about some 350 km from my home town, so if I applied for visa and felt like making the trip, spending the money, I could attend the fixture in St Petersburg... will have to think about that one!

Now come on!! :facepalm:

by Red Alert Fri Dec 21, 2012 7:35 am

It'll be very very tough away but we should beat them at Anfield.

by McAgger Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:40 am

Morty just make sure you're not black, brown, gay, or anything else because Zenit's tradition clearly states one cannot buy tickets to Petrovsky stadium if they are not Russian. Also you might get killed if you are a minority, but that shouldn't stop you from visiting the beautiful St. Petersbourg. Also make sure you don't wear any Liverpool attire. Dress in all Zenit colors and sing the Russian anthem throughout the match. If a Zenit ultra eyes you weirdly and does gesture with his thumb under his chin like slitting a throat, it probably means they are initiating friendly conversation. You can return the favor if you like but I strongly advise not to.

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