Liverpool Match Posts

16 Aug 2026 21:37:57
Excited about Jacquet's performance today.

The best compliment I can give him is, it was like having 2 Virgil's at CB.

This kid looks special.

18 Aug 2026 20:35:18
There is a vast difference between the PL and a friendly game, though he did do well as he has not played any game since injuring his shoulder in February this year.

Andoni has not lost against the Magpies in 6 PL games 3W,3D.
LFC have played Newcastle 2 times on the opening day of a season, winning both times away 31/32, 86/87.
LFC are unbeaten against Newcastle in the last 19 PL games W14,D5.
LFC are unbeaten in their opening day PL fixture in the last 13 seasons, 10W,3D since Bodger Rodgers at West Brom when they lost 3-0, three envelopes scored the goals? It is the longest current ongoing run.


The Reds have lost just one of their last 27 league games in the month of August (20W,6D). Step forward Bodger!

The new boss at Newcastle has won his first game in charge at the last 3 clubs he managed, "oh well" there's always the first time? As the vicar said to the virgin actress?

16 Aug 2026 20:50:45
Right so watched both games today and although the 1st was like a training match I thought McAllister, Nyoni, Tsimikas, Endo, Munoz, Ramsey and Komas played well in what was a useful workout. 2nd game thought we were very strong defensively with Jacquet and VVD excellent at the back, Frimpong had a very good game overall as did Isak and Alisson, with Grav, Araujo and Dom having good but not brilliant performance's.
I have been one of those who gave out constantly about Gapko and his performance's last season but today and in the previous pre season game he has been our best player. I think its footballing suicide if we allow him to leave if you were to believe the spurs rumours and I think he could flourish and be back to his level best under Iraola. Worryingly for me is wirtz and playing him as part of a midfield 3 he was extremely poor today and I'm just beginning to wonder if he just isn't the right fit for us and the Premier League hopefully he will come good and prove me to be 100% wrong.
Its great to have the young talent coming through with Rio, Trey, Victor and Lewis all starring in the pre season games but can we really expect Rio to be our starting RW next Sunday 🤔
I'm sure there will still be a few incomings as well as outgoings but all I'll say is that our bench looks weak at present and we need quality reinforcements before Sept 1st and the window closing.
Hopefully Iraola will be backed and we get Barcola and possibly Mbaye over the line. I think Trey takes Jones's place in the squad but wouldn't mind another midfielder added or even a cheeky loan for a back up striker.I know Gapko can cover that position but what happens if we make a big mistake and let him go. Anyways a good result this evening but ran out of gas in the last 15 mins so a huge week ahead to get fitness levels up some more and hopefully some quality additions to the 1st 11 and squad can't wait for us to start the new season and hopefully hit the ground running.

All the best Eds and fellow Reds

Notsozippy

JFT97 YNWA

16 Aug 2026 20:38:27
Right lads and lasses, was unfortunately on the golf course today (39pts, bit like Spurs last season). Can anyone tell me how Jacquet got on today please and Munoz

16 Aug 2026 20:38:01
Long trip back from sunny Cornwall so.
Only caught the result!
How did we play and are the signs promising moving into next week?

Also just hypothetically speaking and assuming we only get Barcola in, how do fellow posters see the season panning out especially since City sounded (on the radio at least) a really poor second to Arsenal?!
Incidentally Arsenal will never have a better chance of retaining the prem but imo it’s all to play for regarding the other CL places.

16 Aug 2026 20:25:00
Couple of observations from today’s game;

JJ looked very composed at CB and had a very solid debut.

Araujo looked equally solid defensively but maybe not as fluid building from the back.

Frimpong was very energetic, defended well and looked decent at RB.

Milos getting forward a lot more, early balls into the box. Aggressive in his play but needs to learn when to drop off and when to engage, has a nasty habit of putting his arms behind his back when defending even when nowhere near the box.

Wirtz has glimpses of brilliance, does the hard things effortlessly but gives away simple passes and a bit of a concern with turn over of possession.



Rio, for me he needs to go out on loan, he is a great prospect but isn't anywhere near 1st team ready for Liverpool, could contribute in cup games but I would be worried if he is our main RW player.

Finally, really nice to see fluid vertical play but we will need to learn to have a bit more control also, once the high press is bypassed the distances between the lines is huge and we will get badly exposed. Comp played through us a number of times today and the space in midfield was immense, def need to be more compact! Overall a solid pre season game.

16 Aug 2026 21:53:19
For control see Slot, for chaos see Iraola. Embrace the chaos.

16 Aug 2026 23:49:37
As much as I love chaos, there are going to be times when we need control too. If we are wanting a genuine title run and any hope in Europe, we can't be that open all game because better quality will expose us.

16 Aug 2026 20:10:21
Ron, Jeremy, banging debuts!

16 Aug 2026 21:13:16
Positives today were Jacquet, who was excellent, VVD, Frimpong, Gakpo, Szob, Ali and Araujo. Work rate seemed higher first half than we saw last season, there was more of a press, and the passing and possession game was pretty sharp. Rio was ok.

Negatives were that Kerkez looked really unfit, he was on our side first half and was blowing after about ten minutes. Isak's touch was off, but at least he lasted most of the game and worked a bit harder than usual. Grav didn't do much of note. The balance in central mid doesn't look right, and the interplay on our left didn't work well at all for most of the game.



They found the pockets of space quite easily between our midfield and back four, and a better team would have punished us.

The younger lads who came on didn't really look ready, but they didn't get many minutes and looked nervous. Stating the obvious but we're very light in central attack. Isak looked a bit fragile, and our squad depth isn't great at all. Second half was quite a drop off when we started making subs.

16 Aug 2026 20:07:50
Félicitations Monsieur Jacquet. Impressive debut.

Just like the last 2 games, a game of 2 halves. Total domination in the first half, followed by a second half of ceding more possession and lesser pressing. But defending very well still. Fitness levels still not up there to play Iraola-ball for 90 minutes.

Do most of you still think Frimpong is useless?

16 Aug 2026 20:02:24
Wirtz, the German Curtis Jones.

16 Aug 2026 20:56:36
Embarrassing.

16 Aug 2026 21:02:39
I've said he worries me. He has not done anything special since he's been here but I'm willing to give it more time.

16 Aug 2026 21:44:53
He was heavily involved in play first half, which is a positive, and he finds the pockets of space.

The negatives are that time and again he wastes possession, his final pass selection is poor. He's no Peter Beardsley, but reminds me of him in terms of the positions he occupies on the pitch.



I don't know who played in front of him in Germany. Maybe they helped him look a better player than he's looking for us. I don't think Isak helps his game, but equally his play making for Isak is poor. They're not gelling, which is a real worry.

17 Aug 2026 06:59:42
I think he gets into positions where he should shoot, but decides to pass instead. I suppose it's maybe a lack of confidence? But I'm optimistic about him for the season.

16 Aug 2026 18:59:20
Are we ready for a big week? Already singing Jaquet's name. 💪

16 Aug 2026 19:40:05
Jacquet and Araujo both look like great players. Let's hope they can stay fit for the season.

16 Aug 2026 20:11:51
Yup, CB seems to no longer be the major concern it was. RW is the one major issue left.

16 Aug 2026 20:56:59
Thought Araujo was absolutely crap according to this website when he signed.

16 Aug 2026 21:47:24
He's a big aggressive defender, which we've been lacking. He wasn't tested majorly today but he looked good. The biggest problem today defensively was our midfield, they played through us quite easily at times, and it needed a lot of last ditch interceptions in defence to prevent goals.

16 Aug 2026 22:04:42
Based on recent form, including today, the main worry is the wide right area, although tbf Frimpong is looking better but Rio doesn't look at home there. Munoz, I don't know, he's hardly played yet.

It's looking a mistake to sell Gakpo, because Isak looks like he could get injured easily. He just looks weak, and doesn't carry himself well.



Centre mid and the ten position aren't interplaying well, and we are exposed quite easily when other teams break on us.

The other worry for me is left back. Kerkez just isn't looking Liverpool quality. We were spoiled with Robbo tbf.

CB is looking better with Araujo and Jacquet.

17 Aug 2026 00:47:30
Maybe we can now do an Arsenal and play 4 cb's.