18 Jan 2021 11:46:53
I think the reaction on here has been pretty fair about yesterdays result and performance.

Poor in the first half, liverpool pressed us really well and we all know our players at the back and in midfield aren't suited to playing out of the back under pressure.

After the city game, we beat leeds and sheffield united to make that a good point in hindsight.

After leicester, we beat wolves, villa and burnley to make that an acceptable point in hindsight.

After liverpool, we have fulham and sheffield united, win those two and it makes this a good point away at anfield in my opinion.

Just on bruno, people are making excuses for him being tired, in reality its just the type of player he is, he gives the ball away for fun. A stat from yesterday. he gave the ball away (18) more times than he completed passes (17). Against the lesser teams where we dominate that's fine and brunos a huge part of the reason we have such a better record, his risk taking is vital in breaking down teams wh sit back. What a quality signing he has been in that regard.

But i think there's scope to tell him to calm down in big games where the margins are thinner and ball retention is much more important because against the better sides you won't get it back for a while.


1.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 12:12:00
The type of player Bruno is means that he passes into space more often than he passes into feet. Yesterday, we played a more reserved tactical game. Which meant we had less runners, while in the first half our timing of our runs particularly was poor. Leading to a lot of offside decisions.

The facts say that Bruno has ran 40k more than any other United player, and only 4 players in the entire league have covered more ground than him. They also suggest that over the past 4 games he is covering around 1k less than his season average, while his number of high intensity sprints are down, as is has passing success rate. All of which indicate that he is both physically and mentally tired. He needs a rest.


2.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 12:21:31
Good post mate.


3.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 12:46:54
Or 3 points from 9 which is rubbish. which ever way you want to look at it really.


4.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 12:50:04
That comes down to the manager Shappy and Solksjaer doesn't pay any heed to keeping fresh Bruno or any other key players. Many a time this season Solksjaer could have substituted Bruno with 10, 15, 20 minutes remaining and it wouldn't have made a difference to the result. But he didn't and Bruno being Bruno, he still continued to tear around the pitch right up to the final whistle.

We have two very talented players in VdB and Mata who could be used to give Bruno a rest but they don't get a look in. Again, this is down to the manager who seems clueless as to what to do with these two.

Just for example, what about a 433 with VdB and Mata as no 8's? VdB moving the ball through midfield linking with Mata to feed the forwards? Plenty of creativity there and with Matic or one of McFred behind, there is plenty of security as well.


5.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 12:55:36
DSG, Bruno's options were limited imo.
He only had Martial or Rashy to pass to. Both McT and Fred didn't have any intent to bomb forward nor did our Fullbacks.

The only time Shaw or AWB went forward, we created clear cut chances for Bruno and Pogba respectively.

If we are playing 2 holding midfielders, our Fullbacks should push higher.


6.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 16:09:53
Sorry t bang this drum yet again, Bruno was atrocious yesterday, Rashford and Martial were poor, Bruno was worse. He’s been brilliant since he came but he’s been quiet for a few games and he seems to try too hard against the big teams. I’d hate to think he’s just a flat track bully.


7.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 21:11:02
AJH

Yes agreed, thought Bruno was poor. He was trying to hit the Hail Mary pass every time. Rashford made poor decisions and Martial drifted through the game as he often does. The thing is it was obvious fairly early but no decision was forthcoming because it might have meant a change in shape or tactic would have been needed.


8.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 22:07:29
Redman
Your obviously a huge fan of klopp what do you think he did to change the game and get the win?


9.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 22:37:30
Jred

A huge fan, no, but he is a lot better manager than what we have. However, I think Klopps front three have not been playing well, Jota is injured, his two centre backs were midfield players. I think he was not able to change much. He was facing a team that put its team behind the ball, wasn’t trying to win and he was pragmatic. A draw was a decent result for them given circumstances. If they lost, psychologically it could have been a turning point, so they didn’t want that particularly now, yet I don’t think we realised that at all. They couldn’t hold as high a line because of the two missing CB, his only real option was Origi but it’s tough to break down such a deep defensive unit. We played them at a good time for us, yet ignored the chance.


10.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 22:58:09
Redman that is the funniest post so far, .
So klopp didn't change it is that what your saying?
And a draw was a good result for Liverpool.

{Ed047's Note - Jesus you really are a absolute clown, read what he actually wrote, not what you want it to say! 🤦‍♂️

The reason I can call you a particular name is I’ve been around long enough to know a total one just from reading the pompous know it all tripe you consistently post.


11.) 18 Jan 2021
18 Jan 2021 23:31:24
Ed 47 thst works both ways, I can see them a mile off as well .
You have been very vocal on united what will it take for you to change your mind .

Also klopp could off changed it, he could of changed the formation he could of moved henderson or fabinho out of cb . Williams could come on and play next to fabinho .

He could of changed the role of thiago, fantastic player but he changes how Liverpool play . They don't move the ball forward as quick with him, and that quick transition has been very effective for them .
Thiago could of also moved further up instead of playing the so called quarter back role, especially with united sitting deep .
Henderson said they had planned for an aggressive high press .
He could of abandoned that dropped of a bit and invited united out .
So no I don't agree with redman that there was nothing klopp could do to change it .
I also don't agree that it was a decent result for Liverpool, they haven't closed the gap on united and have lost ground on city.


12.) 19 Jan 2021
19 Jan 2021 01:11:51
Oh wow Ed’s abusing posters 🤦🏼‍♂️ very silly.

{Ed047's Note - when some of you refrain from being such smart arse know it all’s and allow others an opinion that differs from yours without maybe being an asinine idiot then I won’t have to point it out any longer.

In your case you have certainly become better at this but sadly others continue. 🤷‍♂️