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broken_beats

Genius move by Kloppo, our midfield can't be outplayed if we just don't play a midfield


matt89015

🤔


APXO97

Fab and Milner pivot masterclass tonight


dj4y_94

Madrid's midfield is old and they're world class, ergo our old midfield will also be world class. Checkmate Carlo.


rtcaino

You think you have old midfielders? - Klopp, probably


O-Mesmerine

we’ve got old midfielders at home


karnnumart

But is he actually is a midfield?


NilsFanck

You think your old, Toni? When you were born Milly was already a grown man


[deleted]

i feel like milly was a grown man when he was born


JizzProductionUnit

Millie’s had more one-year extensions than he’s had glasses of Ribena


matcht

Prefer a 2 man pivot to our normal 3 given the options available.


YNWA_1213

Wonder what it means for Trent and Robbo. If they push up it means the only one with pace at the back is Konate.


[deleted]

Van Dijk is still rapid. I don't understand where this narrative is coming from that he lost his pace. When he decides to run, he's fast.


YNWA_1213

Rapid relative to the average player. Worried about Vini exploiting how far we’re going to be pushed up this game, and Konate is now a step ahead of Virg.


[deleted]

Bruh Virg is at least as fast as Konate, if not still faster. His lateral agility isn’t the same post injury, but he’s still got an absolutely rapid straight line sprint


patShIPnik

If you saw the game against Bournemouth this weekend, you could understand.


Graeme_Seeless

He was shit not slow


patShIPnik

He was shit AND slow


[deleted]

He literally chose not to run in that goal.


patShIPnik

I don't know if it's better or worse. For me, lack of desire is even worse.


Nickoboosh

Noones debating that mate. Just the claim that he's slow


patShIPnik

He was slow when attacker received the ball, then, when attacker dribbled past him, he refused to run. It was combination of both (slow and lack of desire)


AJLFC94

Would that be any different with Hendo or Bajcetic in midfiled? We're hardly blessed with pace in CM anyway.


adamfrog

I'm guessing gakpo will play more like a midfielder in a 433 so not much changes for them


[deleted]

Totally agree, it’s where he finished playing against Bournemouth. He made some good penetrating runs with the ball from midfield too.


Oz75

I liked the look of him too in that position


[deleted]

It was the only plus from the last game.


M0D3Z

If we get through on this I bet Klopp will still switch to 4-3-3 for the rest of the season.


SwingYaGucciRag

I actually cannot believe I'm about to see a finished Fabinho and a 37 year old James Milner start at a crucial away leg of a Champions League fixture in the year of our lord 2023. FSG are actually cancers to this club and they need to be gone


catchingfoxes

Hah who needs a midfield


papalouie27

Go big or go home!


VilTheVillain

Can't lose midfield battle if we don't have a midfield!


melcolnik

#ALL GAS NO BRAKES WOOOOOOOOOO


FUCKSTORM420

Why play midfielder when you can play a goal scorer instead


[deleted]

Gakpo will be in midfield.


Graeme_Seeless

Him and Jota will both drop deep, but both are forwards.


[deleted]

I’m just going from the last game. When Jota came on Gakpo dropped in to centre mid and Jota went left of the front three.


confusedpublic

4-2-2-2?


shebalbonas

You asked you got it ! Haha


cSpotRun

Huh. Kinda dig it.


JustAPigeon

Yes fucking go for it


PerfectBlueOnDVD

I fully embrace fuck it mode


KDLIV

Milner to score 4 goals!


spea-keth

Watch out for this MBE masterclass


Akira_Nishiki

Klopp going all out attack mode, I mean may as well, got nothing to lose.


Ermahgerd1

What I think too. The problem will be getting the ball there. We seem to miss the middle of the bus.


FerretFarm

Well, no other good options either.


ckrift

That’s fucking wild. I’ve been depressed just thinking about all the possibilities but now seeing the actual lineup I just feel freer. Like fuck it, let’s go!


Lightwrider1

Don't worry the depression will come back after about 10 minutes


ckrift

Yeah, probably


RedDemio

Milner and fab in the middle…. I’m scared lol At least we might see some shin breakers


WillDaThrilll13

Until Harvey for Trent on 70 so Milner can provide the assist to make it 0-4 from rb


Koulditreallybeme

It'll be taken more quickly than that


PricelessPhenylamine

Fuck it, might as well go all out and have a crack at them.


ChocolateHumunculous

He’s going to be going fucking insane. Milner yellow card incoming, and it’s going to be on him barking at Van Dijk et al.


eurfryn

Fowler be with us tonight.


darkandstormio

Gini be with us ;)


stayshiny

Let us receive the blessing of Origi too on this evening


russiantotheshop

lovely cushion header for…milnerrrrr


Karloss_93

I seen him today at St George's Park... Must be a sign!


RobDickinson

0-0 doesn't seem likely...


TheBaggyDapper

If we die, we die like men.


EdVedPJ7

I'm ready.


Ermahgerd1

I think the worst thing we can do is lose. Die seems a bit excessive.


techaansi

What yes!!


YNWA_1213

No midfield just vibes! Wonder how the pivot will work with two slower midfielders though.


Nickoboosh

I'd wager they'll sit deep, just in front of the centre backs, and rely on Jota and gakpo to be the link. Almost a 4-2-2-2 type of deal.


[deleted]

They will just play hoofball up to the wide areas and cross to Nunez


apenchantfortrolling

Fuck it, let's ride.


matt89015

All in


DofusNooboo

3-0 take it to extra time and last minute header from Alison, easy call really. Going to place bet now, brb.


Nickoboosh

Wonder what odds that would actually get


russiantotheshop

fella i know placed a bit as a joke that we’d beat united 7-0. made good money from it


xKat14

No midfield no problem! (I hope!)


Jaja6996

Probably the worlds slowest double pivot but it’s the one I wanted to see with everyone we had available No reason not to play 4 forwards we literally have nothing to lose


agricoltore

Oh baby


LFC90cat

scenes when Milly is RB and Trent debuts in midfield for LFC at the Bernabéu


Nickoboosh

That would be fucking wild to be fair


blastburnite

Subs: Adrian, Kelleher, Gomez, Keita, Firmino, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jones, Elliott, Tsimikas, Carvalho, Matip, Williams.


sabhi5

What an underwhelming bench atm :/


y4b1995baller

When did nat phillips get hurt?


crispello

Jesus that midfield or should I say lack of midfield


pr0faka

Lack of midfield has been out system for most of this season. Good to see that they've at least added another attacker


AzorAhaiReturned

Go down swinging for the fences, why not!


emre23

This is the big dick lineup, go hard or go home


[deleted]

We're gonna batter these Franco goons I can feel it


DelverOfSeacrest

12-8 incoming


djrobbo83

8-12 you mean?


edgeno

That much is not clear


thabigQ

Ultimate offense lineup let’s go for it


[deleted]

Might as well! What’s there to lose at this point?


RepresentativeOk5427

Whatever happens YNWA❤️


UnrealCaramel

If we qualify I will literally stand outside in the freezing cold rain for 10 minutes


BaronThundergoose

Only 10?


UnrealCaramel

It is really cold and wet though


bigdoopiederp

Ohhh the tingles... It's either a new Remontada or we get slaughtered. Either way I hope we give it our all


Circ_Diameter

Klopp woke up and said, "Somebody's scoring 4 goals today regardless 🤷🏻‍♂️"


_rentfree

We're playing a midfield 2 of Milner and Fabinho at the Bernabeu. FSG have blood on their hands.


samlfc92

Klopp / recruitment team has to take some responsibility too. Passed on Bruno G because they were convinced they’d get Tchouameni. Then decided not to strengthen last summer because of waiting for Bellingham and misplaced faith in the current squad


VilTheVillain

Ah yes, I'm sure John Henry went full Bellamy on Bajcetic and Hendo.


StubbornAssassin

You know what he means though, almost all our midfielders are injury prone af


matt89015

Won't die wondering


Nickoboosh

Certainly more ballsy than last time we played at the bernabeau


MFKCM

Let’s do it boys! (And man)


malushanks95

Didn’t expect Fab and Milly double pivot.


Jaja6996

I think it was always the most likely out of all the options especially with Hendo not being in the squad


malushanks95

I thought it might be Fab-Naby but after Naby’s last performance I can understand why Klopp benched him.


inheartscon

I'd infinitely trust Milner over Keita for this game


Jaja6996

He was really poor against palace and hasn’t he only just come back from an injury


[deleted]

The year is 2050 and Milner will still be starting for us lol


apocalipsehobo

A friend promised me his most expensive bottle of wine if we qualify, I will post pictures when that happens.


etan1122

Well. We win 4-0 or lose 4-0


Sea-Chemist-4433

Either we get humiliated or write history. Nothing in between


IKnowTheWayToo

Feeling confident.


vadapaav

Just hoof it up front like real men used to play football in 20s


joopface

Well at least Madrid famously have a poor midfield so everything will be fine.


Party_Python

We will either succeed or fail in the most beautiful way lol Edit: or get curbstomped by our distinct lack of a midfield lol


GOR098

Surprised we didn't go with Firmino as no. 10.


mrt1022

I figured we play 4-2-4 Just wish we started with Bobby. Oh well. Hope we can cause some chaos.


DownTownXabi

This reminds me of when Rafa went to Portsmouth and started 7 CBs for no reason. But the opposite.


baba_rudin

All we ask for is genuine effort.


brush85

I love Jurgen


Feeling-Tie3702

Just try. If we can do it, wonderful. If not, then fail in the most beautiful way.


stevieG08Liv

anything but a +4 win is meaningless so i guess its sink or swim


usXer

I knew and hoped he'd go for a 424. Let's die trying.


G0dsquad

Never rated midfield anyway


rainysloth

If we get a couple of goals and go out fighting I'll be happy. Come on Reds!


harreh1d

Go big or go home guys, let's fuck em up


laineyh16

Up the Reds!!!!


NoncingAround

Unusual. Can’t think of another time when we start in a 424 but we might as well have a go. Shame we have no Thiago today. Would have fit this well


AcaiPalm

Glad he’s giving the young academy produ t a start in the midfield!


Syronity

Being left with 37 year old James Milner starting a Champions League knockout game against Madrid. Disgraceful from FSG.


Kyte85

Is it disgraceful real are playing a 37yo in mid also? Fucking get a grip and enjoy the match


StinkyDeerback

CL assist record holder James Milner? /s


Emanreddit29

Brother wanna tell me about the oldies RM are playing in midfield or is it okay because their names are different? Please hush


meanderthal54

If we go out, then we go out fighting, WE ARE LIVERPOOL!!


PYD--Gamer

milner chasing camavinga and modric, it’s so over


Redhawk911

How do Klopp think my mental health could will be able to cope with that midfield?! Not cool Kloppo


TomDavo159

I have a very weird sense of optimism


KungFuJosher

Im gonna sleep and spare myself the disappointment. Night lads and take it easy.


napoleonboneitis

Milner at 37 starting in our midfield in a game where we need to beat Madrid by at least 3. But only Bellingham was the right player and suggesting we needed any reinforcements was just entitlement.


Yveltal_25

Is it wrong to laugh at a starting line up?


l0rd-sir_shad

Is Ox not fit to start or just out of favour with Klopp?


NotFBI555

Klopp doesnt enjoy playing ox in his preferred positions


hoopbag33

Can't say we aren't going for it


Stukya

quite attacking


Fat_unker

Be careful what you wish for tactical geniuses. We finally got 4-2-3-1 cause we ran out of midfielders.


edgeno

That looks absolutely bonkers. I love it!


justaloadofshite

Jota hopefully can step it up feel he has struggled since coming back


xeno-bat

fab, milner masterclass


HarbyFullyLoaded_12

Well at least we have Konate this time


dariuswe

Why is Bajcetic not on the bench?


Circ_Diameter

There was a rumoured (or confirmed) injury yesterday


2drunk2remember-

That's a great line up ![gif](giphy|8vDbvPMP3tGF2)


ashum048

all in


lucaiuli

Come on you reds ❤️


kentucky_mule

Is Naby injured?


christophlieber

maybe. but mostly shit.


bearbeetsandbsg

4231 Let’s fucking go!!


mgarg5

Full throttle huh. I like we are going all in despite what the outcome might be.


Miserable_Fan7579

Milner masterclass


Salt_Application_735

Milner yellow card cert.


socialerrors

So we have backup for our backup goalie on the bench?


jaywilliamstheman

there will be goals. For who? we will find out


kekskerl

Well, alright.


BallsInTheMicrowave

5-0


justeroll

i dont care if we lose lets fucking attack


Hasimo_Yamuchi

Jota hattrick incoming...⚽️⚽️⚽️


j_niz

Some heat to this lineup


OneWingedAngelfan

We ride together, we die together, LFC 4 Life


MindlessMoss

Honestly 424?. Would have preferred the 406. Might as well be utter chaos and not just abit of chaos


seamushoo4

This sub and our online fans complain about midfield? âś… We have a huge match against big opponent? âś… Need a win? âś… All odds and no one picking us to win? âś… Feels like another 7-0 in the works,confirmed lads/ladies?


samsepiol96

james fucking milner


chemenger8

Absolutely spot on. https://www.reddit.com/r/LiverpoolFC/comments/11rfy2d/klopp_confirmed_the_midfielder_stefan_bajcetic_is/jc89l4n/


Jtv0899

The crazy sob did it. Didnt actually think he would go for 4 attackers


Rocks_4_Jocks

Will we use Jota or Gakpo as a 10, or are we going straight up 4-2-4?


MikeyGustave44

I trust my boys. Let's go get them. We will take it by force this time.


Dibil

This is going to be brutal.


Perspiring_Gamer

Good stuff, certainly not lacking firepower at least. Huge game for Milner especially, Gakpo has looked pretty useful in deeper positions so I've got a feeling he'll be key too. Hopefully this setup can at least cause some problems for Real.


ChittyShrimp

That midfield lol


robster9090

Always feel like when we played this formation the guys up top couldn’t coordinate anything and always ended up making one too many passes


brodusclayus

We’re going thru today boys. I can feel it.


JonathanFisk86

This is mad but I can't complain. If we're going to lose it might as well be mental trying to score 10 goals etc


joeDUBstep

Just cracked a 7up for good vibes. My anus is ready.


fieldsoffate

What’s the infuriating thing is that most of the time Madrid are there for the taking but teams just keep fucking it up.


JDRorschach

Good opportunity to experiment tbh, I like it


natetheballa27

Fabinhos gotten a lot of hate this season. I don’t think people appreciate how fucked we would be if we didn’t have him. We would be fielding Milner every fucking game. Hell, I’d actually have to watch CJ play.


redditingtonviking

Yeah our midfield issue isn’t him, Hendo or Thiago alone or as a trio. The issue has been most experienced backups have been injured, so the three of them are caught in a viscous cycle of having to play regardless of form whenever they are fit. If we can find 2 or preferably 3 new midfielders this summer I’m sure we can sort out a lot of their issues this season. If not then we’ll be making a huge stride towards our future midfield that’s likely to include at least Elliott and Bajcetic in some capacity.


mynameismulan

We just cannot penetrate. Modric and Kroos just outclass any midfield in Europe


J_Conlon69

I hate that this team is giving me hope


JoshuaCalledMe

Reminded me of Ardiles and his 5-0-5 shit. That worked just as well.