Football News: Liverpool v Greuther Furth

Liverpool v Greuther Furth

I’m not going to do my ordinary match evaluation, only a fast take a look at the sport and the way the gamers received on as it’s only a pleasant and nothing greater than an opportunity for the gamers to work on understanding the ways and one another, in addition to enhance on their health. For people who do not know, the end result was 4-4, with a lot of the targets coming within the second half.

First off, Greuther, regardless of being second tier, had been a superb check as that is their closing pre-season match, with their season set to kick off quickly. In order that they had been a lot additional forward of their programme and coming in the direction of peak readiness, whereas Liverpool are simply beginning out on their pre-season, with a few the gamers solely simply again from their post-season break. They appeared extra like a crew as properly however they’re defensively suspect down the flanks, particularly within the second half after they pushed larger to chase the sport. One factor that did stand out for them was their younger keeper Urbig, regardless of conceding 4, he seems an excellent prospect that can little question be shifting on quickly, particularly if he produces extra saves like his late one to maintain Nunez from getting his third.

Liverpool, then again, appeared robust within the first half, pegging the opposition again and dominating the sport to the purpose the place it was a little bit of a stroll, with the press wanting notably robust early on. Although the press did fade a bit because the half went on, which is comprehensible at this stage of pre-season. I used to be notably completely happy to see the midfield had been breaking into the field when the ball went out huge, Mac Allister specifically was at all times in search of something to interrupt free. Within the second half, after altering all the crew, they struggled. Partly all the way down to their very own failings, with sloppy passing on the again the most important offender. It was additionally clear that the defenders weren’t as in tune with one another within the second half, they didn’t seem like an organised group who understood their roles in any respect. There will definitely be quite a bit to work on for the teaching workers, although there have been additionally loads of positives to take as properly.

Fast notes on the gamers:

Jota – very spectacular efficiency once more from Jota, his hyperlink up play appeared a lot improved. His workrate has by no means been in query however his determination making was usually an issue prior to now, on this sport he made the appropriate selections more often than not. He made the go when it was wanted but in addition knew when it was the appropriate time to try to have a shot as properly. I’m not usually a fan of his urgent, regardless of Pep Lijnders referring to him as a “urgent machine”, I usually assume he’s simply chasing the ball somewhat than getting his positioning proper to chop off the play. Nevertheless on this sport Jota would nearly deserve the title, as he confirmed rather more understanding of the place to be and didn’t get caught on the again foot chasing the play. He was very unfortunate to not rating as properly.

Robertson – seems to be adapting to the brand new position, which requires him to be rather more defensively minded than earlier than. He nonetheless received ahead from time to time, however he selected these instances, somewhat than simply raced ahead each time.

Diaz – his workrate is unbelievable, his contact, tempo and ability are breathtaking. What is very spectacular is that his work often leads to an opportunity being made for himself or another person. Whereas they aren’t at all times taken, it does make him a really actual risk. Took his aim rather well.

Mac Allister – his imaginative and prescient and passing vary are excellent. I like that he seems to maneuver the ball on as shortly as potential and is at all times in search of a ball that creates hazard. Nonetheless must construct an understanding together with his teammates although.

Doak – very thrilling, runs with the ball and creates havoc however lacks finish product. He had the beating of his man and ghosted previous him time and time once more solely to not have a clue what to do subsequent and dither. He must make his thoughts up and launch the ball a lot earlier. Doak is enjoyable to look at although, but it surely must have a objective behind his work.

Alexander-Arnold – didn’t get to see sufficient of the ball however he does look pure within the deep-lying holding midfield position. When he does get on the ball he’s able to defending the ball till he can choose a go and we all know he has the imaginative and prescient and passing vary to choose opponents aside. What most impressed me was his studying of the sport. On the only a few events Greuther Furth did get at Liverpool within the first half, he was usually the one in place to chop out the ball or make a problem. It’s starting to seem like that is his place for the long run.

Bradley – by no means actually put underneath stress defensively however appeared comfy within the hybrid position going ahead. Actually has the flexibility to make it work and places the trouble in, although I might concern for him enjoying that method if it was say Matip behind somewhat than Konate. Defensively I might have worries that he would possibly lose his bearings enjoying so slender when he has been a large participant up to now in his skilled profession.

Gakpo – he has impressed me increasingly more since becoming a member of the membership and in the present day he appeared like he might simply play in midfield if obligatory. He was keen to combine it and put challenges in. Gakpo additionally confirmed he was able to defending the ball and getting it to a teammate within the hurly-burly of the midfield battle. His fast ft and approach are properly suited to the position.

Van Dijk – Virgil was probably not examined in the present day, what he needed to do he did properly, but it surely was a kind of days the place he was by no means underneath any lasting stress.

Konate – whereas the referee discovered him a bit of too bodily, I favored his defending personally. He by no means gave his opponent an opportunity to lookup and launch the stress. His passing could be a bit sloppy although.

Alisson – had little to do, however was assured on the ball and allowed the crew to dominate by enjoying out from the again simply.

Adrian – had a tough and combined time earlier than being changed by Pitaluga. Was at fault with a poor go out to place McConnell underneath stress for his or her first aim, however he did properly with a fast throw ahead to create the second aim for Liverpool. Made an honest save however then picked up what was clearly a again go, just for the officers to get that incorrect, together with plenty of different unusual selections they made.

McConnell – unfortunate with the primary aim after receiving a horrible go from Adrian, however he ought to have simply put it into the stands as a substitute of attempting to choose a go. He did properly to not let it have an effect on him and continued to simply play his sport, by no means shedding his head and attempting to do an excessive amount of to make up for it.

Elliott – was instrumental in nearly the whole lot good Liverpool did whereas he was on the pitch, the expertise with the Beneath-21s and profitable the European Championships appears to have lifted his confidence. Confirmed some actually good touches and incisive passing to set Salah away.

Salah – linked up rather well with Nunez. He took full benefit of the house they left in behind and was inflicting all of them sorts of issues. Appeared sharp.

Nunez – timed his runs properly, linked up properly with Salah and was usually an actual nuisance, although very unfortunate to not stroll off the pitch with a hat-trick. Took his two targets properly and it was a superb header that Urbig saved extraordinarily properly to carry it to a draw. It was again throughout the aim, down into the nook and on one other day, towards a much less agile keeper, Nunez will get a aim there. His tempo and skill was a serious asset and he seems to have taken a step ahead from the participant that arrived final summer season.

Tsimikas – they appeared to focus on him for a roughing up. He was very harshly booked after a foul which was the results of him being clearly pulled again bodily simply as he made a problem. If something the preliminary foul was on him and that appeared to see him turn out to be the goal of some niggly challenges in an try to get him despatched off. He’s nonetheless attempting to become familiar with the hybrid position and simply appeared to finish up principally inside Quansah within the house that Matip ought to have been protecting.

Quansah – confirmed some good passes and appeared respectable defensively. Sadly there was little signal of a partnership with Matip and so there was usually far too huge a niche between them. I must say that was not primarily his fault as he was taking on the place he ought to so as to cowl for Tsimikas, who was shifting inside within the hybrid position. Nevertheless I might have favored to see him be extra vocal and inform Matip to maneuver over.

Jones – was not on the pitch lengthy, like Elliott he’s solely simply again from profitable the European Beneath-21 Championships with England, however he appeared like a participant excessive on confidence and eventually appeared like he belongs there.

Matip – performed a few glorious, incisive ahead passes however most of his passing was sloppy and put the crew underneath stress on the again. Had no understanding with Quansah and appeared to battle to know the system, spending more often than not getting in Gomez’s method out on the appropriate whereas there was an enormous hole to his left as Tsimikas had moved ahead. I do know he’s used to having the appropriate full-back cost ahead and having to be there to cowl, however he must adapt to the modifications. He was nearly at all times ten yards too far proper and so many instances he and Gomez had been tripping over one another. He was badly caught on Greuther’s third aim specifically. He was marking nobody and caught ball watching within the center and nowhere close to any opposition participant. The best way Liverpool had been arrange within the second half ought to have been suited to him, he was not needing to maneuver out huge, simply keep central and be the quilt defender. Nevertheless he was completely misplaced. That may be a huge fear and he must get up quick.

Koumas – actually struggled to get into the sport in any respect on the left flank. Had one run the place he confirmed good tempo however ended it with a really wasteful shot.

Gomez – appeared suited to the appropriate centre-back position with license to get ahead when it’s on, although his passing was very hit or miss. He is perhaps higher sitting again and letting Matip be the one to float ahead in the event that they play collectively. A minimum of that may get Matip off his toes, which he spent a lot of the half standing on. Was weak on Greuther’s 4th aim, after coming throughout properly to the left to cowl he simply stood off and allowed the participant a simple shot. He wanted to get a lot tighter and make it tougher. His lack of aggression is an actual weak point and it confirmed there.

Pitaluga – seems a great distance off being prepared, he appeared a bit overawed and was not screaming at Gomez to shut down for the 4th aim when he ought to have been doing so. I additionally surprise if he might have finished a bit of higher on it. Although that’s in all probability simply me being spoilt by having Alisson in aim more often than not. It was the type of shot that I might have given Alisson a superb probability of getting one thing on however Pitaluga was nowhere. I’m nearly definitely being harsh on him although in that regards.

Scanlon – works onerous however doesn’t look prepared for the primary crew. He appeared out of his depth. The expertise can have finished him good although and he’ll hopefully have realised that he nonetheless has a variety of onerous work forward of him to make it.

Clark – was unable to make a lot of an impression within the quick time he had on the pitch, although he works onerous he simply by no means received sufficient of the ball to indicate something.

Frauendorf – confirmed good tempo and made some glorious driving runs however his finish product was horrible till the ball he put in for Nunez to move goalward. Was unfortunate that by no means received him an help. If he can get extra consistency on his deliveries, he shall be an actual handful for defences.

Written by Tris Burke July 24 2023 16:01:59