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[FreoRicci]

I can see what you're saying but I still think that's being generous to his defending efforts previous seasons. I'd say the title winning season was the one time he was strong in that area.

He just isn’t a classy defender. Slight build and so easy to push off.
Loss Chanpions league final 1-0 V Real because he refused to mark or was aware of Vinicius Jr on the back post. He’s so overrated in what he does.

 

[FreoRicci]

Attitude rather than ability is my reference

Hence why Rashford isn’t playing today.

 

[Mr Meow]

Attitude rather than ability is my reference

So was mine. You're looking for more than is there. His tracking back, man marking, 1v1 defensive efforts etc have always had that half arsed look about them (relative to excellent defensive full backs).

 

[Mr Meow]

He just isn’t a classy defender. Slight build and so easy to push off.
Loss Chanpions league final 1-0 V Real because he refused to mark or was aware of Vinicius Jr on the back post. He’s so overrated in what he does.

I'd say most seasons all of the hype over his ability with the ball was warranted. That area has dropped off recently though, along with his assist numbers.

And yeah the defensive stuff has always been stuck between poor and halfway decent at best. Walker bailed City out a hell of a lot more than Trent has for Liverpool (for example).

 

[SC_Power]

This is gonna be another of those frustrating Man U at Anfield nil-all draws that have been relatively common over the past decade?

Oops Jinxed it.

 

[Bradesmaen]

This is gonna be another of those frustrating Man U at Anfield nil-all draws that have been relatively common over the past decade?

No

 

[FreoRicci]

I'd say most seasons all of the hype over his ability with the ball was warranted. That area has dropped off recently though, along with his assist numbers.

And yeah the defensive stuff has always been stuck between poor and halfway decent at best. Walker bailed City out a hell of a lot more than Trent has for Liverpool (for example).

Walker is the perfect wing back example. He does go forward, but TAA looks for the risky ball almost everytime.

He’s English, so he gets overhyped. Every time

 

[omgfridge]

what a hit

 

[Mr Meow]

Messi or Martinez? Nobody knows.

 

[FreoRicci]

Messi or Martinez? Nobody knows.

Messi when it’s TAA.
These English current gen. Lazy as ****, greedy to the hilt. Honestly gross how bad TAA is.

 

[Mr Meow]

Messi when it’s TAA.
These English current gen. Lazy as ****, greedy to the hilt. Honestly gross how bad TAA is.

I'd say Liverpool need to bring Bradley on fairly soon or it'll be 0-3.

 

[FreoRicci]

I'd say Liverpool need to bring Bradley on fairly soon or it'll be 0-3.

Funny how it’s been 3-4 years of TAA, yet any decent team press and pounce on that left flank.

 

[SC_Power]

So, Liverpool, here’s one of those critical season moments that get shown in season reviews in future years?

Is this the game that we find a way and keep the pack at arms length?
Or the game that we let them back in?

 

[Bradesmaen]

I'd say Liverpool need to bring Bradley on fairly soon or it'll be 0-3.

Bradley did a knee didnt he?

 

[Mr Meow]

Funny how it’s been 3-4 years of TAA, yet any decent team press and pounce on that left flank.

That's why I haven't been getting carried away this season, because Trent is on one flank and Robbo is cooked on the other. There's defensive leakiness.

Nice goal by Gakpo though.

 

[omgfridge]

game is going ham

 

[Topkent]

It wasn't handball. You are arguing for a change to the laws.

Lol if that had gone off his arm directly into the goal it would be ruled out.

 

[Frank Bunn]

Nice goal by Gakpo. Liverpool should win it from here.

 

[SC_Power]

game is going ham

As an “slightly old” dinosaur, thanks for making me look up another of these phrases I have no clue about!

 

[Bradesmaen]

This game is perfect for the agent of Chaos

 

[SC_Power]

This game is perfect for the agent of Chaos

Or do you mean Kaos?

 

[Frank Bunn]

That's handball.

 

[Bradesmaen]

Harsh on De Ligt if that's given.

 

[Mr Meow]

That was a volleyball spike.

 

[FreoRicci]

Harsh on De Ligt if that's given.

How? His hand shouldn’t be up there.