Nerik

He is in a bad run of form. To his credit he is the type of player always looking for the ball and wanting to get involved, so his bad form is then even more apparent to all watching. He will improve. Hopefully Hendo is back for the Utd game.

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Dream signing quartet would be: Yer Ma Can Sakho Matip

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Yes but we can still manage our playing squad over these 10 days. We can play a mostly reserve side in the FA Cup and have a good side out vs Southampton, with care taken with regards to those returning from injury.

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Coutinho, Hendo and Matip will probably all be available for the Utd game. Never an easy game, but we've got nothing to fear. Ten days to focus for it. Two cup games in which we can manage our squad better in the mean time.

So........we went into the festive period which included Everton away and City home ........6pts behind Chelsea. We exit it 5pts behind Chelsea. As frustrating as Monday's result was, it is a bloody good place to be at this stage of the season. We are still in touch. Now 10 days to recover players and refocus to play the Mancs and it is the next big one.

Cheers. Mika wasn't listed on the first line-up post I saw.

Sunderland do not even have 7 on the bench from what I am seeing. 6 in total including a certain Manquillo............the guy we had on loan?

Only rumoured line up I saw has Henderson out and Sturridge starting. Otherwise unchanged.

I do not like the one-off game much either. That is why I'd go for direct encounters first. However there are many factors influencing the goal difference that I do not think it is fair to use that e.g. similar scenario to what we have now but with games the other way round. We are home to Sunderland then away to City 48hrs later. 4-0 up after 60minutes.....the team would lay-off, bring on subs etc. and take it easier. Same if an important cup game is in a few days time.

If it were up to me goal difference should not be a deciding factor when it comes to awarding a league title. If two teams are tied I'd go for direct encounters and if all remains equal, then a play off.

Isn't it his ankle that is bothering him?

Has Klopp spoken about Henderson's injury today? All I am reading is about him confirming that Coutinho and Matip are out.

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