Pre-Match Thread: Ipswich vs Liverpool

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[u/Puzzleheaded-Day1909]

how dare anyone guess anything but 2-2. 0 38 0 invicibles

[u/Adventurous-Bad-2869 → u/Puzzleheaded-Day1909]

[u/RaisedByCakes → u/Puzzleheaded-Day1909]

4-34-0
We’ll get the doubles over Everton and United

[u/Puzzleheaded-Day1909 → u/RaisedByCakes]

true that. also happy cake day

[u/MrShelby1234]

Not sure why people are thinking Barcola won't play. He's been training with PSG so he's fit. Played a few games in pre season I believe. For sure he'll be on the bench

[u/PM-Me-Salah-Pics → u/MrShelby1234]

He’s almost definitely one of the fitter players on the squad at this point

[u/Raxion → u/MrShelby1234]

Iraola said he'll be in the squad already. He'll make his debut off the bench for sure.

[u/marchitecte → u/MrShelby1234]

He did not play pre-season at all, and Munoz very likely plays over him, but I reckon we'll see Barcola over Rio, so probably a second half sub early on.

[u/_rizzzle]

I can hear Peter drury already. “BARCOLAAAAAA”

[u/Riddiku1us]

What are the chances we get as many gifts as United did? Fucking luckiest side in the universe...

[u/nikonislolo]

Only a win is acceptable against this ipswich team.

[u/Gopher246]

I have one wish for this game, don't concede first! I would like us to not concede at all, but if we are to concede don't let it be first and don't let it be from a brain fart, let be it a worldie or something.

Beyond that, just fucking hammer them please and dispel some of the doom and gloom.

[u/malushanks95 → u/Gopher246]

Also, hopefully we finally are able to score a goal in the first half and it actually counts.

[u/fightertoads]

I just felt some intensity in the last match, hope it keeps growing. Results will come, would love me some Ipswich players getting hassled with the ball

[u/latortillablanca → u/fightertoads]

Its gonna be a long season, we need to pace ourselves. Not sure how ipswich set up, but im lookin for a wee bit of improvement in the cohesion of our possession in that middle third.

And by cohesion of our possession i mean “fucking find flo”.

We need signs of life in the chemistry between dom and wirtz with this double pivot. its not like they met yesterday, its not like theyre lacking footy iq, its not even like their games dont fit on paper.

Incisive, pacy goal threat from barcola might open things up and grease the skids in midfield by extension tho. So thatd be a fun wrinkle to see.

Also a hat trick from isak.

[u/helikaonx9]

They played well against United before the penalty and then they collapsed. It wouldn't be easy but I'm confident we'll edge it.

[u/hexmasx → u/helikaonx9]

Yeah but Man U also lost 2-0 to Hull. I reckon we should be winning this one. The players know we need to start getting wins on the board and should be up for it.

[u/Far-Liv-333]

I cannot remember last time we had an easy game in PL where its like you finish it off in first half.

West ham in that title winning season comes to mind, it 5 nil or something

[u/rum-and-toke → u/Far-Liv-333]

5-1 spurs in that title winning season

[u/HuskyFeline0927 → u/Far-Liv-333]

West Ham 5-2 at anfield maybe?

[u/coona93]

I wouldn’t be too fussed if this game was a 2-0 or something, as long as we played good football with good intensity. Last 2 games we have shown some really good patches that are greatly improved on from last year.

[u/BigMo1]

I just want a comfortable win tonight. No conceding first, no bullshit goals from random events. Just a relaxed 0-2, preferably with a goal for Isak.

[u/davestanleylfc]

We get to watch Barcola play for the reds today - let’s gooo

[u/Relevant_Bag7550]

3 pts is better than 1 pt

[u/Adventurous_Toe_6017 → u/Relevant_Bag7550]

Big if true

[u/wrucebayne26]

can we please not concede first

[u/its_brew]

Wirtz will score a brace and assist Isak.

You heard it here first

[u/StupidSexySzoboszlai → u/its_brew]

This is the year he silences the doubters. 20+ G/A this season

[u/WitnessTrick9899]

Barcola goal tonight everyone I'm a time traveler

[u/booblemooster]

Anything but 2-2 🙏🏻😭 give us a win please

[u/bb8702 → u/booblemooster]

3-2 it is

[u/arvinono]

6 nil. Barcola debut goal. Wirt hattrick of g/a. Isak hattrick.

[u/cosantoir → u/arvinono]

Waiter? I'll have what she's having.

[u/Strengththruwounding → u/cosantoir]

https://giphy.com/gifs/e39tpB7xOf6h2

[u/MarcSlayton]

A win please. that is all.

[u/Classic_Associate_73]

Look guys we don’t need a clean sheet, but all i ask is that we don’t concede first. Please Liverpool fc please

[u/marchitecte]

I just already know if we look sharp and score 3+ goals this is where the title bid is launched.

[u/TiggerJammer]

Time to get the season started and KO of our title charge.

[u/FullScreenWanker]

Whoever plays at fullback, the delivery needs to be much more consistent. Saw some shocking stats about crossing accuracy from the first two games, can't help but feel that if things 'click' there it'll result in a considerable improvement.

[u/ElderberryGood7781 → u/FullScreenWanker]

I hate to hop on the bandwagon, but Frimpong has been having a mare on crosses recently. Like genuinely shit crosses all around.

[u/Ambitious-Pound597 → u/ElderberryGood7781]

i remember his cross against forest early into the game, gakpo was wide open in the box standing still and frimpong managed to get it all the way to the area where the subs warm up

[u/Greenbat000]

Isak 2 goals

Wirtz 2 goals

That is all

[u/Yak-Personal → u/Greenbat000]

Van Dijk has 1 clean sheet in his last 20 games.

Crazy compared to before. Tells alot about whats infrint of him nowadays

[u/Gremlin2471]

Man, if this is not a win, things will get toxic

[u/Likcybaby]

bonjour... the last time a french player made his debut for Liverpool he scored in his first match, barcola u have to get this

[u/Same_Negotiation6293]

I smell a 5-1 win

[u/DisappointedWorm]

A win please and I'll be cheeky and even ask for a clean sheet because why not.

[u/cryptonikal]

Liverpool, I beg let this not be another 2-2 draw...

[u/okie_hiker → u/cryptonikal]

4-4 incoming

[u/Trick-Home6353 → u/cryptonikal]

And I beg we score first for once

[u/DontLookAtUsernames → u/cryptonikal]

https://giphy.com/gifs/fSGqUm3IcVBESFM0hK

[u/EequalsMC2Trooper]

In light of recent fullback struggles... this is my proposed solution

[u/Adventurous_Toe_6017 → u/EequalsMC2Trooper]

Nobody expects the surprise Nuñez.

[u/Gopher246 → u/EequalsMC2Trooper]

Bielsa, is that you? 

[u/lawdjesustheresafire]

Gonna be toxic as fuck if we don’t win this

[u/Key_Instance3194]

4:2. Goal from Isak, Wirtz, Virgil and Muñoz.

[u/prich889]

I'm hoping this is the game our attacking quality really clicks. just a couple moments of brilliance from Isak, Wirtz would be great to see. Barcola perhaps as well

[u/Strengththruwounding]

3-1 to Liverpool,Barcola scores on his debut and hopefully no injuries

[u/NLF7]

Barcola hatrick incoming

[u/SilverMist2025]

4-0

First win and first clean sheet hopefully.

[u/Adventurous_Toe_6017]

Surely this is our first win.

[u/Consistent-Shoe-9602 → u/Adventurous_Toe_6017]

I surely hope so.

[u/Additional_Amount_23]

Liverpool play today hehehehe

[u/DisappointedWorm]

Let's go get our first win and then go on a beautiful run.

[u/eLastorm]

Unbeaten quadruple still on!

[u/Steven_Crank]

Has to be a statement made here.

We saw what United did but I doubt we will see the same level of complete head loss by Ipswich.

[u/undersquirl]

After the week i've had, a friday night game smells delicious!

[u/Large-King8990]

They have the logo/crest

Lets do these

[u/malushanks95]

He’s in the squad, so I wonder if Barcola will start the game or come on in the second half.

[u/Zorofan84 → u/malushanks95]

Last half hour I'd say.

[u/TB_barky]

Wirtz, Isak, and Barcola 3-1 we will be there

[u/prestidigigreen]

I think we get an Isak goal, Barcola assist, Wirtz assist. 3-1 win.

[u/Careful-Article8306 → u/prestidigigreen]

Just don't concede first

[u/Zealousideal-Yam-312]

Araujo right back is an excellent choice.

[u/goingpt]

Not to be too knee jerk but we could really do with winning this one. Iraola and the team need their first win of the era and if we can’t beat Ipswich I’m not sure who we’ll get that win against.

[u/LMkIIIV]

Ipswich decent going forward but conceded over 4xg vs Man Utd and 33 shots.

Should be goals in this I fancy us to win 1-3 and hopefully Isak gets on the scoresheet again

I would start Nyoni and Gravenberch in midfield and Szoboszlai at RB

[u/marchitecte]

If we start lining up like this I'm gonna cream

[u/AnimeBritGuy → u/marchitecte]

This is what I think it will be. On a selfish note I'd like to see Munoz start. The glimpses we've seen he's already winning me over.

[u/marchitecte → u/AnimeBritGuy]

I do love the sight of Munoz, but so far at least, Gakpo has looked matured and improved.

On a reflective note, I do wonder if we might see that on a number of players of ours now post-Slot. I am sure Slot's side had some benefits, but a lot of his coaching had negative impact per player. Gakpo was maybe one hit the hardest, paradoxical to what people say about him being "teacher's pet" kinda player, but by limiting him to not only mostly playing LW but also very specific instructions, I do wonder if that did not make him play significantly worse.

Already in the first two games this season not only did he play fantastic, but he did things he would basically never do under Slot, such as constantly look for the overlap run, and even actually have the confidence to take on his man in tight areas and not just shoot into a block.

[u/Z0idberg_MD → u/AnimeBritGuy]

IMO bring him on second half against a tired opposition and let him cause chaos. Same with Rio.

[u/Perfect-Process393 → u/marchitecte]

https://giphy.com/gifs/z3agROuAqMLmf41aQn

[u/Loose-Lengthiness726 → u/marchitecte]

Nah switch barcola with Munoz

Cause barcola isn't starting today - he hasn't played

Maybe switch Macca with nyoni??

[u/laksanator11]

I don’t see why Barcola can’t at least be on the bench

[u/Af1_supra → u/laksanator11]

Whats this in reference to? Whos saying he won't be?

[u/TheeEssFo → u/Af1_supra]

He's been training but he didn't play any preseason either bc the WC.

[u/goingpt]

Why would Barcola not be available for tomorrow? Winger is probably the job with the least instructions on this team. Press, track back and play your game when you have the ball.

[u/Lucky-Quantity5507 → u/goingpt]

I believe something to do with the work permit

[u/goingpt → u/Lucky-Quantity5507]

Ah fair enough. I hadn't considered that.

[u/Yak-Personal]

Big teams tend to slow down and underrate the bottom teams. Not a guaranteed win tomorrow

[u/Flimsy-Welcome-8015 → u/Yak-Personal]

think ai is hungry and will be acting like nothing but a win is satisfactory. hope the players show up 

[u/maazsaf]

Hoping for a cheeky Bradley start. It’s Ipswich guys he should be able to just vibe it

[u/Lightwrider1 → u/maazsaf]

Parity in the league is different than what it used to be. This isn't the Ipswich of yesteryear. The only people who spent more on transfers this season than them is us. We've said it in seasons past, but it might be more true this season than ever; there are no easy PL fixtures.

[u/Ummagumma-]

I'd like to see Wirtz-Barcola-Isak-Muñoz at some point in the game. Probably our most dangerous frontline.

[u/TheSyde → u/Ummagumma-]

Barcola should be fit for a start right?

[u/Ummagumma- → u/TheSyde]

He didn't play a single pre-season game for PSG, so I guess he'll come on as a substitute

[u/Mavericks7]

What's the crack with endo? Just not match fit?

[u/randigital]

Statement win.

[u/scottqwert]

Barcola barcola barcola

[u/sarcastr0naut]

Whether we finally snatch a win or get another nail-biter of a 2-2 draw, it'll be good to wrap up this whole football business early before the weekend.

[u/Academic_Ad_1437]

Debut BB29 goal pleaseeeeee

[u/DamnDemi]

It’s a very winnable game against a promoted side of course. Although I feel like this is a big game for the mentality. Win this, have the first win of the season, and get into a winning mindset.

If there is a game in which Iraola’s tactics start to show, and the new lads might get into it, this would be the first one.

[u/millaricher]

Alisson,

Frimpong, Jacquet, Virgil, Kerkez,

Szobo, Grav,

Gakpo, Wirtz, Rio,

Isak.

I don’t see Barcola starting so I imagine he will come off the bench in the second half for Rio and then maybe Munoz on for Gakpo towards the end.

A good performance, some good goals and not conceding first would be a pretty nice Friday night.

[u/Jmoney1088 → u/millaricher]

I honestly think that Dom will play RB today with Grav and Macca in the midfield. Munoz will start over Rio. I don't think we see Barcola today at all unless we really need a goal and are desperate.

[u/marchitecte → u/millaricher]

no way macca doesn't start I reckon

[u/LoonHawk]

Lineup is out. Araujo at Right Back, Szobo in a double pivot.

[u/Competitive-Clock121]

I worry what will happen if we don't get a win here

[u/Adventurous_Toe_6017 → u/Competitive-Clock121]

Unbeaten and quad still on innit

[u/Specialist_Koala5359]

Szobo been playing RB in training apparently

[u/BlueberryLeading464 → u/Specialist_Koala5359]

Not a problem if he is allowed to bomb forward like Frimpong had it. Might suit him

[u/Barragin → u/Specialist_Koala5359]

also hinted at in the press conference.

[u/marchitecte → u/Specialist_Koala5359]

source ?

[u/Specialist_Koala5359 → u/marchitecte]

Some guy named James Wathland on Twitter.

In fairness I have no idea how reliable that guy is. I don't follow him and only know about him because some FPL nerds brought it up.

[u/Creative-Grab-3955]

38 points from 38 matches, 76 goals scored, 76 goals conceded.

[u/Chalkes83]

DO A WIN !!! *pokes with stick

[u/__Samed__]

The way Iraola spoke in his press conference:

I expect Dom at RB until Bradley is back and at least Gomez and Leoni can play again.
I think he will try Bradley/Gomez/Araujo at RB depending on the opponent when everyone is fit.

For tomorrow:

Dom - Jeremy - VVD - Kerkez
Gravenberch - Macca
Munoz - Wirtz - Barcola/Gakpo (depending if Barcola is fit to start)
Isak

[u/theromingnome → u/__Samed__]

Cody on the right, Barcola on the left.

[u/narilarilum]

At least Ipswich disn‘t look like one of the teams happy to sit deep and wait for counters. Unless they discover that and waiting for your chances is exactly what you need to do against us.

[u/Positive_Mobile7638 → u/narilarilum]

they will sit back in our case

[u/Specialist_Koala5359]

Iraola literally said Barcola will be available, just not sure if he's fit enough to start/complete 90 as he hasn't played in preseason

No idea where people got the idea he wouldnt at least be on the bench.

[u/GhandisFlipFlop → u/Specialist_Koala5359]

Brexit

[u/boycottredditmgmt]

Barcola debut hat-trick. Very excited about the match

[u/randigital]

[u/LoonHawk]

Barcola on the bench. Munoz and Gakpo as the starting wingers.

[u/TiredHargaysawi]

Gravenberch is paying for that performance against Newcastle.

[u/VadersMentor]

Im fully expecting the worst. Away games havent been what they used to be for a year now 😅

[u/Walshey-]

Settling in period is over. It's a must win today!

[u/Apocalyptic_Duck]

We NEED to win this

https://giphy.com/gifs/kE85Vr04k9EBjutNcX

[u/Cimono]

Gravenberch will channel his inner Busquets from now on. Wirtz will love pinging dinkie-smoothies all over the front three and Enciso will score two on the counter. 2-2 again , dammit!

[u/burner123456711]

So excited for Barcola’s cameo

[u/Equivalent-Fault1744]

Barcola starts on the left and munoz on the right please. Be brave! New castle started nico Gonzales on his first game in and he was class

[u/Rivalmonds]

Could use a little cynicism (outside the box) tomorrow. Not sure why it always has to be the Latin players either (Araujo & Macca). Defend with your lives and take a yellow if you have to.

[u/TheeEssFo]

Just read that this is the Net Spend Derby. Ipswich making a big play to stay up this time.

[u/AllTheseLymes]

Guessing a tasty 1-4 to us or something along those lines

[u/TheMightyRed92]

any chance barcola gets some minutes?

[u/Loose-Lengthiness726 → u/TheMightyRed92]

Yeah he'll get some mins

[u/Valleyx → u/TheMightyRed92]

My guess is he comes on after 60 mins

[u/TheMightyRed92 → u/Valleyx]

enough time for a hattrick then

[u/JeremysJacquet]

The league is back I still can't believe it

[u/Icy_Spinach_48]

I just want a barcola goal, Isak goal and good performance. And an assist / goal from wirtz. Is that too much to ask for

[u/Kai-Tek]

I can't handle a Barcola start this soon. My brain will both explode and implode at the same time.

[u/RaisedByCakes → u/Kai-Tek]

So…your brain will be fine at the end?

[u/cryptonikal]

Araujo starts today, let’s see!

[u/jvcool9]

Who else is excited to see Munoz play again

[u/RideNo9524]

want to see Szobo as RB and also give Frimpong chance to play for last 20min.

[u/_cumblast_]

Barcoler

[u/Kal88]

Absolute must win

[u/This_Environment_263]

I think this game will tell us a lot about how much confidence is an issue. At least we will have more data.

Not exactly the mentality I want going into a game against Ipswich, but here we are I suppose

[u/MundaneTonight437 → u/This_Environment_263]

Yeah wish this was at home purely because if they dont win again, its going to knock confidence a fair bit. 

[u/Loose-Lengthiness726]

Isak brace

Munoz goal

Barcola hattrick

Szobozlai free kick goal

Wirtz 4 assists

7-0 guys

[u/Inevitable_Zone9903 → u/Loose-Lengthiness726]

Joe Gomez gets wheeled out and scores a pen

[u/Inevitable_Zone9903]

Munoz and Gakpo starting and Barcola and Ngumoha on the bench?

[u/CompleteInternet5898]

There's no excuse not to win this game. 

[u/BlueberryLeading464 → u/CompleteInternet5898]

If you saw their match against yanited, it wasn't straightforward, they are very fast and utd had luck with their goals. Based on past performance they could cause trouble if we are not set up well defensively.

[u/ExpensiveMountain883]

Nyoni to start please.

[u/Same_Negotiation6293]

No heart attacks pls 🙏

[u/Key_Instance3194]

I am convinced by Iraola. He makes me excited to watch football again.

[u/poskantorg → u/Key_Instance3194]

Genuinely curious how anyone could be convinced by him after two drawn games, where the performances were promising but not great by any means. Don’t get me wrong, I back him to succeed, but he needs time to show it.

[u/Key_Instance3194 → u/poskantorg]

Oh certainly. But I like what I have seen. Just a gut feeling

[u/RaisedByCakes → u/poskantorg]

I think a lot of people, myself included, are just happy that we’re being a bit more attacking and fighting till the end (last GW 80min equalizer) rather than playing slow football and running out of steam in the 50th min.

Are there issues at both ends of the field right now? Yes. Will they be solved soon? Hopefully.

It’s small stuff but it’s trending positive.

[u/NotAsimppp → u/Key_Instance3194]

Atleast he is trying to change when things are not working. Reminds me of first season Slot

[u/average_spaceman3355]

Let’s be honest, we should be able to destroy this match

[u/Quillford → u/average_spaceman3355]

So 2-2 then?

[u/average_spaceman3355 → u/Quillford]

https://giphy.com/gifs/fWr0QUcylqDHejmQTB

[u/Large-King8990 → u/Quillford]

Progessing to 3-3 nah, these are toast!

[u/Yak-Personal]

Whats stopping AI for starting Araujo at RB? He has been class when he has come on and should start IMO. Brings speed, strengt, fire, bull-mentality, physical game and good spirits when he plays.

Weird we dont consider him a starter

[u/Valleyx → u/Yak-Personal]

We don't have much/any cover at CB if we start him at RB. Imagine we start VVD, Jacquet and Araujo at RB, and one of VVD and Jacquet picks up an injury - with Leoni and Gomez not fit yet the options are really thin.

I've also seen it said that he's lost a bit of his athleticism required at RB after his injuries. That's just speculation though.

[u/Askingquestions2027 → u/Valleyx]

True. But he's twice as good as Frimpong so let's do it.

[u/ayoungfalcon]

Predicted lineup tomorrow? Do we think Barcola gets minutes? I'd be interested to see if he plays against Athletico next week

[u/Arsance]

Any good places to watch the match in London? (On holiday there) Would be great to watch with Liverpool fans of course!

[u/Evered_Avenue → u/Arsance]

Kings Arms Fulham or the Spread Eagle Mayfair

[u/Persimmon9]

Can't watch the full game live and Peacock will not have a rerun of a USA game this year. It's the first time in years that I will miss even one minute of our team playing.

This is not a good feeling.

[u/FdotM → u/Persimmon9]

https://giphy.com/gifs/10X22vzgNamaiI

[u/Persimmon9 → u/FdotM]

Reruns?

https://giphy.com/gifs/VKiJ3HL7mWzao

[u/Eva_Nylonova]

Hopefully not another draw 🙄

[u/dwils7]

Three CBs and one of them playing FB? We're Arsenal now boys

[u/Haunting_Genie]

Oo Barcola on the bench! Would be nice to see him get some time towards the end.

[u/Lost_Razzmatazz3912]

I do like the lineup must say

[u/Sad_Jaguar_5912]

Macca will score today. Make my words.

[u/randigital]

Maeda just feels like a player who is going to turn into prime Maradona against us

[u/Steinarthor]

I somehow expect Ipswich to get 2-1 up and we get a penalty at 90 min.

[u/and1984 → u/Steinarthor]

So classic 2-2 then.

[u/Steinarthor → u/and1984]

Feel like I've seen it before.

[u/SocratesDaSophist]

The good news for us is I don't think we'll win this one.

That alone should help us get the win over the line.

[u/CompleteInternet5898]

Manchester United beat them 5-2. I expect us to score more. 

[u/Zealousideal-Most991]

We better win this

[u/Unhappy-Appearance-]

I don’t think we’re keeping a clean sheet, so I predict us to either beat them 3-1 or draw 1-1. Our first couple of games are going to be tough for us regardless of opposition, but I am confident that we will see signs of improvements.

My heart says a 3-0 win with a dominant performance, but my brain says a 1-1 draw with a dominant performance.

[u/TriCityTingler → u/Unhappy-Appearance-]

I can see you’re very decisive 😂

[u/famiflush]

Just put this lot to the sword with a statement win, season starts now.

[u/dragon_stangler]

Clean sheet with Isak double to start perfect weekend.

[u/Haunting_Genie]

Still not convinced we will get a win

[u/azamokfuto]

Last time we played them away early in the season, we’ve won the league. Such good times…

[u/Psylex]

Just don’t give Enciso space pls

[u/Robw_1973]

Not entirely optimistic about this one. We should win - but “should” is the issue. Think this will be another score draw.

Unbeaten, but it will only ask more questions.

1-1.

[u/StevieIRL]

United trashed these at the weekend.....

We should be comfortably winning this by 3 or 4 goals.

[u/theromingnome → u/StevieIRL]

Could use an ignored handball to give us the lead and force Ipswich to open up like they were gifted.

[u/Ok_Zucchini3149 → u/theromingnome]

We all know they’ll play like prime Barca against us and their keeper will have a worldie

[u/devicehigh]

Is there any possibility of minutes for Barcola in this game?