Benfica v Liverpool (A) CL 1/4 Final

[spud_gun]

He could come on with a point to.prove. Diaz and Jota have to start.

Diaz isn't starting after playing 90 minutes tonight.

It'll be Bobby, Mane and Mo with Jota and Diaz on if required

[Venton]

Cool. Result is good, should have scored more from a few one on ones. But there’s no denying that the start to the second half was really sloppy and the way we were rattle once we conceded was concerning. Benfica really aren’t very good. And then there’s Mo, and I’ll get **** for this but I think he should start on the bench on Sunday. His form isn’t as good as our other options.

I think you are right, he might well be benched. Klopp doesn't seem to be the kind of man to shy away from a big decision as a few of our players have found out (as Coutinho, Can and Sakho found out).

[Tribute]

Diaz isn't starting after playing 90 minutes tonight.

It'll be Bobby, Mane and Mo with Jota and Diaz on if required

Bobby has to start, he could be key to opening up chances…

[Venton]

Bobby has to start, he could be key to opening up chances…

I thought he looked incredibly slow tonight, much more than usual.

[Tribute]

Benfica v Liverpool (A) CL 1/4 Final

I thought he looked incredibly slow tonight, much more than usual.

Without Sadio and Mo plus he came on to a **** team second half performance. He’s always much better starting and linking up with those two…

[Venton]

Konate's error looks worse in retrospect but now we've won handsomely I'm going to double down on my original statement that he's playing much better and really growing into the role. That rickett is an aberration for me.

[Rich]

Konate's error looks worse in retrospect but now we've won handsomely I'm going to double down on my original statement that he's playing much better and really growing into the role. That rickett is an aberration for me.

Mistake aside he had a very good game. Got swarmed on one other occasion but was a beast other than that.

[Big-Red-Ed]

I'd be more concerned about the few times he needlessly jumped in taking himself out and leaving gaping holes behind. But he's still learning and so much of what he does is excellent

YNWA

[BootRoom]

He could come on with a point to.prove. Diaz and Jota have to start.

I think having a "point to prove" is part of his current form issues. Looks like he's always trying to do to much and be the hero, especially when he's got possession in the box.

[Irishnev]

Konate's error looks worse in retrospect but now we've won handsomely I'm going to double down on my original statement that he's playing much better and really growing into the role. That rickett is an aberration for me.

[Kenneth]

I'd be more concerned about the few times he needlessly jumped in taking himself out and leaving gaping holes behind. But he's still learning and so much of what he does is excellent

YNWA

He definitely lost composure after the mistake and didn’t really get it back, but he was very good until then, used his pace and strength well tracking back. They didn’t really have any answer other than diving.

[BootRoom]

I'd be more concerned about the few times he needlessly jumped in taking himself out and leaving gaping holes behind. But he's still learning and so much of what he does is excellent

YNWA

He did that a couple of times when he had his opponent contained and bottled up on the touch line. Tried to do too much by needlessly diving in and ended up getting caught out.

He's got all the attributes to be a great centre back for us if he keeps improving, though; a tremendous prospect.

[Venton]

He did that a couple of times when he had his opponent contained and bottled up on the touch line. Tried to do too much by needlessly diving in and ended up getting caught out.

He's got all the attributes to be a great centre back for us if he keeps improving, though; a tremendous prospect.

He did, you're right, but as you say he's improving all the time. I reckon in 6 months him and Virgil will be playing with pipes in their mouth they will be so relaxed.

[Saveloy]

He did, you're right, but as you say he's improving all the time. I reckon in 6 months him and Virgil will be playing with pipes in their mouth they will be so relaxed.

He'll be a monster when he's 15

[rudedog]

It’s been mentioned a couple of time before that at times he can be a bit hesitant getting this feet sorted out which makes him look at little bit clumsy/ungainly (similar to Mamadou Sakho)


The mistake for the goal is a good example of this, everything else about his game is really good though.