What a strike by Vinicius

Field ****ing sucks. GG chodes for putting the pitch in a **** state.

No more Vini Jr goals please. I've had my fill.

Well, that was weird.

We suck.

The no call on Darwin getting shoved, then a weird non-offside decision, followed by Real's 4th on a weak deflection was brutal.

I was certain we were going to get housed in this game, so I entered it with 0 expectations. Then we get 2 quick goals, the kop starts singing and they sucker me in. *******s.

Need that oil money.

God, I hate Real.

*melts*

Liverpool (2.09) 2-5 (1.66) Real Madrid

— The xG Philosophy (@xGPhilosophy) February 21, 2023

jeffk said:

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God, I hate Real.

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You can hate Madrid and you are right to do so. But, You absolutely cannot deny they own this competition. They have such a massive mental advantage over every other team.

Cool

"It's one of the reasons I signed a new contract [to build new team]. Last season was not one for a big change. If you want a big change, at this club you cannot make loads of changes and realise no-one wants to leave."

— Paul Gorst (@ptgorst) February 24, 2023

Fingers crossed that we make some big moves this summer. Someone pointed out that this team isn't necessarily in decline, but instead stuck at an awkward transition point with a lot of new pieces here but key ones still missing. No excuse for that poor planning, but it does make me hopeful (dammit!) that we'll rebound next season with some new faces. Klopp doesn't sound like he's on his way out the door, which I'm glad for - I still love the guy and think he's a good coach.

Klopp can stay around for as long as he wants imo. I trust he is always going to give it his all

Our line-up to take on Crystal Palace tonight 👊#CRYLIV

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 25, 2023

We look like a mid table team…which we are.

Dammit FSG needs to infuse some money into this squad this summer or we will be again next year.

Shocking that a midfield of Keita, Hendo, and Milner couldn't generate much moving forward.

Is anyone else wondering why Gomez keeps getting starts or even game time over Nat Phillips? I know they aren't the same caliber player on paper but dammit Phillips seems to be a guy that's a lot more consistent. His potential is lower than Gomez but his downside is much higher to me than Gomez.

Obviously getting Jude Bellingham would be the ultimate goal. But I don't think we win a bidding war with Real Madrid. Their pull is too strong right now, especially if we miss out on top 4. We are in desperate need of a midfield transformation so my summer business if we can't go close on Jude:

IN
- Mason Mount - CM [24] (60m GBP)
- Youri Tielemans - CM [25] (Free)
- James Ward-Prowse - CM [28] (should get a cut price deal when Southampton is relegated; 20m GBP)

OUT
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - CM [29] (contract expiry)
- Naby Keita - CM [28] (contract expiry)
- Adrian - GK [36] (contract expiry) (unless Kelleher wants out, keep him)
- Arthur - CM [26] (Loan expiry)
- Fabinho - CM [29] (55m GBP)
- Nat Phillips - CB [25] (10m GBP)

New Contracts (expiring June 2023)
- Roberto Firmino - ST [31]
- James Milner - CM [37] (annual one-year contract offer)
- Rhys Williams - CB [22]

Other Players of Interest:
- N'Golo Kante - CM [29] (Free)
- Milan Skriniar - CB [27] (Free)
- Goncalo Inacio - CB [21] (25m GBP)
- Tino Livramento - RB [21] (25m GBP)
- Romain Perraud - LB [25] (20m GBP)

If we let Nat Phillips go (and the guy deserves his chance at first team football), going after a Inacio or Skriniar would be a priority too with our injury track record at that position.

IN
- Mason Mount - CM [24] (60m GBP) - I think a change of scenery would be great for Mount.
- Youri Tielemans - CM [25] (Free) - near the top of my list!
- James Ward-Prowse - CM [28] (should get a cut price deal when Southampton is relegated; 20m GBP) - I think he'd fit in very well with out squad

OUT
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - CM [29] (contract expiry)
- Naby Keita - CM [28] (contract expiry)
- Adrian - GK [36] (contract expiry) (unless Kelleher wants out, keep him)
- Arthur - CM [26] (Loan expiry)
- Fabinho - CM [29] (55m GBP) - oh how the mighty has fallen.
- Nat Phillips - CB [25] (10m GBP) - I 100% agree that we need to let him go. I think he's too good to just sit and not play for us.

New Contracts (expiring June 2023)
- Roberto Firmino - ST [31]
- James Milner - CM [37] (annual one-year contract offer)
- Rhys Williams - CB [22]

Other Players of Interest:
- N'Golo Kante - CM [29] (Free) -awesome player but I don't want another older injury prone player. Damn he's so good when he's actually playing.
- Milan Skriniar - CB [27] (Free)
- Goncalo Inacio - CB [21] (25m GBP) - don't know much about him.
- Tino Livramento - RB [21] (25m GBP) - absolutely
- Romain Perraud - LB [25] (20m GBP) - I'm happy with Tsimi as a backup/possible future starter

Looks like Konate should be available tomorrow against Wolves

WOLVES!

I hate playing Wolves. I kind of hate playing anyone right now though...

eiggA2002 said:

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I hate playing Wolves. I kind of hate playing anyone right now though...

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I've always hated playing them but I don't even like to hear their name this year

The Reds to take on Wolves tonight 👊#LIVWOL

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 1, 2023

Nice to see Fab have a decent game for a change.