(Ryan's right, we need a post match thread)
A few thoughts
1) Thought the switch been Origi and Firmino to start the 2nd half caused Boro a lot of headaches, and gave us an upper hand, which we pretty much held the whole 2nd half.
2) Mane was fantastic - not MoTM - but created non-stop havoc for the Boro defense. On another day, he'd have had a hat trick.
3) Gini's ability to move the ball effortlessly throughout the midfield is key to our style of play ... He's a hard worker too, and eventually, the goals and assists will come as he makes very smart runs into the box regularly.
4) Lallana - I was getting pissed at him at the beginning as he was slowing the game down so much, but what can I say - he opened the scoring brilliantly and then helped end the game later on. He's performing at a high level - work rate, passing, goals/assists - week in, week out. An amazing turnaround from the player's early form with the club ...
5) Klavan is a solid defender. [NOT AN INSULT TO LUCAS] He should be our 3rd CB for league games.
6) Origi - 5 goals, 1 assist in 5 games ... Massive contribution from a 21 year old kid.
7) Firmino's best game in a while - got into dangerous positions more, far more confident with his dribbling, and I hope he stays more central as when he's there, the team works better.
8) Credit to both our FBs - who were solid in defense and attack.
9) Probably the right call from Klopp to drop Karius. He needs a break from the spotlight and the Sky punditry. Excellent response from Ming - solid, no mistakes and solid saves.
The last two games before last night were disappointing - we clearly missed an opportunity, with Chelsea, to distance ourselves from the pack. However, tonight's performance was excellent - and we were unlucky to only win 3-0 ... Great response to a frustration two weeks of footy.
A few thoughts
1) Thought the switch been Origi and Firmino to start the 2nd half caused Boro a lot of headaches, and gave us an upper hand, which we pretty much held the whole 2nd half.
2) Mane was fantastic - not MoTM - but created non-stop havoc for the Boro defense. On another day, he'd have had a hat trick.
3) Gini's ability to move the ball effortlessly throughout the midfield is key to our style of play ... He's a hard worker too, and eventually, the goals and assists will come as he makes very smart runs into the box regularly.
4) Lallana - I was getting pissed at him at the beginning as he was slowing the game down so much, but what can I say - he opened the scoring brilliantly and then helped end the game later on. He's performing at a high level - work rate, passing, goals/assists - week in, week out. An amazing turnaround from the player's early form with the club ...
5) Klavan is a solid defender. [NOT AN INSULT TO LUCAS] He should be our 3rd CB for league games.
6) Origi - 5 goals, 1 assist in 5 games ... Massive contribution from a 21 year old kid.
7) Firmino's best game in a while - got into dangerous positions more, far more confident with his dribbling, and I hope he stays more central as when he's there, the team works better.
8) Credit to both our FBs - who were solid in defense and attack.
9) Probably the right call from Klopp to drop Karius. He needs a break from the spotlight and the Sky punditry. Excellent response from Ming - solid, no mistakes and solid saves.
The last two games before last night were disappointing - we clearly missed an opportunity, with Chelsea, to distance ourselves from the pack. However, tonight's performance was excellent - and we were unlucky to only win 3-0 ... Great response to a frustration two weeks of footy.
