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05 Nov 2024 22:31:26
Wonder what people will find to moan about tonight?
Really enjoying this Luis Diaz and Gakpo competition at left wing.
Wasn’t sure about Diaz at 9 today when the team sheets came out but a hat trick says it all (albeit the 3rd was when playing on the left) .
Fantastic win and great noise from anfield in the 2nd half .
Top of the champions league table. Who’s booking their flights for the final then lads?
Agree4
05 Nov 2024 22:47:18
Terrific 2nd half played some excellent football,1st 2 goals where brilliant. 1st half wasn't great but we never really looked liked conceding either.
05 Nov 2024 22:56:30
I’ve got something to moan about.
Why do we have another international break after Saturday. That’s 3 international breaks by the end of game week 11.
Apart from that hats off to slot and the lads.
05 Nov 2024 22:58:39
Hope it carries on like this, opposition tires out in the 2nd half. I get we won't always win this way but so far so good. Big up to crowd tonight in the 2nd half.
05 Nov 2024 23:39:33
I’m with you on that one JK! I just switch off from football for the week.
05 Nov 2024 23:50:39
What to moan about? We don’t play through defences, we only score when we counter. Of course, I’m being sarcastic.
We were brilliant in the second half. And to put 4 past an Alonso team with no reply was no easy feat. No one did it to them in the whole of Germany last season and till now too.
06 Nov 2024 00:43:54
I'm with you on that JK. Not even a third of the season has passed and we are already at the third international break.
06 Nov 2024 14:37:10
I might be wrong but I thought the commentator said Leverkusen were unbeaten away from home in 58 games.
So to spank them 4-0 is a spectacular result if that’s true.
It won’t stop the negativity though 🤣.
06 Nov 2024 23:44:43
What a pass that was by Curtis Jones!
Like Platini in his pomp.
Brilliant.
07 Nov 2024 00:21:53
Ya right Ron . that was a perfect pass by Jones . he is starting to look the part . hopefully he keeps his fitness, we have a great player there.
05 Nov 2024 21:57:34
What a performance! Very controlled but when we inject pace into our play we were lethal. It can be hard to adjust to the more controlled style of play but you can’t argue with results! Top of the league and top of the champions league, a defence that gives very little and attackers who find the net when it matters…Slot had Xabi’s number from the 1st whistle!
Agree1
05 Nov 2024 22:01:29
Great result and a fantastic performance 2nd half.
Diaz up top is an interesting dilemma as he showed we are creating chances and took his hat trick extremely well.
05 Nov 2024 22:01:54
I got to say I was pretty disappointed with Alonso tactically. There's no denying that his team are very well coached and drilled, and to be fair they nullified us for the first 45 minutes. But it was a Mourinhoesque 'sit deep and counter' job from Xabi. Is that how they always play? It's nothing new or special. Considering all the media noise around them, I expected more.
They never really threatened us and we could've run up a cricket score in the 2nd half.
05 Nov 2024 22:57:04
I agree something red. I thought alonso was supposed to play an attractive attacking brand of football but I didn't see that tonight.
Makes me wonder if he is that good or just took advantage of a very poor bubdesliga last season?
06 Nov 2024 00:44:00
No matter whether it was a poor Bundesliga or not you can’t take anything away from what he accomplished last season. If it was that poor then why could no one else take advantage of it? Much like Leicester did a few years ago they got momentum and rode it.
What he’s finding out is that at the very top level the big games come thick and fast and it’s very hard to maintain that level consistency when any drop off can mean conceding a goal. Quality players will do that to you.
They came with a game plan to flood the midfield and control possession but once they started to tire and the crowd got up they just had no answer to our superior quality.
They’re a decent, well drilled side but at this level they are a bit short on quality for me. Players like Xhaka, Frimpong and Boniface are good players that you know what you’ll get from but they are not elite level. Wirtz is a class act though it would be interesting see what he could do in a better side.
05 Nov 2024 21:33:47
Diaz is having a great game up front. Links the play really well. Plus it gets Diaz and Gakpo in the team.
Agree1
05 Nov 2024 20:54:30
A half of football that can suck the joy out of watching a European game at home. I'm tactically naive, so I can't really tell if this is a brilliant way to conserve energy for upcoming matches or not. But surely, the game can only improve from here. I've seen worse first-half performances from us at Anfield under Klopp, but maybe none as boring as this. Or maybe my memory is failing me.
Come on boys! let's up the ante in the 2nd half.
Agree2
05 Nov 2024 21:23:47
Bit better from us! But I don’t want to be disrespectful to Leverkusen they’re a really good side who have made it very hard for us. They didn’t steamroll the Bundesliga by having a team full of superstars.
05 Nov 2024 21:52:45
One of the great things so far this season about our tactics is that Slot seems to keep things relatively simple. Generally plays everyone in a natural position, doesn’t try to be too clever. Defensively we’re solid, and attack wise we’re creating and taking chances. Hopefully fewer injuries as well as the football is less frenetic. Sometimes we’re a bit too slow in the build up, but I do think overall it’s beneficial to the team, and it’s working in terms of results. Top in two major competitions.
05 Nov 2024 22:04:06
Beautiful 2nd half performance and I can now sleep happily!
06 Nov 2024 01:27:33
I’m really starting to warm to this new style (wins will do that to you) .
I used to worry if the opposition had more possession than us but now it really doesn’t bother me because we always look in control. When teams are apparently on top we just keep them at arm’s length and don’t give up too many easy chances.
Then when we increase the pace most are really finding us hard to live with.
We can’t keep leaving it to the second half to win games but I think that will come. We are doing enough at the moment and it’s getting better all the time.
06 Nov 2024 14:30:14
The first half was an enjoyable game. Both teams were playing well and it was highly competitive. Second half we went up a level and Leverkusen couldn’t handle us.
03 Nov 2024 07:21:33
Is there any chance the club could go big in the Jan transfer window?
I accept it’s unlikely, but could it happen if we have the intent and financial resources?
I need to pinch myself for saying it, but I’d consider selling Trent to Real in Jan if they sell us Tchouameni or Valverde (Im still not convinced with Dom) . Bradley could step up at right back the 2nd half of the season with Joe as cover.
I’d also try tempting Bournemouth with an offer for left back Kerkez.
Finally, for all their attributes I’m coming to the conclusion this team deserves and needs a better option up top than Jota or Nunez. Maybe keep Jota but I’d definitely sacrifice Nunez if an upgrade was identified and available. No idea who fits in that bracket (or who might want Nunez), but for me it’s a vital area that could use an upgrade.
Agree1
03 Nov 2024 09:22:44
I’d swap jota before Nunez.
03 Nov 2024 09:40:09
Couldn't see us going big in Jan pompey, maybe 1 in . I think u hit nail on head with your question, would we have the 'intent' to go big, I don't think powers that be would've intent to go big.
03 Nov 2024 09:54:54
Scouse our bet isn’t looking good for you mate.
03 Nov 2024 10:25:49
What was our bet jk remind me mate forgot.
03 Nov 2024 10:50:36
Top scorer mate.
I went Salah and you went Nunez.
If you can’t remember I think it was for a million pounds 🤣.
No mate was a £10 charity bet.
03 Nov 2024 14:46:21
I don’t mind losing to Salah want him to go above Henry etc in premier league highest scorer’s so win win either way. Remind me end of season I pay up.
04 Nov 2024 10:23:58
Everyone’s opinion of going big is probably different but personally doubt it. Mainly due to A) slot wasn’t wrong with saying limited pool of players who genuinely improve team and of those which are attainable in January is prob low. Then B) dependent on contract situations of big three.
Think a new CM and LB would be good additions but also would have to move a player or two on - but also would like a RW but have to wait to see how Chiesa pans out. Though don’t believe FSG are not allowing us to spend more a failure at securing / identifying targets.
04 Nov 2024 13:13:21
January isn't always a good time to spend. Teams want to keep hold of their players because they've still usually something to play for.
There are exceptions of course but would United sell to us? Especially as they could well be looking for a another manager by then.
04 Nov 2024 15:56:35
I don't expect the club to go big in January. I think if the right player becomes available they will potentially go big but for that player but the January window is always tricky and you don't often see massive signings as most teams don't want to lose big players mid season. I know there are some exceptions such as Virg but that had rumbled on from the Summer. We certainly won't go big just for the sake of it. I'm sure we will still be looking at another deep lying CM and a CB but won't sign one if they aren't the ones we really want.
Hopefully we will know what is happening with the big 3 by then so our plan might be a little clearer regarding the bigger transfer picture.
06 Nov 2024 07:10:57
Jota would be gone before Nunez for me. Top player but misses months of every season with injuries.
02 Nov 2024 21:45:07
Trent plays like he's off to Madrid. He can't even pass anymore, let alone defend - it's like he just doesn't care. Would let bradley get a run of games.
Agree5
02 Nov 2024 22:00:52
Agreed.
02 Nov 2024 22:31:32
Passing was off, his defending one on one was good though.
02 Nov 2024 22:32:48
Can't defend?
What game did you watch?
02 Nov 2024 23:04:14
@SR, quite possibly the one were people have pre-conceptions about what’s going to happen before the match starts and then claim at the end of the match that what they thought would happen happened, even though it didn’t.
02 Nov 2024 23:44:56
I thought Trent did alright against Brighton. Kept Mitoma quiet and and afforded their attackers down his side no time and space. His passing was a bit off though.
03 Nov 2024 01:48:55
Sorry mate but you're seeing what you want to see here with the thoughts of Madrid running around in your head. I didn't see the game today but going on how he has been this season? and all seasons anyway, he does care, Liverpool is his club even if he does go to madrid and his heart is set on it, he'd never not care about Liverpool.
He will always do his best but not every player can be 100% every single game.
03 Nov 2024 07:08:46
I think Trent is a fantastic football player, and I had hoped he would become our future captain. I’m just expressing my opinion on what I believe might happen, just as you believe he will stay. No one knows for sure, but he constantly let's players run past him and doesn’t sprint back at full speed. I don’t know how many times Konate has had to save him because of this. He rarely makes bad passes, but in the past 2–3 weeks, he’s made more bad passes than good ones. Do you think it’s just a dip in form?
03 Nov 2024 08:16:58
I think the contract issue is effecting trent at this stage and I think it needs to be sorted out 1 way r another v shortly.
Never seen trents passing as poor since he come into team as it is now, he's misplaced more passes in 2/ 3 games than he has in 2/ 3 years.
On flip side I delighted with his 1 on 1 defending and his defending in general, improved at that no end.
I think as much for trents own sake he either needs to sign up or if he wants to go should probably let him go in Jan for some sort of a fee. If he hasn't re-signed by Xmas he's obviously going to go and the pressure on him and the 'ill feeling' of supporters will only intensify and won't do him r team any good.
03 Nov 2024 08:25:23
Agree. Not to sound negative as we won and are top, but TAA's passing was very bad. These were just basic passes he was misplacing never mind the defence splitting ones! As was mentioned though, I was pleased with how he dealt with Mitoma who is very clever and direct.
03 Nov 2024 12:02:02
Trent’s passing has been poor for a few seasons now. Probably since he started inverting and if you watch him for England he always gives the ball away.
But that’s the type of player he is. You accept the 10 bad passes because the 11th creates a goal.
KDB is exactly the same. If you watch him play he gives the ball away more often than not but then sticks a 60 yard pass straight to Haaland who scores.
That’s the life of a creative player, you mostly take risks with the ball and get complacent when you do play it simple.
It will be interesting to see how it changes the team dynamic as a whole if Trent goes and we play with a normal right back who gets down the line and crosses the ball. We will definitely lose something with Trent’s eye for a pass but we’ll probably not lose the ball as often as Bradley will just play more simple passes.
03 Nov 2024 18:51:37
Trent is def defending better but also playing much deeper. I'd like to see him getting up the pitch a bit more. His role has def changed.
02 Nov 2024 19:37:48
Was at the game today and the team were poor.
Mac Allister, Szoboslai and TAA were all very poor though.
Thought Tsimikas was ok, Gomez played well when he came on, and Slot changed the game with the subs.
Top of the League!
Agree5
02 Nov 2024 23:20:21
Monday 21/ 10 LIVERPOOL 2 Chelsea 1
Thursday 24/ 10 Leipzig 0 LIVERPOOL 1
Monday 28/ 10 Arsenal 2 LIVERPOOL 2
Thursday 31/ 10 Brighton 2 LIVERPOOL 3
Saturday 2/ 11 LIVERPOOL 2 Brighton 1
13 days, 5 games, 4 wins and 1 draw. Arsenal, Chelsea and, until this evening, Brighton were in the PL top 6.
Ali, Elliott, Chiesa, Jota missing through injury and would have been in our match day squads.
Expectations of performance levels need to be placed into a realistic context.
03 Nov 2024 00:31:28
Think you might have your days mixed up there WDW but I do get your point.
People said this was a huge step up in our season and we’ll see more of what this team is about. Well so far it’s not looking too bad is it?
Yet we still get people moaning about performances after each and every game. Apparently it’s not enough just to win and be top of the league and joint top of the Champions league.
03 Nov 2024 06:14:33
The results have been amazing so far. Win the next two and we are already most of the way through the murderer’s row of teams, though the two biggest villains (literal and metaphorical) are still to come.
Superb from Slot and the team so far, but MacAllister is proving to be a real problem, in my opinion.
03 Nov 2024 08:55:47
Slot has had the an amazing start, better than anyone could have hoped for with some top performances and the resilience of the team looks top notch. There’s nothing wrong with critiquing the performances of the players though, otherwise what’s the point of this site. Eventually, Slot will sign a few players to hopefully make us even better. Probably midfielders. And hopefully he’ll ensure we start games with the intensity of the second half yesterday. Still lots to improve on but couldn’t have asked for a better start.
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