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Liverpool Vs Atletico Madrid
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my stream is not the best quality... is Ayala #3? and is Carra still on the pitch?
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[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921096#msg921096 date=1249742352]
Very very little wing play from us so far - everything going up the centre.
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Thats coz we're playing with no 'wingers'.
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cough Johnson cough Insua
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921096#msg921096 date=1249742352]
Very very little wing play from us so far - everything going up the centre.
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Thats coz we're playing with no 'wingers'.
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cough Johnson cough Insua
We look so horribly out of shape that Im getting seriously worried. Missing 3 centre backs is of course the reason, and the goals conceeded wouldnt have happened otherwise.
I can see us letting in 4 goals in this game.
We desperatly need our first choice defenders back against Spurs.
I can see us letting in 4 goals in this game.
We desperatly need our first choice defenders back against Spurs.
We're still playing at friendly pace. This is our last game before the PL starts, and I'd like to see us go at it a lot more aggressively.
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921108#msg921108 date=1249742730]
Torres looking good - but that dyed hair is so ... so ... chavish
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and is Dirka Dirka's hair blonder than usual? It seems like a yellow fireball out there!
Torres looking good - but that dyed hair is so ... so ... chavish
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and is Dirka Dirka's hair blonder than usual? It seems like a yellow fireball out there!
sad defending - we have retained possession well but are not being clinicalin final 3rd
I don't think our attacking play is too bad: it's just that our best players, Gerrard and Torres, are both a bit short of sharpness. Kuyt and Yossi are playing well, as is Lucas. The big problem, obv, is CB, where we've got two inexperienced kids blinking like rabbits in the headlights. Their lack of confidence is flooding through the whole team and making us much too cautious in our build-up.
I'm not blaming either Ayala or San José btw - facing Aguero and Forlan in your first proper game at Anfield is definitely being thrown in at the deep end. But we can't go to White Hart Lane without more experience at CB - we'd be throwing points away.
I'm not blaming either Ayala or San José btw - facing Aguero and Forlan in your first proper game at Anfield is definitely being thrown in at the deep end. But we can't go to White Hart Lane without more experience at CB - we'd be throwing points away.
it's nice having to attacking full backs.
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Appart from the obvious negatives there are actually a few positives to take from this albeit trailing at the break.
Gerrard looks like he's getting back to his own dynamic self. Apart from a few dodgy corners he's looking hungrier than ever.
Torres has got pace to burn and looks fit, even though he still lacks 10 percent in front of goal.
Johnson looks exactly like what he will be; Premiership signing of the Season. *fingers crossed*
And last but not least Lucas looks like twice the player he was last year. He is certainly much more dynamic in his movements and vision.
Oh, whatever happens we desperately need to play one of Skrtl or Agger come Spurs as the young CBs are not exactly looking ready for this. (Maybe Ayala can do a decent job alongside Carra but still).
PS We'll score at least two in the second half. This scoreline are really flattering Altetico at the moment.
Gerrard looks like he's getting back to his own dynamic self. Apart from a few dodgy corners he's looking hungrier than ever.
Torres has got pace to burn and looks fit, even though he still lacks 10 percent in front of goal.
Johnson looks exactly like what he will be; Premiership signing of the Season. *fingers crossed*
And last but not least Lucas looks like twice the player he was last year. He is certainly much more dynamic in his movements and vision.
Oh, whatever happens we desperately need to play one of Skrtl or Agger come Spurs as the young CBs are not exactly looking ready for this. (Maybe Ayala can do a decent job alongside Carra but still).
PS We'll score at least two in the second half. This scoreline are really flattering Altetico at the moment.
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
San Jose - 4 - see above. It is only fair to say that two teenagers against Aguero & Forlan is killing us though.
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
San Jose - 4 - see above. It is only fair to say that two teenagers against Aguero & Forlan is killing us though.
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
[quote author=Le Chacal link=topic=35132.msg921119#msg921119 date=1249743369]
Playing your 1st eleven only the last friendly before season starts is mad.
I think I will never understand our manager.
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i wouldn't worry. we'll no doubt start with a new formation next week as well.
lucas and masch cannot be the two deep midfielders in our team. it will not work.
Playing your 1st eleven only the last friendly before season starts is mad.
I think I will never understand our manager.
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i wouldn't worry. we'll no doubt start with a new formation next week as well.
lucas and masch cannot be the two deep midfielders in our team. it will not work.
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921118#msg921118 date=1249743331]
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35132.msg921124#msg921124 date=1249743648]
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921118#msg921118 date=1249743331]
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
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Ha ha - I need more than 15 mins at HT to get my coffee and write that ! I have added San Jose. I thought Riera is doing rather well don't you ? You know I am not a Lucas knocker but he has his chance and I want to see more positive play from him.
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921118#msg921118 date=1249743331]
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
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Ha ha - I need more than 15 mins at HT to get my coffee and write that ! I have added San Jose. I thought Riera is doing rather well don't you ? You know I am not a Lucas knocker but he has his chance and I want to see more positive play from him.
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35132.msg921124#msg921124 date=1249743648]
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921118#msg921118 date=1249743331]
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
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We played with only ten me? I see only three defenders...
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921118#msg921118 date=1249743331]
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
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We played with only ten me? I see only three defenders...
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[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35132.msg921124#msg921124 date=1249743648]
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921118#msg921118 date=1249743331]
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
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We played with only ten me? I see only three defenders...
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Added above.
[quote author=TheBunnyman link=topic=35132.msg921124#msg921124 date=1249743648]
[quote author=Frogfish link=topic=35132.msg921118#msg921118 date=1249743331]
OK I missed the first 15 mins but :
Riera - 6 - one save of note but otherwise a spectator (watching or picking the ball out of the net having had no chance).
Insua - 6
Ayala - 4 - out of his depth and basic errors
Johnson - 7 - looks one of our best players
Masherano - 5 - not involved. Needs to get fit otherwise he is bypassed.
Lucas - 5 - anonymous, if he is playing in Xabi's position then he needs to get much more involved.
Benayoun - 7 - twinkle toes, they can't get hold of him but his final ball needs to be better
Kuyt - 5 - off the pace, early season Dirk.
Gerrard - 6.5 - not quite clicked either with Torres or by himself
Torres - 7 - he looks only a tad off the pace / sharpness. Looks very close. Has them worried every time he has the ball.
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Lucas deserves better than a 5. Where's San José? And what is Riera doing in goal?
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We played with only ten me? I see only three defenders...
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Added above.
Slightly better tempo this half. Torres with a header on target.
Gerrard should have scored.
Nice move there. Deserved a goal.
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