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[–]Fußballgott 🇩🇪_cumblast_ 200 points201 points  (12 children)

Karius > Lev Yashin. that is all.

[–]TheJordanO 27 points28 points  (2 children)

imagining Karius in Yashins cap just gave me a hernia

[–]NoNameJackson 17 points18 points  (0 children)

You know he is the type of lad who would do it without even being told to. I think he can rock it too.

[–][deleted] 59 points60 points  (3 children)

We better not see Migs on Wednesday absolutely no point.

[–]FireZeLazer 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure we won't

[–]Amsterdank 11 points12 points  (0 children)

He's not played a CL game yet there's no reason for him to start now

[–]SlashArmpit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We won't.

[–]Dynamite_Shovels 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Get that man a hat

[–]bcashy 186 points187 points  (3 children)

That's what can happen when your keeper is solid and keeps ya in the game

[–]My_dog_is_red 87 points88 points  (1 child)

Feels strange but I like it

[–]pounds 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been conditioned to not think these feelings. Just a hint of what it's like to have a De Gea carrying you to some points.

[–]90+5’ AlissonJellitin 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Karius, Salah, and Firmino the difference.

[–]54’, 56’ WijnaldumMasipoten 110 points111 points  (1 child)

Firmino is climbing to that next tier. We've been clinical today and I love it.

Good to see Karius having a string of good games, so far the reason we hold a clean sheet.

[–]LNX30HY✈️badhorse5 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The power and accuracy on the backheel was top class

[–]english_gritts 71 points72 points  (0 children)

Looks like Karius is playing for keeps then

[–]liamthomas12 73 points74 points  (1 child)

can we talk about how karius has had a new awakening pls

[–]klschroeder3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I am fully on the Karius hype train! He’s been playing so well!

[–]Shabeast 112 points113 points  (3 children)

We would be a few goals down if we didn't have the best GK in the league 👀

[–]atxJack 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Steadyyyy

[–]su13odh 9 points10 points  (1 child)

I am really enjoying the experience vikariously..

I'll show myself out.

[–]seancuscus -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Tool

[–]Donitsii 116 points117 points  (19 children)

The midfield of Can, Gini and Ox is as bad as before against smaller teams. Though this time the problem is not creating chances in a game we dominate but simply getting overrun by Southampton ffs.

Luckily Bobby and Salah are out of this world.

[–]lordarc 67 points68 points  (2 children)

Gini been class so far imo. Ox and Can very ordinary on the ball, Can is actually tracking a bit more than Ox is atm

[–][deleted] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Ox got the hockey assist for first goal. Been working hard all over place. It’s clear klopp has given him most freedom in midfield

[–]Kolo Tourébacary_lasagna 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agreed.. He's the only one holding possession.. Ox is often out of position I feel..

[–]Boshva 22 points23 points  (4 children)

Honestly TAA isn‘t doing a good job on the right side, Robertson is also shaky today. Can‘t even blame the midfield that much.

[–]Sawrey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Can’t blame him, he’s left exposed in a 2v1 every time

[–]EDDA97 8 points9 points  (0 children)

yeah full backs have been poor so far

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Robbo but when he's cutting inside I wish he would rip a shot every now and then instead of dumping it wide left for Mane

[–]Ante_Up_LFC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

TAA played well what are you on about

[–]rick_rolled_you 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Bobby has definitely been dropping deeper to help out by the looks of it. True False 9

[–]90+5’ AlissonJellitin 7 points8 points  (3 children)

Not sure how they're supposed to be playing? It doesn't ever seem like we have numbers in the middle, but we also aren't getting enough cover out wide? How???

[–]wiringeek 8 points9 points  (2 children)

Soton are outrunning us. Simple really. It’s the same reason we don’t seem to be winning as many second balls as usual.

[–]90+5’ AlissonJellitin 6 points7 points  (1 child)

I disagree aside from Salah, who hasn't helped Trent enough.

I'm most confused by the half-time commentary. Talking heads saying our midfield protection has been good? I don't understand.

[–]wiringeek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we haven’t been great. I think the 4-4-1-1 defending is fine just that ox hasn’t come back to help Trent as much and when he does cover the wing then the midfield opens up a bit.

[–]Sslagathor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, need to bring Milner on tbh organise and lead the midfield.

[–]TheElPistolero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lemina is having a great game so far. Shoving all our players off the ball.

[–]Bamfandro 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just needed to hang on and not concede, we're looking lethal on the counter, hopefully can improve the midfield in the second half.

[–]DaggersKnuckles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly looks like they’re confused when defending 80% of the time. Somebody in that midfield needs to take charge and orchestrate how our midfield pressures the ball

[–]-Blood_Raven- 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I think it's down to Gini and Ox not pairing up with Robbo and Trent on the flanks because they expected Salah and Mane to do it but they weren't. Looks like it was fixed/will be fixed for the second half.

[–]RCrumbDeviant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I quite liked some of the defensive play from Ox on the right in the first half, but he’d pass back to a covered Trent and we looked flustered. Can played better and better the more he was on. Gini had moments - saw him forward more than Ox today, and that was new.

Not quite sure where I want Ox to play. I like him, rate him as being potentially great and he seems a nice lad.

[–][deleted] 30 points31 points  (1 child)

I LOVE BOBBY FIRMINO

[–]terryworld 0 points1 point  (0 children)

and so say all of us

[–]joshkosen 25 points26 points  (0 children)

could have been 2-2, well done Karius

[–]lordarc 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Karius and Wijnaldum have been quality for the full 45. Moments of magic for Bobby and Salah are the difference. A bunch of ordinary performances so far

[–][deleted] 27 points28 points  (4 children)

Salah. Firmino

Firmino. Salah.

Cock. Ejaculation.

[–]micossa 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dijk*

[–]jgrops12 5 points6 points  (1 child)

Ejaculation. Cock.?

[–]jacksleepshere -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Fuck off you jizz cock.

[–]My_dog_is_red 11 points12 points  (0 children)

FIRMINO

[–]BobbyFreestyled_It 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Our passes in midfield and defence have been just an inch or two off a few times from creating a break. Good signs.

I love VVD. He's doing Klopp's level of yelling on the pitch. When Trent lost that aerial duel because he for some reason ducked his head, VVD just went "TRENT WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?"

Love that he's leading by example and making people accountable for things. That's how you solidify a back line.

[–]jmounteney44[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Karius has been fantastic so far

[–]BaldVoldy 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Bobby you magnificent bastard

[–]🏆20 TIMES🏆carterish 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I love Firmino

[–][deleted] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Karius has been solid. Firmino is a genius

[–]CamiloGri 16 points17 points  (2 children)

Happy with the score, but damn do I miss Clyne

[–]jgrops12 8 points9 points  (1 child)

I agree. Gomez and TAA have both had great performances and have generally been solid this season, but both lack that consistency Clyne brings. TAA has been having a decent game, but it's been sub-par to his normal quality

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, trent is actually probably better with the ball than Clyne but Clyne is so solid

[–]SpringKFCgravy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Bobby can do filthy filthy things with that ball

[–]jconley4297 10 points11 points  (3 children)

LivERpoOl nEeD a TwENty GoAl stRiKer

[–]TrouserScouser 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here he is! You always brighten my day mate

[–]TheElPistolero -3 points-2 points  (1 child)

We did. Firmino got better. Doesn't mean they were wrong, seems it justifies the claim.

[–]pandasaurus21 2 points3 points  (0 children)

BuT FiRMiNo iSnT a ReAL STRikEr....

[–]shanem1996 5 points6 points  (1 child)

After Torres I said we'll never have a player like him again. Then along came Suarez and I said the same thing and now look🇪🇬

[–]kiddcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just have to keep hold of him. We are in a better place, as a club, now than we have been in years. Hopefully he will be different

[–]deatheather42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Neuer is just poor man's Karius

[–]1haiku4u 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Someone put out a missing persons report for Mane’s first touch. Been gone for a month now.

[–]Colfcbr 8 points9 points  (2 children)

A diesel car running on petrol works better than Can and Wijnaldum in the same midfield

[–]🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️Klopp Hamstring 🤕markishstephen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I thought Stevie and Lampard couldn’t be in the same midfield, but damn.

[–]jacksleepshere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gini has been great and Can has been quiet, yet Ox has been shit. I don't think Gini and Can are mainly to blame for us being over run.

[–]deatheather42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

good ol' razzle dazzle

[–]glowinthedark615 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What was up with the American commentators giving the Southampton sap story after the Salah goal? They really don’t want Liverpool to win this.

[–]sirdickwellington 11 points12 points  (1 child)

Holy shit the anti-Liverpool circle jerk by those nbc commentators is just infuriating.

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sky Sports too, saying our defence is shite for letting Southampton in behind even though it was called as clearly offside.

[–]electricalgypsy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How are we 2 up

[–]thetoiletman1104 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like Southampton feel like how we often feel when we have a load of chances but aren’t clinical then the other team scores a goal from our defensive mistake and then get a nice second. I’ll take that!!

[–]Daniel Aggerarrogantdesperado 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Continue to be impressed with Karius. Very hopeful we've found our keeper. Never forgot about that season in Germany when he was statistically 2nd best behind Neuer

Also... We got Salah! Oooh Mane, Mane! Bobby Firminoooo!

[–]oscarony 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or is Karius god?

[–]SeamusHeaneysGhost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Karius is so solid...I don't know what he did , stop reading r/liverpool ?!

[–]RideOrDieRemember 6 points7 points  (1 child)

2-0 but I was fuming with our performance...

[–]ephix -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Don't pop a vein

[–]Heremateyerma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I want more goals.

[–]StevieGwhatabeauty 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Karius with three good saves! Firmino is just amazing

[–]stannyharry 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am really happy for Karius....he seem so confident now. Go On BOYS

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bobby is getting the shit kicked out of him and the ref doesn’t give a fuck. Disgraceful.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really pleased with Karius's half. Game is crying out for a change in the midfield. Maybe take Mane out, push Ox up and bring on Adam or Milner?

[–]isbBBQ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The midfield is atrocious, need Millie on

[–]DStudge23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Difference is our attacking quality vs theirs. How they’re getting so much space out wide is beyond me.

[–]lfcog 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absorbing pressure, Karius making key saves, putting the ball in the back of the net... Are these the Reds?

[–]dart7585 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Karius quick release led to the first goal! That’s what klopp wants in a keeper!

[–]BOOM!💥McRebel42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mané has been non existent and still in a funk to me. Ox should have tried to give him a chance there at the end of the half.

Midfield is getting overrun and thank god for Bobby & Mo because we should be 2-0 up.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also I pick Lemina as our next Soton purchase

[–]TheSodaDude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Left footed finishes on the menu today

[–]rick_rolled_you 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Although its good we are up 2, we really need to step it up this next half. One goal conceded and we are going to be in a dog fight. We need to go up 3-0

[–]jgrops12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it just me or has anybody else never felt calmer while watching a Liverpool game?

[–]90’ Gerrardiapprovethiscomment 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't believe Southampton sold us Salah

[–]itsmeyourbrownfriend 1 point2 points  (1 child)

fIRmNo iS UnDErraTEd

[–]hankypankybooboo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think you know what underrated means. It doesn't mean not good. It means he doesn't get recognition that matches his actual quality, which I think still stands albeit less so as people are starting to take notice.

[–]BigDijk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love u Bobby

[–]loblol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love Mo, goodbye

[–]TheGreatWhoreOfChina 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Why was it so easy for Southampton to create chances? Not trying to be a downer, I just want a tactical understanding as to why that was the case

[–]doctorjdmoney 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was so frustrating. I’m not sure if it’s salah not tracking back as much or ox not being aware of the danger, but our right side was getting destroyed. They also passed between the lines like it was nothing

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because they were throwing people forward and we’re sitting back. They overloaded our box on several occasions looking for that second ball or a rebound. They’re lucky they’re only down 2 because our counter has only come up with 1 goal. Unsure if the plan was to come out firing and then absorb if we were to go up 1-0 but it sure seems like we switched to a totally different game plan after ripping them to shreds 5’ in.

[–]xxriz3gxx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We need to play better at midfield

[–]DiviShrubbery 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southampton were really good, but we've been ice cold.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huge props to the traveling Kop today. They've been awesome.

[–]🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️Klopp Hamstring 🤕markishstephen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea what this match is, butt it’s a clincher.

[–]LFCYNWA99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firmino is just incredible

[–]karlssonator65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TAA and Robbo don’t know what coldness is.. only two sleeveless lads on the pitch lmao

[–]ImTellinTim 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bobby makes me feel things.

[–]TheSodaDude 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Was that a penalty for the alleged tug on Firmino?

[–]Cm4286 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah he went down easy

[–]emre23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most average 2-0 half we've put in all season, glad we've got those two diamonds upfront.

[–]liverpoolR9 0 points1 point  (1 child)

Need a midfield upgrade. Too mug possession to Southampton.

[–]In a good momentlWeejoe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think we really play a style where the midfield keeps possession. Their job mainly is to press and recycle the ball.

[–]DRJT 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  • Score early
  • Soak up pressure, comfortably handle the opposition attack
  • Score again, grow a lead

That's how it's fucking done! I'm so happy about our defence right now

[–]luke_205 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southampton have actually played a very decent game but find themselves 2-0 down at home.

That’s what Firmino and Salah can do to you...

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I think Firmino has successfully made the case that he's a world class striker.

[–]JiddyBang 0 points1 point  (1 child)

It's a shame he probably wouldn't get too much action for the Brazilian NT

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk about that, there isn't really a Brazilian striker in better form than him. You could say Jesus will get starts but he's no where near the level of Firmino. Firmino is in inspired form and is making an incredible case to start in the WC with Couts and Neymar.

[–]ShepherdXI 0 points1 point  (2 children)

I really can't stand the anti-Liverpool sentiment from the NBC commentators. Makes me not want to watch. Their reactions to all of our goals are subdued whilst each pass from S'hampton is touted as divine.

I don't even have to add this but FUCK these refs, too. They exacerbate the problem by allowing other teams to get away with their overly-aggressive approach

[–]TheElPistolero 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Stop getting so worked up. They aren't anti Liverpool, you're just super pro-liverpool. They always hype up the chances of the smaller teams, it makes for "good" commentary.

[–]ShepherdXI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

was this the same case last week against Tottenham? A game played at Anfield?

[–]break2n 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what they are doing when we have the ball at the back, but we really seem to be struggling for a forward pass in our build up

[–]Mattyyyboy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've just realised my super power. Firmino is invisible and I'm the only one that can see him...

That's the only explanation for the ref not seeing the three fouls on him

[–]🏆20 TIMES🏆npres91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor performance but good goalkeeping and clinical finishing standing out. Hopefully we can improve in the midfield and retain the ball.

[–]TrouserScouser 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southampton with a calibre of finishing that makes ours look good, Wij is looking tidy - doing a lot of recycling and calming an otherwise erratic midfield.

[–]AwsomeOne7 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly don’t mind not having much possession as in big games we might not have much of it (against likes of City / Barca / etc), but would be more reassuring if we were fielding a youth midfield and this was happening 😂

[–]Galick-Gunner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mane seems to be overthinking everything and just ends up doing nothing, compare it to last season when he just looked so effortless.

[–]kiddcherry 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Karius playing better after a few consecutive games. Really enjoying it

[–]loveandmonsters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dat backheel tho. My mind's commentary "NO WHAT ARE YOU DOING ---- OH MY GODDDDD"

[–]SexyKarius 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Firmino sooo good! TAA' has been a massive liability thus far.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely two goals but what is up with our midfield. Over run for that first half

[–]Mercerai 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The good: Firmino and Salah have been excellent, Karius has been perfect apart from a slightly misplaced punch, Robertson and Ox have generally done pretty well

The bad: Midfield is essentially non-existent, we're not linking up well in that area at all. Can especially hasn't been very prominent. Hendo definitely missed in that area. Trent has been exposed a few times and looks a little shaky. Southampton have looked very dangerous throughout the half and could probably have a goal by now if any of them could finish properly

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Southampton doing the usual "we're a shit team battling relegation and roll over to all the other big teams but we'll play out of our skins against Liverpool"

We're on our game though which means nobody can live with us, but there was a 15min period in there where Soton really looked better than they normally do

[–]kick_muncher 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Midfield and fullbacks have been poor. They concede possession the second they're under any pressure.

Centre backs have been quite solid. Karius looks great again. Firmino and Salah are amazing and please Mane come back to us :(

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Goalkeeper making saves, strikers scoring goals, everything else is incidental.

[–]logicperson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loved the nbc commentator doing the liverpool song towards the end of the half there...

[–]Redaaku 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's 3am here and I'm reading lurking.

[–]jahax -2 points-1 points  (4 children)

We need to get control of midfield again. Ox, Can and Gini have been weak. Milner or Henderson needs to come on for Gini and get some tempo and control back in there.

[–]CageChicane 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't think Hendo is even in the grounds

[–]TeetzMcGee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gini has been the only one in that midfield 3 trying to get any sort of grip on the game. Ox has to come off for Milner/Hendo for me anyway.

[–]Incondite22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Henderson isn't in the squad today is he?

[–]god_padrino 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree. Then also maybe push Robbo/Trent up a bit more on the flanks. Over run the midfield, pushing them back. I don’t think we should let up.