Leeds Utd V Liverpool Match Thread

[The Subhuman]

That is probably our best XI without Raphinha though I suspect Bielsa won't go with that team, he may not be in position to start that XI pending on certain scenario's. Any line-up less weakens our team instantly mate.

Struijk for Cooper would make it a better team imo

[1964white]

Struijk for Cooper would make it a better team imo

Correct Faaip

What was I thinking? the sea-air must be muddling my brain.

[1964white]

I'd prefer Striujk in ahead of Cooper, but don't think MB sees it that way.

If he sticks Dallas out on that right wing to accommodate Rodrigo, or Roberts, in CM we're in trouble.

Me too senior moment mate.

Dallas on the wing would make no sense whatsoever

[1964white]

Our lack of depth is felt immediately when we have one or two players unavailable, but it's gonna take time to have that quality in depth. MB could be puzzled when he can't use Costa as one of his subs

[White Riot]

At least he has Tyro penciled in as the first sub

[1964white]

At least he has Tyro penciled in as the first sub

He could start on Sunday.

If so the new pecking order will become apparent.

[White Riot]

He could start on Sunday.

If so the new pecking order will become apparent.

If he starts then that puts Rodrigo's nose out of joint, I'm sure MB said Rodders would have started recently only he was injured.

[BGwhite]

About time Koch turned up & showed he is a Leeds United player.

He's pissing me right off !

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[Carrick Dave]

Brazilians on both sides will now play, FIFA have backed down on call for 5 day bans.

[White Riot]

Brazilians on both sides will now play, FIFA have backed down on call for 5 day bans.

So it was all just a storm in a coffee cup

Send you nuts these Brazilians

[1964white]

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

Leeds' most recent victory over Liverpool in all competitions came in the league more than 20 years ago.

Liverpool could become the first team to record 50 top-flight victories over Leeds.

The Whites haven't kept a clean sheet against Liverpool in 22 league meetings since a goalless draw in April 1999.

Leeds United

Leeds could fail to win any of their first four top-flight matches in a season for the first time since 1958-59.

They could also equal their longest winless run in the league under Marcelo Bielsa.

However, Bielsa's side are unbeaten in seven top-flight matches at Elland Road (W3, D4). They haven't fared better since a 15-game streak in 2001.

Patrick Bamford is on 98 career league goals and has scored four times in his last seven Premier League appearances.

Liverpool

Liverpool's 13-match unbeaten league run is currently the longest in the division (W10, D3).

They have won seven of their past eight away league games, including their last four in a row.

Mohamed Salah is one away from becoming the 30th player to reach 100 Premier League goals - and just the second African to reach the milestone after Didier Drogba.

He could become the fifth quickest player to reach the milestone, having played 161 games, behind Alan Shearer (124), Harry Kane (141), Sergio Aguero (147) and Thierry Henry (160).
Trent Alexander-Arnold has created an unrivalled 15 chances in the league so far this season.

[BGwhite]

Really not looking forward to this especially if Bielsa doesn't shore up the middle. Could be another manure result I'm afraid. A point would be welcome but the Newky game is more important.

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[1964white]

Dan James arrives with Bamford & Roberts

[1964white]

Leeds team

Meslier, Ayling, Cooper, Llorente, Firpo, Phillips, Dallas, Rodrigo, Raphinha, Harrison, Bamford.

[The Subhuman]

James and Klich on the bench

[BGwhite]

Think we'll definitely be over-run in midfield again.

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[John in Louisiana]

Glad to see Llorente in, although I would have preferred Struijk alongside.

Glad, also, to see Stuart playing.

Hope Rodrigo continues to grow into his position. We'll need him today.

Strongest bench we've had in a while.

[White Riot]

Would have preferred Klich to start before Rodders. It's time Rodders started showing why we paid all that Dosh for him.

[Scoobychief]

obviuosly daniel james will be coming on for harrison

[BGwhite]

Would have preferred Klich to start before Rodders. It's time Rodders started showing why we paid all that Dosh for him.

Agre there WR. We'll need more defensive quality today and Rodrigo doesn't offer that.

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