Match Thread: FA Cup Quarter Final Man Utd v Liverpool

[HLOGI]

I don't think it's wrecked. They just played in such an arrogant manner all game. The lack of urgency up front was shocking and we just expected to win. Those two give aways from Nunez and Elliot are appalling.

I agree. It wasn't fatigue we were casual and unprofessional in the box and counter.

Klopp missed a trick in subs as well. Subbing Salah was right but he missed a trick in recognizing that Szoboslai was our engine and looked like he could have gone longer. Gakpo was the mistake but thrn we had Elliot, Gakpo who slow play down.

Elliot scored but is 1 dimensional. If he receives the ball on the right running he has to stop cause he is so one footed. Even when it is wider left he doesn't have the quality to make a defense splitting pass. I put my neck on the block Clark is a far better footballer and I have only seen him 5 minutes.

We always go for the jugular but don't think it was necessary for Gomez to be up for the corner. Also Elliot is duch a weak midget for midfield I'd rather have him taking the corner thrn be the player in the middle for the corner. He is piss weak.

[Insidious]

If we win the Europa league/Uefa cup that will be our 4th and we have 6th champion leagues/European cups.

Oh absolutely - I far prefer European trophies than the FA Cup and League Cup - just annoying to think that Man City will probably be level with us for FA Cup wins come the end of the season, given the years of history under our belt versus whatever impersonation of a football club the are.

Hopefully that 4th Europa/UEFA and a League title to come. If there is anything positive to gain from today (there isn't really) it's a reminder to the boys not to drop their levels for a second, else we'll be punished.

[teesred]

Ultimately the last goal - Kelleher has to save that

Just seen the replay. He defo should be saving it.

[southernboy]

When I talk about game management, I mean just keep it simple. Run it into the corners, waste a bit of time here and there. Above all, don’t needlessly pass to the opposition. We’ve never been good at that under Klopp.

[Kev0909]

We are MISSING Alisson/Jota/Trent/ Bajcetic/Konate/Curtis Jones/Gravenberch... I won't count Thiago or Matip they are probably finished at our club

So? we had more injured v city who we battered

UTD HAD players play first game in months today, BTW!!!! not like they're super fit or injury free

Why play a strong team in the europa ????

Why bring on Gakpo??

Why not have a bit more game management?

bad day all around. Diaz concerns me too, Gakpo just needs to go now.

[Insidious]

When I talk about game management, I mean just keep it simple. Run it into the corners, waste a bit of time here and there. Above all, don’t needlessly pass to the opposition. We’ve never been good at that under Klopp.

A number of passes went flat across the space in front of the centre-backs today.

None of them were punished in terms of leading directly to a goal, but I was cringing watching it as it was a sign that decision-making would be "off" all game - and it certainly was.

[justme]

So? we had more injured v city who we battered

UTD HAD players play first game in months today, BTW!!!! not like they're super fit or injury free

SO? either our squad was poor then or are poor now. make up your mind

[Steveo]

We are MISSING Alisson/Jota/Trent/ Bajcetic/Konate/Curtis Jones/Gravenberch... I won't count Thiago or Matip they are probably finished at our club

Bajcetic and Thiago havent featured in over a year.. - Alisson, , Matip, Jota, Trent, Konate and Curtis are out - Gravenberch was available.

That's not a huge injury list in March to be fair. Few clubs can name an 11 without 3 or 4 first team candidates missing.

[JockStrap]

That’s one less trophy to worry about. We had about 20 chances in the 2nd half to put that game to bed and pissed them up the wall.

Those blaming individuals, give your head a wobble.

Coventry v Utd in the semi.
City v Chelsea.

[Creator Supremes]

Yes they get Coventry surprise surprise.