Match Thread: Brentford v Liverpool

[teesred]

Just seen a reel clip that a fans pit on, the celebration from the players after Darwin's first goal is awesome. That's togetherness. Chiesa's absolutely buzzing.

[CCTV]

If you want to win the league these are the defining games . We deserved the win in the end but we never give up.

It had Origi 4-0 v Barca vibes

The assist from Trent, the strike from Darwin, it kicked off like

[CCTV]

Haha, I know mate. I've been one of his biggest critics but I'm genuinely buzzing for him. I said to one of my pals just a few days ago that as much as I don't see him staying I hope he still has a part to play. Fair play to him he's won that game there and it could be a priceless win.

You missed a good party

[jimmyliver]

Could be a massive catalyst for him. Maybe this is the moment where he finally wakes up - settles himself - adds the composure so vital. Utilises the tools he has at his disposal to maximum effect. Please let it be so.

The fans love him - because and for good reason - he does give his all.

He was our biggest threat for a decent stretch last season. Could this be a new start - one where he puts it all together. I expect more big misses but a confident Darwin is something opposition fear.

Amazing emotion today at the death.

He won’t mate , I was absolutely buzzing for him , would love it to work for him but it would of happened by now , he is way to inconsistent and misses way to many chances , there’s been a few false dawns where you think , right he’s going to build on this now and then he does nothing for 6-8 games , just hope he manages to do what he did a few more times before the end of the season

[Insidious]

He won’t mate , I was absolutely buzzing for him , would love it to work for him but it would of happened by now , he is way to inconsistent and misses way to many chances , there’s been a few false dawns where you think , right he’s going to build on this now and then he does nothing for 6-8 games , just hope he manages to do what he did a few more times before the end of the season

He certainly doesn't look like he will become Torres 2.0 and I say this despite being a huge, huge fan of watching the guy.

I maintain that he gets much too harshly criticised at times though.

24 goals and 13 assists in 81 League matches (or 37 goal-scoring contributions in 81 matches if you will) may not be enough for folks and I understand that, but it's worth providing the caveat that 33 of those appearances came from the bench - 48 of them were starts.

Available a lot and works hard - also absolute Dynamite from a pure entertainment perspective for me due to the unpredictability.

I'm pretty accepting of what he is, but even if he doesn't become the absolute predator that his pace and physique should enable him to do, I see no reason why he can't improve that extra 10% or so under Slot as he enters his peak years.

We have 6 forward options at the moment. If that remains the case over the coming years, I do hope he remains one of them. His occupation of defenders leads to opportunities for those around him and simply being available through lack of injury is something not to underestimate given that Chiesa and Jota are two of the other lads.

[justme]

Brilliant stuff

[Kev0909]

you know if chiesa actually stays fit, I reckon he could end up being a bargain, he's been class in his career at times, could be another Maxi for us?

[teesred]

you know if chiesa actually stays fit, I reckon he could end up being a bargain, he's been class in his career at times, could be another Maxi for us?

Hopefully he starts getting minutes now. Even if it's just twenty or so at the end of a game. It's another good option for us, he, Elliot and Nunez clearly made the difference on Saturday.
I think that's what gives us the edge right now. Our attacking options are plentiful whereas Arsenal are depleted.

[justme]

Arne Slot reveals Diogo Jota injury issue – will be out for “weeks not months”.. so not back before the start of Feb by the looks of it..

[Kev0909]

Arne Slot reveals Diogo Jota injury issue – will be out for “weeks not months”.. so not back before the start of Feb by the looks of it..

it is jota afterall... lets see..... play a few games out a few weeks..... made of glass.

Considering he's played 13 times in league this season and

21 times season before, 22 times season before that

Looks like he'll beat previous seasons still.