Liverpool 2014-15: Now Is Time On Merseyside When We Dance
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For some reason or another, Borini always seems to give City all kinds of headaches. I can't stand playing against him, he turns into a menace. Big question for me is what you do if Henderson can't make it?
I loved the lineup. I own that.
I didn't expect to be cooked an extra crisp 30 minutes against City.
Worst. Outcome. Ever.
I didn't expect to be cooked an extra crisp 30 minutes against City.
Worst. Outcome. Ever.
Burnley at home in midweek before Blackburn in the cup next week. Which is great, because after today's match all I want to do is watch more.
WayBackVazquez said:
Can't be much harder than Tottenham, @Southampton, City all in a row. Liverpool is rounding into form at exactly the right time.
I meant looms as in the results will likely determine which one of these three teams gets left out of the top four. I like the team's chances against anybody with its current form.
Looks like the lineup is: Mignolet, Can, Škrtel, Lovren, Allen, Henderson, Moreno, Lallana, Coutinho, Sterling, Sturridge
Bench: Ward, Johnson, Touré, Williams, Marković, Balotelli, Lambert
Imagine they'll lineup something as normal, with the wrinkle of Lallana down the right instead of one of Ibe/Marković
Bench: Ward, Johnson, Touré, Williams, Marković, Balotelli, Lambert
Imagine they'll lineup something as normal, with the wrinkle of Lallana down the right instead of one of Ibe/Marković
I don't understand what's going on with the Anfield pitch. It seems like once they announced they were going to dig it up after the season, they've just let it go. It looks like my public high school's field.
It's hard not to play "what-if" with this season were it not for the home draws against Hull, Everton, and especially Leicester.
Another 3 points. Should be tied for 4th if it wasn't Newcastle giving points away. Need to sit Can against Blackburn.
The Anfield Wrap has an interesting column about the problem with using Mignolet in a Rodgers side:
http://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2015/03/liverpool-needs-footballer-goal/
http://www.theanfieldwrap.com/2015/03/liverpool-needs-footballer-goal/
That's a really good article and obviously Neuer immediately jumps to mind but what keepers are out there that might fit this style that might also be available? It would seem to be a fairly small subset of players.DLew On Roids said:
In a perfect world (maybe even a realistic one) they could bring Reina back as a backup/mentor for Mignolet.thehitcat said:
I'm not nearly as savvy at European football, but that article seems a little Eric Van-ish. As in, he's pre-disposed to blame LFC's problems on Mignolet, and he's reverse-engineered a specific weakness of his game and how it relates to LFC's strategy.
I tend to agree.
I love the idea of a goalkeeper as an additional outfield player. That's certainly where the game is headed. My training growing up as a goalkeeper spent very little time on footskills, passing, and handling. There's been a big shift in that direction, and it's understandable why. If the keepers can't pick up back passes and throw-ins, then they certainly need a competency with their feet. Search Google for video of the first years keepers couldn't pick up back passes. It's high comedy.
With that in mind, what do you want your keeper to excel in? One thing nobody could ever knock Mignolet for is his shot stopping ability. I'd stake him against the best in set and reaction saves. His main concern has been in command of the box. In that he's grown beyond expectation in the past few months. Credit where credit's due.
I don't know that there's a metric that can measure a keeper's shot stopping against his handling. What is most critical? For me, the keeper is out there as the last line of defense. He needs to make above average saves to give confidence to the back line and sweep up any mistakes made. Is that more or less valuable than the ability to take a back pass and make a precise connection? In my mind, no. In the article's view- yes.
I love the idea of a goalkeeper as an additional outfield player. That's certainly where the game is headed. My training growing up as a goalkeeper spent very little time on footskills, passing, and handling. There's been a big shift in that direction, and it's understandable why. If the keepers can't pick up back passes and throw-ins, then they certainly need a competency with their feet. Search Google for video of the first years keepers couldn't pick up back passes. It's high comedy.
With that in mind, what do you want your keeper to excel in? One thing nobody could ever knock Mignolet for is his shot stopping ability. I'd stake him against the best in set and reaction saves. His main concern has been in command of the box. In that he's grown beyond expectation in the past few months. Credit where credit's due.
I don't know that there's a metric that can measure a keeper's shot stopping against his handling. What is most critical? For me, the keeper is out there as the last line of defense. He needs to make above average saves to give confidence to the back line and sweep up any mistakes made. Is that more or less valuable than the ability to take a back pass and make a precise connection? In my mind, no. In the article's view- yes.
Looks like the following formation:
----------------- Mignolet -----------------
---- Johnson --- Škrtel --- Lovren ----
Marković --- Can --- Henderson ----- Sterling
----------- Lallana ------ Coutinho -----------
------------------- Sturridge ----------------
----------------- Mignolet -----------------
---- Johnson --- Škrtel --- Lovren ----
Marković --- Can --- Henderson ----- Sterling
----------- Lallana ------ Coutinho -----------
------------------- Sturridge ----------------
Yeah he move his arms and legs while on the ground, looked like a bad concussion. Thankfully Sakho's coming back to fitness
The commentary during the injury break showed a comical lack of awareness. Maybe we just see too many head injuries over here in the NFL and NHL and have a better grasp of the symptoms?
That was ugly. From ESPN "According to BT Sport, Skrtel looks OK in the dressing room and Liverpool are not particularly worried by the injury."
So yeah I think they might not fully get concussions yet, I agreed on the fencing reflex. That's what it looked like to me.
So yeah I think they might not fully get concussions yet, I agreed on the fencing reflex. That's what it looked like to me.
But in the meantime, we get to see the best car salesman in the Northwest.PedroSpecialK said:
Fox sports 1 not having its best day with the video feed.
Glad they are able to seamlessly pick up the UK feed.
Glad they are able to seamlessly pick up the UK feed.
I'd rather start the game with 10 men than Johnson. He's a net negative in every possible respect.
I understand and agree with the Can yellow, but nothing when Conway tackles Sterling a moment later? Not even a foul?
At least in the replay Blackburn will probably feel like they have to take some chances going forward at home. Will hopefully open up the game a bit more.
The Echo says that the pitch won't be re-laid this summer as originally planned because the contractors need to put cranes on it to work on the Main Stand:
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blood-red-liverpool-fcs-hopes-8792133
Ugh.
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/blood-red-liverpool-fcs-hopes-8792133
Ugh.
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