Match Thread: Burnley v Liverpool

[miller0863]

Wasn’t really a created chance tho and that’s what the club spent £100m on Wirtz for isn’t it? So far he’s done no more than Harvey Elliott, in fact less after 340 minutes or so.

[justme]

the shot was from Szoboszlai not Wirtz


Regarding Wirtz hes playing with players hes never played before with it.. will take time for him to learn their play as well.. He does look a bit physically weak. But i think as the season wears on he'll adjust.
I think personally hes a false 9 come 10. and will be best closer to goal. rather than off the front 3. Firmino type player and those with long memories. Took Bobby a very long time to get his first goal.. and no doubt had his doubters

[miller0863]

Yeah I know Szoboszlai but that is the point, Wirtz hasn’t really shown anything yet.
Hope he does find his feet obviously but I am concerned how little he’s shown so far.

[justme]

I hope we keep winning with him in the team... even if hes not been great

[jr81]

Yesterday's gane I think shows we will miss Diaz more than we think. Gakpo was very predictable on the left. Diaz had a more unpredictability to him.

When Rio came on the left created more chances on those 10mins.

[Steveo]

Gakpo is a lovely lad.. He's big and Dutch - but not the strongest on the ball - he's slow to pass...The entire stadium can see what he is about to do.. has the power to smash them in and to get there - at times...but it is predictable.

I really like him, but he never filled me with confidence. It's a risk to play Rio too much but he is so much more dynamic. An unpredictable gem and a real threat. BUT huge risk.. That young - things can go to their head with ease. Massive job for Slot - who IMO is starting to feel the pressure

[Kev0909]

Yesterday's gane I think shows we will miss Diaz more than we think. Gakpo was very predictable on the left. Diaz had a more unpredictability to him.

When Rio came on the left created more chances on those 10mins.

Was thinking that if anything was more likely to win us a penalty too with his direct running in the box and skills

we do need another option on the wings next season... as well as a CB

[jozza800]

We've always struggled against teams that put every man behind the ball. And it's the first time in a while where we've seen a team properly park the bus against us. I can't actually remember the last team to do it tbh.

[Steveo]

Will see plenty more of it after that.. Great win after creating sweet FA - but it was gifted to us and the fella knew it.

[Kev0909]

We've always struggled against teams that put every man behind the ball. And it's the first time in a while where we've seen a team properly park the bus against us. I can't actually remember the last team to do it tbh.

Wasn't that the whole reason we got Wirtz?

To unlock this shit?

Probably missed trent yesterday too, but noone will want to admit that.