04 Jan 2024 09:39:34
Hi Ed001. Thanks for the match review mate - they must take ages and they are the best analysis of our games to read. I always look forward to them - especially after a good result! Just hope we can sort out the front 3 while Mo is away now. Personally, I would like to see Jota play - he frustrates me (with his poor passing) but I am pretty sure he is our best finisher among the 4 remaining options (without Mo) . I would play Diaz on the right (instead of Mo) and Gakpo on the left (where he seems most comfortable) and then Darwin / Jota in the middle - one starts and one subs (perm any combo! ) . Here's to a successful 2024 for all Red Fans #YNWA.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome Stan. Has Gakpo played on the right for us? I can only remember him playing there for a few minutes. Might be worth testing him there?}

1.) 04 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024 11:04:05
Gakpo came of the bench to play on the right in the Fulahm 4-3 game.

2.) 04 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024 14:22:57
Ed1, it seems like Gomez-Curtis-Diaz is working really well. The three of them look really fluid playing on that left side. I wouldn't change that by putting Diaz on the right. Give Elliot a crack on the right Ed? With Gakpo, we probably need to change the way play.

{Ed001's Note - Elliott would require change too, I would go with Gakpo.}

3.) 04 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024 14:41:27
Ed001 mate how do you think Nunez would fare on the right. He does seem to drift out there and a lot of his assists come from that side.

{Ed001's Note - I like him in the middle.}

4.) 04 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024 18:08:09
Diaz has been great the last couple of matches so leave him where he is. Nunez has to play against Arsenal this week just for his work alone. I'd go w Gakpo on the right but honestly happy to see whatever Klopp comes up with. Think we're in for a great game Sunday. We will have to rotate for Fulham so I think Klopp goes with his strongest side Sunday as opposed to against Fulham.

5.) 04 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024 20:16:44
Nunez should always play in the CF position whenever he plays or starts, IMO.

6.) 04 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024 21:22:22
I'd like to see Elliott on the left which leads me to prefer two striker types with him.

I think I'd like a look of Jota (LW) Nunez (ST) and Elliott (RW)

I thought Diaz was superb last game and Gakpo is pushing nicely but I think the above might be the best combination right now. Or at least a combination of like to see.

If Nunez was banging them in I would go Diaz but he isn't so that's why I ve gone Jota. Jota is there for the goals.

Elliott is in to replace the creativity and left foot that Salah bring.

And Nunez is there for the chaos and pace in behind that Salah brings.

Replacing Salah must be done by committee and I think that front three could work.

Other combinations work too. The only player I would consider must be part of the front three without Salah is Nunez. I know I know, he misses lots of chances but we need him in more than ever for everything else he brings with Salah out.

7.) 05 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024 04:44:00
Agreed need Nunez for the madness that he must be to play against. I don't think he knows what he's doing next so the defenders have no idea ?. But Diaz has to play for me he's all over the pitch and interchanging so well w Jones and JoGo. Diaz is always looking for work with and without the ball and for that reason he has to be in for me. Jota so great to have him back. We'll replace Salah w 3-4 players not 1.

8.) 05 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024 13:58:46
Davey Sulls and Redlyer, one can argue that Nunez's qualities actuall bring the best out of Salah and the others like Diaz due to the pressure he puts on the oppo. back line even tho, his finishing needs lots of work.

9.) 05 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024 21:22:22
I'd like to see Elliott on the left which leads me to prefer two striker types with him.

I think I'd like a look of Jota (LW) Nunez (ST) and Elliott (RW)

I thought Diaz was superb last game and Gakpo is pushing nicely but I think the above might be the best combination right now. Or at least a combination of like to see.

If Nunez was banging them in I would go Diaz but he isn't so that's why I ve gone Jota. Jota is there for the goals.

Elliott is in to replace the creativity and left foot that Salah bring.

And Nunez is there for the chaos and pace in behind that Salah brings.

Replacing Salah must be done by committee and I think that front three could work.

Other combinations work too. The only player I would consider must be part of the front three without Salah is Nunez. I know I know, he misses lots of chances but we need him in more than ever for everything else he brings with Salah out.

10.) 05 Jan 2024
05 Jan 2024 18:20:51
Oli I don't think a lot of work but yes think we'd all agree needs to improve. To be fair to him, he's getting in the positions and Dubravka did make 2-3 good stops from him. 2-3 other scenarios tho bit more composure. Put the ball wide of the keeper or know when to go over or under or around (and not hit the post! ) . He starts banging them in no stopping us this season imo.