Liverpool thread 2018/19

[East Level 2]

Ramos broke him, not been the same since.

Ramos "left something on him" as advised by that scruffy **** and general shit-talker, Danny fucking Murphy.

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

The assumption there though, is that last season is the 'norm' for those players and they weren't playing above themselves.
Maybe their form this season is their norm?

The Klopp system isn’t sustainable for that front 3, it’s already looking leggy.... the biggest difference is they lack a variation in style, it isn’t transferable to Sturridge et al.... come jan, they will teeter off imo. The beauty of our squad, discounting depth, is our ability to sustain the ethos through multiple variations, no matter who is in... we are a few levels above them and it will be reflected come May!!!

 

[Drubas]

They did last season, I hope I am wrong but I can't see either Cardiff or Huddersfield troubling the Dippers

Liverpool struggled against the top teams last season. They had a massive improvement against teams that parked the bus. Maybe you are referring to two seasons ago? Liverpool's ability to break down teams that defend low, has steadily improved over time both statistically (chances, shots in box, goals, goals conceeded) and points earned. 12 more points last season than the season before.

 

[balotellishaircut]

I can see a frustrating afternoon for the dippers at Huddersfield, there players coming back from international duty, having to play away to a fresh team that parks the bus, im hoping Huddersfield can salvage a draw from this game, the first 30 mins is crucial to that though.

 

[lloydy]

I can see a frustrating afternoon for the dippers at Huddersfield, there players coming back from international duty, having to play away to a fresh team that parks the bus, im hoping Huddersfield can salvage a draw from this game, the first 30 mins is crucial to that though.

Bit early to be drinking!

 

[taleofbluehalves]

I can see a frustrating afternoon for the dippers at Huddersfield, there players coming back from international duty, having to play away to a fresh team that parks the bus, im hoping Huddersfield can salvage a draw from this game, the first 30 mins is crucial to that though.

Let’s hope so!

 

[Marvin]

Liverpool are impossible to assess because they rely so much on Salah and no one knows how is game is going to progress.

If he recovers, then they can go up another level, but if not then I can't see them maintaining a challenge. Yes they are on the same points as us, and have had a very difficult run of fixtures but the quality of their game has not been as good as last season.

I don't know how bad his injury is. They will have wanted him to play Huddersfield and Cardiff as it represents an opportunity for him to score goals and get him back to speed.

I haven't looked at the stats km run, sprints etc but my impression is that LFC are now the Klopp unit of midfield power and athleticism but with ordinary Salah I think they lack the goals to win the title. His game will be key to where the title goes although if City reproduce last season's form then it's irrelevant anyway.

Psychologically I think we struck a blow against them last week.

 

[chedinho]

Ramos broke him, not been the same since.

I think Mourinho might have been right about him.
I don’t think he has the mentality for the big games.everytime a big game comes up, he seems to go off injured. It doesn’t seem to make sense, as he starts the game full of desire and the next thing, he’s holding his leg, shoulder, looking to come off.
Champions league final and he wants to come off, I’ve never seen Spanish Dave ask to come off and he has been kicked black and blue. Just a nagging thought I have.
If nothing else, you’ve got to think it’s strange.

 

[quiet_riot]

I think Mourinho might have been right about him.
I don’t think he has the mentality for the big games.everytime a big game comes up, he seems to go off injured. It doesn’t seem to make sense, as he starts the game full of desire and the next thing, he’s holding his leg, shoulder, looking to come off.
Champions league final and he wants to come off, I’ve never seen Spanish Dave ask to come off and he has been kicked black and blue. Just a nagging thought I have.
If nothing else, you’ve got to think it’s strange.

Came off in the CL because he was more concerned about his World Cup than the cult of LFC. However much that would anger their fans.

 

[Marvin]

Observer Sport have got some stat tables on the km run, and sprint by teams and players

You might be surprised to learn that Arsenal are top of km run and also sprints.

Liverpool have the 2nd most sprints.

Jorginho and Kante best individuals in respect of km run

City were in top 3 for sprints, 3rd I think, but half way down in terms of km run which surprises me as last season I think we topped these tables.