Pre Match - Leeds (A) - Sun 16:30

[Shay_K]

Alisson also played well, his distribution was especially good.

 

[rurikbird]

Jota played well ? He was way off the pace in the first half, timing and passing was all over the place.

I missed the first 10 minutes, so maybe he was poor then, but after we started taking control I thought he was interlinking with other attackers very well.

And Sadio was getting in so many great positions today, his movement was really superb - he is just clearly overthinking when he’s always played on instinct. Getting that goal was important for him because the only way to get out of that rut is to score.

 

[refugee]

Great result. Maybe a couple too many lapses in defence. But we could have had another 3 or so goals if Mane had woken up. And gutted for Elliott

 

[FreshRed]

Jota played well ? He was way off the pace in the first half, timing and passing was all over the place.

His link up play was much improved and how many chances did he create fir Mane and Salah - although mostly one half second late fir them to be easy chances.

 

[Mystic]

Oxycodone is a hell of a drug.

Fully expect the FA to ban him upon his return now.

 

[got red on me]

He has definitely got a bit of steel to him, he tried to get up at first. Many of the fannys in football would be on their third roll before they realise they’re injured.

If that had been Bruno Fernandes, his screams would have woken Magellan.

 

[Beamrider]

The attitude on Elliott. Fuck me. Game’s not even over and he’s plotting his comeback. Had high hopes for him but wasn’t 100% sure before today. I’m now going full gas on the Harvey hype train.

 

[Shay_K]

JFH being force fed all the shite he churned out with Jamie Reddnap on Sky LOL

 

[Mystic]

The attitude on Elliott. Fuck me. Game’s not even over and he’s plotting his comeback. Had high hopes for him but wasn’t 100% sure before today. I’m now going full gas on the Harvey hype train.

Its been obvious these first few games that with a season of experience he's going to be a top player, he's Trent levels of potential. It's good to see he's got the right attitude, but by fuck I hope this injury doesn't derail his potential.

 

[SummerOnions]

Props to @Brizzle for helping us to maintain this good season start

 

[mwake]

I'm not having this Mane narrative...Agreed he's not on the majestic level of two years ago but I also don't think that because his finishing is a bit off that he isn't a quality player.

Not many other forwards/wingers in the premier league i'd rather have over Mane. I think his all-around play is still high quality but his finishing needs to improve admittedly. United bought Sancho but id still have Mane over him.

 

[FreshRed]

Did anyone else see Ox’s face when Mané scored. Full of disappointment.

I have always thought Ox had a good attitude and a team player, but I cut him from the squad for a month after that. Unacceptable.

I don’t think I have ever seen that before by a Liverpool player.

 

[Mystic]

Thought Mane was our best player until Mo scored. Even after that, he was dangerous all game, just snatching at the final ball and shot, he's clearly working himself up, and I think he'll get through it soon enough.

 

[dantes]

Its been obvious these first few games that with a season of experience he's going to be a top player, he's Trent levels of potential. It's good to see he's got the right attitude, but by fuck I hope this injury doesn't derail his potential.

That depends upon captain jinx @Beamrider

 

[FreshRed]

I'm not having this Mane narrative...Agreed he's not on the majestic level of two years ago but I also don't think that because his finishing is a bit off that he isn't a quality player.

Not many other forwards/wingers in the premier league i'd rather have over Mane. I think his all-around play is still high quality but his finishing needs to improve admittedly. United bought Sancho but id still have Mane over him.

I sort of appreciate the sentiment, but a bit over the top. Would rather have 10 years of Sancho than a struggling player aging quickly.

 

[Frogfish]

Thought Mane was our best player until Mo scored. Even after that, he was dangerous all game, just snatching at the final ball and shot, he's clearly working himself up, and I think he'll get through it soon enough.

Haha you have to be kidding. Mane was atrocious today, atrocious. Without the goal he'd be around 3/10.

 

[Fabio]

Mane was indeed fucking diabolical. Passing, shooting, staying onside, all seemed that little bit too much until the 93rd minute

 

[Fabio]

We should have been 4-0 up by half time if it wasn't for mane ruining everything for everyone

Klopp needs to sort it, quickly.

 

[Frogfish]

Fabinho was brilliant, my MotM. Thiago was excellent too (bar that FU with Henderson who should have taken the ball). Matip, VvD, Mo and Jota in the 2nd half especially all had great games.

 

[mom]

Dislocated ankle? Harvey

 

[Beamrider]

That depends upon captain jinx @Beamrider

I’ll stick to the geeky finance posts from now on, promise.

 

[KopRed]

Klopp looked distraught. He is at a loss for words, which is rare for him.

 

[ibromurph]

You could tell Klopp really wanted to have a moan about the mandate of "let the game flow", as he did against Burnley.

And say "see, this is why we must protect the players".

He, rightly, contained his emotions there. But he was so, so close on going on a rant.

 

[darkstarexodus]

Klopp really working hard to keep his composure and choosing his words carefully.

 

[Mystic]

Dislocated ankle? Harvey

Pearce saying so too, this is massively better for him right? (still not great)

 

[Mystic]

Pearce saying so too, this is massively better for him right? (still not great)

If so kinda explains why he's wasn't screaming in agony when it happened

 

[darkstarexodus]

Pearce saying so too, this is massively better for him right? (still not great)

That would be a massive upgrade on prognosis.

 

[Holle]

Pearce saying so too, this is massively better for him right? (still not great)

Wouldn't that also go with multiple severe ligament damages?

 

[Frogfish]

If so kinda explains why he's wasn't screaming in agony when it happened

Yeah I was surprised to see him waving to the crowd on the way off. Gave me hope.

 

[Frogfish]

Wouldn't that also go with multiple severe ligament damages?

Maybe not - as was said he didn't seem in much pain. And having had ankle ligament damage a couple of times, it's very painful.