Disco Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Positives were even though it wasn't working for him he never stopped working, looking for ball and trying to play his game. Could've easily hid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitely Content Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Klopp knows of Merino's quality and tried to stifle his play today. That consequently opened up play for Jonjo on occasion, where he was able to pick a pass without any pressure. For that reason I think their partnership might be a good one, especially at home, as teams will target one of them and leave the other to cause problems - which both certainly can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Still learning and adapting. Only 21 years old. Thought he did well today overall Some minor mistakes but that's it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Aye was ok. Fundamentally, smart off the ball, good in the challenge, top touch, decent passing. Take a lot for me to want to play Hayden ahead of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Hopefully that partnership develops as it looked as new as it was today. Should work very against teams that don't press like Liverpool with a bit of luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 He was very decent off-the-ball but, as has been said, a bit sloppy on it. He definitely created more space for Shelvey, mind, and that will be really important through the season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 He was very decent off-the-ball but, as has been said, a bit sloppy on it. He definitely created more space for Shelvey, mind, and that will be really important through the season. If that becomes a consistent thing that teams want to limit Merino and give more space to Shelvey i'd take it all day long tbh, mainly because Merino is much better at doing something with little space and giving Shelvey time and space isn't the greatest idea in the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Wasn't his best game as he got a bit bogged down, but again showed some lovely touches and quick thinking passing or moves away from traffic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andymc1 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Loves a tackle this lad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 His worst performance for us so far but no disgrace given the opposition. As already mentioned his break up play at times we immense however a couple of uncharacteristic sloppy passes. Still more than decent though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Won pretty much everything he went for, unbelievable how he can just take the ball sometime. Was a bit shocked when he got took off as i thought we needed him. Still, Catts for me like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Sloppy on the ball today but his break-up play was excellent true Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugoinufc Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 favorite player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
afar Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thought he started off really sloppily but actually grew into the game as it went on, I'm not sure he deserved to be "hauled off" when he was would have taken Perez off the pitch at that point, personally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thought he started off really sloppily but actually grew into the game as it went on, I'm not sure he deserved to be "hauled off" when he was would have taken Perez off the pitch at that point, personally. Yeah, wanted us to bring Hayden on for Perez and move Shelvey to no10. Shelvey Merino Hayden Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Instead of saying he played sloppy, I would say it's because he was pinpointed by Klopp. This is probably the first time in his career that he got "respect" like this from a top team, and I am sure he will learn a huge lot from it. Well done Mikel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thought he still played well, but perhaps just an element of him not being sure if he has to pull the strings from midfield when Shelvey is alongside him, impacted on his game. They are two very talented players and when they get comfortably used to playing together could be a great CM pairing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiotes Witch Doctor Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 If the ball isn't played directly into his feet he really struggles to make up the ground and ends up stretching too much and falling over, weird thing to comment on I know but I see this in every game and he needs to keep his composure in those situations. Broke up play fairly well but thought yesterday was definitely his worst game, he will learn and improve I'm sure, its obvious to most people hes an absolute find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest reefatoon Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Thought he started off really sloppily but actually grew into the game as it went on, I'm not sure he deserved to be "hauled off" when he was would have taken Perez off the pitch at that point, personally. Yeah, wanted us to bring Hayden on for Perez and move Shelvey to no10. Shelvey Merino Hayden Why do people keep doing this? Shelvey is anything but a number 10 like. He would have to spend most of the game with his back to goal, making him completely ineffective. What good would that do? He is much better getting the ball deeper and looking for that pass, like he did for Joselu's shinner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozy Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 So much better than the shite we've had in CM the past few years, even the worst version of him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Catts for me, like. He slides in and boots it into the stands. Nothing gets fans more excited than a good old fashioned slide tackle. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 If the ball isn't played directly into his feet he really struggles to make up the ground and ends up stretching too much and u Broke up play fairly well but thought yesterday was definitely his worst game, he will learn and improve I'm sure, its obvious to most people hes an absolute find. Seriously ? He was left stretching a few times because they had more pace than us and pressured high. And Huddersfield was his worst game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 If the ball isn't played directly into his feet he really struggles to make up the ground and ends up stretching too much and falling over, weird thing to comment on I know but I see this in every game and he needs to keep his composure in those situations. Broke up play fairly well but thought yesterday was definitely his worst game, he will learn and improve I'm sure, its obvious to most people hes an absolute find. I thought he looked tired after the first half hour or so. He puts so much energy into every game, and looked like he needed a break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 His tackling has definitely been the thing which has impressed me the most. Always assumed he'd be really comfortable on the ball but he's unreal at winning it cleanly and then keeping it when he wins it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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