Winjaldum reminds more of Xabi Alonso. Many thought Alonso had a decent 1st season and then not so good the next 2 seasons. They then wanted him out just like Rafa and wanted Barry instead. Alonso then had an outstanding final season but decided to leave after that. My point is whenever Alonso was missing the rythem and balance was not there even during his 2nd and 3rd seasons. I think Wijnaldum is giving Liverpool the same balance when he's playing and unfortunately some fans don't appreciate his overall contribution and play because he plays next to the untouchable Henderson and doesn't score enough goals like when he was doing at Newcastle forgetting the fact he's now playing deeper and has been given more defensive duties. I'm glad we've gone for him instead of Sissoko who've gone to Spurs and we have bought Firmino instead of Depay. Both have been fantastic for us.
I hope Klopp doesn't continue with Origi upfront and play Firmino there when we have everybody back including Coutinho and play Sturridge and Firmino on Monday. Origi was poor after coming on as a sub against City and not so good in recent games apart from his assist for the own goal against Stoke. I don't think Origi can be as effective as a lone striker as when he plays next to a striker unlike Firmino and Sturridge.
Finally, I'm not a fan of Milner but I think he was MoM yesterday. What a ball from him to Firmino whos touch was not good otherewise we could have scored a second goal.
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posted on 1/1/17
comment by Greatteamswinit4times- a terrible enemy (U6008)
posted 45 minutes ago
This is a very strange article. So much is wrong that i wonder if it is a wum.
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So if my opinion is not the same as yours then it's a wum article. I gave some positive points on Wijnaldum Firmino Sturridge and Milner but think it's not the time play Origi ahead of Sturridge. Origi is still learning and I know why Klopp plays him instead of Sturridge.
posted on 1/1/17
Origi is quality. Seems to fly under the radar with opposition fans too. Firmino last night was well off the pace, gave the ball away plenty of times. The thing with Bobby though is that he works like a terrier to recover possession so even when he's not on fire he still has a positive net effect.
posted on 1/1/17
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posted on 1/1/17
Possibly the only similarity I can see between Alonso and Wij is they have a habit of playing a quick pass that finds a man in space. Quick footballing brains and vision. Beyond that they're nothing alike imo.
Milner, I have no idea why anyone wouldn't like him. He came to us, apparently, because he wanted to play CM. He's now playing LB and doing so extremely well. He plays with dedication and 100% effort game after game, he might make mistakes but it won't be due to lack of effort. Not sure how you can fault that? And his penalties are rock solid!
Origi I like and see his qualities but his decision making at times is pretty bad. As such he does give the ball away at times, or attacks do break down with him. Think it was Fergie when talking about Ronaldo that said the last thing a young player learns is the right ball to play. Origi will get there.
The above said, I'd still play Sturridge against Sunderland. They'll pack the defence and Danny is still out best finisher.
posted on 1/1/17
Wij has been class for us so far this season. He goes about his business under the radar and helps the pressing game we play. In fact I've been impressed by both him and Henderson in the middle this season.
OP I think you're being a bit harsh on Origi. He nearly got in behind City's defence about 3 or 4 times when he came on. I thought he played well.
posted on 1/1/17
comment by Can Solo (U6997)
posted 51 minutes ago
Possibly the only similarity I can see between Alonso and Wij is they have a habit of playing a quick pass that finds a man in space. Quick footballing brains and vision. Beyond that they're nothing alike imo.
Milner, I have no idea why anyone wouldn't like him. He came to us, apparently, because he wanted to play CM. He's now playing LB and doing so extremely well. He plays with dedication and 100% effort game after game, he might make mistakes but it won't be due to lack of effort. Not sure how you can fault that? And his penalties are rock solid!
Origi I like and see his qualities but his decision making at times is pretty bad. As such he does give the ball away at times, or attacks do break down with him. Think it was Fergie when talking about Ronaldo that said the last thing a young player learns is the right ball to play. Origi will get there.
The above said, I'd still play Sturridge against Sunderland. They'll pack the defence and Danny is still out best finisher.
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Totally agree. Good summary
posted on 1/1/17
How can anyone not like hamez Maldini?
I'd be starting origi, sturridge and mane against Sunderland. Let's be honest, our front line interchanges enough that it doesn't really matter who is actually on the team sheet.
posted on 1/1/17
Origi frustrates me an awful lot. He's incredibly casual with the ball at his feet and i think he slows our attack down through this.
On the counter yesterday he had the ball and Wij makes a gut busting run from about 20-30 yards behind to overlap him down the right and he just completely blocked his run; forcing Wij inside. This narrowed the space and then he just hit a hopeless shot into the City defence. If he lets Wij overlap it gives him the option of the pass and more space to take a shot/run at the defence.
posted on 1/1/17
He's not even close to Alonso in ability or style of play (but I do like him). And Rafa didn't want Barry instead of Alonso.
And Origi is a beast who's still a kid. He's a fantastic signing.
posted on 1/1/17
Yes that just shows how young he still is. It will come.
Show me a perfect 21 year old striker. He puts in a shift, pulls his weight and scores goals. What more do we want at this point in time?