14 Jul 2015 17:53:41
Just watched the game against Thailand. The lads' pressing were relentless throughout unlike what we saw last season where the 1st game of the pre-season is more low-key. Maybe a new mentality of not giving up and chasing balls even in a pre-season game.

1st half.
Teixeira, I thought was Coutinho in disguise, quality player. Ings was non-stop and showed quality at times, scored a totally legit goal (waved as disallowed). Gomez ok, nothing to shout about. Lucas and Rositter looked abit tired towards the end. Markovic looked a quality player - looking forward to see more of him, scored a good goal from a tight angle.

2nd half.
Oozing with quality in midfield with Milner, Henderson and Allen. Thais had no chance. Lallana and Ibe on the wings were just too much. Lallana quality is showing, the understanding and 1-2 with Henderson, Origi, Milner, so hard for defenders to play against. Ibe, I tell you he's the one to watch, always takes on defenders and his pace=explosive. Origi, initially thought he was Traore until he starting to hit the post twice and then scored a goal, quick lad and full of pace. If Benteke comes, his lay offs would be amazing for Origi. Clyne was just decent but the LB McGuire, he's the one to watch, amazing stuff, his crosses were good and overlaps precisely, Thais had a very very tough time marking the 18 year old who kept Moreno on the bench. As for the defense, they had nothing to do all night except for a save by Mignolet helped by a static ball due to torrential rain. Pitch after 75m was like a flooded field on a Sunday blizzard.

The ref was absolutely bad ruling everything against LFC including a totally legit goal. Body contact to him is illegal and Thais falling are fouls even if they fall themselves. Poor decisions throughout.

And finally for Brendan Rodgers, when he doesn't say anything, he is an outstanding coach. Let's hope he keeps quiet and just focus on training the team.

This game really set in motion the team workrate, ethics and attitude. After the game, Milner was already advising Origi on his positioning, etc. Overall it's an 'outstanding' performance by the lads.

1.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 18:22:11
We did play Thailand Allstars XI not Real Madrid. The midfield barely got pressured once the whole match

2.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 18:42:10
I also think luverpool'so preseason results have a bearing on our season. Last preseason we were terrible but the season before we were great and absolutely thrashing teams. Let's hope we continue the form during preseason and into the new season.

I really feel we've added true first team material this summer rather than simple squad fillers like last year. One striker (and Kovacic if we're aloowed to be greedy) and I'd think the summer incomings have been very positive.

YNWA!!!

3.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 18:49:04
It's like this every summer.

People raved about Suso, Coates & Dunn last year.

They're stretching their legs - these aren't proper games.

The only thing I look for is the sense of fun, enjoyment, togetherness in the players.

4.) 14 Jul 2015
14 Jul 2015 19:38:06
We won't be playing Real Madrid next season either.