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      Pre-season friendlies 2021

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      Scottbot
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #92: Jul 21, 2021 09:52:25 am
      Just watched the 2 games, i didn't really take much away from the first except that it was nice to see Ben Davies get a game and to have Trent back also.

      In the 2nd game I was looking forward to seeing Harvey Williams play and thought he was excellent. He looks quick, he's filled out physically and demanded the ball. Really excited to see what this lad can do, he sees things others players don't and it was great to see him using his right foot as well.

      I thought Tsimikas looked the part as well, really bright going forwards and there was one cracking bit of skill defensively when he brought a high ball down with deft touch and turn before winning a tackle.

      Was interesting the way we set up though wasn't it? Ox in the false 9 with Elliot in a midfield role. Ordinarily i would have expected to see Mo up front, Elliot on the right with Ox in the middle. I wonder if Klopp is genuinely thinking about Ox as a Bobby change-up? Be interesting for sure.

      Just great to have LFC footy back and to crank up the excitement for the season, i think just knowing that fans will be in the grounds makes all the difference as well. The stale atmospheres of last season did us no favours at all.
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #93: Jul 21, 2021 10:18:47 am
      most of the young lads did well tbf.

      Wee harvey looks a lot older than he is, I can see him being involved a lot this season.

      And OX has been talking about playing the Bobby role, very vesatile is the OX, if he stays fit hes some player.
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      Reply #94: Jul 21, 2021 10:30:43 am
      And OX has been talking about playing the Bobby role, very vesatile is the OX, if he stays fit hes some player.

      It is an interesting move isn't it? I don't really like him in a wide role and we're quite stacked in midfield so i'm curious tonsee how he fares in the Bobby role. Certainly it would give him the freedom to roam and find himself the space to get shots off from the edge or outside of the box. He is quite possibly the best in the squad at an opportunistic pot shot (we don't really do it much as a team). Just hope he gets some luck on the injury front this year because he has dropped down the pecking order and barely saw the pitch last season even when he was fit. 
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      Reply #95: Jul 21, 2021 10:44:55 am
      It is an interesting move isn't it? I don't really like him in a wide role and we're quite stacked in midfield so i'm curious tonsee how he fares in the Bobby role. Certainly it would give him the freedom to roam and find himself the space to get shots off from the edge or outside of the box. He is quite possibly the best in the squad at an opportunistic pot shot (we don't really do it much as a team). Just hope he gets some luck on the injury front this year because he has dropped down the pecking order and barely saw the pitch last season even when he was fit. 

      thats it, he will find himself in better positions for the shots from outside the box, but he also has pace to break quickly from MF. He has all the tools to play in that false 9 position no worries.

      He must be due some luck with injuries.
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #96: Jul 21, 2021 11:31:46 am
      That Kaide Gordon kid looks sharp. Good first touch, nice feet.

      High hopes for Elliot this season, hope he gets plenty of minutes.
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      Reply #97: Jul 21, 2021 12:39:05 pm
      That Kaide Gordon kid looks sharp. Good first touch, nice feet.

      High hopes for Elliot this season, hope he gets plenty of minutes.

      aye he is a good wee player.

      Really hope we have decent cup runs this year so these guys get more game time.
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      Reply #98: Jul 21, 2021 04:38:15 pm
      Ox in the false 9 with Elliot in a midfield role. Ordinarily i would have expected to see Mo up front, Elliot on the right with Ox in the middle. I wonder if Klopp is genuinely thinking about Ox as a Bobby change-up? Be interesting for sure.


      I think it‘s a good idea and Klopp said so too in a short interview with German Skysports. Ox looked natural, ready to press and to take advantage of won balls.
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #99: Jul 21, 2021 04:49:28 pm
      Read somewhere Ox might be used in a more creative / #10-type position which would give him more space to use his long-range shooting threat. This may mean going to a 4-2-3-1 formation, however.

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      Reply #100: Jul 21, 2021 04:58:02 pm
      Read somewhere Ox might be used in a more creative / #10-type position which would give him more space to use his long-range shooting threat. This may mean going to a 4-2-3-1 formation, however.



      Jürgen used a 4 2 3 1 mostly at Dortmund right?

      Would suit Firmino as a 10 as well if we played Mane, Jota and Salah
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      Reply #101: Jul 21, 2021 05:14:04 pm
      Talk of trying different formations and people in slightly different roles like the ox. Interesting to see how things go over the next fee weeks.
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      Reply #102: Jul 21, 2021 10:29:57 pm
      Jürgen used a 4 2 3 1 mostly at Dortmund right?

      Would suit Firmino as a 10 as well if we played Mane, Jota and Salah

      Would certainly be an attacking formation. Interestingly would only leave two midfield slots to be chosen from among Hendo, Fabinho and Thiago (not forgetting Milner, Naby, Jones).
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      Reply #103: Jul 22, 2021 01:05:27 am
      On a negative note, Minamino looked pretty meh. I have to admit I had such high hopes. He looked like a more mobile Bobby at Salzburg. But so far nothing. Also his body is just not made for european adult pro football. I think he and Origi will be actively offered around, while I think Shaq won‘t, but sold if a good offer comes in and he wanna leave.
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      Reply #104: Jul 22, 2021 01:22:09 am
      Would certainly be an attacking formation. Interestingly would only leave two midfield slots to be chosen from among Hendo, Fabinho and Thiago (not forgetting Milner, Naby, Jones).


      Don’t think there will be any doubt that first choice will be Thiago and Fab.
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #105: Jul 22, 2021 01:46:39 am
      I'm looking forward to it so f**king much, Jürgen's got something up his sleeve.

      Just start the footy already!

      Love that mate!

      F***ing ROOOOAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRR
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #106: Jul 22, 2021 11:29:40 am
      Certainly need players to remain relatively injury free, to make a real impact, on a title challenge in the coming season.
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #107: Jul 22, 2021 12:46:08 pm
      Konate is Rapid, that was my take away, I can see him playing a lot this season.

      If he's quick at this stage, that bodes well.

      If he's quick against the likes of Vardy, when the ral stuff starts, that'll be exceptional.

      He's only 22 though, so I'm not expecting the finished article.

      He'll make mistakes.
      It's how he deals with them that'll show his character.
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #108: Jul 22, 2021 04:38:50 pm
      Jürgen said Tuesday not to expect Joe or Virgil to play against Mainz on Friday.


      You mean he's trying to give Mainz a chance!!
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      Reply #109: Jul 23, 2021 01:43:07 pm
      Really looking forward to the game this evening and it's great that this one is a full 90 minute affair. Am hoping to see Mane grab anther goal and have a good game. We need this lad firing on all cylinders to have a chance this season.
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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #110: Jul 23, 2021 03:53:16 pm
      Today's lineup:

      Kelleher
      Trent
      Konate
      Matip
      Kostas
      Milner
      Keita
      Elliott
      Mane
      Salah
      Ox

      Not sure what the midfield and forward structure will be.

      Mane-Salah-Elliott?
      Keita-Milner-Ox?

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      Re: Pre-season friendlies 2021
      Reply #111: Jul 23, 2021 04:45:43 pm
      Looks like ox is playing in this new role again
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      Reply #112: Jul 23, 2021 05:21:19 pm
      Looks like ox is playing in this new role again

      What role is this?
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      Reply #113: Jul 23, 2021 05:33:58 pm

      Middle of the front 3.

      Elliot playing as an 8 it seems.
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      Reply #114: Jul 23, 2021 05:46:42 pm
      Middle of the front 3.

      Elliot playing as an 8 it seems.

      Oh wow, was not aware he’d be tried as forward. Thought it was going to me AM. Interesting.

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