Rafa interview

[Boca]

All traveling to Turkey. The dude in goals.

 

Next up after Wigan is Galatasaray, will you make a lot of changes?

 

Yes. We will use different players. We are qualified so it's a game we can try to enjoy, though it's clear we want to win. We want to try to play nice football. We have an idea about some of the players. I've talked with Gary Ablett and it's clear that maybe Paul Anderson, Peltier and Guthrie will go. We need to check about the others. Some young players will go and some new players will get an opportunity.

 

And will Jerzy play?

Yes.

 

Offal

[madaboutlfc]

comeon Anderson.. be a figo for us...

[JohnnyH]

"Some new players will get an opportunity"

 

 

Beckham?

[Sion]

Are Gala likely to field youngsters as well?

[Bjarkinn]

Am i the only one who likes this

 

Jerzy back at ataturk

[Fagan]

Am i the only one who likes this

 

Jerzy back at ataturk

 

 

I reckon jerzy likes it too

[andyc]

Nice touch wit jerzy alrite

[Guest stevo96]

the first teamers could really use a break, so it'll be interesting to see who he takes. i think peltier could start with guthrie in the centre of midfield, but i'm not sure who would then play at right back.

[anny road]

the first teamers could really use a break, so it'll be interesting to see who he takes. i think peltier could start with guthrie in the centre of midfield, but i'm not sure who would then play at right back.

 

 

peltier will start right back if he plays

[_00_deathscar]

peltier will start right back if he plays

 

Yer Finnan will need a rest.

[Big G Superhero]

Hammill excelled in the reserves game against Marine, shame if he doesn't get a runout

[Alonso]

Dudek

 

Peltier Paletta Hyypia Warnock (if fit)

 

Anderson Guthrie Alonso Hammill

 

Bellamy Fowler

 

Maybe El Zhar will get a chance from the bench?

[Guest stevo96]

can't see alonso being risked. el zhar will play.

[Alonso]

can't see alonso being risked. el zhar will play.

Just think we need a it of experience/composure in CM and maybe give Xabi some match fitness.

[Guest stevo96]

it's a nothing game, though, and if he gets injured again we'll be struggling. not worth the risk.

 

hopefully gala will play a load of kids too.

Edited December 2, 2006 by stevo96

[anny road]

can't see alonso being risked. el zhar will play.

 

 

you know your positions dontcha

 

if Alonso doesnt play then Guthrie will play

 

team

 

 

Dudek

 

Peltier Agger Palletta riise

 

Pennant Guthrie Carragher Garcia

 

Bellamy Fowler

 

maybe

[Guest stevo96]

you know your positions dontcha

 

 

i didn't mean el zhar will play in xabi's position. he should get a run out though after getting a bit of first team action against pompey.

 

not sure carra will be risked either.

[anny road]

 

i didn't mean el zhar will play in xabi's position. he should get a run out though after getting a bit of first team action against pompey.

 

not sure carra will be risked either.

 

 

fair does

[RedMersey]

Doesn't sound like a very good idea to field youngsters away at Galatasaray, but what do I know.

[Benitez]

Doesn't sound like a very good idea to field youngsters away at Galatasaray, but what do I know.

 

 

Well it won't be just youngsters. With Jerzy playing, most likely Sami, Fowler, Warnock or Aurelio (if either are fit) at least I suspect....Some others as well.

 

So there's no better place to play a few youngsters like Peltier, Paletta and Guthrie, and no beter place to stick Pennant back in to try and get him out of this funk! No great pressure on them, and Gala aren't playing at the Al Sami Yen stadium. The atmos won't be quite the same! It should be a great experience for 'em regardless.

[CarraLegend]

Doesn't sound like a very good idea to field youngsters away at Galatasaray, but what do I know.

 

Seems like the perfect time to me, a no pressure match against a team who also have f*** all else to play for.

[Guest stevo96]

Doesn't sound like a very good idea to field youngsters away at Galatasaray, but what do I know.

 

why? it's the perfect opportunity. it's not often we get a nothing match in the cl and the chance to give some good up and coming kids some big game experience. we'll soon find out which of these lads have the maturity to make the step up. and i'm sure gala will play a much weakend side also.

Edited December 3, 2006 by stevo96

[RedMersey]

I thought more about the fact that Gala won't lie down on us, but play their usual tough football. I'm thinking it physically might be too much to handle.

[Guest Parr_Zee]

el zhar will play.

 

No he won't!! He wont even be on the bench...

[Benitez]

No he won't!! He wont even be on the bench...

 

 

he ain't registered in our CL squad, so he can't play.