Liverpool v Arsenal (a) Caraboa Cup Semi Final 1st Leg

[Buzzo]

I think Hendo played better than he has for a while but mainly by keeping it simple and not losing the ball. I think his work rate is never in question but more his ability to cover the ground and his defensive instincts - he is by trade an attacking mid so tracking runners isn’t his forte

Solid enough. Not at his best but not bad.

I'd say to anyone to watch Hendo when we are out of possession and how he leads and organises the press. When we are playing well, he is pivotal in leading and organising this and its a huge part of what we do. There are times when Arseanl had the ball at the back and Hendo was waiting for a loose pass when it came, that was the trigger and he was on it, all the while shouting at Gordon, or whomever to close in on the Arsenal outball. He did this a load of times with Gordon as the only ball on was to the left back. He also helped Gordon throughout the game.

He is no slouch but on games when our press isnt working it can expose all the midfielders if they are caught pressing. I font think that happens much though, maybe Spurs and at times vs Chelsea. But those are tough away games and we played alright.

In possession he could do better, and be more dynamic in possession, I agree. But he played well enough yesterday. Just following the ball and watching what happens with the player in possession of the ball, is not the entire game.

[SB]

Salty AF

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He’s a whopper that fella. Kudos to the presenter though

[Fredo]

Liverpool v Arsenal (a) Caraboa Cup Semi Final 1st Leg

I thought Gordon was excellent defensively. He was not that much involved in offensive situations because he was focusing so much on the defensive side, especially how to press in a timely fashion. All that said, he was involved in a glorious movement early in the second half and should have buried his chance. He’s going to be a great talent.

[peterbread]

We seem to have a genuinely promising group of youngsters who could save us a lot of money. There has always been promising talent we’ve all got excited about but with Klopp you feel he’ll make the most out of them.

[SB]

I thought Gordon was excellent defensively. He was not that much involved in offensive situations because he was focusing so much on the defensive side, especially how to press in a timely fashion. All that said, he was involved in a glorious movement early in the second half and should have buried his chance. He’s going to be a great talent.

Yeah I’d he’d taken that chance his stock would have raised quite a bit I’d say. Very promising none the less & I expect to see him on the bench tomorrow at Palace.