FT. 4-1
Alberto, Aspas, Kelly and Sterling with the goals.
Fairly comfortable throughout. Second half we dropped off them, the tempo slowed and we pressed less, allowing them time on the ball. I think that was a really good example of what high pressing can do for you. We created several chances in that first half just because we pressed well in numbers and forced errors.
Very promising in terms of our attacking play, though it was disappointing to concede a set piece.
Aspas - great movement, looks very promising. His finishing doesn't worry me at the moment. If he keeps getting in to those positions he'll score.
Alberto - slow to come into the game in the central attacking midfield role. Scored a lovely volley and did find his feet and was involved in some good attacking interplay. Can pick a pass and although he's no Coutinho with the ball at his feet, he's got the ability to make space for himself. I think this guys only going to get better this year and could be another little gem.
Allen - looks much better, and more confident too. Starting to think that shoulder injury really did affect his game a lot.
Ibe - strong, powerful, quick, this guy has it all. His finishing wasn't good today but you could see he was annoyed at himself for that. Think this guy could be special!
Wisdom - another one that is looking very promising. Sometimes could be accused of overplaying it at the back but that seems to be down to his confidence on the ball, which is a positive rather than a negative. Decision making will come with experience.
Second half subs, no one particularly stood out for me, but Mignolet looked commanding in goal again, Coutinho was great despite several through balls and passes going wayward. Shows you how good this guy is though, even when some things don't work, he still pops up in the next attack, pulling the strings. Borini looked like he wanted to prove a point and was unlucky not to score. Sterling finished his chance easily enough but I thought he wasn't great in possession, not his greatest game but its only pre season so no matter.
Good run out, promising signs in attack.
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