Lallana's Left Peg Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 So comfortable for Liverpool so far. Have looked very poor and slow. Keep giving the ball away and nothing wide right from us. Sterling is keeping Clyne pressed well back - we are not moving the ball quick enough (either hesitation or lack of movement I don't know) and Liverpool press and get the ball back so you can see why Clyne is a bit worried about going forward and giving Sterling all that space again. For me the balance isn't right. If the team is designed to be compact when we defend then that is fine but when we have the ball we either need to keep it longer through movement or be braver and take a player on in the right areas. Sitting back and waiting for the press (and either losing it or aimlessly hoofing it forward) is just asking for trouble and will also result in never threatening the opponents goal. We're playing against a decent team but are not putting our best foot forward. It just doesn't feel like there are enough goals in this team.
Patrick Bateman Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Wanyama and Tadic look fantastic, need to bring on Long to play off Pelle. This! I'd actually take off JWP for Long. He has a lovely dead ball technique, but I can't see what else he brings yet. Am I being harsh?
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 So comfortable for Liverpool so far. Have looked very poor and slow. Keep giving the ball away and nothing wide right from us. Sterling is keeping Clyne pressed well back - we are not moving the ball quick enough (either hesitation or lack of movement I don't know) and Liverpool press and get the ball back so you can see why Clyne is a bit worried about going forward and giving Sterling all that space again. For me the balance isn't right. If the team is designed to be compact when we defend then that is fine but when we have the ball we either need to keep it longer through movement or be braver and take a player on in the right areas. Sitting back and waiting for the press (and either losing it or aimlessly hoofing it forward) is just asking for trouble and will also result in never threatening the opponents goal. We're playing against a decent team but are not putting our best foot forward. It just doesn't feel like there are enough goals in this team.
Patrick Bateman Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Wanyama and Tadic look fantastic, need to bring on Long to play off Pelle. This! I'd actually take off JWP for Long. He has a lovely dead ball technique, but I can't see what else he brings yet. Am I being harsh?
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 I take back what I said about Bertrand
DrZuess1979 the 2nd Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 I take back what I said about Bertrand
Saint Charlie Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Davis and JWP would be better swapped over.
Saint Charlie Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Davis and JWP would be better swapped over.
austsaint Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Wanyama and Tadic look fantastic, need to bring on Long to play off Pelle. Agree...Bertrand looks good too.
austsaint Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Wanyama and Tadic look fantastic, need to bring on Long to play off Pelle. Agree...Bertrand looks good too.
Patrick Bateman Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Pelle is being bossed by Lovren. Wanyama superb so far. Lovren hasn't suddenly turned into a rubbish centre back, I honestly don't know why people are surprised - he was awesome for us last season. One of the very best centre backs in Europe.
Patrick Bateman Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Pelle is being bossed by Lovren. Wanyama superb so far. Lovren hasn't suddenly turned into a rubbish centre back, I honestly don't know why people are surprised - he was awesome for us last season. One of the very best centre backs in Europe.
Dr Who? Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Liverpool have been poor. Just that one soft goal. Dam!
Dr Who? Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Liverpool have been poor. Just that one soft goal. Dam!
adrian lord Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Liverpool have been poor. Just that one soft goal. Dam! Absolutely
adrian lord Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Liverpool have been poor. Just that one soft goal. Dam! Absolutely
Colinjb Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Pelle isn't quite on the same wavelength yet. We are not looking that bad, there are positives.
Colinjb Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Pelle isn't quite on the same wavelength yet. We are not looking that bad, there are positives.
Patrick Bateman Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 This team could be very good actually, but they definitely need some gelling time - I'd get a friendly (behind doors) booked in mid week if I were Saints)
Patrick Bateman Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 This team could be very good actually, but they definitely need some gelling time - I'd get a friendly (behind doors) booked in mid week if I were Saints)
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 We miss Ramirez This is not the sort of game that would suit him. The pace of it as well as our tactics.
Lallana's Left Peg Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 We miss Ramirez This is not the sort of game that would suit him. The pace of it as well as our tactics.
Saint Matty 76 Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 This! I'd actually take off JWP for Long. He has a lovely dead ball technique, but I can't see what else he brings yet. Am I being harsh? Not at all, very basic midfielder without the delivery.
Saint Matty 76 Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 This! I'd actually take off JWP for Long. He has a lovely dead ball technique, but I can't see what else he brings yet. Am I being harsh? Not at all, very basic midfielder without the delivery.
adrian lord Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 In a month we will be very useful. Good promising sighs IMO
adrian lord Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 In a month we will be very useful. Good promising sighs IMO
Under Weststand Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Long on for JWP at halftime please we have nothing coming down the right side at present.
Under Weststand Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Long on for JWP at halftime please we have nothing coming down the right side at present.
JoeShmoe Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Long for JWP, we've done ok tho, Big Vic has been immense
JoeShmoe Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Long for JWP, we've done ok tho, Big Vic has been immense
SaintRobbie Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 I'm afraid Pelle is no Rickie Lambert. Adding nothing and his body language is poor. Not impressed. We need Long on and another striker. Well played Yoshida just now.
SaintRobbie Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 I'm afraid Pelle is no Rickie Lambert. Adding nothing and his body language is poor. Not impressed. We need Long on and another striker. Well played Yoshida just now.
Colinjb Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Long on for JWP at halftime please we have nothing coming down the right side at present. Without his set piece delivery we would be very limited, that's why he is being accommodated.
Colinjb Posted 17 August, 2014 Posted 17 August, 2014 Long on for JWP at halftime please we have nothing coming down the right side at present. Without his set piece delivery we would be very limited, that's why he is being accommodated.
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