The Official Liverpool FC Thread [Vol 9]
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pinchmeimdreamin said:
ugofirst said:
RWD cossie wil said:
I think we have the most exciting attacking midfield in the league when everyone is fit.
Willian, Oscar and Hazard trump anything in the EPL in that respect.
Our obvious attacking weaknesses compared to Chelsea is that we've got no one to rotate with Sturridge and that our attacking midfielders just don't score enough goals.
Having said that with Sturridge in the team playing ahead of 2 of Coutinho, Sterling and Lallana I'm sure we have enough to score goals against most teams. With the 3 centre back idea working better also my main concern over this newly discovered formation is the right wing back role. Maybe something for the summer along with a central midfielder to replace the disappointment that has been Joe Allen.
West Ham defended in numbers today and tried to play on the counter. Their approach failed today unlike when they played us at home because Sakho destroyed their attacking strength and a midfield with Lucas once again showed the importance he has in the team. Coutinho meanwhile looked like he could create chances no matter how many defenders were played in front of him. Far more effective than Lallana was.
Can't see Lovren getting into this team nor Mario getting on to the bench. That he was absent today from even the squad makes the bringing on of him on Tuesday even more strange.
Having said that with Sturridge in the team playing ahead of 2 of Coutinho, Sterling and Lallana I'm sure we have enough to score goals against most teams. With the 3 centre back idea working better also my main concern over this newly discovered formation is the right wing back role. Maybe something for the summer along with a central midfielder to replace the disappointment that has been Joe Allen.
West Ham defended in numbers today and tried to play on the counter. Their approach failed today unlike when they played us at home because Sakho destroyed their attacking strength and a midfield with Lucas once again showed the importance he has in the team. Coutinho meanwhile looked like he could create chances no matter how many defenders were played in front of him. Far more effective than Lallana was.
Can't see Lovren getting into this team nor Mario getting on to the bench. That he was absent today from even the squad makes the bringing on of him on Tuesday even more strange.
RedTrident said:
Our obvious attacking weaknesses compared to Chelsea is that we've got no one to rotate with Sturridge and that our attacking midfielders just don't score enough goals.
Having said that with Sturridge in the team playing ahead of 2 of Coutinho, Sterling and Lallana I'm sure we have enough to score goals against most teams. With the 3 centre back idea working better also my main concern over this newly discovered formation is the right wing back role. Maybe something for the summer along with a central midfielder to replace the disappointment that has been Joe Allen.
West Ham defended in numbers today and tried to play on the counter. Their approach failed today unlike when they played us at home because Sakho destroyed their attacking strength and a midfield with Lucas once again showed the importance he has in the team. Coutinho meanwhile looked like he could create chances no matter how many defenders were played in front of him. Far more effective than Lallana was.
Can't see Lovren getting into this team nor Mario getting on to the bench. That he was absent today from even the squad makes the bringing on of him on Tuesday even more strange.
Yes - difficult to see a way back for Lovren or Ballotelli. I see Can and Moreno bedded into the team now with Markovic and Lallana also going to feature heavily. If Origi is going to hit the ground running next season that would negate the need to sign another striker in the summer, however, his goalscoring rate for Lille this season does not excite that much! Having said that with Sturridge in the team playing ahead of 2 of Coutinho, Sterling and Lallana I'm sure we have enough to score goals against most teams. With the 3 centre back idea working better also my main concern over this newly discovered formation is the right wing back role. Maybe something for the summer along with a central midfielder to replace the disappointment that has been Joe Allen.
West Ham defended in numbers today and tried to play on the counter. Their approach failed today unlike when they played us at home because Sakho destroyed their attacking strength and a midfield with Lucas once again showed the importance he has in the team. Coutinho meanwhile looked like he could create chances no matter how many defenders were played in front of him. Far more effective than Lallana was.
Can't see Lovren getting into this team nor Mario getting on to the bench. That he was absent today from even the squad makes the bringing on of him on Tuesday even more strange.
Southampton beaten by Swansea for the first time in 62 years apparently.
Means that we are 5 points behind Utd who are in 3rd place.
Next 5 games in the league
Everton A
Tottenham H
Southampton A
City H
Burnley H
Tough 5 games there. Stick to our formation we are playing at the moment. Be strong defensively and hope Coutinho and Sterling stay on form, we might do well in them fixtures.
Means that we are 5 points behind Utd who are in 3rd place.
Next 5 games in the league
Everton A
Tottenham H
Southampton A
City H
Burnley H
Tough 5 games there. Stick to our formation we are playing at the moment. Be strong defensively and hope Coutinho and Sterling stay on form, we might do well in them fixtures.
DuncanM said:
End of Jan and only 5 points off of 3rd and playing well.
It's doable, Man U and Arsenal will be our main contenders but wasn't that always the case?
Can Sturridge please teach the rest of the team to strike a football! He really is a bit special
Totally agree its definately do-able.. Can't help pondering over all the missed chances that Sturridge would of burried... note to Sturridge ' make the rest of the players stay behind and show the buggers how to shoot properly please'.. lolIt's doable, Man U and Arsenal will be our main contenders but wasn't that always the case?
Can Sturridge please teach the rest of the team to strike a football! He really is a bit special
mickk said:
Draw with Everton Tottenham and Southampton, lose to City and win the Burnley match
That's how I see it for you lot.
Hope I've been some help.
I would like to think (hope) that Rodger's will be looking to win at least 4 of them games.. We need to if we are gonna make a run and try for a Euro place.... Sod it why not all 5. That's how I see it for you lot.
Hope I've been some help.
So Transfer Deadline Day. You have £10m to spend, which one player would you go out and buy?
For me, I wouldn't buy a goalkeeper or striker, we obviously need both but trying to get a top quality one in Jan is near impossible. Instead, I would spend it FSG-style on a young potential midfielder. Delle Alli. Seen him a few times in games and he has shed-loads of potential IMO. With Gerrard retiring at the end of the season, Alli would take his position. Scores goals, provides assists, has lots of pace, is strong and speaks well in interviews - comes across as a very mature lad at 18 with his feet firmly on the ground.
For me, I wouldn't buy a goalkeeper or striker, we obviously need both but trying to get a top quality one in Jan is near impossible. Instead, I would spend it FSG-style on a young potential midfielder. Delle Alli. Seen him a few times in games and he has shed-loads of potential IMO. With Gerrard retiring at the end of the season, Alli would take his position. Scores goals, provides assists, has lots of pace, is strong and speaks well in interviews - comes across as a very mature lad at 18 with his feet firmly on the ground.
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