Our Attack

[bluebell]

We all know they haven't quite clicked, half the seasons gone, the question now is will they, or is it okay we justjscrape wins?

 

[Gerry_A_Trick]

We all know they haven't quite clicked, half the seasons gone, the question now is will they, or is it okay we justjscrape wins?

We scored 84 goals last year, and are on track to score 82 this year. We're winning by an average of 1.8 goals, only City is better at 2.0.

What are you talking about scraping wins or not clicking?

 

[Brizzle]

I guess bluebell wants dressage football

 

[IGotALuvlyBunchOfCoconuts]

He wants 5 goals every game or we're just scraping by.
Seems reasonable.

 

[JurgenKlopp]

I'm kind of thinking they have been clicking for past 3-4 weeks. It's deceptive as it's not quite rock and roll gengenpressig football, it's a much more controlled approach.

 

[RedStar]

Its been clear the weak link in the attack this season is Firmino. Hasnt looked the same player as last season at all. Hes had bits and pieces of games where hes played well and hes scrapped 4 in the league(i think) but generally speaking he just doesnt look like scoring. Hes not gonna get dropped for Arsenal or City but Klopp needs to start working on an alternative attacking formation without him.

 

[hmmmmm1]

we still miss a truly world class number 10. Coutinho could be available

 

[Modo]

Its been clear the weak link in the attack this season is Firmino. Hasnt looked the same player as last season at all. Hes had bits and pieces of games where hes played well and hes scrapped 4 in the league(i think) but generally speaking he just doesnt look like scoring. Hes not gonna get dropped for Arsenal or City but Klopp needs to start working on an alternative attacking formation without him.

Stat-wise? No, it hasn't been a good season, but Firmino is easily one of our most important players. He never was prolific but our attacks mainly go through him. He does so much on the pitch that goes unnoticed, tracks back, chases, makes runs, plays one-twos etc. Firmino often gets the 2nd assist like in hockey, the player that plays the pass before the assist.
So no, I really don't think we're anywhere close to making him an issue.