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07 Apr 2024 00:56:30
Hi all, unlike our previous front 3, the current group of forwards really splits opinions. Salah, should he stay or should he go now. Jota, better than we thought he would be, but can he stay fit. Nunez, love the energy but can finish the easy ones. Diaz, again great energy but is he just running in circles. Gakpo, looks off the pace and what's his position.
Personally I love Nunez, respect Salah, have grown to love Jota, feel sorry for Gakpo (Not been given a chance in his favoured position) and have been most frustrated by Diaz (although recently he is improving) . It's all about opinions on this one and I'm sure we'll all have our own favourites.
I don't normally care too much for stats, however with forwards, goals and assists are what they are there for. My issue with Diaz is his indirect running, spending too long on the ball allowing the opposition to regroup and a lack of end product.
The stats:
Salah: Goals - 22 Minutes per goal - 111 Assists - 12
Nunez: G - 18 Mpg - 146 A - 12
Jota: G - 14 Mpg - 112 A - 4
Gakpo: G -14 Mpg - 169 A - 4
Diaz: G - 12 Mpg - 241 A - 4
Diaz was brought in to replace Mane. Mane was more direct with his running and more efficient with the ball. Diaz looks wonderful and he puts in a shift BUT he's there to score or provide scoring opportunities for others. For me, at 27, he's not giving us enough in that position. I really do love the way he plays football for us, but in this case the stats don't lie. I know he had a traumatic situation with his family and some injuries. Even so, for me, his decision making is poor. He dribbles the ball too much, a la Grealish, and his finishing is average. Bradley has more assists this season. I wish I was wrong on this one.
Opinions are divided on the front 5, what do you think?
30 Mar 2024 01:18:14
Can I just say about Alonso, what a classy move. Staying at the club that gave him a chance at a higher level. Not chasing or believing the hype. Deciding to stay at the best place for him and his family. Makes me respect him even more. Of course I would have loved him at Liverpool but coming out now and telling everyone that he's staying, pure class.
17 Jul 2023 06:47:36
I am convinced that Jurgen Klopp will bring glory to our team again this season. He is the reason we have won everything in the last five years. The players, the fans, the club all brought together by this guy. We are so lucky to have him. The man is the spirit of Liverpool FC. I trust him 100% and I can't wait for the season to begin. YNWA.
19 Apr 2023 02:14:27
New away form theory!
In '96 united worn an away kit in grey. It's the season they famously changed their kit at half time, away to Southampton. The reason given was that grey is the hardest colour for the eye to pick out. That season they lost 6 games, 4 of them in their grey kit.
Move forward to the '23 season and the indomitable reds have an away kit that does a proper job on your eyes. Horrible to focus on. I would be interested to see our season's results wearing that kit. Our away form has been abysmal, goals scored much lower than our home form or dare I say in our red kit. If you are not picking up a player, you can't pick the pass, you can't find the back of the net.
Just a bit of fun or is it?
19 Nov 2021 01:43:52
Does anyone know about the midfield?
Thiago, Fab and Ox are fit.
Hendo is a doubt.
Keita, Jones and Elliot are out.
Milly?
We have 8 first team midfielders (9 if you put Taki there), I don't go with those who say we should have bought another midfielder. If 8 isn't enough then what number would be. Unlucky with injuries, that's all.