FK Rubin Kazan (H) - Match Thread

[baronvonskidmark]

We need more pace from midfield. That would have helped a lot when they attacked - instead we turned inside and they got back in to position. Henderson would have been great tonight.

Firmino looks a clever player. Some nice through balls and promising signs.

The big question is 'what the **** has happened to Coutinho?'

[Kenneth]

Yep. Like it has been all season, our final third is the issue. We need to have Benteke, Firmino and Sturridge to remain fit for a good period of time.

It's not just our final third, in fact we have plenty of quality there when fit. It's the middle of the pitch where we're really lacking. So much is now on Can's shoulders because we have nobody else with that drive. Maybe Henderson will flourish when he's fit, but Milner, Lucas, Allen, well they're nowhere near the standard we need there.

[Kenneth]

Go and have a nice cuddle with your mates on redcafe

No need for that.

[Keyser Soze]

Go and have a nice cuddle with your mates on redcafe

**** you dick head

[Slinky Skills]

I'd like to add it all felt too rushed tonight, too 'fake'. Fans singing half hearted old songs with no real vigour, also chanting single one name chants about players. The atmosphere felt forced yet subdued, hard to explain. As for the play, really poor. Only Can, Lallana and Sakho can come out of that with any praise. Wasn't great.

It kind of feels like the club has lost its soul, it's identity. Klopp has a mission on his hands, he possibly and I don't say this from a biased point of view, but possibly has the most difficult job in world football. Many view it as a poisoned chalice, I think he views it as a challenge but we all need to show some strength, togetherness and a willingness to win. I'd also like to add there is a lot of ****e in that team that really should not be playing for us.

[danperkins]

Milner could easily be dropped the way he's playing.

[Fredo]

Milner could easily be dropped the way he's playing.

He's not that bad. None of the players have been that poor.

[Robbie-9-Fowler]

Milner could easily be dropped the way he's playing.

He's just bland, 6/10. No real stand out qualities, not a bad squad player but never a starter week in week out for a team with ambitions of top 4.

[danperkins]

He's not that bad. None of the players have been that poor.

I like Milner but he's been pretty ****, everythings so meh at the moment. I'd like to see him out and maybe Firmino in. Bit more pace and guile.

[SB]

We aren't poor but square pegs in round holes a bit. Klopp will have to shape up his own squad.

So who's been played out of position tonight?

Hello. ^^^^^^^^^^^

[danperkins]

He's just bland, 6/10. No real stand out qualities, not a bad squad player but never a starter week in week out for a team with ambitions of top 4.

yeah works hard but for a guys who is meant to be our captain, his performances have been very average and uninspiring. Expected more from him.

[Fredo]

Hello. ^^^^^^^^^^^

Not really players being played out of position but obviously it's not his team and he has to fit them in his way of playing. Much like Rodgers didn't know what was his best team, he will have to find his best team if not dip into the transfer market in January.

[ronanm]

Second game in charge.......

[Montana]

It's fine margins but the killer instinct has been lacking for so long now and I'm sure Klopp sees that. It's a case of give these guys chance or he'll go out and get guys that can finish a game.

Coutinho, Lallana, Origi, Milner, Allen, Can ..... Serious lack of goal threat there and over a period of games it really shows.

Origi is **** by the way.

[Lecter]

Yep. Like it has been all season, our final third is the issue. We need to have Benteke, Firmino and Sturridge to remain fit for a good period of time.

Final 3rd has been an issue and still is

It hasnt been the only issue mind

Weve had far more issues under Rodgers

I am actually quite optimistic watching that, we are pressing the ball better, competing for 2nd balls better, moving the ball faster

Defensively our shape looks better

Even Firmino looked sharper in his game tonight

Lucas & Sakho have looked excellent under Klopp, two players Brendan frequently marginalised