Torres and Aquilani both definite starters { so ive seen posted by a reliable source }.Fiorentina will be bringing a very strong side imo to win the group and hope Lyon slip up at home { unlikely }. Rafa could imo pick any 11 ? Reina Kelly Carragher Skrtel Aurelio Mascherano ........Aquilani Babel ? .........Reira Gerrard Torres would like to see Babel get 90 mins and kelly if fit
Always thought this would be his start ...... but imo if both him and Torres start , Rafa should have put them on for the last 20-25 V Blackburn....
Dead Rubber. Play the likes of Calvaleri, Dossena and Aqualani. Give Torres 20 minutes near the end. Insua, Carra and Kuyt are players who look fcuked at the moment and could do with a rest.
Sounds good to me. Give whatever young lads he named in the squad a run. Surprised he didn't name Pacheco. Still can't see him doing it though. And I'd be surprised if Aqualani starts
Forgot that http://www.uefa.com/footballeurope/club=7889/competition=1/index.html Forwards 9 Fernando Torres » 48 Gerardo * thought that was stevie
Didn't the Blanco only get added after his mother remarried or something like that? Maybe just a rumour I heard, but i'll see can i dig it up somewhere,.
Torres set for Euro return 8th Dec 2009 - Latest News Rafa Benitez has revealed he is hopeful of naming Fernando Torres amongst Liverpool's substitutes for Wednesday's encounter with Fiorentina at Anfield - but Albert Riera is a doubt. The Spain striker has not figured for the Reds since the Champions League fixture in Lyon on November 4 due to a groin injury. However, following a period of recuperation at Melwood, Torres is edging ever nearer to a first-team return. "He took part in a full training session yesterday and he will train again today in a light session," Benitez told Liverpoolfc.tv. "If everything is okay, he will be on the bench (against Fiorentina). "It will be better to have him on the bench, let him have a proper warm-up and afterwards give him some minutes." The Reds could be without Albert Riera after the winger sustained a knock against Blackburn. Asked if he had any other fitness concerns following the weekend's action, Benitez replied: "Riera had some problems, so we will have to wait and see how he reacts to treatment with the physios. The rest of the squad is okay." Meanwhile, the Spaniard confirmed Diego Cavalieri is in contention to make his third appearance of the season in the meeting with La Viola. "It could be an opportunity for him," said the gaffer. "We will analyse him in training today and maybe he will have a chance." Rafa confirms Aquilani start 8th Dec 2009 - Latest News Rafael Benitez today confirmed Alberto Aquilani will make his first Liverpool start in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Fiorentina at Anfield. An ankle injury has meant the Italy international has been restricted to just three cameo appearances since his summer arrival from Roma. However, confident Aquilani's fitness concerns are now firmly behind him, Benitez is ready to hand the Reds' new No.4 his full debut. The boss told Liverpoolfc.tv: "He will start tomorrow. He will do a proper warm-up on his own, and also with the fitness coach, so we will take care of him and he will be ready." Aquilani has remained on the bench for Liverpool's last two outings against Everton and Blackburn Rovers. "We decided we couldn't take any risks with him," explained the boss. "It wouldn't have been good for him or us. "We were always considering playing him (against Blackburn), but when the game is so tight and physical, sometimes it can be worse for the player to play for 10-15 minutes. "We wanted to protect him and give him the best opportunity to play well. Hopefully Wednesday will be the day. "He has quality, good vision and is dynamic. It is a question of match fitness, but I think we will see some of these things against Fiorentina. "If he can carry on training properly and play some games, we will see his quality. "He is a player with experience at international level, which is important, but he is in a new country with different teammates, so he has to settle down and will need time. "Each individual is different, but normally players need time."
just read that Pacheco should be involved too. Should be quite an interesting game for such a dead rubber. I'd love to see Pacheco take his chance
Looking forward to this game ...... no pressure on the players hope they go and express themselves tonight .....
I don't think this one is going to be on TV which is a real shame if its true, been dying to see Aquilani but it looks like i'll be left waiting. Anyone else been getting the stat of the day from their Manc friends: Michael Owen has scored more goals in europe than liverpool this season. Pretty embarrassing considering the second string team they had out last night won 3-1 away!
yeah heard that alright. Sickening! tonights game is on setanta. cant wait to see aquilani start and hopefully Torres gets 30 mins to get him ready for Sunday. this is like our final pre-season game. time to get fired up for the campaign ahead. Our season starts Sunday.