The Title Race - 2023/24

[waspish]

The unexpected bombshell of Klopp announcing he's leaving in mid season is bound to have an adverse psychological effect on Liverpool players i think. They now know he's jumping ship in the summer so Klopp will have a battle on his hands to galvanise belief and positivity, especially if/when they suffer an unexpected defeat.

Let's hope so

 

[alexmcity]

The unexpected bombshell of Klopp announcing he's leaving in mid season is bound to have an adverse psychological effect on Liverpool players i think.

I'm afraid 'bound' sounds like wishful thinking. It may have an adverse effect on Liverpool or may not. Nobody knows. If we win the league it won't be because Liverpool suffered from an adverse effect but because City are the best.

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

I'm afraid 'bound' sounds like wishful thinking. It may have an adverse effect on Liverpool or may not. Nobody knows. If we win the league it won't be because Liverpool suffered from an adverse effect but because City are the best.

Fair enough, we'll see how it affects them when we ramp up the pressure. All we need now is for Salah to announce he's off in the summer: )

 

[shemnel]

The unexpected bombshell of Klopp announcing he's leaving in mid season is bound to have an adverse psychological effect on Liverpool players i think. They now know he's jumping ship in the summer so Klopp will have a battle on his hands to galvanise belief and positivity, especially if/when they suffer an unexpected defeat.

I think seeing it the other way - that the squad will be "desperate to win it for the gaffer" - is equally valid. No one will really know apart from the Liverpool squad themselves. Certainly an interesting twist mid season.

 

[Alfie Budd]

I think seeing it the other way - that the squad will be "desperate to win it for the gaffer" - is equally valid. No one will really know apart from the Liverpool squad themselves. Certainly an interesting twist mid season.

It’s a tough one to call. A lot of the squad will undoubtedly be galvanised but one or two (those with upcoming contract issues perhaps) may well perform at not quite 100% due to the uncertainty of what lies ahead. Those fine margins and what impact (if any) they have are impossible to predict.

 

[Legal Alien]

I think seeing it the other way - that the squad will be "desperate to win it for the gaffer" - is equally valid. No one will really know apart from the Liverpool squad themselves. Certainly an interesting twist mid season.

Well judging by the wankfest in the media about him leaving, i'd be surprised if the league or the refs let anyone beat them now!

 

[BlueMoonRisin’]

Well judging by the wankfest in the media about him leaving, i'd be surprised if the league or the refs let anyone beat them now!

The corruption of VAR bending refs ears is concerning and to retain the title to win it for a record 4th time we'll have to play so well that VAR and bent refs cannot deny us. Pep knows the score and will have us fired up to put the pressure on Liverpool i think.

 

[Charlesfarsbar]

It looks like Pep has settled on his preferred team shape in and out of possession

in possession it’s a 2 3 4 1

Dias Ake

bernardo rodri kovacic

Walker Foden Bobb Gvardiol

Alvarez

Kevin and Grealish would also be perfect in the Foden and Bobb slots , as would Alvarez

Haaland coming back will transform this team as we have lacked a true cutting edge

out of possession it’s a 4 4 2

Walker Dias Ake Gvardiol

bernardo rodri kovacic Bobb

Foden Alvarez

we have been solid in the last two tricky aways but sometimes a bit susceptible to the counter attack as there is space in the channels due-to the full backs playing so high and needing time to get back

it seems we have dispensed with the Stones role stepping into midfield ,probably due to his lack of fitness this season

is this the start of our winning run to the title ?

 

[Legal Alien]

The corruption of VAR bending refs ears is concerning and to retain the title to win it for a record 4th time we'll have to play so well that VAR and bent refs cannot deny us. Pep knows the score and will have us fired up to put the pressure on Liverpool i think.

Oh yeah, Pep will have us fired up...getting Kev, Erling and Stones back while we're in touching distance of them is huge i think.

We could do with getting win at anfailed now, end Bingo's stay in style :-)

 

[Tb1981]

Really Is the time to push on now
Before the next round of the FA cup we have 6 premier league matches (all very winnable and 4 at home) Burnley, Brentford x 2, Everton, Chelsea and Bournemouth
Liverpool have four due to the league cup final including arsenal away
If we can win all 6 then we would be top of the league and bang in form for the run in
Hopefully they drop points at arsenal as well

I know it’s easier said than done!