Match Thread: Eintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool

[miller0863]

Look .. I know in Germany he’s some sort of Demi God and people keep saying he’s an incredible talent and I really hope he comes good and shows it but I really have not seen enough from him yet, to be playing just two in midfield

[Red October]

I think it'll take time. But wirtz is showing good signs. Dominic took time to settle too. He was quite inconsistent when he arrived

[Kev0909]

Look .. I know in Germany he’s some sort of Demi God and people keep saying he’s an incredible talent and I really hope he comes good and shows it but I really have not seen enough from him yet, to be playing just two in midfield

Don't think the plan was isak and salah being so shit, not really helping him

thought he did well tonight

Also robbo, thought he was good.

[teesred]

Good win and hopefully brings some confidence.
Still look vulnerable though but can't complain about midfield and attack tonight.
Wirtz did ok but against such poor opposition he wasn't as stellar as you'd expect.
Their fans are impressive, black n white wall looked quality.

[miller0863]

Yes, their fans were brilliant. All respect to fans like them and Dortmund

[Steveo]

Ekitike has the confidence. Only one this season. Play him and keep playing him. Makes it easy for Dom - less pressure on Wirtz...The rest should fall into place...

When you need to attack with 6 or 7 and still can't score enough...is leaves you wide open at the back not to mention out of shape.

[Kev0909]

Ekitike has the confidence. Only one this season. Play him and keep playing him. Makes it easy for Dom - less pressure on Wirtz...The rest should fall into place...

When you need to attack with 6 or 7 and still can't score enough...is leaves you wide open at the back not to mention out of shape.

We need to get into doing quick swift attacks again

not pass sideways and backwards.... and sideways...... and back..... and to the side.....

[Insidious]

Their fans are impressive, black n white wall looked quality.

That touch of respect with their screen was really classy, not to mention their fans being wonderfully supportive of their side.

In case anyone missed it, when they listed our players on the bench on the screen inside the ground, Jota's name and number was at the bottom in blue, just to stand out a touch from the other names in white text.

[Insidious]

Jones and Dom were excellent WITH the ball.

I hate that I am applauding it, as it goes against how I wish the game would be played in general, but Jones really picked a few moments well with some of his decisions about buying us a breather. Talking about us getting a throw-in, winning a couple of free-kicks, not forcing passes that weren't on, that sort of thing.

It's "the basics" and yet it's the very stuff a number of our lads seem to be totally allergic to doing. A bit like the way Milner was the one player for us who'd be willing to take it to the corner flag towards the end of a match once in a while when everyone else would try to force a goal.

Doing the simple stuff well when a side isn't brimming with confidence is so important and that touch of "cuteness" (it wasn't exactly "dark arts" stuff or anything) needs to be in the team.

[redgold]

Wasn't over the moon with Arne stating that the lack of a long ball playing style from the opposition was the reason we did well today. It just ensures that Brentford will do just that next game...

[Kev0909]

Wasn't over the moon with Arne stating that the lack of a long ball playing style from the opposition was the reason we did well today. It just ensures that Brentford will do just that next game...

Commented on this before the game, he's talking a bit too much latley..

[Steveo]

He speaks very well, but it’s true - no need to be giving the opposition a heads up..

Give the press sweet FA. Nada - nothing but spiel not insight.

Indicate left…then right….and go straight ahead.

Just a thought

[jozza800]

I hate that I am applauding it, as it goes against how I wish the game would be played in general, but Jones really picked a few moments well with some of his decisions about buying us a breather. Talking about us getting a throw-in, winning a couple of free-kicks, not forcing passes that weren't on, that sort of thing.

It's "the basics" and yet it's the very stuff a number of our lads seem to be totally allergic to doing. A bit like the way Milner was the one player for us who'd be willing to take it to the corner flag towards the end of a match once in a while when everyone else would try to force a goal.

Doing the simple stuff well when a side isn't brimming with confidence is so important and that touch of "cuteness" (it wasn't exactly "dark arts" stuff or anything) needs to be in the team.

It's more the positioning of the two of them. For their goal, yet again both central midfielders are miles ahead of the ball.

Every time we lose the ball it's flip of a coin as to whether the opposition get in on goal.

Jones and Szobo can be partially forgiven for it as they're both attack minded so they're going to get caught high but when Grav and Mac are doing the same thing then to me it's by design.

Which, if is the case then that's entirely down to Slot. Until he plugs that hole we're going to get done time after time.

[Ravo19]

I like Jones, certainly more than many of our fanbase and think he was decent tonight. I would be starting him ahead of MacAllister right now.

Salah should not be starting, tonight underlined that, 14 attempts on target.

Wirtz did .. bits. One good cut back for Dom and an assist but if you compare it to Szoboszlai’s contribution… man it’s light years away. Szoboszlai not only creates twice the amount of chances Wirtz does, he’s all over the pitch, tackling, intercepting, closing down.

Give me two Dom’s any day of the week

Yeah and alisson is a better keeper than wirtz.

[Red October]

I think Wirtz is starting to show his class. There's a lot of pressure because of the price tag. If he came in for about 50m, I think we'd all be saying, decent signing, shows promise. When he clicks he could be mighty. Ekitike is just great. Really like this guy. Knew nothing about him before. He's got good pace, desire, good eye for goal. He's got a lot. He's not exactly the same type but for us he's the player Nunez could have been. Frimpong - frustrating with injuries but I have good hope for him if he can stay fit. He's a threat.

The jury's still out:
Kerkez - hasn't shown it yet and maybe being used in the wrong way. Hopefully we can let him play his own game and to his strengths.
Isak - a lot to be seen yet. The injury won't help. He did almost get on the end of one from Dom I think. Shame because he needed that boost. Might be a while before he clicks.

Let's play Gakpo Ekitike Chiesa/Salah for a while with Wirtz behind and get this show on the road.