Matip was called up for the finals despite having not played for the Indomitable Lions since last year’s World Cup in Brazil.
The Pilgrims played a great match at Anfield, but it is unlikely that they will have much luck against the real Liverpool starting roster, which is what they will get tonight.
Lucas Leiva may have not scored for Liverpool in nearly seven years, but the midfielder is far from fussed about finding the net.
The Pilgrims found some momentum around the half-time break, but Jurgen Klopp’s charges handled the situation cleverly by soaking up the pressure with a controlled short-passing game which kept possession out of the hosts’ hands. We will see who we can line up on Saturday. The German manager spoke about how he considers FA Cup a part of his plans. Everything is fine. If people want to think this, I can not change it.
“I think Klopp will make loads of changes again to his tired-looking side”. We were playing live on television against a fourth division team and everybody thinks you are three or four classes better. “It was a clear penalty in the first half [on Daniel Sturridge] and that would’ve helped because this team hadn’t played together too much”.
Well, we hope you enjoyed your goal celebration, Lucas.
Liverpool will now make the long trip back to Merseyside in order to prepare for a Saturday lunchtime clash with Swansea City in the Premier League. Liverpool are going to have more possession, but Plymouth might be eager to turn that into their advantage with quick counter-attacks. “They did really well”. “Listen, I don’t worry about criticism and when you are negative about one side, you are bound to get criticised, but in the first game, I criticised Liverpool as well”. I don’t care what you say, but it’s important that they really listen to what we have to say.
However, Sky Sports pundit Nicholas believes that Plymouth can cause a huge cup upset and capitalise on a weakened Liverpool team.