11 Dec 2020 12:07:28
So with Spurs coming up quickly after Fulham and with both Jota and Salah playing all or most of the match on Weds, who do you think are likely starters on Sunday?

I think Bobby for sure but then not sure if either Mo or Jota will be on bench!?!

1.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 12:44:45
Have just seen that Jota got a knock on Weds so doubt he will start. Usual front 3?

2.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 12:54:40
Tbh absolutely not having a go at Jota but last 3 occasions he's played I think he's been quite poor.

I'd play the usual front 3, who knows he could throw all 4 at them as do we really need a extra midfielder against Fulham?

3.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 13:14:08
Jota out for a month then? Probably see him again in March.

4.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 14:10:18
TheUnbearableReds, I had made this point before. Jota is still learning the system as our front three is not all about goals. His goals clearly help but apart from that, his overall game still needs a lot of work and those growing pains are what you have been seeing.

Even in the games he scored in vs BHA and even Leicester, I thought he was poor overall in both games; Let us give him time to acclimatize to how we play and he will be fine. My fear is that when he stops scoring, the knives all be out for him just for that alone.

5.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 15:08:21
I don’t think Jota has been great overall in his last few games but to say he was poor is a bit extreme. He’s definitely not as fluid as our usual front 3 but there’s a massive difference between not playing to your potential and have a decent to good game and a poor game.

6.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 16:21:39
JK23, I disagree. Jota still has issues with his decision-making, his passing, his touch at the decisive moment after running with the ball cos he often runs with his head down a bit too much. These are just the few things off the top of my head that I have seen in these past games, whether he was scoring or not.

It is not about fluidity, IMO cos if it was, you would see some improvement in these areas but things may not come off but you can see what he is trying to do. That is not what is happening here, in my view. These are the things he lacks right now and I don't blame him cos well, Wolves did not require all these qualities for him to flourish over there. Over here, just scoring goals won't cut it.

Once again, I love Jota and I was one of those who was chuffed to bits when we signed him and he is a beast in front of goal. Flat out, lethal with both feet and his head. To me, these are just the rough edges in his game that need ironing out with time and as long as he is scoring, it will only help him develop quicker.

7.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 16:50:04
With all them flaws perhaps we should look to sell in Jan then 🤦🏻‍♂️ After all we don’t want players who have issues with passing, decision making, touch and supposedly performing poor. I wonder if Klopp shares the same opinion 😜.

8.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 17:18:56
I'd be playing Origi on the left, Firmino and Mane, then decide whether to bring on Salah if needed, or else Minamino.

9.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 17:39:38
Jota out.

10.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 20:39:50
Please, if we are being honest Origi has offered absolutely nothing for a long time now and wouldn’t have him anywhere near our starting line up. Yes, he has popped up in big moments and will be forever grateful but let’s call a spade a spade. Mane, Firmino and Taki giving Salah a rest but Salah seems to be a machine and won’t be surprised if he starts.

11.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 21:17:01
SGRED. You’d play origi! Why would you do that! Play your best team and get the win. No way would turn up with weakened team just because its Fulham.

12.) 11 Dec 2020
11 Dec 2020 22:45:41
Good job your not the manager SG. Of course Salah will play. He is out main goal threat.

13.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 01:35:29
Can’t believe some of these posts Regarding Jota🤦🏻‍♂️ The lad has just signed and is scoring for fun but you lot can’t enjoy it 🤷‍♀️ You all sitting watching and analysing instead of enjoying what’s the point? Boils my piss. Love the lot of them and I’m enjoying being a red more than I can ever remember and I was there from end of shanks beginning Paisley loved it . Carry on jota lad your doing boss mate.

{Ed0666's Note - I’m picturing you boiling you’re piss on the stove. Anyway you’re right mate he’s only been at the club 5 minutes let’s give him a chance to learn the way we play then hammer him lol

14.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 01:39:39
Origi, a sub maybe. But definitely not a starter.

15.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 03:38:16
It seems I’m in the minority then on Origi 😂 I just think we need to rest Salah after Weds and give him a rest before Tottenham, but with Jota out, its between Minamino and Origi.

Origi has not been playing great, but then I think he looks far better on the left where he gets more space than playing upfront, and he’s also more of a natural goalscorer vs Minamino.

I wouldn’t be unhappy to see Taki instead though, it’s a close call.

16.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 04:34:07
Some of you guys need to relax 😂😂 Geeeeez. You're allowed to say a guy has played poorly in the last few games without calling for his head.

This thread needs deleting and never to see the light of day again it's embarrassing 😂.

17.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 07:54:21
SGRED your missing the point. You want to rest salah for wed but we have a game on Sunday. What if we rested him and got a draw how does that help us. Salah is also looking like he’s back to he’s best so why not just unleash him against Fulham. You never know it mite even help us on Wednesday.

18.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 08:06:11
JK, So talking about a player’s flaws (some of which several including Ed01 have mentioned) now means I know better than Klopp or want him sold? If that is what you were capable of understanding from my comments then, I cannot help you here cos nuance is not your thing clearly.

Also, I see that you resorted to sarcasm, strawman arguments and made points I never made, in your response to my post instead of actually addressing the points I actually made in there. Your lack of a clear rebuttal to my argument is good enuff for me. Peace.

19.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 02:15:46
Ed 666. stove 😂😂😂.

20.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 15:01:32
Brilliant ed066. Good to see a bit of comedy and tongue in cheek on a banter page.

{Ed0666's Note - I’ve got the stove on as I write JK23 😂

21.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 16:54:07
Spot on LA, Jota has been here five minutes and the there are those “ finding flaws “ in his game, you just couldn’t script it.

He just has won the PFA Premier League Fans' Player of the Month award for November but others know best 🙄.

{Ed0666's Note - I personally think his haircut is too sensible also.

22.) 12 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 17:15:19
Drogie love it mate.

23.) 14 Dec 2020
12 Dec 2020 19:46:47
Deciding to play a near full strength team vs Midgetland was a great idea.