Watched the replay of the game. We're lethal in attack, there were some poor moments in some players, not going to highlight that in this game that we made the champion looked ordinary. What I saw in the game, not in any particular order :
Leicester started with a very high tempo game hoping that we are still in a slumber, as usual, score a very very early goal and close shop. We did well not to be caught out so early in the game.
Our midfield and defence were compact and did not give them too much space.
Lucas, in spite of the horror of a pass started by Mignolet, allow the team to be more balance. As usual, he did all the dirty job that went unnoticed. Won't fault him too much on the goal conceded, that's what we can expect when he has not been on the pitch for such a long time.
Mane, being Mane, we would have been less threatening if he is not on the pitch. This is the type of player most probably Klopp is looking out for now. Aggression, pace and commitment. When he's on the teamsheet, I am more confident of us winning a game.
As the game drew on, Leicester became desperate and committed more bodies forward and allowed us the space to explore at the back. And it appears that Klopp has done a good job in counter-attack play.
Not forgetting Milner, not the quickest around but he is one that can unlock defences with his pass, Firminho 1st goal is a good example. A very intelligent player, he is silently effective. Klopp would have to deploy Milner more often on the left wing.
Hendo, played well and has the vision of Stevie and 2 of his passes resulted in goals. If he had more confidence to do that more often he will be fantastic.
Firminho is one that thrives well in tight spaces, he needs to be inside the opposition box to be effective, outside the box he will not be much of a use.
Often, we have been overcrowded in midfield and when we regained possession we bombed the ball forward to Mane and Firminho, Leicester defence weren't there to track back fast enough to close down the space.
Sturridge did well too had a good game, assisted with a back flick for Mane to score. He can’t do any better with those opportunities when their goalkeeper got the goal covered. Klopp must use Sturridge more often to allow him to regain his sharpness.
Matip is strong and quick, quick decisive forward passes ala Hamann, can only sees him improve from here.
Wijnaldum had a good assist inside the box but way too weak to defend in midfield. Got a bit of an earful from Klopp on that. Same Rafa treatment on Alonso and Alonso went on to become a very effective midfielder, both in attack and defense. If Wijnaldum improves on his defensive capabilities he’ll be an awesome player.
Lallana being Lallana, missing thoughout the game and sprung to life to score a wonder goal. Another player that thrives inside the box. He’ll link up well with Mane and Firminho.
Referee pointed Huth towards his own goal, most probably referring to an earlier incident where Huth deliberate trailing foot caught Firminho’s head. It could easily have caused Firminho to go blind. Huth stamped on one of our players before, a few seasons ago and went unpunished. He has to win and loose a game professionally. Huth on the 61st min tripped sturridge inside the box for nothing.
But most importantly for me, we have started to show what we can do inside the opposition box, unlocking stubborn defences in tight spaces. Teams of such quality is very very difficult to play against.
Hope that we keep our consistency and continue to grind out results. It’s early of the season, teams will loose points along the way and we just have to make sure that we retain our consistency which is our greatest enemy at the moment.
Man of the match is Mane for me for his hardworking attitude.
This team will go far, if they are played more often together and they can only get better from here.
Overall, very happy with the lads performance and onward and upwards we go.
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