Milan Jovanovic

[DannyMan2006]

He would be fine/decent in a Malouda-esque role in Chelsea's formation but we're playing with a flat line of 4. I think we will see more from him if we learn to keep the ball longer than 5 seconds at some point this season, the same goes for the rest of the team though

That's what I keep saying. Get Meireles or Gerrard in midfield with one of Lucas or Poulsen and we could see a very different Jova.

[danperkins]

He would be fine/decent in a Malouda-esque role in Chelsea's formation but we're playing with a flat line of 4. I think we will see more from him if we learn to keep the ball longer than 5 seconds at some point this season, the same goes for the rest of the team though

Fair point

[wiw]

He would be fine/decent in a Malouda-esque role in Chelsea's formation but we're playing with a flat line of 4. I think we will see more from him if we learn to keep the ball longer than 5 seconds at some point this season, the same goes for the rest of the team though

[danperkins]

Jovo ain't a winger, that bloody LM is a big problem maybe Cole is our best option there. IMO Jovo should be used sparingly there and maybe more in a squad role as a back up CF.

[BigChief]

"I was happy with how I played against Birmingham but I know I can do better."

Nothing against Jova, he's new so fair enough. He definitely needs some more games to find his feet. But if he thinks there were any positives he can take out of Birmingham (other than getting a 90 minute run out) then we're in trouble. The first part of his sentence above just had me twitching nervously.

[Mostar]

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/jovanovic-s-reds-vow

Jovanovic's Reds vow

Milan Jovanovic believes Liverpool fans are yet to see the best of him - but the Serbia forward has vowed to do all he can to hit top form.

The 29-year-old produced perhaps his best performance in a Red jersey during Sunday's goalless draw at Birmingham City with an enterprising left-wing display.

Jovanovic feels he is making steady progress as he continues to find his feet in the Barclays Premier League following his arrival from Standard Liege in the summer, though he is adamant he still has much more to offer Roy Hodgson's contingent.

"I am much more positive," he said. "I am always honest. If I am bad, I will admit it and I will not be happy but I am at Liverpool and that means I will always, always give my best for this team.

"I was happy with how I played against Birmingham but I know I can do better. I haven't made an assist or scored a goal but I am trying to turn it around.

"I am disciplined and trying to build an understanding with the other players. I am not in the best form but I feel I am getting better and this is very important.

"I can play better than I have shown so far. I know I can score goals and make assists for this team. I'm sure I can. When it does, I will be the happiest, luckiest man in the world."

Sunday's stalemate in the Midlands left Liverpool in 13th position after collecting five points from their opening four league matches in 2010-11.

However, Jovanovic believes there were positives to be taken from the Birmingham draw and he is convinced he has seen enough to suggest the Reds will soon start to ascend the table.

"It was a difficult game but I think we did well," he reflected. "We controlled things well in some parts but need to improve in other areas. But we need to play with this kind of intensity.

"If we keep the ball and control the match, it will be much easier for us to make chances and we will become more dangerous in attack. Even still, I think it was better than the last two games.

"We played hard, we had discipline and we really tried to be dangerous in attack. It is going to take time because there are a lot of new players.

"But if we can keep getting the ball to Stevie, Liverpool will be much better. I have no doubts that we will climb the table. The Premier League is tough but we are Liverpool. That is what matters.

"We have got to try and win every game and hopefully we can start on Thursday night. It will be difficult but we will be doing our best as always."

[lackyboy]

Bit poo isn't he.

Seems to need to concentrate hard to keep the ball under control which means he isn't really aware of whats around him. Bit of a headless chicken, although he can beat a man.

Perhaps he's an out wide version of Titi Camara without the shooting boots?

He has reminded me of Milan Baros so far who had the exact attributes (or lack of them) you describe above.

Its early days and I am sure he will improve - just like the team. Question is, how much improvement is there to come? Certainly starting from a low base in both cases!!

[Shaggy]

Well, I did tell you........

Such an attractive trait

[little dave hedgehog]

I was watching Jova thinking this is exactly what Babel does. Except Babel has a slightly better (not much) end product. So the obviously question was why didn't Babel just come on for him in the 2nd half? We wouldn't have been any worse off - might even have nicked a goal.

But then that would have shot Jova's confidence to pieces. He's being given a fair run which is the best thing I like about Roy's policy. Everyone gets a fair crack, then when they're dropped its all calculated (and self inflicted).

I think Lucas's sub for Miereles signals the end of Lucas (thank God) as a mainstay. Just Jovanovic left, and I reckon he's got another 4/5 games left to prove himself to Roy.

please, god, no.

[BigChief]

I was watching Jova thinking this is exactly what Babel does. Except Babel has a slightly better (not much) end product. So the obviously question was why didn't Babel just come on for him in the 2nd half? We wouldn't have been any worse off - might even have nicked a goal.

But then that would have shot Jova's confidence to pieces. He's being given a fair run which is the best thing I like about Roy's policy. Everyone gets a fair crack, then when they're dropped its all calculated (and self inflicted).

I think Lucas's sub for Miereles signals the end of Lucas (thank God) as a mainstay. Just Jovanovic left, and I reckon he's got another 4/5 games left to prove himself to Roy.

[SK]

Seeing him "play" on Tuesday, yeaterdays performance seems world class, he was awful for Serbia.

However i can see some improvements in his game, especially the link-up play between him and Konchesky was very good, and when they'll play a few more games together they might form a decent partnership.

We need someone to challenge him though, but then again there are more than one problem areas in the team which need to be addressed.

[Mostar]

He was a free transfer and given our situation he was worth a go. I'm not closing the door on him coming good as I think he has more to offer. He seems to be feeling the pressure atm. I think he needs a goal.

All that said, he is never going to be the long term answer we all hoped for. In fact, I don't think he is better than Riera. In fact, he is probably worse. If this opinion doesn't change then we've dropped a real clanger, especially since Babel is being considered for the forward role and not LW.

The only player I see pushing him is Pacheco, and then when everyone is fit and available maybe Joe Cole.

He has no confidence out there. Almost feels like "I don't belong here" attitude is taking over him.

He is in panic state everytime he gets the ball. No idea what to do with it except trying to do some ****ty dribbling in the middle, which ultimately ends in losing the possession.

He needs to calm down ffs and get rid of the ball faster and start doing more one-touch forward passing, that is, if he gets another chance to start..

[little dave hedgehog]

the chalkboard does show him all over the shop, but i can't seem to get it embedded.

anyways, here:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2010/sep/13/premier-league-chalkboard-analysis?CMP=twt_gu

Liverpool suffered from a clear lack of creativity in their goalless draw at Birmingham, recording only three shots on target. Part of the problem was Milan Jovanovic's style of play – the majority of the time he played short passes into the congested centre of the pitch. When he did attempt crosses they were all unsuccessful, as was the one ambitious pass he played, an overhit ball down the left intended for Paul Konchesky.

[danperkins]

He was a free transfer and given our situation he was worth a go. I'm not closing the door on him coming good as I think he has more to offer. He seems to be feeling the pressure atm. I think he needs a goal.

All that said, he is never going to be the long term answer we all hoped for. In fact, I don't think he is better than Riera. In fact, he is probably worse. If this opinion doesn't change then we've dropped a real clanger, especially since Babel is being considered for the forward role and not LW.

The only player I see pushing him is Pacheco, and then when everyone is fit and available maybe Joe Cole.

completely agree mate

[DannyMan2006]

He was a free transfer and given our situation he was worth a go. I'm not closing the door on him coming good as I think he has more to offer. He seems to be feeling the pressure atm. I think he needs a goal.

All that said, he is never going to be the long term answer we all hoped for. In fact, I don't think he is better than Riera. In fact, he is probably worse. If this opinion doesn't change then we've dropped a real clanger, especially since Babel is being considered for the forward role and not LW.

The only player I see pushing him is Pacheco, and then when everyone is fit and available maybe Joe Cole.