Lucas Moura

[ricky2tricky4city]

That makes sense, and in theory I agree, but Id be amazed if Poch left Kane on the bench when he is fit to play.

We have suffered massively from not having a focal point up front, and that could be key in playing Liverpool.

Also, to turn your argument against you - having someone like Moura on the bench to come on late is also a deadly plan B. His pace against a tiring team when the game opens up more...

It does appear that 'when Kanes fit he starts'. So it maybe set in stone anyway.

There is a lot of things we can look at.

How we do without Kane.
Does Moura appear to do better when he starts
Does Sonny do better when he starts
The type of approach Liverpool struggle with when we and others play them.
Is playing all of them too risky.

 

[Roland Beurre]

Blimey, I finally posted something people find interesting (other than grammar lessons).

 

[parklane1]

I think Moura deserves to start the game.

 

[fernadez]

Just said in the other thread, that I wouldn't be surprised to see Lamela start as he often does in big games.

Eriksen and Sissoko in midfield behind Son - Alli - Lamela.

 

[Modric THFC]

I think Moura deserves to start the game.

It's about winning the game not giving someone a prize of a start for playing 1 good game.
He guy is inconsistent.
You can't rely on him. He's either brick or brilliant.

 

[parklane1]

It's about winning the game not giving someone a prize of a start for playing 1 good game.
He guy is inconsistent.
You can't rely on him. He's either brick or brilliant.

He has played more then one good game mate and at the moment he is bang on form, as for inconsistant you could say the same for most of our players this season . He is on form at the moment and deserves to start.

 

[Rorschach]

Blimey, I finally posted something people find interesting (other than grammar lessons).

Oh yeah. What was it? I missed it.

 

[Lemonade Money]

Oh yeah. What was it? I missed it.

I looked, but couldn't find it.

 

[Modric THFC]

He has played more then one good game mate and at the moment he is bang on form, as for inconsistant you could say the same for most of our players this season . He is on form at the moment and deserves to start.

He had a good games against Huddersfield and Ajax recently. And a few at the start of the season.
Other than that he's had good 10 minute here and there and then gone completely missing.
And form means fudge all with such a huge gap between games.

Unless Kane he is out and Lucas is playing in the middle he's a waste.
He does nothing in the other positions dribbling and going nowhere.
He has 1 assist all season for a reason.

 

[milo]

He has played more then one good game mate and at the moment he is bang on form, as for inconsistant you could say the same for most of our players this season . He is on form at the moment and deserves to start.

I'm not sure that form should be much of a consideration after a three week break between games.

 

[billyiddo]

You pick the team you think is best suited to win on the day, regardless of who "deserves" to start.

 

[Gazza]

Kane surely can't be match fit and I don't think we should expect him to be. Stick him on the bench and see how the game pans out

 

[milo]

Kane surely can't be match fit and I don't think we should expect him to be. Stick him on the bench and see how the game pans out

I think that he will be match fit, I doubt that he will be match sharp. He should still start, he'll still be a goal threat, a focal point and give us more options in attack.

 

[Mosquito_Coasting]

I’d start with Kane on the bench, if we are behind at half time I’d bring him on.

 

[NaijaSpurs]

We could match Liverpool and play 433 with Son, Kane and Moura upfront

 

[yiddo37]

Might not be a bad idea as long as Son and Moura pin TAA and Robertson back in their own half.

 

[Baleforce]

I'm sure Son will start, Poch has always trusted him in big games, likewise Eriksen and Alli are undroppable.

If Kane is deemed fit to start Son will be in the three behind, if not I'd expect Son up top rather than Llorente.

Sissoko +1 in the middle, probably Dier.

 

[NaijaSpurs]

I'm sure Son will start, Poch has always trusted him in big games, likewise Eriksen and Alli are undroppable.

If Kane is deemed fit to start Son will be in the three behind, if not I'd expect Son up top rather than Llorente.

Sissoko +1 in the middle, probably Dier.

As much as I like Dele can we honestly say he has done enough this season to he undroppable? If you look over the last 2 months of the season I would suggest Lucas has played better

 

[Rorschach]

I looked, but couldn't find it.

Find what? I can't remember what we're talking about.

 

[Baleforce]

As much as I like Dele can we honestly say he has done enough this season to he undroppable? If you look over the last 2 months of the season I would suggest Lucas has played better

I completely agree with you, but when has Poch left him out?