The Bigfooty Liverpool Thread

[jod23]

The midfield is a complete joke.

They offer no protection to the back 4. And they provide zero service to the front 3. They literally offer nothing

Sentiment is tough in football. But it's time to make tough decisions on a few players I think. But the main one unfortunately is Jordan Henderson. I think he needs to be moved on in the summer. This also absolutely has to be Milners last season with us, no more contract extensions there.

Ox, Milner and Hendo need to go in the summer. Keita will walk too as we cant come to an agreement on a new contract. Fabinho is 29 and still has a few top years left despite his up and down form. I think if we can get better mids back around him, he will return to his best. Thiago is still a baller and should be retained.

The problem with moving on Henderson is.... well, he is kinda key in bringing in Bellingham haha.

So I guess Hendo has to stay to make sure we get operation Jude over the line. But he has to move back into the Milner role and play WAAAAY less than he is at the moment.

 

[RossFC]

 

[RossFC]

Bajcetic returns. No TAA and Henderson.

 

[Zidane98]

Harvey!

 

[RossFC]

Elliott goes boom!

 

[Jars458]

Much better intensity so far

 

[jod23]

That half of football was much, much better. Pressed far more, we were way further up the pitch. Got the goal and looked the more likely side to score again. The midfield much more mobile with Bajcetic and Keita.

 

[RossFC]

WE WON!!!

 

[Jars458]

Gee we had to dig in but we found a way. A small step forward

 

[jod23]

Gee we had to dig in but we found a way. A small step forward

A good response from the boys. Need to continue that now at home on the weekend against Chelsea.

 

[RossFC]

Pressing is a massive part of our identity. We can’t afford to move away from it.

 

[Lebbo73]

How did Naby go?

 

[Lebbo73]

When I saw the team sheet I assumed that Mo wasn’t on the bench. Then I looked again and realised that he was Salah.

 

[Jars458]

How did Naby go?

Played 90. Faded as the game went on. Mid to forward conection wasnt great as expected with that line up

 

[The Punter]

Thoughts:

• The Fab-Hendo-Thiago midfield can't start together again. The team clearly needs at least one of Keita, Elliott or Jones starting. They bring a different threat.
• I like me some Doak before I like me some Gakpo. Early days I know...
• Konate player of the game for me.

 

[Gak Attack]

Wasn't exactly a great performance and needed a wonder strike to win but at least it was a win and clean sheet!

 

[peternorth]

Just had to win.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Zidane98]

We should have gotten him in for 6 months to help Nunez settle himself.

 

[Zidane98]

Is Firmino leaving? Always "no update" on him when it comes to fitness. Strong links to Al-Nassr.

 

[RossFC]

Is Firmino leaving? Always "no update" on him when it comes to fitness. Strong links to Al-Nassr.

Sky Germany reporting that Firmino is leaning towards staying, but doesn't want a 1 year deal. Possible that it could be 1 year + 1 year option to 2025.

Saudi club want Bobby but it's not Al-Nassr.

As for his fitness, he had a set back. Hopefully we get an update before the next FA Cup game.

 

[jod23]

How did Naby go?

I thought he was pretty good. He absolutely must start against Chelsea.

 

[Zidane98]

Sky Germany reporting that Firmino is leaning towards staying, but doesn't want a 1 year deal. Possible that it could be 1 year + 1 year option to 2025.

Saudi club want Bobby but it's not Al-Nassr.

As for his fitness, he had a set back. Hopefully we get an update before the next FA Cup game.

Thinking more along the lines of continual "no updates on Firmino" from the club. That's annoying - if he is injured how long is he out for? To me that suggests a transfer is being organised behind the scenes.

 

[Zidane98]

Team vs Chelsea


--------------------Ali--------------------

Trent------Matip-------Konate-------Robbo


Naby--------Thiago--------Fab


Mo-------Gakpo------Nunez


Kellerher
Jogo
Big Nat
Milly
Kosta
Harvey
Hendo
Curtis
Bajcetic
Carvalho
Doak

 

[jod23]

A transfer doesnt make sense. He has 6 months left, nobody is gonna shell out millions of dollars when they can just sign him for free in six months.