Florian Wirtz putting in the sort of performance that justifies every criticism of him during his time at Liverpool. I'm always an advocate for giving players time but he can't keep throwing in games like this, even if he isn't quite this bad most weeks.
@davidlynchlfc Yeah it's very rare and absolutely nailed on that there will be a similar incident elsewhere in the coming weeks when they don't give a penalty and will say 'contact was minimal and he had already got the shot away'.
A better second half but far from good enough today. It is, and has been for quite some time, glaringly obvious that Liverpool need a right-back and a holding midfielder. Nyoni made a difference, but reinforcements clearly needed.
1. Barcola….. (nearly)
Next targets?
2. Guaranteed: RW
3. if Gakpo leaves: Attacker
4. CM
5. RB
I have been strong all summer on Gakpo leaving if Barcola arrives, but Iraola talked him up a bit lately, so we will see.
Jamie Carragher went into the AXA training centre and said to Iraola that he’d be patient and the fans would be patient with him and the team and after 1 game he’s making statements on TV like a teenager whose just got social media for the first time. #LFC
The Liverpool analysis is being overcomplicated now. What we witnessed against Newcastle was the consequence of pairing a runner and a carrier in a double pivot following a shortened pre-season under a new manager. It was entirely predictable. There will be teething issues.
It means we’re managing a 17 year olds minutes and using him wisely so we don’t burn him out by 23.
It means multiple options for rotations during demanding fixtures.
It means unnecessary pressure isn’t put on a teenagers shoulders.
It’s called squad management.
Can't help but feel the government should probably have a text alert noise that is at least slightly different for "don't use a disposable barbecue for a bit, please" and "NUCLEAR WAR HAS BEGUN".
Barcola x Mbaye, then go out and get Ezri Konsa in the final few days of the window and that’s an incredible window from Richard Hughes.
Midfield-wise, we can wait until next summer. Iraola’s system should be given a chance to bring Mac Allister and Gravenberch back to the levels they’re capable of.
If Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott are sold too, we should be able to recoup a lot of money that we can put towards Konsa.