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Dugout Discussion – Swansea vs Liverpool

Swansea City and Liverpool begin Sunday’s Premier League action as they do battle at the Liberty Stadium. The Swans need to restore some pride in the wake of two heavy losses on the bounce, while the Reds could extend their unbeaten streak to six matches with a well-rounded performance in Wales.

Swansea came up short in the final third across their previous four outings, recording just three goals and the second-fewest shots on target (11). That trend could be set to continue when you discover that they rank third-bottom for goals (16) and bottom for shots on target (52) in home clashes. On the defensive end, the Welsh club conceded the fourth-most goals (nine) and the joint-second-most big chances (12) in their last four fixtures.

Liverpool boasted the league’s most effervescent attack over their last four match-ups, charting top for goals (12), top for attempts (83) and top for shots on target (29). The Merseysiders also rank fourth for goals (28) and third for shots on target (85) in away fixtures. Only Manchester City have surrendered fewer shots inside the box in road matches than Liverpool (88 compared to 108), which suggests that the hosts may struggle to manufacture clear-cut chances.

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  1. niloh1
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    serves klopp right

    1. Royal5
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      This. Trying to bee too clever with all this rotation

  2. Jazz!
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Oh my Klopp why didn't you rest Clyne as well. Atleast I'd get Rose off the bench 🙁

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So why the hell you played him. Stop moaning and start playing your game.

    2. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      :))

    3. tambourineman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Would have been on the bench but for Randall illness this morning

  3. KOLASINA(C)
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Klopp is not even mad

  4. thegaffer82
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I can remember when Mick McCarthy got fined by the FA for selecting a much weakened team against Man Utd at OT, so he could save his first teamers to face a fellow relegation candidate the following game.

    I expect Klopp to face the same punishment. This 'team' he's put out is a disgrace. Doesn't look anywhere near the required level to compete in the PL

    1. Obi Wan Elokobi
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That was a disgraceful fine though. You register a team and play whatever players you like once they're registered. Yet again the FA taking money from clubs unjustifiably.

    2. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      The rules are different now. He has a maximum squad he can pick from and can choose whoever he likes. Who is to say what his best team is? Some judge?

    3. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      It is not for the FA to pick the match day starting elevens.

    4. tambourineman
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Rules were changed to allow managers to rotate within their 25-man squad, Klopp is going beyond that selecting 4-5 youngsters outside of this. He did it against Bournemouth too and got no punishment.

  5. Sif
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Less bothered Migs didn't start now after watching this...

  6. Les Bleus
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Assist for second goal?

    1. Make United Great Again
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nobody

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Damn. He's on my bench.

  7. Revival
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Did Firmino make the Liverpool bench?

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nope.

    2. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Nope

    3. Syd.
      • 15 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      No

    4. dr. Phil
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      no

  8. Make United Great Again
    • 11 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge goes close with a chip.

  9. cantcatchabreak
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    "klopps a genius"

    1. Woy of the Wovers
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Who are you quoting?

      1. Les Bleus
        • 12 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        😀

      2. cantcatchabreak
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        pool fans

      3. Thomas Magnum
        • 8 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Every Liverpool fan following every Europa League game

        1. Woy of the Wovers
          • 13 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          I don't think I've ever said that. But I haven't watched all the Europa games.

  10. Bøwstring The Carp
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    I take it back, I don't want Lovren anymore...

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Not if Klopp plays a sunday league team every week.

  11. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Keep resting them players lol

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      He doesn't care.

    2. Paul Psychic Octopus
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      In resting first team players he's only doing what Pellegrini should be doing. Winning a cup and qualifying for the CL. What any sane manager should be doing.

  12. Odikostar
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge tries a cheeky chip

  13. Gravless wonder
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Liverpool just wish they could fast forward to Thursday

  14. Thomas Magnum
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    All we need is for Klopp to sub on Mignolet at HT just to sum up my season...

    1. Les Bleus
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      That would be amazing.

    2. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Please don't give me Gabriel flash backs

  15. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Siggy would go so well if he were still at Spurs under Poch

    1. Give The Todd Some Love
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Wouldn't get in the team

      1. BIG TONES
        • 9 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Would share time with Lamela imo. Class player

    2. Odikostar
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      So well om the bench with chadli

    3. AWOL-Ekotto
      • 12 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      I beg to differ. He didn't do well on the flank for Spurs last time around. He'd have to oust Eriksen which I don't see happening.

  16. JAC THE CAT
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Sold all my Liverpool players

    Happy days!

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Yeah Pool-less as well

      1. JAC THE CAT
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        Good work, dont want any for the DGW

        1. Sjaugen
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Left myself a wiggle room to get Hazard in for KdB. Chelsea will probably rotate tho

  17. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Sturridge must feel great knowing he is not a first team player anymore

    1. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      And Benteke knows it

    2. DementedFlamingo
      • 14 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Id be surprised if he doesnt come off at 59 min and Benteke gets a run

  18. alifzuhdi
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Don't trust liverpool player for GW anymore with Europa league still in Klopp's mind. Even in DGW37, the best player will start only for Chelsea match and that is still a difficult match to win. Sturidge can't score with this starting eleven.

  19. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    clyne yellow

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      and he clearly got the ball

  20. KOLASINA(C)
    • 8 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Clyne - 1

  21. Arctic monkeys
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Clyne 0 pointer already

    1. Mr. Funny Name
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      -1

      1. Arctic monkeys
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        +1 = 0

        1. Mr. Funny Name
          • 8 Years
          8 years, 1 month ago

          Aye but at the moment it's a minus 1

  22. Dušan Citizen
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Liverpool kids are so hopeless.

    So big difference between them and City, Chelsea, Soton youngers.

    1. FudgyBadger
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      agreed

    2. BIG TONES
      • 9 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      *Liverpool are rubbish

      1. Dušan Citizen
        • 10 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        true that

  23. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Ouch Clyne owners

    1. KOLASINA(C)
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Clyne bencher 8)

  24. Wingate
    • 13 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    So Coutinho starts but they get d1cked....

    Is he a good option for the DGW or should I switch to another?

    Was thinking keep and then Alli and Mahrez to NOBLE and FABREGAS??

    1. JAC THE CAT
      • 10 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Get rid

    2. Revival
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Think I would keep Coutinho, see how Europa league 2nd leg goes first

  25. BIG TONES
    • 9 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Swansea mugging off 'Pool now

  26. Captain Vantastic™
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Take off Coutinho and Sturridge and throw in some more reserves

    1. Sylas
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      This!

  27. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    • 14 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    cork yellow

  28. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    • 10 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    This is SO good, I'm tearing up...

    Did lots play Pool defenders?

    1. Sjaugen
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Migs cameo to rob Darlow points will make me smile for days

  29. Syd.
    • 15 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Klopp putting a lot of pressure on the players to get a result on Thursday night after todays performance

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      They'll probably win it and all will be forgotten.

      1. Syd.
        • 15 Years
        8 years, 1 month ago

        They could well do but Villareal are no mugs

    2. KOLASINA(C)
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Pirlo will take this

  30. tm245
    • 12 Years
    8 years, 1 month ago

    Looks like nice weather.

    1. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      May weather.

    2. Thomas Magnum
      • 8 Years
      8 years, 1 month ago

      Must be going through a warm patch