18 Aug 2015 07:36:38
Morning Eds

3 points last night, it was a struggle but points are in the bag. Where do you think we need to improve though?

{Ed001's Note - we need more pace in the centre backs, and to unshackles Milner and Hendo in the middle, plus, sorry but Lallana is just not working out, I would rather have Milner and Hendo able to use that space and play someone behind them.}

1.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 08:36:09
Agree about Lallana. He wasn't good last night, odd flash of skill but wasted possesion and didn't really create either. That's Firminos spot now, think Adam blew his chance and is an impact (if possible?) sub or cup games and cover.

Love to see Sakho over Lovren. Lovren has had good moments, but overal he has been poor.

Thought moreno did enough to get game time after last night, maybe at an advanced position which would help Gomez too. But who does he replace? Ibe? Not sure Ibe deserves to lose his place just yet.

Think against Arsenal i'd go with Sakho, Moreno over Ibe and Firmino instead of Lallana. Ibe as impact sub and maybe if required Ings getting 20 minutes.

2.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 08:42:55
I hate to say it, but I agree with the lallana comment. I really hope he turns things around as he does have a lot of skill, but he takes too long on the ball. 2-3-4 touches before passing and it seems to slow our play down and stop any forward momentum.

3.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 09:04:10
Didn't think Lallana was too great again last night. He tried hard going forward but ultimately just isn't offering enough to warrant a starting place right now. He was a real passenger tacking back last night. He just jogged behind as his man ran through/past him. I guess that's fine if you're offering lots offensively but he wasn't. So either play firmino or, against the stronger teams play Can.

Again, I thought Can made some good challenges when he came on. Gomez also had another good game. Benteke was winning everything in the air too and thankfully we were getting to more of his knock downs and second balls than we did against Stoke.

As a final point, any news on Henderson? Will he be okay for arsenal?

4.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 09:18:25
I agree Ed, from the evidence of the last two games we are losing the midfield possession battle and need a three (Can behind Milner and Hendo ideally and if Hendo injured I'd play Lucas behind Can and Milner).

That at least provides a base for a front three of Ben, Cout (thank god we have him) and Ibe/ Firmino.

Still think we need Sakho's athleticism but have been impressed with Clyne and Gomez isn't doing a bad job.

5.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 09:31:08
Mignolet, Clyne, Skrtel, Sakho, Gomez, Can, Milner, Henderson, Firmino, Coutinho, Benteke should be the team. Rodgers surely cannot persist with this lineup. Its only a matter of time before we lose. and with Arsenal next, lose bad.

6.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 09:32:11
Lallana had been atrocious. He needs to be dropped for the next game

7.) 18 Aug 2015
18 Aug 2015 10:22:58
I completely agree with these sentiments.
The CB pair look rocky. Lallana seems to be developing into another Stewart Downing unfortunately - ability but can't do it in a Red shirt.
Clyne, Gomez, Milner, Benteke all good home debuts, let's not forget.
And Moreno provided food for thought there, looks good more advanced.