Didn't see the game, just saw the highlights.
I know in the past we've had a few in pre-season that look the business, and pretty much flopped when the blood and thunder of the league gets going. But Solanke could be one of the most underrated pieces of business this summer. I don't want to burden the kid with the expectations of Liverpool F.C on him, but neither can I ignore the promise he has already shown.
Gini scored in an away game! Let's hope that now continues.
And that pass from Coutinho was simply world class, it was bang on the money, inch perfect and I doubt there are too many players who could have played a pass as perfectly as that, and the finish from Salah was just class.
Attack wise, we're up there. Pretty well covered and we'll be deadly going forward - especially when/if our opponents defend with a high-ish line. Defensively, I think we're still pretty soft and it would be good to see a marked improvement in this because for too long now this has been our Achillies Heel. Something I thought Klopp would have addressed a lot sooner if I'm honest.
I think there is one or two that could be improved upon in the team, and I'd feel really confident of us being a proper force in the league and Europe if this were to happen. Still, it's looking like we're going to have to go with what we've got and we'll still be capable of putting teams to the sword (although the bus parker question remains obviously), but in light of the summer we've had it will probably come back to more 'what if's' in May 2018. Still, I think it would be nice, and possible even to get our hands on some silverware next season, and at long last.
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