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Discussion in 'Liverpool' started by LuisDiazgamechanger, Aug 26, 2025 at 8:57 AM.

  1. Bumps

    Bumps Well-Known Member

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    I think a draw but what I will add is, IF a team loses
    I think they will be the ones pushing for the title at the end of the season
     
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  2. Solid Air 2

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    much rather have Gakpo than Wirtz
     
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  3. Zanjinho

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    I think Wirtz is as close to being an automatic pick as Salah atm because of his price tag
     
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  4. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Give wirtz time.

    He's running hard. He's just not got the space or time to settle yet. He will get there.

    The player who is undroppable now is Szoboszlai. He has really raised his game to compete. Great reaction to buys.
     
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  5. Gerrardsitchyear

    Gerrardsitchyear Well-Known Member

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    The stats I saw said Wirtz completed 23/24 passes. When he gets the ball, he's doing ok. Hea not getting the ball though.
     
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  6. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Our tactics are seeing him run beyond Ekitike as he drops deep. Nobody can find the pass to him so far.

    More than anything though he's running and working.
     
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  7. Solid Air 2

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    on form should definitely be Gakpo
     
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  8. Solid Air 2

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    imo he should stop running around aimlessly chasing the ball and conserve some energy
     
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  9. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    Well, theres seem of that and some things they have worked on that have not come off yet.

    Eventually Ekitike will drag cbs out and wirtz will pop up and score. We just been gravenberch and macallister to find them

    We have 3 really good cms for 2 spots there. Szoboszlai has to play.

    We have to get the balance and things will improve.
     
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    right now i would put more money on Wirtz playing a 1-2 with Ekitike or Gakpo to get thru on goal than the 2 CM's but it is early days for the combo
     
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  11. moreinjuredthanowen

    moreinjuredthanowen Mr Brightside

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    I hope he can get his first goal.contribution soon but theres plenty of gsmes after the international bullshit.

    Play this one and then we just hope we get a full squad back and we go for the long run of games.
     
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  12. Mark Blow

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    Ekitike hasn’t been called up for the French National team for these internationals
     
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  13. Zanjinho

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    I think there is clearly a quality player there, just isn't quite clicking atm, but it will before too long. He'll be a superstar
     
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    Wirtz plays quick one touch football, that requires others to be on the same wavelength. It'll come
     
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  15. Mark Blow

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    He’ll never get that with Jones in midfield
     
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  16. LuisDiazgamechanger

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    CHRIS SUTTON NAS PREDICTED 1: 2 LOSS FOR LIVERPOOL.
    My worry with Liverpool is exactly what Arne Slot talked about in pre-season. They're too defensively vulnerable.

    They've already conceded four goals. Ibrahima Konate looks shot to pieces and has been all over the place in the last two games. He's been a great player in the past for Liverpool but right now he looks like a triallist.

    If you're a Liverpool fan I guess the good thing is your side are still getting results. But if you want to win league titles you've got to be watertight and strong at the back, and I'm not so sure Liverpool are.

    Liverpool got bullied by Newcastle. There's no reason why Arsenal can't bully them too. I've just got a sneaky feeling that Arsenal, bolstered by new signing Eberechi Eze, will exploit them.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-2

    Orlando's prediction: There will be a few goals in this one. 3-2

    AI's prediction: 2-2

    JONES KNOWS BEST HAS PREDICTED A DRAW.
    Ask yourself this: would Arne Slot and Mikel Arteta take a draw right now? The answer is yes, isn't it? Categorically.

    That makes the draw a huge runner from a betting point of view.

    It's very unusual to have a fixture played before Gameweek four involving two title rivals. Looking at the past trends when looking at this type of fixture played early on in the season, draws are very common.

    The last five fixtures in the Premier League before Gameweek four to be played between teams that finished that season in the top three all ended in stalemates - the most recent of which was Arsenal's 2-2 with Manchester City last season.

    The draw here is the bet at 23/10 with Sky Bet. It's the bet of the weekend.

    SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1 | JONES KNOWS' BEST BET: Back the draw (23/10 with Sky Bet)
     
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