Guest firetotheworks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Liverpool's midfield is terrible? Utter nonsense. It's quite good going forward but found wanting in defensive transition and often leave the back 4 exposed. They really needed Keita this season far more than they needed to blow their load on Oxlade-Chamberlain. I disagree like, I think their midfield has a very good balance to it, but that the back four and 'keeper are all pretty bad, particularly Lovren, Moreno and whichever 'keeper they play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Liverpool's midfield is terrible? Utter nonsense. It's quite good going forward but found wanting in defensive transition and often leave the back 4 exposed. They really needed Keita this season far more than they needed to blow their load on Oxlade-Chamberlain. I disagree like, I think their midfield has a very good balance to it, but that the back four and 'keeper are all pretty bad, particularly Lovren, Moreno and whichever 'keeper they play. Their own fans don't seem to rate their captain (neither do I), and see him as the weak link. The defence and keeper situation is mind-boggling. Apart from Matip and Clyne, they're all average players at best and seem to have no cohesion playing together which is a far bigger problem for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Merino > Liverpool's entire midfield Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They don't have any real playmakers, or players who can break you down. Just look at what they can do, Henderson and Can are basically just better versions of Hayden and if Wijnaldum isn't ghosting into the box to score he's not doing much. Plus that's ignoring how meh it is defensively as already pointed out. It sounds nice on paper as they all decent players individually, but in reality it doesn't really do that much. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Liverpool's midfield is terrible? Utter nonsense. It's quite good going forward but found wanting in defensive transition and often leave the back 4 exposed. They really needed Keita this season far more than they needed to blow their load on Oxlade-Chamberlain. I disagree like, I think their midfield has a very good balance to it, but that the back four and 'keeper are all pretty bad, particularly Lovren, Moreno and whichever 'keeper they play. Their own fans don't seem to rate their captain (neither do I), and see him as the weak link. The defence and keeper situation is mind-boggling. Apart from Matip and Clyne, they're all average players at best and seem to have no cohesion playing together which is a far bigger problem for them. Where are you getting that from? A quick look over on RAWK shows that that's not the case at all and he's a bit of a marmite player. Agree with the rest, but this idea that their midfield is bad is a load of nonsense imo. Coutinho (who'll probably move back to there once Mane's back), Henderson, Wijnaldum, Can, Lallana, Milner, Oxlade-Chamberlane is a good mix and will wipe the floor with most teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Just not Newcastle. Cause Newcastle have Merino. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Heard you the first time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They don't have any real playmakers, or players who can break you down. Just look at what they can do, Henderson and Can are basically just better versions of Hayden and if Wijnaldum isn't ghosting into the box to score he's not doing much. Plus that's ignoring how meh it is defensively as already pointed out. It sounds nice on paper as they all decent players individually, but in reality it doesn't really do that much. This. I keep banging on about it but if I supported them I would be furious with the ludicrous way they handled 2 key decisions during the transfer window: 1- Choosing not to bring Keita in immediately and instead wasting money on OxC, and 2- Failing to move on from Van Dijk in time to bring someone competent if only to beef up a squad playing in the CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They have Coutinho ye nah? He usually starts in midfield rather than as part of the front three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They have Coutinho ye nah? He usually starts in midfield rather than as part of the front three. Yeah that's fair enough, but he hasn't most of the season. When he does then that solves some of the problems i have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They have Coutinho ye nah? He usually starts in midfield rather than as part of the front three. Who do you reckon will make way for him from the current 3 when Mane's back? Wijnaldum? Can? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They have Coutinho ye nah? He usually starts in midfield rather than as part of the front three. Who do you reckon will make way for him from the current 3 when Mane's back? Wijnaldum? Can? I'm not sure, but if it was me it would be Wijnaldum that would make way, especially away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Lallana will be back at some point as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Liverpool midfield provides no protection to defence. And it's a thorough shambles from set-pieces as a whole. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexjack Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Liverpool's midfield is terrible? Utter nonsense. Midfield isn't all about scoring and creating chances, there is also a part where they have to defend and they just don't do that. They really need to start using defensive midfielders, or they will keep concieding a lot of goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 They'll be fine when Merino signs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 My Liverpool mate is saying the transfer fee is too expensive for someone who only plays 19 league game per season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 They'll be fine when Merino signs. ...with Rafa. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Lovely ghost performance from this lad again. Liverpool won't win the league if he's a main CM longterm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Didn't even realise he was playing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 He reminded me today of why I don't miss him at all and wasn't arsed when he left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hit the post like. But yeah, anonymous in general play. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hit the post like. But yeah, anonymous in general play. When? That was Sturridge in the first half. He reminded me today of why I don't miss him at all and wasn't arsed when he left. He were pap. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 From the corner? Sure they just said it was Wijnaldum on the commentary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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