I m actually ok with Lucas as long as he dont make any dumb tackles.Over the period of time, he has improved greatly on passing but his tackles are just too awful.As for Alonso who will miss out due to suspension ,it is a good chance for him to rest for next week clash with Real Madrid.

how is alonso suspended? bpl site says he only has 4 yellows.
both gerrard and masch also have 4.
wonder if there will be a time when lucas controls the midfield by himself? that will be doomsday

Heh? I did post one article from Liverpool Echo before and its written there Alonso will be out cos 5 yellow cards.Anyone can confirm this?

Well people claim he is out in here.
http://www.redandwhitekop.com/forum/index.php?topic=237554.0

It seems like a lot of those in RAWK prefer aurelio over Lucas.Will Rafa play him at the center when Lucas is fit? I doubt.

well i remember in one of the previous matches, the posters at rawk also claimed he was suspended...but nothing happened...some misguided souls there.

anyway, i checked...he only has 4 yellow cards from bpl games, and 2 yellows from fa cup.
his 5th overall yellow came against chelsea 2 weeks ago, but he was still playing in our LAST game against portsmouth where he was a sub...and he didnt get any yellows there...

those are facts

This post has been edited by Everdying: Feb 18 2009, 07:37 PM

Gerrard set for early Reds return

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could make a surprise return from his hamstring injury against Manchester City on Sunday.



The England midfielder suffered the tear in the Merseyside derby on February 4 and was initially expected to be out for three weeks - with the Champions League clash with Real Madrid thought to be his most likely target.

Now Reds manager Rafael Benitez, whose side rely on Gerrard's surging runs and goals from behind the striker, has opened the door for a potential return from the bench at the weekend.

The Spaniard said Gerrard had reacted well to treatment and was eager to get back on the pitch as soon as possible.

"He is improving. In these situations each day is important. He is working with the medical staff and is progressing.

"Normally he is a player who recovers quickly. He needs less time than other players," Benitez told the club's official website.

"I was surprised because the Spanish press said he'd play some minutes this weekend and then play against Real Madrid, but the truth is we don't know yet.

"Maybe he could be on the bench against City but we don't know.

"He wants to play every single game. He knows the game against City will be very important, and also the Real Madrid one too."


TeamTalk





No point risking him when we have another 12 games left....Play him in madrid.

This post has been edited by solstice818: Feb 18 2009, 07:42 PM

edited for truth.
he just doesnt want to admit he doesnt like playing for england

Paper Talk ( 18-2-09)

Liverpool could take up a £2million option to sign Espanyol's Oscar Sielva this summer. Been linked with a move to Liverpool FC after they apparently took an option on him as part of the transfer of Albert Riera.

who is this guy?

Óscar Sielva Moreno (born 6 August 1991 in Barcelona) is a Spanish footballer midfielder, Who plays for La Liga club RCD Espanyol. He made his top flight debut at the age of 17 and 24 days for Espanyol in late August during the season opener against Real Valladolid replacing Iván de la Peña in the closing stages of the second half. He is a regular for the Spanish U- 17 side, playing a vital role in their triumph during the 2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship held in Turkey

more rumors to undermine the team...

Just in case you guys don't know about this.

This dude here play as DM/CM...I smell someone is leaving especially after Rafa publicly backs him(same when rafa backs Keane and sold him the month later).....The one using number 21

lol..just say the name out! ur hint is too obvious

yes, but when is the next transfer window? definitely way more than a month away.
until pen goes to paper, everything is still rumors.

Well, didnt everything start off from rumour?When Torres signed for us, rumour had it he wore the armband with YNWA.Then, rumours had it he was seen at anfield.Then now,we have someone here keep poaching goals for us.

how is that a rumor when everyone saw his armband with YNWA?

My mistake

Anyway, anyone have the time of Man City kick off? gonna update on Thread title.

Liverpool vs Manchester City
Anfield
Sunday 22nd February 2009.
Live 2255 aka 11.55pm at Star Sports.

Thanks.Thread title updated!