25 Jul 2018 14:23:24
Any reviews on the preseason games would be appreciated. I haven't seen any and would love to get peoples thoughts. I know they mean little but completely out of the loop as to how we are setting up and which youth are getting mins. Cheers folks.


1.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 14:56:08
All they are is training exercises really, not much point doing any kind of review.


2.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 15:26:26
I agree but any thoughts on how players are looking amd such from any posters here would be very much appreciated.


3.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 15:39:50
General consensus from posters who have watched the matches (I haven't I'm afraid) is that:

1) Keita looks great, a real beast in midfield and seems to be well suited to play the No 10 role if needed, albeit Klopp sees him more as a No 8.

2) Curtis Jones has really surprised, looking very good for a 17 yo.

3) Sturridge has been looking sharp, our best threat last game, and seems to have bulked up a bit.


4.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 15:49:33
Cheers zed mate.


5.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 17:09:01
No probs aoe/ Salah (whichever identity you are wearing today ;-)


6.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 17:30:22
Aoe, fab looks very solid mate. Keeps the shape well and puts his body in the way if needed.

Sturridge has looked sharp, links well with keita.

Robbo and van djke seem to have built a good partner ship on that left side.

Keita is really good aoe, I never realised he was so skillful. I knew he was energetic but man. I think he's a better player than kante, easily BTW.

Lallana hasn't looked great. Not at his 2016/ 2017 form. But better than last year.

Moreno looks okay and so does Clyne.

Dunno what else I've noticed.
Markovic looks like shaqiri with long hair.


7.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 17:39:05
Cheers zed/ robbiejames. From me, the one and only aoe. Oops what account am I on? ;)


8.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 17:41:56
Both aoe and salah wish to thank you all for your info. It is very much appreciated.


9.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 17:50:39
Some people are going to be so confused.


10.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 18:00:00
Serves them right for not following the site religiously every day, doesn't it Salaoe? ;-)


11.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 18:06:11
That’s Harry’s new name right there.


12.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 18:26:01
That’s Harry’s new name right there.


13.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 18:34:32
Hoi!

That's my line!

:D.


14.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 18:46:33
Hahaha I knew I'd be seeing that username post soon lol!


15.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 18:56:57
Curtis Jones played well in the short time I watched him, definitely agree with that. It would be nice to see some of these lads get more game time next season.

{Ed025's Note - not much chance though adam..


16.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 19:42:57
A few thoughts

- of last seasons senior players, Robbo, VVD and Sturridge have probably been the pick, with Sturridge in particular seeming to be trying to drop a bit deeper and becoming more of a playmaker (like Firmino did for us at various times last season) . maybe he can resurrect his career at Liverpool yet?
- Lallana has had flashes and looks to be getting up to speed still
- of the new boys, both have impressed. Keita has just looked awesome, an absolute power house. Fabinho has been a bit more understated but looks in supreme control when on the ball
- Of the youngsters, Curtis Jones has looked fantastic in midfield, mature beyond his years. Camacho has also impressed out wide. The others have had flashes but also made mistakes. none are quite ready yet IMO and suspect all will be looking at loans before being ready?
- Probably most disappointing for me have been Origi and Solanke who look a bit off the pace still and not particularly dangerous (again probably meaning Sturridge may stick around? ), perhaps a bit harsh on Solanke as he’s at least been in the right positions but looks like he needs goals

I think we have yet to hit our stride with lots of subs being made and lots of juniors on the pitch at any one time, so it’s mostly been about building touch and fitness, but I think it’s been OK so far with Keita a shining light. Main question mark is how we feel about going into the season with Sturridge and Solanke backing up Firmino given a) fitness and b) lack of form respectively.


17.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 19:53:55
They are glorified training sessions. Having said that, Keita is much better than I thought even tho I watched him a tonne at RBL last season. Fab is just terrific. Back 4? Solid and Studge looks pretty hungry.

{Ed025's Note - hungry until he gets a new deal brover, then he will be out for 3 months with a headache..


18.) 25 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 18:13:57
If salah opened an account under aeo. That could become v confusing.


19.) 26 Jul 2018
25 Jul 2018 23:53:12
Keita looks like a proper player 👍.