Match Day Thread Liverpool v Real Madrid

2 pot 1 games aren’t over btw. Think inter is the other pot 1 game still to play. Atletico were pot 2 if that’s what you thought were 1, you play 1 at home and 1 away so stil have the away 1 to come.

 

First half he gave away one foul when bundled into him, otherwise was pretty much faultless. Even in 2nd half when he went past him to create half a yard of space, got back to tackle and give away the corner instead. Was brilliant today, he’s always at his best when he’s intense defending and seems to step it up against the best. Just needs to be consistent now, think he offered less going forward but meant was more solid back 4 which worked well.

Just have to find that balance now

 

You are right, but you're just stating what everyone can see. You should apply for MOTD.

 

Bar apparently the sarky meme poster.

 

Back to basics works. Playing Wirtz as part of a front 3 works. Easing new players into our old system works. We can evolve from this.

The press looks back on it, fitness looks better and the players know what is expected of them. New players have to earn the space in the team.

While I was critical of Slot about the lack of everything after the Utd game. I have to applaud him now; he’s recognised the issues and addressed them. If he beats City, I might even forgive him for throwing the Palace game

There will be more ups and down as we evolve. I accept that. I will never accept what we had become over the past few weeks. Hopefully, we have turned a corner now.

 

Isak misses start of season: We win 5 consecutive games.

Isak returns: We go on record losing streak.

Isak gets injured again: we start winning again.

I'm noticing a pattern...