Liverpool Thread | 2025/26

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Vienna_70 said:
It’s not just the new signings that have given us reason for optimism this term; some of those, who really struggled last season are looking back to their best, especially Phil, who after a slow start, is showing the class that we all know he possesses.

Rúben is also looking back to his best and Erling seems to be much more dangerous, if that’s possible. Joško too, is looking like the quality centre-back we all know he is, and is proving his worth in his preferred position, rather than as a makeshift full-back.

Nico O'Reilly is coming on in leaps and bounds as a left-back, considering he was being used as an attacking midfielder in the Academy sides. We haven’t missed Rayan Aït-Nouri at all, though the sooner he’s back the better.
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100%! We are still a way off being the finished article but so many are showing the quality we need and you don't have the collective moans and groans when you see certain players in the team. Khusanov looked solid at RB so it's not just Nunes, who was great on Saturday anyway, and Rico as options. We have four options at LB.

Nico is improving game after game and even without Rodri we have a balanced side.

The way Bobb, Bernardo and Cherki came on and both kept the ball effectively and looked to get us forwards was hugely positive too.

The Arsenal result was disappointing in the end, but as Pep said, the show of character was superb and exactly what we lacked last season.
 
paulchapo said:
It feels wrong but I almost cheered when Maguire's header hit the net, as once they equalised, like everybody else I thought they'd go on to win it.
I hate both clubs and their fanbases there really isn't much to choose between how awful both of them are. Still seeing the misery on these faces gave me great joy I have to admit.
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Me as well. I surprised myself but I laughed out loud at the scousers. I also think it was the best result for City so it capped a great weekend.
 
Salford_Blue said:
Should've signed a centre half instead of Isak.

Van Dijk on his last legs and like Konate, can't play every game.

Who else is there other than Joe Gomez?
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Fair point, I also didn't think they needed Wirtz because they haven't played with a player like that for a long time. I always had it in my mind, that one less grafter in midfield might expose the back four, more than in the last few years.
 
bobbyowenquiff said:
Me as well. I surprised myself but I laughed out loud at the scousers. I also think it was the best result for City so it capped a great weekend.
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That's why. It was comical because the one team Liverpool absolutely hate to lose to is United. Also the rags aren't a threat to us and haven't been for years. Liverpool are and will continue to be. Let's be honest United absolutely got away with one here. That game should have been about 6-2 to Liverpool. It was a freak result, but they got it, sadly something we can't seem to do at Anfield. There are some signs the rags are improving but whether they can get back to the very top again is debatable.
 
paulchapo said:
That's why. It was comical because the one team Liverpool absolutely hate to lose to is United. Also the rags aren't a threat to us and haven't been for years. Liverpool are and will continue to be. Let's be honest United absolutely got away with one here. That game should have been about 6-2 to Liverpool. It was a freak result, but they got it, sadly something we can't seem to do at Anfield. There are some signs the rags are improving but whether they can get back to the very top again is debatable.
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I thought the Rags played well in the first half. They looked worse when Sesko came on but snatched a goal to win it. I was surprised how shite Kerkez, Isak, Van Dyke were. Liverpool look shattered mentally, like we did before Christmas last season. I think we have a good chance in the league this season.
 
There's probably more than 1 problem affecting Liverpool but I am surprised that few people have suggested that they might be suffering from a collective lack of intensity that you sometimes see in the season after a team wins a title. I suggest this because it's not just 3-4 players who are under-par but the whole team.
 
bobbyowenquiff said:
I thought the Rags played well in the first half. They looked worse when Sesko came on but snatched a goal to win it. I was surprised how shite Kerkez, Isak, Van Dyke were. Liverpool look shattered mentally, like we did before Christmas last season. I think we have a good chance in the league this season.
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Liverpool have made the mistake of giving Van Djik and Salah huge new contracts given their age. As we saw last season ageing world class players can suddenly fall off a cliff form wise. They are also trying to incorporate too many new players into positions they probably weren't really needed. They are going to have to strengthen their defense and then they will be probably be permanent challengers again.
As for us, I have no idea. This is because too many of our new players haven't been able to settle in because they've been injured. Add on the bloody international breaks which also means we haven't had enough time to gel properly. In spite of all this and after a poor start, there we are in second place. The lack of goals aside from Haaland is a worry but hopefully Marmoush and Cherki can step up once fit. Talking of fit, if we can get Rodri fit and back to his best our chances improve significantly.
 
Marvin. said:
There's probably more than 1 problem affecting Liverpool but I am surprised that few people have suggested that they might be suffering from a collective lack of intensity that you sometimes see in the season after a team wins a title. I suggest this because it's not just 3-4 players who are under-par but the whole team.
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That club has won two titles in 30 odd years.
One meant nothing.
When your the champions the pressure is on.
Everyone wants to beat you.
They win it last year mainly down to everyone else been shit.
When you think about us winning not just 3 in a row and the treble.
But to win 4 .
Fuck me unbelievable.
And the European royalty can't handle the pressure from 1
 
paulchapo said:
Liverpool have made the mistake of giving Van Djik and Salah huge new contracts given their age. As we saw last season ageing world class players can suddenly fall off a cliff form wise. They are also trying to incorporate too many new players into positions they probably weren't really needed. They are going to have to strengthen their defense and then they will be probably be permanent challengers again.
As for us, I have no idea. This is because too many of our new players haven't been able to settle in because they've been injured. Add on the bloody international breaks which also means we haven't had enough time to gel properly. In spite of all this and after a poor start, there we are in second place. The lack of goals aside from Haaland is a worry but hopefully Marmoush and Cherki can step up once fit. Talking of fit, if we can get Rodri fit and back to his best our chances improve significantly.
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Difference between us the dippers and the rags.
And possibly arsenal is they think they deserve to win something.
They think they have a right to it.
For us.
Everything is a bonus .
But we have pep.
And haaland.
The best manager ever.
And the best goal scoring freak ever
 
Salford_Blue said:
Should've signed a centre half instead of Isak.

Van Dijk on his last legs and like Konate, can't play every game.

Who else is there other than Joe Gomez?
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Well, they played Szoboslai at right back last match. Maybe he will do it?
 
feedmpenzaandhewillscore said:
No ones talking about it, losing Alexander Arnold has been a big loss for how they play. The diagonal balls he could hit for their wide men to come in off the flanks doesn’t happen.

If you sit in like United did yesterday it denies Liverpool the space to counter quickly which has been a hallmark of how the play over the last 8 years or so.

The crown of champions can be a heavy one, they are far from being out of the title race just yet. However yoi have to question if they have the mind set to defend the title. They went on the piss for the last few weeks of the season rather than keeping the winning momentum going. City don’t seem to get the plaudits from outside of the club, but what Pep did motivating our lot to win it four times in a row and keeping the players hungry to do it was an unbelievable effort.
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They haven't defended a trophy for nearly 40 years
 
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