Liverpool FC Team Talk, Gossip, Rumours 2020/2021

I cannot wait to see more of Thiago - he is a joy to watch.

Fitz* wrote: »

Am I the only one annoyed at the result purely cos of the first half performance?

I think the goals only came in the second half because the Villa kids legs tired, moreso than through good Liverpool play. Yes, Thiago & Shaqiri had some good play but as a whole, the team flattered to deceive IMO. Not in a good place pre biggest game of the season. I didn't listen to Klopp afterwards but even Milner seemed a bit off. Maybe the players know it too.

And their legs were tired because they were not fit or because they were chasing us the whole match? We were playing against kids, no result would have been good. If we had won 10-0 it would have only been the kids. If we battered them and it wasn't 10-0 only because of their keeper having a good match then our performance wasn't good. If it was only 2-0 or 3-0 but a scrappy result, well I think your post is the reaction.

What result would have satisfied you last night in preparation for United?

Hopefully henderson off at half time was a planned substitution because if Matip isnt ready he has to play CB.

marklazarcovic wrote: »

oh how spoiled some of us have become,sickening to me.

we prayed for a miracle for decades,so many lows,false dawns. now we have the best coaches,manager,owners,one of the best teams in the world.


whinge whinge whinge when things arent perfect,and rivals can have a pop. shamefull.

A tad over dramatic. It's a discussion forum and as fans are well entitled to put forward our thoughts on the team. Our performances and results have been very mixed this season and it's natural for fans to try and understand why and work out solutions through discussion with other fans. That's all I see here. We are not exactly at the stage of calling for the managers head or demanding players never play again and are sold. Can't keep the discussion about injuries, luck or officiating all of the time.

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Anyone think Minamino should get a run in the team? I've been impressed anytime ive seen him in his few appearances this season. Always busy, always looking for the ball, can create spaces for others with his runs in behind, ...for me any time I've watched him this year he's doing all the right things but maybe not getting the reward.

I've been dying for him to get a good run. There's no excuse now with Jota out

Widdensushi wrote: »

Getting rid of cb at the moment is not a good idea

Personally I'd play him before Williams, but, if I was Philips and not really getting a look in then I'd be looking elsewhere. I also think that it's difficult for both Philips and Williams as they are not getting a run of games, even when Matip is injured Klopp has chopped and changed between the two and has even gone with Henderson instead of them, which really must fill them with confidence!
Also think that Minamino has been under used especially during our poor run of form recently when we needed something different, not saying he would have made a huge difference, but, he should at least have been brought on in a few games to see what he could do.

BillyHasMates wrote: »

A tad over dramatic. It's a discussion forum and as fans are well entitled to put forward our thoughts on the team. Our performances and results have been very mixed this season and it's natural for fans to try and understand why and work out solutions through discussion with other fans. That's all I see here. We are not exactly at the stage of calling for the managers head or demanding players never play again and are sold. Can't keep the discussion about injuries, luck or officiating all of the time.

I don't mind people having an opinion and most of, if not all of the complaining comes across as genuine, I do however reserve the right to whinge about the whingers.
People do overreact but it's not just Liverpool this happens with.

Bobby Duncan part of the Derby under 23 side playing Chorley in FA Cup this afternoon.

Nice of him to grace them with his presence, thought he was set for stardom in Serie A with Fiorentina.

Blanco100 wrote: »

Bobby Duncan part of the Derby under 23 side playing Chorley in FA Cup this afternoon.

Nice of him to grace them with his presence, thought he was set for stardom in Serie A with Fiorentina.

Chorley FM , coming in your ears.

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Anyone think Minamino should get a run in the team? I've been impressed anytime ive seen him in his few appearances this season. Always busy, always looking for the ball, can create spaces for others with his runs in behind, ...for me any time I've watched him this year he's doing all the right things but maybe not getting the reward.

I haven’t been overly impressed with him at all. Always seems to play the easy ball, is very lightweight, and rarely tries to beat a man or do something unexpected. I’d have more hope for Shaq as an impact sub, once he can stay fit.

Tusky wrote: »

I haven’t been overly impressed with him at all. Always seems to play the easy ball, is very lightweight, and rarely tries to beat a man or do something unexpected. I’d have more hope for Shaq as an impact sub, once he can stay fit.

Have you been looking at the runs he has been making? Those are the same runs that Firmino does but doesn't get credit for. He isn't as good as Firmino, but if you are looking at the match you will see he does create space for Salah and Mane.

He also did supply the assist for Gini last night.

From a purely revisionist point of view maybe rotating bthe front three for the sake of it would have been the best option over Christmas.

While I'm not knocking Jota, he has benefitted from being the unknown quantity in the attack. The others have benefitted from having to work out playing with a new partner.

I'm just saying 60 mins from the start for Minamino in one game and 60 for Shaq in another, with possibly 30 mins in another. Purely for the mental stimulation. Make them do something different.

We're way off this but 13/14 was hampered by Rodgers not integrating aspas, Moses and to some extent Alberto who've all turned out to be decent. It is the first team managers responsibility to bring the fringe guys along because you'll need them in the later stages when games become win or bust. Learning to win with these guys in the team is important.

atilladehun wrote: »

From a purely revisionist point of view maybe rotating bthe front three for the sake of it would have been the best option over Christmas.

While I'm not knocking Jota, he has benefitted from being the unknown quantity in the attack. The others have benefitted from having to work out playing with a new partner.

I'm just saying 60 mins from the start for Minamino in one game and 60 for Shaq in another, with possibly 30 mins in another. Purely for the mental stimulation. Make them do something different.

We're way off this but 13/14 was hampered by Rodgers not integrating aspas, Moses and to some extent Alberto who've all turned out to be decent. It is the first team managers responsibility to bring the fringe guys along because you'll need them in the later stages when games become win or bust. Learning to win with these guys in the team is important.

There's no doubt Minamino has been under used recently, the same could be said about Shaqiri since he's come to the club even when fit. I know Shaqiri wasn't available until the last few games, but, Minamino should at least have been brought on in a few of those games, just to give the opposition someone different to deal with.

Regarding 13/14, we didn't lose the league because of not integrating Aspas, Moese and Alberto, we over achieved that season, because Suarez was unplayable. We got into a winning position and we all unfortunately know whether we like it or not that one moment ultimately cost us the league.