19 Feb 2018 07:33:18
Hope all are well on the site.

Been away a while so apologies if this was mentioned previously, but have to say a huge well done to Dejan Lovren on that goal saving tackle early in the match against Porto - he gets enough stick when he messes up, so he deserves credit where it is due.

That shot was definitely heading in, as Karius was gone off to his left.

Goes without saying, some of the goals the other night were sensational, it was such a great result - players like Ings, Chamberlain, Woodburn, Moreno and Klavan might well get a start in the 2nd leg hopefully.

Well done boys, it's not over yet of course but this gives a chance to rest a few important players.

I see we're linked to Sardar Azmoun again, strange one that.

1.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 08:22:57
Agreed mate, fantastic block.

2.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 09:23:14
Thought Lovren and Virgil looked good together all game. Fingers crossed they can build on that over the rest of the season. I'd be tempted to leave the full-back situation as is and maybe look to an upgrade for Matip in the Summer if someone becomes available. Other areas to upgrade for me would be Migs + a creative midfielder. Also, if Origi, Ings and Sturridge move on we need to be replacing with 1 or 2 new faces as cover for the Fab 3. Not suggesting any names for the new recruits, I'll trust Klopp for that detail.

3.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 10:40:14
Agreed, Lovren and Van Dijk seem to forming a good partnership there. I hope Klopp doesn't rotate his centre defensive pairing too much and allow them to form a solid understanding.

Having said that, how does everyone feel about Klopp going to a back 3 near the end of games even when we are winning? I personally don't like as changing the system mid game causes more confusion IMO. Is it possibly to give Matip more game time?

4.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 10:54:16
Personally I don’t want Ings going anywhere. I’d like to see him get some time in the pitch. He is a good finisher, let’s see if he can still cut it at the highest level.

5.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 15:01:26
ComeonredMen, we already have Ings and Solanke for that if Studge and Origi do leave which is likely. You don't replace players who normally can't get a game cos that is how you assemble a bloated and unbalanced squad. What is needed now is for them to get a real chance and give them time to grow BUT I guess that is poison for some fans who want a striker gone cos he's not yet Harry Kane.

Origi scored 22 goals in two seasons as THIRD choice YET many got on his back, as if you will find a third choice striker with those types of stats in the PL. Spoiler alert: You won't. People have been getting on Solanke's back as well while forgetting that he's still a kid learning the game at the highest level while Ings needs a LOT of time to get back to his pre injury LFC days where he was scoring goals.

As for the CB', people should stop singling out the CB's for criticism cos every man and his dog knows that it is not how great your CB's are individually BUT how they form a great partnership where they know each other's moves, tendencies, strengths and weaknesses in a way that they compliment each other. Lovren/ VVD would make a good partnership esp. with a GK like Karius who they trust and know will always communicate effectively with them.

6.) 19 Feb 2018
19 Feb 2018 16:42:35
Just on the note of Karius communicating with his CB pairing - did you not see him 'save' VVD's head in the game against Porto? It was well funny.