Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings

[LeeHsienLoong]

The match with Maribor should be viewed as a moral booster and nothing more.
The benchmark should not be against such teams.
Once again Milner must be given a place in midfield.

[Beretta]

Originally Posted by LeeHsienLoong

The match with Maribor should be viewed as a moral booster and nothing more.
The benchmark should not be against such teams.
Once again Milner must be given a place in midfield.

See how the team performed without Henderson !
I agree Milner should replace Henderson in midfield and take over as Liverpool's captain too.

[francined69]

Fully agree Milner should be included in first team selection. Hopefully he starts against Spurs.

[Baigonggong]

Ah Gong don't believe the scoreline.Ah Gong checked and checked and checked again . Apparently the scoreline is true . Ah Gong read some or the reports that all the players played pretty well even that headless chicken . Agree with you all that Milner deserves a place in the team and should replace Henderson. Now for the next test . Ah Gong guess that somebody no need to hide in cave .

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by escobar43535

Well done Jurgen and the Red Men, especially the Ox for scoring his first Liverpool goal, hope to see more of the same!

As a Liverpool fans, everyone is happy, I am too but Maribor is a Slovenia club... which is ranked outside top 100 clubs in the world. Coutinho's salary might be the whole of Maribor team expense. The main issue with Liverpool is how this stubborn, clueless Klopp going to deal with EPL clubs?

Spurs away draw with Real Madrid, this is good.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by Baigonggong

Ah Gong read some or the reports that all the players played pretty well even that headless chicken . Agree with you all that Milner deserves a place in the team and should replace Henderson. Now for the next test . Ah Gong guess that somebody no need to hide in cave .

Ah gong, it is like Singapore National Team vs University team.... of cause Singapore team will play well. Henderson and Can both are not the right players in MF for Liverpool... Milner even tho is old but he covers more distance than most players.

[SnowLeopards]

Outstanding, wasn't it ?

Let's see how the lads perform against Spurs, and then we'll talk.

Pierre.

[countryman]

Originally Posted by LeeHsienLoong

The match with Maribor should be viewed as a moral booster and nothing more.
The benchmark should not be against such teams.
Once again Milner must be given a place in midfield.

The real test will be this Sunday against Spurs! Maribor played like a football pub team but nonetheless it was a good morale booster result for Pool. Tks to Spartak Moscow also who whacked Sevilla 5-1, Pool topped the table now.

[escobar43535]

Originally Posted by naemlo

As a Liverpool fans, everyone is happy, I am too but Maribor is a Slovenia club... which is ranked outside top 100 clubs in the world. Coutinho's salary might be the whole of Maribor team expense. The main issue with Liverpool is how this stubborn, clueless Klopp going to deal with EPL clubs?

Spurs away draw with Real Madrid, this is good.

If you look at the stats, Maribor's home form against English clubs in the CL had been quite good, so let's not take away the credit from our lads for getting an excellent result.

That said, the test now is whether Liverpool can build on this to become consistent both in the EPL and CL.

The Spurs game shall indeed be a good test. Must say, Harry Winks looks like one to watch, put on a fine performance against Madrid.

Originally Posted by countryman

Tks to Spartak Moscow also who whacked Sevilla 5-1.

Quincy Promes looks lethal! Pity we did not take all 3 points against Spartak when he was unavailable to play. We shall definitely need to deal with him carefully in the return match!

[ThisIsMelwood]

Originally Posted by Baigonggong

Ah Gong don't believe the scoreline.Ah Gong checked and checked and checked again . Apparently the scoreline is true . Ah Gong read some or the reports that all the players played pretty well even that headless chicken . Agree with you all that Milner deserves a place in the team and should replace Henderson. Now for the next test . Ah Gong guess that somebody no need to hide in cave .

I was also shocked with the result at half time 4 nil.Still went back to sleep.

[ThisIsMelwood]

Originally Posted by escobar43535

If you look at the stats, Maribor's home form against English clubs in the CL had been quite good, so let's not take away the credit from our lads for getting an excellent result.

That said, the test now is whether Liverpool can build on this to become consistent both in the EPL and CL.

The Spurs game shall indeed be a good test. Must say, Harry Winks looks like one to watch, put on a fine performance against Madrid.

Maybe Liverpool should continue to wear Orange jerseys.

[ThisIsMelwood]

Originally Posted by naemlo

As a Liverpool fans, everyone is happy, I am too but Maribor is a Slovenia club... which is ranked outside top 100 clubs in the world. Coutinho's salary might be the whole of Maribor team expense. The main issue with Liverpool is how this stubborn, clueless Klopp going to deal with EPL clubs?

Spurs away draw with Real Madrid, this is good.

I wasn't sure too and cuntfused.

Maribor hold Spartak Moscow then lost to Sevilla and Liverpool.
Sevillla draw Liverpool then beat Maribor and lost badly to Spartak Moscow.
Liverpool draw Sevilla and Spartak Moscow and demolished Moribor.
Spartak Moscow draw Maribor and Liverpool but trashed Sevilla.

Tell me what's happening to this group football. If I am punter will stay away from betting in this group.

[francined69]

Real test is the away game to Spurs.

If we cam get a win n 3 points i would be very happy.

[countryman]

Originally Posted by ThisIsMelwood

I wasn't sure too and cuntfused.

Maribor hold Spartak Moscow then lost to Sevilla and Liverpool.
Sevillla draw Liverpool then beat Maribor and lost badly to Spartak Moscow.
Liverpool draw Sevilla and Spartak Moscow and demolished Moribor.
Spartak Moscow draw Maribor and Liverpool but trashed Sevilla.

Tell me what's happening to this group football. If I am punter will stay away from betting in this group.

There is always the element of a Kelong(fixed) match which is something not uncommon!

[Anfield2017]

Do ou agree with the ratings...

Maribor 0-7 Liverpool: Player Ratings

Henry Jackson
17 October 2017

Maribor 0-7 Liverpool

Champions League Group Stage, Stadion Ljudski vrt
October 17, 2017

Goals: Firmino 4′ & 54′, Coutinho 13′, Salah 19′ & 40′, Oxlade-Chamberlain 86′, Alexander-Arnold 89′



Loris Karius – 6.5

Brought in for Simon Mignolet, as expected, Karius enjoyed a faultless night, albeit without ever being tested.

The 24-year-old showed good vision with an early pass slid into midfield, and he showed decent handling down low soon after.

Bigger tests will come his way in the Champions League this season.

Maribor 0-7 Liverpool

Champions League Group Stage, Stadion Ljudski vrt
October 17, 2017

Goals: Firmino 4′ & 54′, Coutinho 13′, Salah 19′ & 40′, Oxlade-Chamberlain 86′, Alexander-Arnold 89′

Loris Karius – 6.5

Brought in for Simon Mignolet, as expected, Karius enjoyed a faultless night, albeit without ever being tested.

The 24-year-old showed good vision with an early pass slid into midfield, and he showed decent handling down low soon after.

Bigger tests will come his way in the Champions League this season.

Dejan Lovren – 6.5

Much like Matip, this was not a match where we could gauge how good Lovren was, but it was refreshing to see him look focussed once more, as was the case against Man United on Saturday.

Unfortunate not to win a second-half penalty, having been kicked in the head.

Alberto Moreno – 7.5

Keeping his place ahead of Andrew Robertson, Moreno was again very impressive, as he enjoys the most unlikely of resurrections in a Liverpool shirt.

The Spaniard’s blistering pace was always an outlet down the left flank, and his precise cross allowed Mohamed Salah to make it 4-0.

Anyone not praising Moreno’s current form clearly has it in for him.

James Milner – 8 (Man of the Match)

With Jordan Henderson given the night off, Milner was given a rare start and he made the most of it in hugely impressive fashion.

The midfielder started well and shone from that point on, assisting Philippe Coutinho with an inch-perfect cross and always playing the right pass.

One of his best performances for the Reds, even though the quality of the opposition must be taken into account.

Emre Can – 7.5

There were more noticeable Reds strutting their stuff in Slovenia, but Can was a dominant presence in the middle of the park.

Maribor’s midfielders couldn’t cope with the German’s power and general quality, and although he did nothing spectacular, he was a key cog in the wheel.

He looked like a leader throughout, and is maturing all the time as a footballer.

James Milner – 8 (Man of the Match)

With Jordan Henderson given the night off, Milner was given a rare start and he made the most of it in hugely impressive fashion.

The midfielder started well and shone from that point on, assisting Philippe Coutinho with an inch-perfect cross and always playing the right pass.

One of his best performances for the Reds, even though the quality of the opposition must be taken into account.

Emre Can – 7.5

There were more noticeable Reds strutting their stuff in Slovenia, but Can was a dominant presence in the middle of the park.

Maribor’s midfielders couldn’t cope with the German’s power and general quality, and although he did nothing spectacular, he was a key cog in the wheel.

He looked like a leader throughout, and is maturing all the time as a footballer.

Philippe Coutinho – 8

Coutinho has been superb since returning to the side after his summer of flirting with Barcelona, and he was again influential on Tuesday night.

His ruthless volleyed finish made it 2-0 and he played a key role Salah’s second of the night, before almost taking the mickey at times after the break.

One trademark free-kick was saved, and some of his touches were a delight.

Roberto Firmino – 8

Firmino’s form hasn’t been the greatest of late, but he was superb against the Reds’ beleaguered opponents.

Not only did the Brazilian net twice, the second of which was a well-timed header, but he linked up with others beautifully and assisted Salah’s goal to make it 3-0.

He could have scored more if his finishing was truly top class, which was the one slight disappointment.




Substitutes

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (on for Salah 57′) – 7

Volleyed over within 30 seconds of getting on the pitch, but got his first Liverpool goal with a well-taken late finish when put through by Sturridge. Positive cameo and a huge confidence booster for him.

Daniel Sturridge (on for Firmino 68′) – 6.5

Looks a fair way past his peak, sadly, but produced a lovely assist for Oxlade-Chamberlain’s goal.

Dominic Solanke (on for Wijnaldum 76′) – 6

No time to really make a proper impact.

Subs not used: Mignolet, Klavan, Gomez, Henderson