City v Liverpool - Post Match Thread

[vmsuhail]

GEGENDEPRESSING for Liverpool. Surprised to see us press more than them.

 

[vmsuhail]

Mendy does need an extra touch before crossing the ball, and he put in some brilliant crosses. Improve his defensive positioning and we have a world class LB in our hands.

 

[christened at st marks]

We need 2 top quality CB's Vinny is a bonus if fit VVD or Toby right, Stones in-between, Laporte Left,we don't need another striker, somebody with plenty of pace DM maybe Danilo

 

[northstandgiveusasong]

I remember sitting in the main stand at Maine Rd at Easter 1982 when Liverpool beat us 5-0,that was payback today.

Remember it well...we hardly got a kick of the ball that day and then having to witness that screamer of a Sammy Lee free kick from the Kippax.

How times have changed!

Ignore the media bullshit, We were 1-0 up with 11 v 11.

5-0 City and about time!

 

[HellasLEAF]

Thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed that drubbing.

That result should open eyes.

Fantastic stuff. This current team has so many quality players. Pep looks delighted with how the team is coming together.

 

[citytilllidie]

Is it just me, or is anyone else concerned about our defence? Prior to the sending off, Salah was constantly getting away, and on another day, could have punished us severely. Considering that this was Mendy's side, we looked all over the place and very exposed. On any other day, this could have been a disaster. Pep also didn't appear to address it until half time. This will not have gone unnoticed by other teams

 

[cibaman]

Is it just me, or is anyone else concerned about our defence? Prior to the sending off, Salah was constantly getting away, and on another day, could have punished us severely. Considering that this was Mendy's side, we looked all over the place and very exposed. On any other day, this could have been a disaster. Pep also didn't appear to address it until half time. This will not have gone unnoticed by other teams

It needs to be addressed but I think we should expect Mendy to play in a very advanced role in most games. He's going to be one of our most potent attacking threats. Its providing the defence behind him that's the issue.

It was noticeable in the first half that Danilo played very wide for a centre back in a back 3. He was playing almost as an orthodox right back behind Walker. It appeared that Pep had identified Mane as the danger man and wanted Danilo to stay fairly close to him. And Fernandhino has a tendency to cover the right side of the defence to a greater extent than the left. Which meant that the left side of the defence was stretched.

 

[Juan King]

Is it just me, or is anyone else concerned about our defence? Prior to the sending off, Salah was constantly getting away, and on another day, could have punished us severely. Considering that this was Mendy's side, we looked all over the place and very exposed. On any other day, this could have been a disaster. Pep also didn't appear to address it until half time. This will not have gone unnoticed by other teams

I agree. I had the same conversation with the guy who sits next to me. First half most of the danger came down our left side from Salah, and Mendy didn't seem to provide any defensive cover at all, he was just stood wide on the touch line.This could quite easily have cost us. I'm not sure if this an intentional strategy from Pep, but if it is, then it seems a risky one. We didn't do anything to try and stop the threat and I was really relieved when Salah went off at half time.

 

[East Level 2]

Disgusting behavior. No excuses, just disgusting lack of sportsmanship and basic humanity. At the time that they booed, no-one knew the extent of his injuries, so to boo a layer being stretchered off is...well...scouser behavior.

I have always thought Liverpool was a decent club, and had a decent group of supporters, even though the Candlefield stuff is getting old. However, after today, and listening to thousands of their fans booing, I have lost any and all respect I ever had for them...Klopp included!

You've not been to many away games at Anfield have you?

 

[Vic]

Surely Mané would have touched the ball on with his head, given the height of it, if he hadn't seen Ederson?

Well quite. If he hadn't seen Ederson why wouldn't he wait for the ball to come down to bring it under control? The only reason to go for it like that would be because you did see the keeper coming for it. I'd accept that he thought he might get to it first but it was not "accidental" in the sense of not foreseeable. That's why the law is drafted as it is.