This team is such a Jekyll and Hyde team. We are capable of great performances, but also can shoot ourselves in the foot with the stupidest of actions. We have a massive mentality issue. Gabriel, Xhaka and now even Partey...rushes of blood.
I also can't count how many times I was yelling at the TV that we need to move the ball faster. Liverpool did not really break a sweat after the first 18 mins. I cannot stand how often I see White and Gabriel walking or standing with the ball at their feet. So so infuriating especially as we were chasing the game. I dont know what Arteta said to them at half time because that second half was as pathetic as the second leg vs Villarreal in the Europa League.
Arteta MUST get top 4 or he can pack his bags. There is a motivation issue and he falls out with too many players for my liking. If he wants to be a hard man, he better match it with results.
Mentality
posted on 20/1/22
It's not the players on the ball really, it's the lack of movement/options to pass to. And in a game like tonight part of that is down to how good Liverpool are off the ball.
But yes it is annoying.
posted on 20/1/22
It's not the players on the ball really, it's the lack of movement/options to pass to. And in a game like tonight part of that is down to how good Liverpool are off the ball.
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If you don't move the ball quickly then it's easy to defend against. You can see Arteta micro manages everything with regards to where the players go on the pitch it's just so robotic and if just one element isn't right the whole thing falls flat.
posted on 20/1/22
comment by TheSkins (U3865)
posted 3 minutes ago
It's not the players on the ball really, it's the lack of movement/options to pass to. And in a game like tonight part of that is down to how good Liverpool are off the ball.
But yes it is annoying.
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I think there were numerous times Lokonga (who is very raw) and the defenders could play it into ESR (not match fit) or Odegaard, but went backwards. We just were very very safe and passive and that is not how we should be in a semi final. Twice in a row now that we have gone out without a real fight
posted on 20/1/22
The team were clearly off the pace . Think playing more games than everyone else over Xmas is catching up with us . We need that break
posted on 20/1/22
Absolutely idiotic to involve Partey i this game.
Now there is no midfield v Burnley
posted on 20/1/22
comment by Arteta Must Go (U22768)
posted 9 minutes ago
Absolutely idiotic to involve Partey i this game.
Now there is no midfield v Burnley
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The first yellow was so so soft....typical as we get bookings for nothing and yet Mane will elbow people in the face and WITH VAR get away with it.
But...once he got that first yellow...he should have avoided diving into tackles again.
posted on 20/1/22
Personally I think you're coming on nicely. A year ago and Liverpool thrash you. Thought you did enough to win at City also and were unlucky to lose. You're now going toe to toe with the top teams and just missing out, with a team of mostly young players. Few more signings needed and time given to the young players.
posted on 20/1/22
comment by MaineGunner (U10130)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Arteta Must Go (U22768)
posted 9 minutes ago
Absolutely idiotic to involve Partey i this game.
Now there is no midfield v Burnley
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The first yellow was so so soft....typical as we get bookings for nothing and yet Mane will elbow people in the face and WITH VAR get away with it.
But...once he got that first yellow...he should have avoided diving into tackles again.
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Partey should have been on a beach in Dubai until next week. He had no business being on club duty tonight. Not even pre-match training drills.
This used to be club policy. Anyone involved in an international tournament camp would always get a few days off to sort themselves out.
posted on 20/1/22
comment by D'Jeezus Mackaroni (U1137)
posted 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
We had to scramble a team together with half fit players and flying in one from Africa this afternoon. Was always going to be tough.
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From Cameroon*. Have some facking respect
posted on 20/1/22
comment by There'sOnlyOneRed's (U1721)
posted 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
Personally I think you're coming on nicely. A year ago and Liverpool thrash you. Thought you did enough to win at City also and were unlucky to lose. You're now going toe to toe with the top teams and just missing out, with a team of mostly young players. Few more signings needed and time given to the young players.
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I agree with you in that we are coming along. However, I feel like there are some VERY obvious issues in that team. Xhaka should have been sold to Roma for the 13 mill on offer. AMN should have gone too. As should Nketiah, Holding and Chambers. Arteta persists with players who are not good enough. And here we are...Nketiah has 6 months left. AMN is out on loan. Xhaka has had 2 red cards and conceded a penalty in 3 games versus Pool and City. Its horrendous.