Russell Brown

[Mystic]

He's turning into a phenomenal defender isn't he? If he maintains his form throughout next season you could argue he'd be one of the best in the league, sensational turn around for him.

 

[LeTallecWiz]

What am I missing here Magical Mystic Man?

 

[cloggypop]

You are missing some lovely owl inspired clothing LTW

http://www.russell-brown.com/world/

 

[Mystic]

What am I missing here Magical Mystic Man?

Yeh, Cloggy got it!

 

[FreshRed]

He's turning into a phenomenal defender isn't he? If he maintains his form throughout next season you could argue he'd be one of the best in the league, sensational turn around for him.

Two key ingredients to the transformation (maybe 3).

1. A coherent system instilled by Klopp (who - or his coaching team - also has the knowledge to make subtle adjustments to make it work). I think Rodgers has a system in mind, but never the ability to have in executed or to make necessary adjustments).

2. Self Confidence. It does not matter how good a player is, without confidence they becomes shadows of themselves (completely different example is when Messi plays for Argentina - nothing like the player at Barca). Klopp has had a huge impact on most here for Lovren, Moreno, Sahko, Can, Milner. Exceptions include Ibe, Skrtyl, and maybe Sturridge. I think Klopp is playing the long game with Sturridge. It may turn out brilliantly. We will either get a team player or worst case is that his current fitness and scoring rate will lead to a much larger transfer fee than we could have imagined 3 months ago.

3. Team Confidence. And, as with Messi example, it is not just self-confidence, but also confidence in the teammates and system. Klopp has completely changed the dynamic here and it is obvious in the "big" games. No fear.

But, Credit to the players that have responded and Lovren has to be near the top of that list.

 

[doctor_mac]

Owen Hargreaves, who was actually a very good commentator last night, said that he thought it was playing in Rodgers' back 3 system that caused him to really struggle, and that he was much better suited to playing in a back 4. Don't know how valid that is, but I thought it was an interesting observation.

 

[Gerry_A_Trick]

Owen Hargreaves, who was actually a very good commentator last night, said that he thought it was playing in Rodgers' back 3 system that caused him to really struggle, and that he was much better suited to playing in a back 4. Don't know how valid that is, but I thought it was an interesting observation.

Not that I predicted this turn around, but I didn't really think it was fair to judge any of our defensive players under Rodgers, he seemed to make them all look worse that they actually were.

 

[Squiggles]

I think it's fair to say it's Lovren plus one now which is a fantastic turnaround from him.

The one is likely to be Matip, who I know nothing about. We still need another CB as one of Skrtel or Toure can be bombed out.

 

[Modo]

Two key ingredients to the transformation (maybe 3).

1. A coherent system instilled by Klopp (who - or his coaching team - also has the knowledge to make subtle adjustments to make it work). I think Rodgers has a system in mind, but never the ability to have in executed or to make necessary adjustments).

2. Self Confidence. It does not matter how good a player is, without confidence they becomes shadows of themselves (completely different example is when Messi plays for Argentina - nothing like the player at Barca). Klopp has had a huge impact on most here for Lovren, Moreno, Sahko, Can, Milner. Exceptions include Ibe, Skrtyl, and maybe Sturridge. I think Klopp is playing the long game with Sturridge. It may turn out brilliantly. We will either get a team player or worst case is that his current fitness and scoring rate will lead to a much larger transfer fee than we could have imagined 3 months ago.

3. Team Confidence. And, as with Messi example, it is not just self-confidence, but also confidence in the teammates and system. Klopp has completely changed the dynamic here and it is obvious in the "big" games. No fear.

But, Credit to the players that have responded and Lovren has to be near the top of that list.

4. Having a 42 year old partner with a brain.

 

[Oncy]

Hes a very good defender. I like him a lot.