iKnowNothing
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Ah cheers! So no real tough away game in the run in.We’ve got Spurs and Chelsea at Anfield.
Ah cheers! So no real tough away game in the run in.We’ve got Spurs and Chelsea at Anfield.
You do realize that Klopp has not been using his trademark energetic pressing this season? They have played ugly, resorted to long balls and have basically resembled Mourinho's Chelsea (minus the extreme bus-parking). It's only the quality of their frontline that still makes their football watchable, or it would be as tumescent as any other.Thing about Liverpools performance today wasnt just about the complete lack of penetration, it was that after 20 minutes, their "Gangbang Press'" stopped being effective and we just played out from the back around their advancing players. Even Smalling looked comfortable on the ball against them. Once you start doing that and the press become ineffective, you actually have to play on the deck and their midfield is so average that they'll have to rely on individual brilliance.
Their style of football is burning them out. Its not by coincidence they've started dropping points left right and centre since christmas. You cannot play that type of football all year but Kop tries to against every team including the lower league ones.
As I've said, we were poor. But you do understand what I mean by a lack of ambition? A team that is supposedly a top level premier league team playing at home with a low block.Talking about our lack of ambition after that display from your lads?
Don't disagree with this at all. You guys definitely had the better chances (Given we pretty much created nothing). But I thought Solskjaer might come out and press us a little and try keep possession since you were playing at home (initially, before the injury crisis). He didn't, hence the questioning of why United are still employing Mourinho tactics against us. Course, this time, we added nothing at all either, so contributed to the poor spectacle. Was disappointed with the game....again. This game hasn't been a good watch in years.Lad us today was like you guys missing Mane, Salah, Fabihno and with Firmino playing on one leg. How do you think you'd play against a top side in that situation?
Also we looked far more likely to score. Like far far more likely.
Just because we did not start the game pressing doesn't mean we were lacking in ambition. And the injuries stated pretty soon in first half, ruined any game plan we had. Not to mention starting without 3 of our first choice front 6. I wonder how you would do without say Mane/Firmino/ Fabinho and then lose Wijnaldum, Shaqiri and have Salah half fit.As I've said, we were poor. But you do understand what I mean by a lack of ambition? A team that is supposedly a top level premier league team playing at home with a low block.
Don't disagree with this at all. You guys definitely had the better chances (Given we pretty much created nothing). But I thought Solskjaer might come out and press us a little and try keep possession since you were playing at home (initially, before the injury crisis). He didn't, hence the questioning of why United are still employing Mourinho tactics against us. Course, this time, we added nothing at all either, so contributed to the poor spectacle. Was disappointed with the game....again. This game hasn't been a good watch in years.
And we still have the better chances. I can’t see how united can come out of this looking bad.Just because we did not start the game pressing doesn't mean we were lacking in ambition. And the injuries stated pretty soon in first half, ruined any game plan we had. Not to mention starting without 3 of our first choice front 6. I wonder how you would do without say Mane/Firmino/ Fabinho and then lose Wijnaldum, Shaqiri and have Salah half fit.
If you didn't see change in approach between this United team and the one under Jose, then you should either watch closely or just give up. Liverpool dominated possession and didn't create a single chance. We didn't even park the bus, we set up to play counter attacking which makes sense considering how many players we missed.Yes, and it makes sense I suppose. Naively, I thought the tactics would change since Mourinho was no longer in charge, but sadly they didn't. To be clear, Liverpool were shocking tonight and didn't come close to unlocking the low block.
What’s more amazing is that klopp tried to play LVG style of football? Left right left right. Was De Gea even on the pitch today? I can’t tell after first 5 minutes.Yes, and it makes sense I suppose. Naively, I thought the tactics would change since Mourinho was no longer in charge, but sadly they didn't. To be clear, Liverpool were shocking tonight and didn't come close to unlocking the low block.
Christ we've got some clueless Liverpool fans here.As I've said, we were poor. But you do understand what I mean by a lack of ambition? A team that is supposedly a top level premier league team playing at home with a low block.
Don't disagree with this at all. You guys definitely had the better chances (Given we pretty much created nothing). But I thought Solskjaer might come out and press us a little and try keep possession since you were playing at home (initially, before the injury crisis). He didn't, hence the questioning of why United are still employing Mourinho tactics against us. Course, this time, we added nothing at all either, so contributed to the poor spectacle. Was disappointed with the game....again. This game hasn't been a good watch in years.
Liverpool should be extremely embarrassed by this display. 5 of our first choice 11 injured and it was the easiest match for De Gea this season by a long mile.Anytime a team defends well fans from teams like Liverpool act like it is parking the bus. Extremely irritating trend.
Without a doubt.Liverpool should be extremely embarrassed by this display. 5 of our first choice 11 injured and it was the easiest match for De Gea this season by a long mile.
Maybe all the stupid posts by them is just a mechanism for coping.
We would have beaten them easily at full strength. Second time in a row at Old Trafford we have nullified their attack.Liverpool should be extremely embarrassed by this display. 5 of our first choice 11 injured and it was the easiest match for De Gea this season by a long mile.
Maybe all the stupid posts by them is just a mechanism for coping.
Difficult though when they all individually bring so much. I'm surprised they haven't used Shaquiri a bit more as whenever I have seen him brought in (admittedly not much) he's looked useful.I only watched the highlights, but... I've said it for a while, but our front 3 is struggling. It looks devoid of ideas and that extra second of surprise/instinct that drove us so far offensively last season. We need a new body to come in & freshen it up a bit. Give us new ideas, re-spark something in the other three.
By some distance our biggest to-do for the summer for me.
Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songsWhy did their supporters disrespect the one minute silence at the start of the game?
I just can't understand them?
You're wrong - They didn't and even if some did then 2 wrongs don't make a right, so are you condoning your supporters ?Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songs
A what?Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songs
That's a load of bollocks.Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songs
By using your logic 4 of our first 11 are injured too. How is Mata a first choice now? Matic, Martial, Herrera and Lingaard are your only first choice injuries, 2 of which played some part of the game.Liverpool should be extremely embarrassed by this display. 5 of our first choice 11 injured and it was the easiest match for De Gea this season by a long mile.
Maybe all the stupid posts by them is just a mechanism for coping.
This is a disgraceful post. Outrageous accusation for a Liverpool fan to make on a United forum that clamps down on this talk on Liverpool fans behalf.Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songs
You see our midfield? An injured striker and two flops that everyone wants see sold?By using your logic 4 of our first 11 are injured too. How is Mata a first choice now? Matic, Martial, Herrera and Lingaard are your only first choice injuries, 2 of which played some part of the game.
Some United fans acting like they had to play their reserves. Ole's fault for bringing on Lingaard idiotic move to bring on someone coming back from a hamstring. Your replacements are a 75m striker and a guy who is on the highest wages in the league and you still had a 50m+ midfielder on the bench. Seems Liverpool fans aren't the only ones using coping mechanisms
Making false accusations. Goodbye.Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songs
Is this true?Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songs
I hope they ban this poster! Justifying your fans booing a one minute silence? Wow!Probably the same reason the whole ground sang Hillsborough songs
Oh wow it was four instead of five then my mistake. As for your team only Gomez missed the match as your first XI.By using your logic 4 of our first 11 are injured too. How is Mata a first choice now? Matic, Martial, Herrera and Lingaard are your only first choice injuries, 2 of which played some part of the game.
Some United fans acting like they had to play their reserves. Ole's fault for bringing on Lingaard idiotic move to bring on someone coming back from a hamstring. Your replacements are a 75m striker and a guy who is on the highest wages in the league and you still had a 50m+ midfielder on the bench. Seems Liverpool fans aren't the only ones using coping mechanisms
We always do poorly against United at Old Trafford. A point was what I said I'd be more than happy with before the game, & a point remains a good result for us, regardless of who played for you lot.Oh wow it was four instead of five then my mistake. As for your team only Gomez missed the match as your first XI.
It's quite shameful that you couldn't even out play our B side at a home match but hey ho if you're happy with that then good for you.
Yeah I agree a point before the game would've been counted as a good result but you've to see every result in context and Liverpool should've won yesterday given the three injuries. City certainly would've.We always do poorly against United at Old Trafford. A point was what I said I'd be more than happy with before the game, & a point remains a good result for us, regardless of who played for you lot.
It's not the worst performance seen by an English club at OT in recent weeks, mind you
brutalMaking false accusations. Goodbye.
That was quick, good.Making false accusations. Goodbye.