Liverpool at Reading
Carling Cup Third Round
7:45pm (2:45pm EST) Tuesday, September 25
The Lowdown: M-I-C… K-E-Y…. M-O-U-S-E!!
It’s probably still not fair to refer to the League Cup as the Mickey Mouse Cup, but old habits die and it’s still a bit amusing. As far as priorities go, the CC has to be last (once again) for Liverpool behind the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup. And although I think the team needs a win right about now, I wouldn’t be adverse to seeing the youngsters dominate the squad sheet, having them bow out of this competition early but honorably thus saving against future fixture congestion.
I suppose, though, an early exit could wait another round.
Reading are fresh off a home 2-1 victory over Wigan, but dropped their two previous league games. Before that, they notched a 1-0 win over Swansea to advance in the Cup. It’s been a disappointing beginning to the season for Steve Coppell’s men as they’ve now just climbed out of the relegation zone with this weekend’s points.
Striker Dave Kitson looks to be returning to form for the Royals, along with winger Bobby Convey. After spending much of last season injured, the American will no doubt be needed to soften the blow of Steve Sidwell’s defection to the Chelsea bench. Striker Leroy Lita is finally fit and available for selection, but was left out of his team’s 16-man squad this past weekend.
Otherwise, injury news for Reading isn’t readily available.
being sven 