Saw story that Liverpool put in a $60M bid for De Jong. Wouldn't that stick a big knife in ManU's backside if they're able to sign him away from Barca.
Klopp says no-one back for Bournemouth but Matip/Jones should be in training after the weekend. Plus....
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 26, 2022
Thiago "not too far away"
Jota "getting closer"
Klopp on Keita: "Naby will not be ready for the weekend. It's a muscle. It's not 100% clear."
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 26, 2022
Here’s how we line up to face @afcbournemouth today 📋🔴#LIVBOU
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 27, 2022
Our @ChampionsLeague group stage schedule has been confirmed (all kick-off times 8pm UK) 📅
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 27, 2022
September 7 – Napoli (A)
September 13 – Ajax (H)
October 4 – Rangers (H)
October 12 – Rangers (A)
October 26 – Ajax (A)
November 1 – Napoli (H) pic.twitter.com/2HYKXz8XBg
Even more intriguingly, one of their #NUFC team-mates in that defeat at Bolton was involved at Anfield today - Bournemouth manager Scott Parker! #LFC
— Mark Carruthers (@MarkCarruthers_) August 27, 2022
I slightly disagree about TAA. I'm generally ok with him running forward whenever he wants. I want him as far away from our goal as possible. I'm rarely frustrated with him because he chose to attack or press instead of defending. I'm usually pissed at him when he knew he was supposed to defend and just didn't react or did a half ass job. At this point I've just accepted that he will give the opposition at least one goal every other game through his below average man marking skills. He is literally a ticking time bomb when asked to do conventional defensive work. On the flip side, when he is in an advanced position (attacking or defending) we have a really good chance of creating a scoring opportunity or retaining possession. Any time that we spend with TAA along the back line is a moment when we are vulnerable and not controlling the game. We just need a better player in the MF to push the press or help cover TAA's rear. Milner can't be starting games. He is a training ground Hercules and a fine utility player, but we need more quickness and athleticism in the middle of the park.YNWA.2013 said:
This is why I like the VvD-Gomez partnership. I think Gomez is our fastest CB. And since he is "versatile" in playing CB/RB, he is the perfect person to cover for TAA pushing forward. I don't know how much freedom Klopp gives Trent but I agree he needs to pick his moments better. Towards the start of the Klopp era, Lallana was the catalyst in our press and offensive strategy. It wasn't until he made his move that the team as whole attempted to squeeze. I would like to see an evolvement of this strategy (not sure what that looks like and why Lijnders is the assistant and not me), but I think that is when we are at our best.
Putting TAA in your team is like getting a dog. You can't easily integrate one into every family. Every family member has to be willing to change the way they operate and make sacrifices. If you don't adjust specifically for him, that POS is going to tear the house apart. But, if you treat him right and properly accommodate all his needs, you will reap great reward....which barely seem to outweigh the cost.jeffk said:
Haha. I have definitely accepted the "welp, that was Trent's guy" goal we give up once every other game. I'm not okay with it, but I've accepted the reality of the situation. Gomez definitely covers well enough for him 95% of the time. Matip is fine most of the time as well. Konate struggles in that area. That Hendo-Milner pairing just created so so many holes in our formation.
Which is probably why he'll never be a consistent inclusion on the England NT. He's too risky in tournament play. He might help you set up two goals in a group stage play but then turn around and look like he's ordering a hot dog while his man heads in a cross to the back post to knock them out in the semis.