Liverpool vs Aston Villa Match Thread

[Risso]

Hmmm. I don't think he fancies Buendia.

Can’t really blame him so far.

[RamboandBruno]

Young picked to help Targett contain Salah.

This is how i see it.
I thought Beundia played well last week, but horses for courses and we need to try and be solid and protect the back four as much as possible.
The bench is strong for us.

[SoccerHQ]

Surprised Buendia isn't starting.

Strong bench though with Ings returning and nice touch Trez makes it given he did his ACL at Anfield in April.

[eamonn]

I guess he feels Buendia a bit of a luxury player in a game where we're likely to be chasing the ball a fair bit.

[JUAN PABLO]

Hmmm. I don't think he fancies Buendia.

I thought he was improving but I suppose this is why you have a squad .

Can’t really blame him so far.

[SoccerHQ]

I guess he feels Buendia a bit of a luxury player in a game where we're likely to be chasing the ball a fair bit.

For all Buendia's faults he can win the ball back quite well out of possession. Or at least he did well in that category at Norwich.

Hopefully Ollie isn't too isolated upfront today which can be issue when packing a team with midfielders.

Plan obviously to keep it tight up to hour mark then we do have some options on the bench. Worked a treat at Old Trafford.

[Chris_Jephcott]

Buendia to the bench is a big call - however - it looks like the main aim is to try and stifle Liverpool a little bit. Then in the 2nd half, with that bench, bring on the creativity.

Should be a good game. I’ve not got high hopes for us, but we gave Man City a game and we’re more than capable of doing it.

UTV!

[clash city rocker]

I think Gerrard is a shrewd cookie even if we dont manage a result today

[kippaxvilla2]

I don’t see the Buendia decision as anything more than tactical.  He obviously doesn’t want to be too expansive against them.

[PaulWinch again]

Go well Villa.

[London Villan]

I like the way his line ups aren’t predictable.

[Lastfootstamper]

Trez on the bench makes my heart soar.

[brontebilly]

I guess he feels Buendia a bit of a luxury player in a game where we're likely to be chasing the ball a fair bit.

Probably will be first man on in any case.

McGinn further forward it looks like.

[PaulWinch again]

If Ramsey is meant to be playing wide I don’t really like that.

[Brend'Watkins]

Yes, Bundea is a luxury in this game. There’s a defensive feel about our line up and there will need to be as any fancy stuff that doesn’t come off will put Liverpool on the front foot again. Bundea’s sloppiness against these would have been a concern.