Dave Ewing's Back 'eader
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Has he done that before? Probably not. Will he do that again? Probably not. Just had to happen at Klanfield!
Lots of work to do. I think today was his introduction to the PL. When under attack, don't try to initiate a counter, instead clear all the way into the oppositions half
Think the first goal is very weird, his positioning looks off and he's so slow to react to the actual effort. Also do think he should do better with Firmino's goal.
Ederson was better than supposed by many.
1st goal:
Delph having a poor tackle and out of position, Otamendi had to help out for Delph to cover Salah,
Stones had to move left to block Ox, while Dinho did right to run behind Stones to cover the mid.
Than Stones didn't even try to block the shot, Ota did.
The finish by Ox was quite perfect and didn't give Ederson enough time to get down at it.
2nd:
Foul on Stones, who could have done better. No chance for Ederson.
3rd:
Caught by the press. 4 blues vs 5 reds. Sane or Sergio didn't get out of the red shadow, and the ball should have gone to the right.
But Stones - again - was too deep and should be higher to call for the ball, Walker was out near the side line.
Ota was being caught, Stones still lost in space and his final move to block Mané was Sunday league level, sadly.
4th:
Ed's fault of course, should have gone over the roof. Wanted to play Pep football for a counter but failed.
Bit unlucky to perfectly find Salah.
Otherwise very good passing, calm and confident, for the first time at Anfield.
No reason at all to start a debate. Good keeper.