26 Jul 2026 10:36:46
Hi all!
A quick perspective on last night's friendly. Firstly, I thought it was great to see us pressing and playing on the front foot. Iraola's fingerprints were all over the performance and it’s great to see his style already in evidence. Similarly to Klopp's first game, when you could see what he wanted from the first kick of a ball, I got that last night.
Yes, there were a few issues to iron out and I’m sure Iraola will correct them in good time. But I thought the young players in particular seized their chances and I hope some get to stay and get minutes. In particular, McConnell and Nyoni, I thought, controlled the midfield well and the young centre back pairing were pretty solid.
Our need for reinforcements is pretty clear but I’m not panicking about it. The club will be aware and I trust them to sort it. As fans, we need to stop trying to spend the club's money and trust the club will do it properly themselves. I’m fairly sure they’re more qualified than we are and know what they’re doing.
I’m sure a RB will be on the list and potentially another CB. I also trust they will sort the wing positions. So stop panicking about it.
Great first outing of the Iraola era and we still have some big hitters ready to return ahead of the next friendly. Onwards and upwards!
26 Jul 2026 11:53:03
The fans that are panicking about transfers will have zero bearing on the club.
The fans that aren't panicking about transfers will also have zero bearing on the club.
If fans want to be glass half full or half empty, let them.
It's all an opinions game.
Cheers for the game feedback, though, Rick, didn't see it myself, so enjoying reading up on it today from posters.
26 Jul 2026 12:02:42
It was an enjoyable game to watch, JK. First time I have said that about Liverpool game in a long time.
26 Jul 2026 12:03:57
I'm still happy the transfer we got right was Slot gone, Iraola in.
The football will be so much better to watch win, lose, or draw.
Personally I'm excited for the new season so we can forget that wretched season last time out.
26 Jul 2026 12:12:19
Agree, Rick. The two very young centre halves acquitted themselves well. I thought Nyoni was very good and McConnell was solid. Like the look of Kumas and Morrison. Thought Rio and Harvey looked leggy, which is probably a good thing at this early stage.
Given the injury to JoGo and the timeline for the recovery of Lionni, we are short at the back. Overall, a good work out with a promising second half albeit against a second stroking Sunderland after the break.
26 Jul 2026 13:05:42
I actually think a quality Right Back is an absolute must for this team. I'd rather we spent big there than seemingly chasing players for the 'glory' forward positions. We have lots of attacking players, yet all we have for RB are Bradley, who has availability issues (and who I don't really rate), and Frimpong, who really isn't a RB.
I don't know who is available, but go and buy the best one we can and start with a strong base.
26 Jul 2026 13:30:57
A good run out on a bit of a stodgy surface.
Nyoni, Ndukwe, Ndiaye and Koumas stood out.
Morrison, Wright, Chambers, Ramsey, Szobo, Kerkez and Chiesa did ok.
Marma, Frimpong, Tsimikas, Curtis, Elliott, Rio and McConnell were underwhelming.
While I am sure things will improve as the preseason goes on, Marma, Frimpong and Curtis performances were a little concerning.
26 Jul 2026 13:37:50
Wingers cost 100+. You'll get a very good RB for half of that. There's no issue with getting both. Buying a 100m+ winger will not affect our ability to secure a RB. What will affect it is whether or not the club is stupid enough to think continuing with Frimpong and Bradley is a bright idea.
26 Jul 2026 17:35:53
It's easy saying get a rb, but name one?