I'd be interested to see if there's some kind of scientific data on the effects of having say a couple weeks break between intense training/games and continuous play. As much as the gametime ends up being about the same I'm inclined to believe giving your body that rest period is better for the player to reset and recharge.To be fair, the Cup games are home and away in the Copa del Rey. Which is like two Cups.
And no winter break means more time during the season. Other leagues have to compress their schedules.
Ehhhh even with Firmino I wasn't confident in beating Barcelona. I think it's a pretty even tie, but if Firmino is out, or playing injured, I think Barcelona should be favourites.I think Liverpool v Ajax is the final, unless Liverpool get blown out at Camp Nou
Barca are certainly the favorites but I don't think they are thrilled to be playing Liverpool either. This is the real final. Firmino has a shot to play, fitness test tomorrowEhhhh even with Firmino I wasn't confident in beating Barcelona. I think it's a pretty even tie, but if Firmino is out, or playing injured, I think Barcelona should be favourites.
No insult to Tottenham but with their injuries and tired legs, the last kind of team they should want to see is a bunch of energetic 20 year olds who are going to press them hard. This is potentially a very rough match up for them. Of course they can take a 0 0 to the 75th minute (or later) and get a cheap goal like they usually do, but that might be their best way to advance.Let Ajax remain the underdog, please. I'm quite worried now that some view Tottenham as the lesser one.
I'd say Liverpool is pretty focused and determined as well. And they are certainly better than that Roma team. This is a very even match up. Need to be close after Leg 1 though. If Anfield is a factor, Liverpool kn good shape. For Anfield not to be a factor, they will need to have literally the worst loss of their season at Camp Nou. Which could happen but I think it's going to be tightLiverpool can beat Barca for sure. However this Barca team is focused and determined. A Roma repeat won’t happen so, I think it will be a nail bitter with one team slithering by.
So you mean that if Pool wins 3-2 with the "Anfield factor" like against PSG, they need to have their "worst loss of the season" by a whopping 0-1 at Camp Nou?I'd say Liverpool is pretty focused and determined as well. And they are certainly better than that Roma team. This is a very even match up. Need to be close after Leg 1 though. If Anfield is a factor, Liverpool kn good shape. For Anfield not to be a factor, they will need to have literally the worst loss of their season at Camp Nou. Which could happen but I think it's going to be tight
I'm saying if I was Valverde, tactically I would want to blow them out in Leg 1, but also Liverpool have only lost one game by more goal this season. Barca's best route to advance is to win by two or more goals at Camp Nou, but that may be easier said than done based on the evidence.So you mean that if Pool wins 3-2 with the "Anfield factor" like against PSG, they need to have their "worst loss of the season" by a whopping 0-1 at Camp Nou?
Erik ten Hag: “Pochettino saying it’s unfair that we have more rest? We play in the Eredivisie where we get 10 million from TV-rights. They play in the Premier League where they get 200 million. So you tell me what’s fair?”
If Barca keep a clean sheet and win the tie should be theirs. Just not as confident they will not concede as I was against united lolWe're almost unbeatable at home in these ties, I'm expecting a win tomorrow... that may not be enough in the end, though.
I think LFC could survive 1 0, but not much more that thanIf Barca keep a clean sheet and win the tie should be theirs. Just not as confident they will not concede as I was against united lol