Liverpool vs. Mansfield Town - Match Preview

One can consider it as a goner of a match because Liverpool have the upper hand over the Stags. A team which is not even a part of the footballing league should not pose any threat to the Reds. The only relief for Mansfield is that they would be playing in front of their own fans.

Team analysis

LIVERPOOL:

This match should be like any other match for them. They should keep themselves calm and composed and play what they have played throughout the season, the way they have created chances and played passes to each other. It should not be difficult for them to overcome such an opposition. Brendan Rodgers will know any complacency could be disastrous against a Mansfield side that has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Daniel Sturridge would be one of the probable starters for this match and should make his debut for Liverpool. It is likely that Rodgers will rest some of his key players for the forthcoming league clash with Manchester United.

PREDICTED SCORE FROM LIVERPOOL POINT OF VIEW

The most predictable score from Liverpool’s point of view would be anything above 3-0. Liverpool have shown that they can brutally finish off any side with their finer passing game and possession football. They should take this as a confidence building match for them and try to score as many goals as possible.

PREDICTABLE SCORE FROM MANSFIELD POINT OF VIEW

The Stags would be really happy if they just take the opposition till the extra time. As mentioned earlier, Mansfield have nothing to lose, as it would be their first big match after a long period of time and they are playing in front of their home crowd so they would try to give their best against Liverpool.

PROBABLE SQUAD

LIVERPOOL: BRAD JONES, KELLY, ROBINSON, SKRTEL, AGGER, FLANAGAN, SAHIN, LUCAS, ALLEN, SUSO, DOWNING, SHELVE Y, STURRIDGE, PACHECO, YESIL

MANSFIELD TOWN: MARRIOTT, THOMPSON, DEMPSTER, JONES, PILKINGTON, BISCOE, CLEMENTS, ROBERTS, HANDS, OWENS, TOLLEY, MURRAY, RIGHT, SPEIGHT