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A couple different ways to look at it. by NDBass

The entire club isn't motivated as they'll likely be playing a decently rotated lineup.

The eleven that play will be motivated because some/most of them will be getting rare playing time.

We'll see what happens, but I'm not expecting much. I'll be less upset with a loss by a strong lineup than I will be for a rotated lineup. At least they will have tried with the former. With no shot at going undefeated, I'll be very disappointed if they field a particularly weak lineup.

EDIT: Not particularly thrilled with the lineup, but it isn't the worst. Not expecting much, but it is asking a lot of Williams and Jones to start in this match. Not sure Lallana or Origi are up for it either. Hopefully they will prove me wrong, but I doubt it.

EDIT 2: They're now a CL crash out away from setting the record for most disappointing end to a title season.