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Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by luvola(m): 12:39pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
Liverpool know that anything but a win against Ludogorets on Wednesday evening could see them eliminated from this season’s Champions League. If the Reds fail to pick up maximum points in Sofia and Basel win at home against Real Madrid, who are already confirmed as group winners, then qualification will be out of reach for Brendan Rodgers’ side. That would cap off a dire November for Liverpool in which they have lost all four games to date. That includes their last European outing in Madrid when a much-changed side put in a respectable performance but still lost 1-0 to the defending champions. That was the third Champions League match in a row in which Liverpool failed to score and they can ill afford to fire another blank in Bulgaria. Brendan Rodgers is adamant he will have his team ready for the challenge, despite recent disappointments. "If we dwell too much on the weekend there is no way we could go out and play," he said, referring to the 3-1 Premier League loss at Crystal Palace. "It is about getting confidence into players, talking with players, ensuring the environment at the training ground is still a happy place to be. My job as the leader of the team and the club is vital. We will always experience disappointment but no matter how you feel you are one of the pillars of the football club. "The players are looking to you for that response and ability to motivate and that is very important in my role." Although Ludogorets are the minnows in Group B, they have impressed at home so far, beating Basel 1-0 and taking an early lead against Real Madrid before losing 2-1. They also came close to snatching a point at Anfield in September, only for an injury- time Steven Gerrard penalty to rescue a 2-1 win for the Reds. Anything other than victory for Ludogorets on Wednesday evening would see them eliminated from the group, while Liverpool must match or better Basel’s result against Madrid to keep their hopes of qualification alive. If Liverpool lose it would be their fifth defeat in a row in all competitions, their worst run since 1953. Team news With Daniel Sturridge out until the new year and Mario Balotelli not travelling due to a groin injury, Rickie Lambert looks likely to again lead the Liverpool line after netting his first goal for the club against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The former Southampton striker has played only nine minutes in the Champions League as a substitute against Basel but could now be key to Liverpool’s hopes of qualifying. Jordan Henderson is expected to be fit after missing the Palace defeat due to illness while Mamadou Sakho, Suso and Jose Enrique have travelled to Bulgaria after returning to training following injuries. Jon Flanagan is not available as he recovers from a knee problem. Ludogorets will be without Ivan Cvorovic due to a shoulder injury but will be hoping Dani Abalo, who has scored four goals in the last five league matches, can continue his fine goalscoring form. The Bulgarian side come into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw at league leaders PFC CSKA Sofia on Saturday. Opta facts In the 2001/02 UEFA Champions League, Liverpool found themselves in an identical position in the second group stage with three points after four matches. They still managed to qualify as group runners-up with seven points. Liverpool have lost six of their 12 Premier League games this season. They lost six times in the whole of 2013/14. The Reds' record in Bulgaria is W3 D0 L1. That solitary defeat came when, as defending champions, they lost 2-0 at PFC CSKA Sofia (1-2 aggregate) in the 1981/82 European Champion Clubs' Cup quarter-finals. Ludogorets have won nine out of 13 on their own turf this season, including victories in each of their last four home games. http://www1.skysports.com/football/live/match/325387/preview |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by toxiflam: 8:29pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
ynwa Wow, finally FTC special thanks to the gem network of paleo, iceberylin and tolustx for making this happen. meanwhile, let's see if Liverpool can pull a surprise like man city 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by iceberylin(m): 8:29pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
LIKE IF YOU WANT LIVERPOOL TO WIN |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by tolustx(m): 8:30pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
Let's go LFC... 1 Like |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by iceberylin(m): 8:30pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
LIKE OF YOU WANT Ludogorets TO WIN 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by olayincar(m): 8:30pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
hope we wont see drama 2nit |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by ginajet(f): 8:31pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
looserphool disgracing EPL teams since 100AD |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by lanxlot(m): 8:31pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
like some nairalanders, liverpool jux de book space 4 d competition. no meaningful contribution. but em go win 2day sha. |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by teemanbastos(m): 8:32pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
.liverpool ko, kidneypool ni. D way dat liverpool team keeps going down, dy will soon discover crude oil.. Ludogorets.. Lol..name wey fit pluck pesin teeth awt of d mouth. Anyways..Gudluck to both teams. |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by akpanikpe(m): 8:32pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
E be like na the game I go watch be dat, at list I no go get Hart attack like the arsenal's game |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by jide53: 8:32pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Tobilastik(m): 8:33pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by sukkot: 8:33pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
soccer sucks |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by lanxlot(m): 8:34pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
LUDO VS LIVERPOOL. |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by luvola(m): 8:34pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
ginajet:Olive branch to you. |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by boofydon: 8:35pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
Bredan Rodgers loves making stupid selections! Glen johnson ought to be playing in Team B |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Aare2050(m): 8:35pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
When liverpool says "never walk alone" I always have the feeling that they are calling arsenal to joing them in walking to failure. Hit like if u get this msg right.... 3 Likes |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Rilwayne001: 8:35pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by lanxlot(m): 8:36pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Tobilastik(m): 8:36pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Tobilastik(m): 8:37pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by sukkot: 8:37pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
Rilwayne001:i used to like to watch it when i was a teenager. not anymore |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Tobilastik(m): 8:37pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by 28e00db5: 8:38pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by pamcode(m): 8:38pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
i hope liverpool will not be walking alone again |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Rilwayne001: 8:39pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
sukkot: Trying to tell that i will soon hate it too |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by chibwike(m): 8:39pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Rilwayne001: 8:40pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by iceberylin(m): 8:42pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
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Re: Ludogorets Vs Liverpool: UCL (2 - 2) On 26th November 2014 by Fresia01(f): 8:43pm On Nov 26, 2014 |
Liverpool should pls nt walk alone dis night... for d love of epl |
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