06 May 2024 01:29:00
Konate
Genuine question here for the Eds or anyone.
Why is Klopp starting Quansah over Konate?
I've been so impressed with Quansah, young lad who has come in and done an incredible job for us. I know he's made a few mistakes but that's to be expected with his age.
Konate, a French international, possible injury issues, has been rotated with mid week games. Should have played more Premier League games with his physicality, as Ed.001 suggested, with Quansah in Europe.
Without Matip and with Gomez essentially being L/ R back cover, we have gone through the season with basically 3 centre backs.
However, we haven't played since West Ham, over a week since our last game. Why is Quansah above Konate?
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{Ed001's Note - because he is better on the ball.}
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06 May 2024 03:35:31
I think Quansah has played amazingly well thus far. His first season of top flight football and he does not look out of place at all. In fact, I dare say that he has played his way from being 5th choice CB to being 2nd/ 3rd choice. If he was playing for another club, we were all be putting his name forward as a potential signing for us. He does have his faults but he is going from strength to strength and if he keeps clear of injuries, I can definitely see him as our long-term CB.
I love Konate but his injuries are a concern. Especially so for CBs where partnership is so important. It's no surprise that Arsenal have been playing well when they have an assured CB partnership of Gabriel and Saliba. Maybe that's something that we need to look into after the season ends - who our 1st choice would be moving forward instead of rotating between Quansah and Konate.
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05 May 2024 21:57:06
Did anyone see ang give klopp a baggy in the tunnel? Good gear he said š.
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05 May 2024 23:21:29
š¤£š¤£ He certainly gave him something in the tunnel before kick off anyway. We never seem to have any width so, maybe he gave him a winger?
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05 May 2024 20:20:05
Good day Eds and Reds, concerning the match today it was a joy to watch except the last fifteen minutes of the game, but what I observed is that the players look well up for the game (maybe due to the long rest we had), but to me it is not a coincidence that we played well today without having any mid-week fixture to contend with.
I'm not saying the players are not capable, but it has been a long journey from the beginning of the season trying to shuttle between competitions, to me that resulted in our decline, though I'm disappointed the way the end of the season has played out but I couldn't be more proud of them (players).what I will say is bring on next season, because I can't wait to see a fresh start from the players and the new manager,all the same thanks to the gaffer (klopp) for what he has done to the club and the city, you will surely be missed, once a legend always a legend jurgen.
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05 May 2024 21:37:08
I had a great day!
Elliott was boss.
Quansah cool as a cucumber.
Gakpo had a good game.
Mac Allister was gash.
But seeing the return of Bajcetic (who was also totally off the pace) was a joy. Heās a big part of our future - trust me.
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05 May 2024 21:45:39
Trent playing as an actual right back made the world of difference.
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05 May 2024 21:53:13
Midweek games are to be expected at a club like Liverpool.
It's also a quandary keeping players fresh and asking them to play heavy metal football. You sprint at the end of the marathon not throughout it.
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{Ed014's Note - you should tell that to the marathon world record holder whose average speed during the race is 13.1mph
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05 May 2024 21:54:36
Robertson. World class that guy.
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05 May 2024 21:58:20
Bajcetic was absolutely shocking, should have made that sub with 10 mins to go in hindsight. Not his fault at all but yeah well off match fitness. Canāt wait to see him next season after a summer of finding his feet.
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05 May 2024 22:26:06
Glad you guys had a geat day out. Saw the game and frankly, we were brilliant all game till the changes were rung in and we lost our way. All in all in terms of chances created, we deserved the win and Spurs only got in when we rung in the changes hence, the tempo cooled down a bit.
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05 May 2024 16:11:44
Just seen the news about Bernard Hill terribly sad our Yosser gone but not forgotten fly high mate will always remember High Park street and the afraid you'll be terrified in a minute line stuck with me cause it resonated tears in me eyes we lost another good man today.
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05 May 2024 20:16:14
He was alright for a Manc!
Boys from the Blackstuff is a classic and one of the best things ever shown on TV. He was brilliant as Yosser. There was a lot of sadness and despair in it but Yosser's story is the one that most people remember.
It's funny how so many people associate Scousers with Yosser when he played the part mostly in his own Manc accent.
RIP Bernard.
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05 May 2024 20:51:02
Sad news. when he was sat next to Souness saying āyou look like meā RIP yosser lad.
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05 May 2024 23:08:00
āIām desperate, Fatherā
āCall me Danā
āIām desperate, Danā
Brilliant drama series that hit the nail on the head in horrible times.
RIP Yosser and thank you for the memories Bernard.
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05 May 2024 11:54:43
Hi Ed001
Considering most of us didn't even know who slot was before Klopp announced he was leaving, any chance you could do a profile on him? I've read all sorts on here, like he plays with inverted fullbacks, a pivot, high press. Would appreciate your in depth take on him.
Cheers.
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{Ed001's Note - I have added him to the list mate.}
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05 May 2024 12:02:02
I get the impression that youāre not that keen on him Ed001? You just donāt seem very enthusiastic about him taking over.
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{Ed001's Note - I am not sure. I am not a fan of inverted full-backs and he likes those, so that bothers me. He also plays very possession-heavy football, which can be boring. But he does like a high intensity level. I am just waiting until I can look at more of him before I get enthusiastic.}
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05 May 2024 13:16:00
For me, Liverpool are gambling on potential with Slot.
He is far from a sure thing.
It really could go either way but I like how he handles the media at least. Seems confident and a strong communicator. Should be helpful.
I'm very looking forward to see how we play under him.
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05 May 2024 13:33:08
Let's hope Slot gets a 7 with us.
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05 May 2024 13:43:23
Iād argue klopp wasnāt a sure thing when we signed him . There are no guarantees in football . Slot may well come in and tweak his system to get the best out the players at his disposal. He might have not had the opportunity to do certain things at feyenoord that he wants to do at Liverpool . I will be firmly in the camp of letās wait and see what he can do and I will not judge him after 2/ 3 games he needs to be given the time klopp was afforded . Unlike klopp slot will have a full pre season when he starts so I canāt wait to watch all the pre season content lfc related to see whatās coming . Iām actually excited about a new manager . Klopp is / has been quality for us but I genuinely think heās made mistakes this season and i know itās not popular because heās leaving and we are celebrating klopps time etc but he is still accountable for things this season as are the players . Mostly making substitutions too late has been my criticism of klopp .
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05 May 2024 14:42:52
āFor me, Liverpool are gambling on potential with Slotā
To be fair Davey, that is kinda our thing.
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05 May 2024 15:18:30
From my point of view I dislike Slot.
My opinion, my view.
I am certain he will fail and quickly.
I had a similar feeling about Brendan Rogers but not so intensely.
Following Juergen will be a mammoth task for any manager.
I don't like Slot's system at all.
There is definitely unease in the camp with Juergen leaving. I don't find this surprising.
I am biased. I don't like Dutch football or their managers. I have many reasons for what I believe will be a difficult coming period.
I don't have the attitude we must get behind the team no matter what. If I don't like something I will say so and not blindly follow.
Therefore if I dislike a direction I will say it, unconcerned about popularity.
Fasten your seat belts it is going to be a bumpy ride.
I just get visions of a once smiling Slot, standing in disbelief with his jaw on the deck, clueless to the events he surveys.
My opinion, just my opinion.
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05 May 2024 15:43:39
Very few sure thing managers to be fair, if any. Itās always going to be a gamble, maybe Slot slightly more than others that have been mentIoned.
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05 May 2024 15:49:10
@ yuri
Obviously entitled to your opinion but the fact you dislike the man before heās even had a chance is nothing short of a disgrace IN MY OPINION
you may not like his tactics or playing style but to not like the actual man himself come on .
As a fan base we have to get behind the next man at least giving him a chance and not live in the past because the past is already gone and it was great with jurgen at times but itās time to move on it really is.
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05 May 2024 16:04:33
My ex wife left me because I gambled on slots.
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05 May 2024 17:53:29
I don't mind if people think I am a disgrace because of what I am saying.
That's life.
For as W C Fields famously once said, "Never give a sucker an even break! "
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05 May 2024 18:26:21
Slots first job will be to teach Nunez English and then the offside rule.
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05 May 2024 18:32:46
Yuri01, you won't blindly follow Slot but you dislike him, his system and his direction before he has even managed one of our games and because of where he comes from?
Unbelievable!
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05 May 2024 18:36:41
Looks like you've made your mind up Yuri š.
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05 May 2024 19:08:45
He will be flogging a dead horse there, JK. I'm starting to agree with the Andy Carroll song!
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05 May 2024 22:30:52
@Yuri from the moment you dislike someone without even knowing them or having a chance to open your mind and judge their words, acts and deeds on the merits, is the living epitome of bias hence, your opinion on Slot or who/ whatever else means absolutely nothing to me cos it is based on inherrent bias and prejudice. Peace and Love.
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05 May 2024 23:14:20
@Yuri - great motto for life that eh āNever give a sucker an even breakā?
Anyway anybody who sees Slot as a replacement for Klopp is, basically on a hiding to nothing. Slot is the next Liverpool manager, no more, no less. For those who like to judge, he can only be judged on the circumstances he finds when he takes up the role in, presumably, July.
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06 May 2024 00:00:28
It wonāt matter how good the manager or system is, we need quality additions to go into the first 11. Some players just arenāt good enough over a season.
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06 May 2024 00:18:54
the only thing i've seen of Slot is that clip of him laughing when antony goes down "injured", gets back on the pitch and goes down again only to get booked for time wasting.
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06 May 2024 01:44:28
Yuri, you may well be right but at the same time we have to give him a chance, do we not? poor fella hasn't even signed on the dotted line and you're writing him off. He could come in and win us the league, he could come in and fail - point of the matter is we have no idea what will happen, I hope for the best of course but just got to wish the man some good luck and get on with it.
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06 May 2024 02:33:48
All.
I haven't posted my thoughts to be popular.
Yes, indeed I have already written off Slot.
Yet, that is my assessment. An average Dutch coach, probably a nice bloke but Mr Average Guy.
I am just going with my gut feeling.
Thank you anyway for putting up with my grumpy feelings.
I would probably agree with a certain Mr Maureen-ho.
Young modern managers maybe the way to go?
Or as Mario Zagalo the Brasilian manager used to say:"Who am I to tell Pele how to play football? "
Who am I to tell Liverpool who should be the next manager?
I am doing it, but it isn't Slot. Even though he is likely a nice man.
We cannot get Alonso or Amorim. Therefore, one grumpy to another. Hey Jose. Come over here and prove you can do it. I know that is what you want. You have enough trophies to prove it.
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05 May 2024 10:55:38
Morning eds1
Could you add Teun Koopmeiners to the the list of player profiles please mate.
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{Ed001's Note - ok mate done that.}
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05 May 2024 11:56:23
Have you seen much of him Ed? What are your brief thought on him?
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{Ed001's Note - I have seen a little and he doesn't really impress me playing in that advanced role. Works hard but very little creativity on the ball from what I have seen but I do need to look at more of him play.}
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05 May 2024 17:08:03
Ed1, what are your thought on both Kudus and Olise? I think I read that your not a fan of Olise? Could be someone else though.
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{Ed001's Note - Kudus is good, works hard, creative, skilful. Very good player. Olise is just too lazy and flatters to deceive for me.}
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05 May 2024 22:31:48
I rate Kudus as well, Ed01. Looks like a young Sadio in his early 20's.
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