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I think this would be a good opportunity to wean the back 3 off of Can so we can move him into our often-overpowered midfield, considering we're a goal up. Also, I think his discomfort with the role was beginning to show on Sunday. There were a few rash decisions and times where he was caught out of position that made me really nervous.
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Yeah he didn't have the best of games at the weekend - he wasn't awful but didn't play his usual game. I just think the transition would be easier if Sakho was playing along side Skrtel so there would only be one new face at the back... Toure having been away and Lovren being out of form seems like too many new faces at once. Be interesting to see what Rodgers goes with 
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Toure had a pretty good AFCON, and I would think he's in pretty good form right now. But that's a fair point.
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Ah fair call, then I'd either start Studge or Sterling instead of Markovic.
Really want to see Can in midfield as well as Manquillo (looked promising early on) and Ibe in this.
Bring Borini or even Sinclair (dreaming I know) onto the bench.
This side can get a goal and I don't think we are likely to leak 3 in current form.
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We need an away goal to kill the tie, I think Sturridge and Balotelli will start this game for the first time in a while, both were rested for this game. Midfielders can be juggled around so Gerrard might get a game at the stadium he won the CL. Sakho might come back in defence if he is fit. A goal and good defending is all we need, we should qualify to the round of 16 without trouble. Agree with most of that, except I think it will be trouble enough, they looked pretty decent in Anfield, and won't be any easier at home. I'd play Can, Skyrtel and Sakho as they're going to have to come at us, and yes Gerrard in forward midfield midfield position with as you say Sturridge and Ballo in attack
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I'd play all of Ibe, Sterling and Sturridge. They'll be chasing a goal from the off and they'll leave spaces at the back. That's why we'll be needing our fast players for swift counter attacks. Once we score, it's game over and we can make changes.
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Ah fair call, then I'd either start Studge or Sterling instead of Markovic.
Really want to see Can in midfield as well as Manquillo (looked promising early on) and Ibe in this.
Bring Borini or even Sinclair (dreaming I know) onto the bench.
This side can get a goal and I don't think we are likely to leak 3 in current form. Markovic is banned for the next three games - wont make a return in this competition unless we make it past Besiktas and then the next oponents, home & away. Might just be a blessing in disguise, forcing the rotation...
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I would rest Ibe and keep him fresh for City, he has played in a few consecutive games now, Sterling, Balotelli, Sturridge and Gerrard are fresh, so I think they will get the nod.
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Hendo, Gerrard, Sakho and Glen to miss game due to injuries. So who will play along side Allen in midfield, will BR play Can there?
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Glen is the new sicknote. Play him for 5 min and he's out for next 5 games.
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