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Have people forgotten already that the start to last season was very similar?We were blowing hot and cold then as well.And the season before.It seems to be a consequence of Klopp's pre-season and early season training.Then the lads get their game legs fully up to speed, we click and start playing as we can.This type of early season performance is something we've seen time and time again under Klopp.Getting the 3 points is all that matters.It's all about finding a way to do that.
This part of the post reminds me of a question I've been pondering: What is our ideal midfield three?I know depth and rotation are necessary, but if everyone is fit for a given match, which three players are first choice?For me Fabinho is one and Oxlaide-Chamberlain (I'm thinking fully recovered and back to pre-injury form) is a 2nd. That essentially leaves Henderson, Gini and Keita as battling for the box-to-box role (and I know we use different systems for different opponents/situations - but thinking as a starting platform here). I didn't want to start another thread, but maybe it is appropriate here. Curious as to which three you all like.
After a little bit of a shaky first half, that cracker from Mane killed them a little bit. We just carried on our game 2nd half and should of been about four clear before Adriam started handing out gifts. I imagine he won't do that again!
The league is now in our hands.....all we have to do is win all of our temaing matches
I agree many times last year teams matched us in the first half but could not continue their momentum in the second half and our superior football and fitness shone through
Yep, I agree, the fitness levels aren't quite there as yet. We're still playing a very high line but it's vulnerable because the lads ahead are not pressing the ball with the ferocity or regularity that we are used to seeing.Having come through 120 minutes in the heat of Istanbul and then the game at Saints in quick succession I think we will see a fitter team and a more committed press when the Gooners come into town next Saturday.Had this exact conversation with my mate earlier, teams go all out and play at break neck speed against us but it simply isn't sustainable for more than 60 minutes and invariably they fade a little and then get their butts kicked!
And considering how strong our bench is now, with so many MF options, and Origi being on form we can rotate the front 3 a bit now too. The tactic of starting Origi now and again, then bringing on salah or Mane for last 30mins, boosh how annoying would that be for a defender who has already been ran ragged. ;-)
Yep, I agree, the fitness levels aren't quite there as yet. We're still playing a very high line but it's vulnerable because the lads ahead are not pressing the ball with the ferocity or regularity that we are used to seeing.Having come through 120 minutes in the heat of Istanbul and then the game at Saints in quick succession I think we will see a fitter team and a more committed press when the Gooners come into town next Saturday.
Good question, I think it varies on the opposition, in some games we'll want to be more defensive so Fabinho and Hendo as DM's and Ox/keita as AM, in others more attacking so Ox and Keita as AM and Fabinho/Hendo as DM.
With everyone fit, if that ever happens, then Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Ox starts for me.Although Keita probably gets in there if we ever see him get a solid run of games together. Fabinho in the 6 picks itself and then it's 2 from 5 of Wijnaldum/Henderson/Ox/Milner/Keita.
I know the roles they play. Which three are your first choice?
Adrian is very lucky. He made the same mistake twice in this game and only one turned into a goal. I hope he never does that again.