10 Sep 2017 05:21:59
Hey ed 01 how would u describe matip for never move backwards quickly. is he not serious or it is his habit. what. he seems to never panic. always strolling around d field. worse than klavan effort wise.

{Ed001's Note - he really annoys me mate. The more I see of him, the less I like him. He makes Klavan look like Usain Bolt! Sometimes I find myself wondering if he even breaks sweat.

For me, his attitude seems all wrong. When he gets caught up field, even 5 yards as on the goal, there is no effort to get back into place at all. I can cope with players making mistakes, I don't like it, but I understand that it happens and can accept it, what I can't cope with or understand is players not putting in 100% effort in their role.

I do not expect a forward to chase back 50 yards to get back into a defensive position when we have lost the ball, though I appreciate when they do. What I do expect is a defender to chase back and get back into position if they are caught up field when the opponent attacks. Matip strolls back, no matter how small the distance is. I hate to see that.}

1.) 10 Sep 2017
10 Sep 2017 05:55:41
Coz He is a very average defender who has looks good alongside a poor Lovren and Klavan.

2.) 10 Sep 2017
10 Sep 2017 06:30:28
Ed001, hasn't klopp figured it out yet that matip is simply not trying enough for a defender? It is clear for everyone else to see matip doesn't help the defence when he comes forward. he may be a good passer but it is of no use when you just can't defend properly. he just strolls back. i was frustrated by his lack of effort yesterday. kalvan for all his mistakes was still trying to defend even though he was failing at it. i am worried by our defence. everytime it looks they are forced to play with each other. no communication at all. no organization. klopp needs to realise and do something about it.

{Ed001's Note - the problem the coaches are having is that the players are doing it in training, then falling apart in games. Which is why Klopp would have loved to replace the whole backline in the summer if it had been feasible. Now the fullbacks have been replaced, it is time to address the centre backs. It doesn't matter what they do in training, the players fail to do it on the pitch, so they have to be replaced.}

3.) 10 Sep 2017
10 Sep 2017 07:41:12
Matip wa sone CB I thought was worthy of at least making the matchday squad for LFC. Now im having second thoughts about him too. Take a closer look at our CB options and its downright laughable. There is only so much you can coach int players. If there were meant to be average, they will continue to be average. Migs, Matip, Lovren, Klavan. All bang average and Klopp continues to spout his nonsense about improving them when that improvement is temporary.
How long will this go on until someone points out Klopp's stubbornness will cost us opportunities to challenge for major trophies?
I said this before the season started as well that LFC will not win anything major while Klopp remains manager. He does not have the tactical nous or a basic idea of what it takes to win the BPL. If your forward line is not littered with world class talent (Real Madrid), then your strength has to be built from the back.

{Ed001's Note - what stubbornness? He is trying to replace them. What is wrong with you? You have clearly got a hatred for the manager and you blame him for everything. It is a broken record now, please stop it and make a new point instead of banging on and on about something that isn't true.}

4.) 10 Sep 2017
10 Sep 2017 08:04:29
Completely agree with you ed001.our main priority should only be improving the defence. until the defence is improved, it would be almost impossible to win premier league. no matter how good you are with attack, defence needs to be solid as well. do you think we will try to bring someone in january window? As with this defence, even top 4 looks really difficult.

{Ed001's Note - if the right players are available we will buy. The centre backs are priority number one for the scouting team, but January is a difficult window.}

5.) 10 Sep 2017
10 Sep 2017 08:18:57
Ed- if players ate doing it in training, but not in matches doesn't that suggest our recruitment is wrong?
Surely there should be some sort of psychological assessment on potential signings to review their mentality?
Basics for me, we teach our would-be sports coaches that in college.

{Ed001's Note - I agree. We have recruited poorly and that needs to change.}