03 Sep 2023 19:31:04
Few thoughts from today. Early goal gave us a bit of freedom, I expected a lot more from Villa though, they never looked like getting into the game and we were cruising as soon as it went 2-0. Their defenders will have nightmares about Darwin I'm sure, although he didn't score, I thought he was excellent today, decision making seems to be his biggest issue but he's unlucky not to have had a hat trick today. A bit of luck will come his way eventually and he will be banging them in from all angles.

In defence we looked solid too, in midfield we dominated and Szoboszlai is getting better every game, great strike for his goal and always looked a threat, worked hard all game.

Great team effort today but I'm sure there will be a lot tougher tests to come but, 10 points from 4 games is a great start to the season.

Utd getting beat after they thought they done another smash and grab was a nice little cherry on top.

1.) 03 Sep 2023
03 Sep 2023 20:25:37
We did well today but still gave away a few soft chances at critical points throughout the game. All in all good result in what could have been a tricky game. Szob is fast becoming my new favourite player.

2.) 03 Sep 2023
03 Sep 2023 21:06:24
Szob definitely looks the real deal. I also think Nunez looked menacing whilst on the pitch. He seems to have worked on his finishing, snatching much less and getting a cleaner contact.

I’d rather him on the pitch than Gakpo, who for me looks great and silky smooth but offers very little. Doesn’t seem to have an eye for a pass, doesn’t press particularly well, just good first touch then simple pass off.

3.) 03 Sep 2023
03 Sep 2023 22:15:32
Brummy red, Villa are a good team and with the way we play, other teams will get openings. It is what it is. We managed things overall very well and took the sting out of the game which is what I have always wanted. Great game management from Klopp.

4.) 03 Sep 2023
03 Sep 2023 23:11:56
Correct me if I'm wrong, but TAA at times was playing as CB, right? with Matip as RB.

I kinda like it. TAA in the middle allows him to spray nice long passes, but he doesn't have to be too further forward in midfield to do that. and the defence wasn't too exposed either.

i'm sure it won't work with some games, but as for this game, wow it works quite well.

5.) 04 Sep 2023
04 Sep 2023 03:12:52
If I recall, it's not the first time TAA slotted in at CB. He did it a few times last season as well. But he did swap with Matip when it was safe for him back to do so. Personally, I thought we looked much more solid defensively, definitely more than we have done for a long time.

6.) 04 Sep 2023
04 Sep 2023 08:46:41
Dracred, did you notice as well that when Trent went inverted at times, Szobo was filling it at RB?