28 Jul 2018 22:51:02
Great free-kick from Pereira, but we are so sloppy in possession. Loving our new tactic of hitting it up to the two big men, Mata and Sanchez.

{Ed004's Note - Our tactic must be to see if we can concus Van Dijk. Don't understand why we are trying to hit Sanchez from kick outs. Also McTominay and Herrera have to pull the fingers out.}


1.) 29 Jul 2018
28 Jul 2018 23:10:37
I liked McTominay last season, Ed. He was decent without being anything special. I know it's only a few games in, but it does look as if he may have regressed a little. Maybe a good loan would be best for him, because there's no way he should be in ahead of any of our first team midfield options. Pereira has to figure this season. He looks so much more mature in his performances.

{Ed004's Note - McTominay has been shocking this preseason. But he's not alone in being awful in that midfield. We seem utterly incapable of keeping the ball.}


2.) 29 Jul 2018
28 Jul 2018 23:42:47
Liverpool have a clear pattern of play and are moving the ball with slick passing. Out attacking midfield has been none existent.


3.) 29 Jul 2018
28 Jul 2018 23:53:07
Some of these players, especially Herrera showing why he won’t be first choice this season. So many players missing and we held our own in the first half against a strong Liverpool side. I always felt like we would lose and I think we left it too long to make the changes as our players looked dead on their feet, they will be much fitter and better for it though I’m sure.

Good to see some of the kids getting a run out, and some lovely touches from Fred, looking forward to seeing more from him.


4.) 29 Jul 2018
29 Jul 2018 00:48:28
Totally agree with all that GDS2

For large portions of the match we were sloppy, falling over the ball and lacked posistional sense, There seemed to be a lack of understanding amongst the youth players and quite often a simple 1-2 pass would lead to Liverpool regaining possession. i'm sure Bailly won't be too pleased especially after A. P done his job and cleared the ball in our on box. Herrera was terrible probably down to lack of playing time with the youth players but SMcT was caught out every time nearly. In fairness to the lads it was not all doom and gloom and had this been played in England then quite a few of the LFC players would have probably seen red. Sanchez at one staged got blasted by Klaven and no yellow given.

On a good note however Fred seemed right at home ( not too far i know ) but his composure to run towards our box pick up the ball and play out gave me some hope that he will be a good coup for us this season.

Andreas Periera was really good and i hope he stays put this season. I wouldlove to see him play with our strongest 11 as we always say. Players play better when they have good players around them.


5.) 29 Jul 2018
29 Jul 2018 01:12:29
Positives: Pereira has gotten better each match at center mid, Sanchez looked lively again, and Fred looked very good in his cameo. He has good anticipation defensively and understands space well in his passing and moving.

Negatives: McTominay has struggled, he couldn't hold onto the ball at all, let alone move it forward at all. Long ball tactics were awfully hard to watch.


6.) 29 Jul 2018
29 Jul 2018 07:50:17
Quite a few of the LFC players would have probably seen red? :D Please tell me who of the Liverpool players you think deserved a red card?

{Ed025's Note - thats called clutching at straws mate..