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Kickoff from Anfield at 18:00 GMT, 1:00 EST. Ways to Watch:
Match live on Five in the UK and GolTV in the US.
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Liverpool:
ReinaKelly Kyrgiakos Agger Wilson
Lucas Poulsen
Kuyt Meireles Cole
Ngog
Bench: Gulacsi, Pacheco, Jovanovic, Spearing, Skrtel, Carragher, Maxi
I’m off to a meeting, but a blend of expected faces and some surprises—Jamie Carragher, Maxi, and Martin Skrtel on the bench, Danny Wilson in the starting eleven again, and Joe Cole to have the most important performance in the history of the world. No pressure, Joey.
Sparta:
BlazekKusnir Repka Brabec Pamic
Sionko Matejovsky Vacek Kadlec
Abena Kweuke
Bench:
In the run-up:
A few heres and theres ahead of this afternoon/evening’s kickoff…
** For me, picking Joe Cole in the eleven for the match tonight was more based on lack of depth and his return to fitness. Apparently an appearance for him tonight is far more important, as it’s now been labeled a part of his “fight to save his Anfield career:”
“I have been frustrated with the injuries, but that’s all going to change. I’m fired up, still positive and still got enough energy – I want to be a success at Liverpool.”
I’d guess that a Europa League match in February isn’t exactly the time that Cole had guessed he’d be salvaging his Liverpool tenure, and I think it’s a stretch to suggest that Steven Gerrard’s absence means that Cole will be some sort of deciding factor or that he’ll be on center stage. Hell, it might turn out to be a stretch that he makes the starting eleven. Regardless, tonight’s not the night that Joe Cole announces his reign as Liverpool legend, and neither will most of his appearances for the rest of the season. As usual, he’ll have to stay fit, pile up the appearances, and piece it together one performance at a time. Or score four goals tonight. One or the other.
**Nice ode to the Liverpool fans from Kenny Dalglish prior to the match, which, according to the official site, is sold-out for real. Anyway, Dalglish on the supporters:
“The great thing about our supporters and why they contribute towards the great European nights is they are very well educated. They know the opposition are going to come and sit back. They know they are going to make it difficult for us. The fans have to be patient because we have to be patient.
“You look back at one of the greatest nights against St Etienne (in 1977). In the second half it goes 1-1 and even at 2-1 up I think we’re still out. But the punters were still there, cheering us on. David Fairclough scores a third and it’s one of the greatest nights ever.
“Our fans understand the rules in Europe and the way the game works. That will be a big help for us against Sparta.”
** Lastly, there’s been some news floating around from questionable sources about Darren Bent’s thoughts on the Andy Carroll transfer. No links provided considering the apparent origins of the interview, and I don’t know that the comments warrant any further discussion than to say, you know, what the fuck.
Oh, and this (language is wildly inappropriate and entirely NSFW), not necessarily to Darren Bent, but maybe. Also just because:
Kickoff soon enough. Just don’t pick up that bottle, friends, you’re all too impressionable. We’re going to try to set a good example from now on.
Unless you’re a potential sponsor, in which case I speak for all of us when I say DRINK UP.
Some Related Liverpool Posts:Match Preview: Liverpool v. Sparta Prague, 02.24.11Match Preview: Liverpool v. Sparta Prague, 02.17.11Matchday: Liverpool v. SteauaMatchday: Liverpool v. Steaua
Category: Europa League, Matchday Posts, Miscellaneous, Team News
Tags: Andy Carroll, Don't Really Drink Unless You Want To, Europa League, Insulting People is a Fun Pastime, Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool v. Sparta, Matchday Posts, Miscellaneous, Team NewsTweet « Match Preview: Liverpool v. Sparta Prague, 02.24.11 | Home | NoelOh. Goody. Kelly must have picked up a knock.Tom FooleryFunny how the famous Anfield atmosphere sounds a lot like crickets tonight.
Not a lot to inspire though.
Sorry about all the negativity folks, this one's a struggle so far.NoelBut it's better than last week!
/setting the bar highTom FooleryPoulsen must go. Not just to the bench. He must be banished.NoelPoulsen is terrifying, Cole is rusty at best, and N'Gog is permanently offside.
On the upside, Kelly and Lucas are playing well.Tom Foolery4 natural CB's, no line-hugging wingers, Poulsen, and N'gog.
Add a dash of nervousness, a little bit of lacking match fitness, and we may have a recipe for something terrible.NoelTo be fair, even a few months ago Kelly might have looked out of place on the right, but he seems to have become fairly comfortable getting forward like a proper fullback of late.Tom FooleryTrue, he's looked like the only source of inspiration thus far. He attacks that right flank fearlessly, and with pace. Pace and fearlessness are qualities we're in dire need for.ChrisLFCYou were punished for predicting Poulsen to be in the starting XI, by Poulsen actually being in the starting XI. Way to go!EdAnd I will forever be asking forgiveness.Tom FooleryPoulsen scares the crap outa me.
He's a walking turnover at timesJakeLiking the lineup. YNWA!Justin Bonebrakehttp://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news...
Anyone else as excited about this as I am? I'm looking at you Noel.EdWill update Sparta teamsheet just before kickoff.
JOE COLERoscoPossibly the best clip to date, ed. Could've easily been 10 minutes of R. Lee Ermey right enough.
That "Uncle Buck" mole number still makes me giggle like a little girl.blog comments powered by Disqus
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