Pre Match - Norwich (A) - Saturday 17:30

[binomial]

Ok half, tbf to Norwich they've played far better than I thought they would.

 

[ibromurph]

Looks like we are going to struggle to create good opportunities again this season if this is anything to go by.

Our midfield is unconvincing. Mind you, none of these would be in the starting 11, if everyone were fit.

Have we ever seen Fab, Hendo and Thiago start a game together?

 

[binomial]

Keita's been working really hard, nice to see.

Not seen a lot of quality from him, for a 57m player we should be demanding more.

 

[MomoWASright]

Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain are shitter than I think Thiago is. They must be proper dog shit.

 

[ibromurph]

Not seen a lot of quality from him, for a 57m player we should be demanding more.

Why does he look like he's running with a pulled hamstring half the time? In Germany, he looked sharp and nimble. Over here, it's the opposite.

 

[MomoWASright]

Why does he look like he's running with a pulled hamstring half the time? In Germany, he looked sharp and nimble. Over here, it's the opposite.

We signed his uncle. The real one is living the life in the Bahamas.

 

[moron]

Looks like we are going to struggle to create good opportunities again this season if this is anything to go by.

Have to agree the midfield looks wank the way they are playing. Just doing ball retention and nothing else. I wish between Ox and Keita they would just take on some players. But it is the first game and the most important thing is to win the damn game.

 

[moron]

Our midfield is unconvincing. Mind you, none of these would be in the starting 11, if everyone were fit.

Have we ever seen Fab, Hendo and Thiago start a game together?

Yeah last season againt Everton when they played those thugs.

 

[KopRed]

Our midfielders are always there to hurry opponents, close down the space, get the ball and recycle it quickly to the wing backs or the front three. It has always been the case under Klopp.

In that aspect think they are doing just enough to edge it in midfield.

 

[King Binny]

 

[Frogfish]

Where the fuck has the pre-season Ox gone?

 

[rurikbird]

Overall a solid first half - the experimental midfield 3 isn’t quite dominating the proceedings, but doing a decent job closing spaces and recycling the ball in possession to give the full-backs (who are the real danger-men in this game) a platform to create chances. Our high line was caught out a couple of times, but the defenders and Alli dealt with it calmly.

A bit disappointed we haven’t been able to score from a corner; Norwich look vulnerable there and we have the big guys.

 

[KopRed]

Overall a solid first half - the experimental midfield 3 isn’t quite dominating the proceedings, but doing a decent job closing spaces and recycling the ball in possession to give the full-backs (who are the real danger-men in this game) a platform to create chances. Our high line was caught out a couple of times, but the defenders and Alli dealt with it calmly.

A bit disappointed we haven’t been able to score from a corner; Norwich look vulnerable there and we have the big guys.

The corner deliveries hadn't been the best tbh.

 

[Woland]

Someone needs to put a quid in the Oxbot so that he runs around and stuff. What a fucking load of shite he is

 

[rurikbird]

Or we need @momoWASboss to call him shite.

 

[MomoWASright]

He is fucking shite.

 

[rurikbird]

Alison’s shirt looks incredible. Possibly one of the best GK kits ever.

 

[MomoWASright]

We’ve started this half well.

 

[binomial]

Please score a corner.

From a corner rather.

 

[binomial]

That was sublime from Jota

Disgusting tackle Cantwell.

Not the best attempt from Trent.

 

[Shay_K]

Trent lining one up

 

[keniget]

Crap attempt at a Hollywood through ball from Ox. He’s been really poor today.

 

[Red Mullet]

Where the fuck has the pre-season Ox gone?

Big game nerves for him

 

[rurikbird]

OK, Ox will probably get substituted after that pass.

 

[Fabio]

Ox needs subbing.

 

[Mystic]

Would love Thiago to come on now.

 

[binomial]

Don't think Fab Hendo and Thiago need to be too worried about their regular places once their all fully fit....

 

[Fabio]

Don't think Fab Hendo and Thiago need to be too worried about their regular places once their all fully fit....

Dunno, keita has been decent

 

[Shay_K]

Hopefully Jürgen won't wait to long to change our midfield.

 

[Fabio]

Bring on Harvey!