Match Day Thread vs Stoke (A)

We're going to need a squad of 45 next season, half of those would have to be CB's

 

Ref did us a favour.

 

Don't think have a bad word to say about anyone in today's performance so far... Only Clyne who left Bojan for that corner

 

The goal was scored by Ibe, assisted by Allen

Meanwhile numerous chances wasted by Coutinho, Lallana, Firmino

Just saying

#blamebenteke

 

In general no. Stoke just have not got got it past the press to their front 4.

 

Can see Crouch coming on at HT

top save by Mig

4v2 counter and ref blows the whistle...

 

great save by Migs

 

Well....that was better....

 

After making pointy watch signs at mignolet.....

 

So Klopp has had no influence then, You think they are just playing when they want to?

 

Milner down the right don't forget.

But really they've done OK. Lots and lots of space to play in.

Now the subs are on stoke can come out with a plan in the second half so we really have to do well in second half here.

Big test coming.

 

Yes they are out-of control clearly.

Where's my eye roll smiley.

 

Seems to be Jimmy's view

 

So in general.

1. We've controlled midfield with 3 guys in there and stores front 4 have left Cameron and whelans to it so we've bossed it.

2. Some passing has been faster. Can and ibe have held it a bit long still. Lallana wants touches as well.

3. Front 3 pressed much better and in unison just like klopp wants.

4. Stoke haven't the talent to beat the first line. Stoke have played into our hands at times but there is much more positivity in where press comes on and sprinting into it.

5. Seeing more bodies about the box. Still not seeing many chances.

 

Not joining in with you and astro.

#toobusyenjoyinggame.

 

What?

 

#bbcsalford are furious with Stoke and trying to give them tactical advice to get into the game

 

Our best performances this season has come with a mobile striker (Southampton, City, Chelsea).

 

Think Allen has made the difference for you so far, he is playing well in mid field, pressing well (why Rodgers bought him) and more importantly, getting into the box to create space for, and support the attackers

 

Good point on stoke playing long and losing it all the time.

Sourness has just rolled out the no preseason for fitness excuse. I called it.