Kostas Tsimikas Player Thread (D)

Love his corners

At least he beats the first man.

Robbo never does

But still Robbo, all day, everyday but not a bad back up for sure!

Definitely has a good cross. His biggest issue is his concentration but hopefully that’s just due to the lack of football for us. It’s one thing playing regularly in pre-season, but playing your first 90mins in the league is completely different.

Didn’t play bad, far from it, just highlighted areas of his game that he needs to improve.

Agreed a great crosser of the ball, thought he stsrted off very well but seemed to get caught out as the game went on and that eas against Norwich

Agreed a great crosser of the ball, thought he stsrted off very well but seemed to get caught out as the game went on and that eas against Norwich

He lost a little of concentration but nothing major. Klopp will help him improve.

He did well enough that there shouldn't be any question he will start the next game. This is a golden opportunity to show what he can do and gain some trust from Klopp to plug him into the lineup more often as games start coming thick and fast instead of running Robbo into the ground.

Watched about half the game and the highlights and was very happy with what i saw. Does well going forward, crosses and takes corners well and uses both feet for passing more than Robbo does. Also liked that he seems willing to shoot more than Robbo does who is very pass-centric which can make him a bit predictable. Defensively he got skinned that one time so needs some work defensively but overall he looks a fantastic backup option.

He lost a little of concentration but nothing major. Klopp will help him improve.

Nothing like a James Milner slap to the face to wake him back up! 

Nothing like a James Milner slap to the face to wake him back up! 

Boring as Greek yogurt not Ribinna

Can someone please explain to me what the F**k he is wearing? 

Can someone please explain to me what the f**k he is wearing? 

His best trackie 

Can someone please explain to me what the F**k he is wearing? 

F**k me, that's worse than Voronin.

His best trackie 

If that's his best, I dread to think what the rest looks like... 

If that's his best, I dread to think what the rest looks like... 

I was being a bit sarky there PTU 

I was being a bit sarky there PTU 

I know  But I stand by my comment! 

Great game from him today. Lots of energy, good crosses, good defending and not afraid to put in a tactical foul or two when he needs to. I also love his corners, I feel like those are definitely better than what Robbo usually does.

Regardless of Robbo's fitness this season I'd love to see this man start more regularly. It will be a good thing to have both these guys fresh and ready and Robertson more rested towards the later stages of the season.

Definitely good that Kloppo does not need to rush Robbo back. Tsimikas against Chelski is a no-brainer. But looking forward it will be painful. I still would give back the starting job to Robbo on the doctrine that no player shall have an advantage due to injury. Because otherwise players might take off some risk knowing that some injury could change their picture.

Yeh it is brilliant that we have quality cover at left back something that has been rare in the last couple of decades.  Robbo raised the bar for the position and seems likely to have some stiff competition, at the moment though it is his position but more of the same from Kosta will do no damage for his stake.   Like mentioned his crosses are very good long may that continue.

Other than that odd moment he left the ball v Norwich and Milner gave him a slap and a volley hes been really good.

An able deputy is something Robbo needs because he's playing too many games as it stands.

Loved how he held the ball up before he was subbed off with 3 Burnley bully boys around him at the end.

Other than that odd moment he left the ball v Norwich and Milner gave him a slap and a volley hes been really good.

An able deputy is something Robbo needs because he's playing too many games as it stands.

Loved how he held the ball up before he was subbed off with 3 Burnley bully boys around him at the end.

That bit was brilliant. Type of stuff that makes you loved by the fans regardless of if you are a starter or not.

I would play him in UCL to rest Robertson for the League.

He deserves to play all the group stage of UCL.

Keep it up. He's a brilliant back-up.

I would play him in UCL to rest Robertson for the League.

He deserves to play all the group stage of UCL.

Keep it up. He's a brilliant back-up.

Funny, I had a similar thought but I would actually do the opposite at first. 
I feel like Kostas needs to get used to the speed and toughness of the League and game time is the best way to do it.

We'll see what Jürgen decides to do! 

I would play him in UCL to rest Robertson for the League.

He deserves to play all the group stage of UCL.

Keep it up. He's a brilliant back-up.

Funny, I had a similar thought but I would actually do the opposite at first. 
I feel like Kostas needs to get used to the speed and toughness of the League and game time is the best way to do it.

We'll see what Jürgen decides to do! 

Either way I'd like to see him get more games and ease the workload on Robertson.

CL group games is a good idea.

Really big step up yesterday. Was a bit all over the place defensively against Norwich (maybe expected given it was his first proper league appearance) but faultless yesterday for me.

It's clear we don't need to run Robbo into the ground this season although I'd be bringing him back in for Chelsea if he's fit. Either way we look healthy at left back and hopefully these two push each other on to become better players.

Really big step up yesterday. Was a bit all over the place defensively against Norwich (maybe expected given it was his first proper league appearance) but faultless yesterday for me.

It's clear we don't need to run Robbo into the ground this season although I'd be bringing him back in for Chelsea if he's fit. Either way we look healthy at left back and hopefully these two push each other on to become better players.

Yes at the back we looked solid, for me Eliot pushed ahead of Kieta and Ox for a starting place, disappointed with Thiago when he came on. Hope Fabhino is back at weekend so Hendon can push up a little.