Poch's Cfc face Klopps Liverpool.
What a way great way to begin the new season.
Traditionally a hard fought rivalry which both clubs take very seriously, this game being no different.
A bench mark measure for both clubs.
Both clubs in varying stages of transition, currently locked in a bit of transfer drama, either camps suggesting that one is hijacking the others transfer targets
Liverpool still retain the bulk of there very experienced squad despite loosing several key (over the hill) midfielders.
But lets be realistic Liverpool have made decent signings & still retain a potent attacking threat.
Where as Poch's Cfc begin this season as an unknown quantity, the squad has to date moved on 11 + players with another 3/5 players anticipated to be out the door by the end of the transfer window.
A mass clear out & major overhaul by any standards, the club are anticipated to bring in another 2/3 players taking the new influx under the Bohley-Clearlake tenure to 20 + players.
Pochs main issue, will be the integration of such a large number of footballers.It will take time, it is a process.
The Cfc squad is full of young gifted dynamic footballers, Poch is the right manager to develop this new group. His managerial mind set is a breath of fresh air.
The squad is still missing players in key positions, light in strength in depth, inexperienced at this level. The club are focused on finishing the squad to the best of there ability in this window.
Today, advantage Liverpool, but it will be exciting to see how Poch's Cfc rise to the occasion. We expect to see a hard working CFc, who are up for the fight.
COY Blues, KTBFFH
As Todd would say , Match day 1 - 23/24
posted on 13/8/23
Yeah, Liverpool favourite to win this. We don't have our midfield sorted and are throwing a new keeper in at the deep end with defenders he doesn't know and vice versa. We do have pace up front to challenge their high line, but I doubt it will be enough.
posted on 13/8/23
Yep, but despite our current short comings it will be interesting to see how Poch and the boys go at it.
Id be happy with a plucky performance on our part, in this instance i would prefer that Kepa did start, as our defence at this point is our strongest element.
Any way the roller coaster ride that this season 23/24 will be begins today at 16.30.
Enjoy, oh yeah & lets face it Todd will be full of surprises.
posted on 13/8/23
Yeah. it will be a big test for our young team.
The chemistry of this team was decent in the pre season games.
posted on 13/8/23
Chemistry, the feel good factor, ect.ect.
At this point im looking for fighting spirit.
Game by game they will piece it together.
I hope that we do not drop to many points over the first 5/6 games, as come mid October we have a 7 game run where we will drop points.
posted on 13/8/23
COY Blues
posted on 13/8/23
Great performance. More to come from this team, looks promising.