Mamadou Sakho

[baitman]

To be fair, Allen had just got a yellow card a few minutes before so probably didn't want to risk diving in.

tis true, but love the way he showed some power and leadership.
never miss an opportunity to point out the puniness of joe icecream

i have held back from praising sakho, he looked good and bad [wobbly] often at the same time and i couldnt be sure if he was going to sink or swim.
he is now looking a little more settled. i thought he could be used better on the left [when we were a back four and struggling for a decent LB] and his position in the three looks to suit him.
maybe he is just having a 'good' blip, maybe this is him showing his true worth.
the end of the season will be the time for the real assessment of the newbies.

[Yozza]

Mamadou Sakho: I never considered quitting Liverpool despite derby snub

• Defender walked out of Anfield before home match with Everton
• ‘I never doubted I would come back – I’m happy at Liverpool’

Mamadou Sakho has said he never considered quitting Liverpool despite walking out of September’s Merseyside derby at Anfield following a snub from the manager, Brendan Rodgers.

The France international initially struggled to secure a first-team place at Liverpool after an £18m transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2013 and matters came to a head when he was omitted from the squad to face Everton earlier this season. Sakho responded to Rodgers’ decision by leaving Anfield over an hour before kick-off, a fit of pique that prompted a rebuke from his manager and was made worse when he suffered a thigh injury two days later.

On Saturday, having enjoyed a run of 12 consecutive starts, he prepares to face Everton in the best form of his Liverpool career. “That was a bad moment for me, a difficult time,” the 24-year-old admitted. “I felt bad but that is normal. I wanted to play, I want to play all the time and I was disappointed. It is the same for all the players – we want to play for the red shirt and, in a big game, it is important for us. I think it was natural that I was disappointed because I want to play for this shirt and I am ready to fight for the club.”

Despite a difficult start on Merseyside, that included being sidelined for over two months by the thigh injury, the youngest captain in PSG’s history insists he never contemplated a quick exit. “I never doubted I would come back,” Sakho said. “I never thought to leave.

“I don’t know if I have proved I belong here, that is for others to decide. But I am happy, very happy at the club, and very happy with the team. I have two and a half years left on my contract and I never say I want to go. I am happy here in Liverpool, my family is happy and everything is settled for me. I like being at Liverpool.”

Liverpool’s defensive record has improved significantly since Sakho was restored to the left of Rodgers’ three-man back-line. The Liverpool manager dealt with the defender’s breach of protocol internally, describing it as a “real light-switch moment” for Sakho, and believes there is more to come from the expensive recruit.

“He hadn’t intended to cause any offence,” Rodgers explained. “He was obviously really disappointed, like most players are, and I don’t turn my back on players when I know they care and want to work and that’s all he’s ever wanted to do. You see consistency in him now. He’s still got improvements to make but you see that he really cares, he’s a real warrior, he’s strong and he’s playing very well.”

[baitman]

its like taking a walk on one of those wobbly rope bridges. its all a bit whey, whoa, up and down.

far too one sided. occasionally tried to take control but didnt really pay attention to the pressure and commitment to close him down by the oppo players.

skrtel had to get the baby wipes out for him more than once.

[Kenneth]

His worst game for us.

[Chazza]

And yet 4 clean sheets on the spin and Everton only having one shot on target.

They closed him down on the ball and it was difficult for him but the same happened to Can at times.

[Chris]

If this him being **** we are in great, great hands. Other centre backs bad performances cost us a goal or two.

[baitman]

And yet 4 clean sheets on the spin and Everton only having one shot on target.

They closed him down on the ball and it was difficult for him but the same happened to Can at times.

its true that can had a few wobbles too.
the pressing of sakho meant he had to come inside onto his right foot, and it all goes a bit out of focus for him. when can is pressed he can turn either way. can made one serious error [iirc] where the player went around him down the line and skrtel covered.

[Kenneth]

If this him being **** we are in great, great hands. Other centre backs bad performances cost us a goal or two.

I'm sure that makes sense in your head.

[Rigadon]

And yet 4 clean sheets on the spin and Everton only having one shot on target.

They closed him down on the ball and it was difficult for him but the same happened to Can at times.

Bingo

If this him being **** we are in great, great hands. Other centre backs bad performances cost us a goal or two.

[danperkins]

His worst game for us.

had a bad game but we kept a clean sheet.

[Kenneth]

Yes. Skrtel was excellent.

[danperkins]

Yes. Skrtel was excellent.

Yes he was Kenneth... although it's so 2015

[SB]

Not his best performance today but I'd rather someone like him that looks for a pass instead of hoofing it into no mans land & just says chase that to the strikers. Yes he'll get caught out occasionally but that can also be his team mates fault if they aren't offering him options too.

I trust he'll bounce back from this.

[danperkins]

He was poor but he'll be just fine

[Kenneth]

Not his best performance today but I'd rather someone like him that looks for a pass instead of hoofing it into no mans land & just says chase that to the strikers. Yes he'll get caught out occasionally but that can also be his team mates fault if they aren't offering him options too.

I trust he'll bounce back from this.

Same. If he just kicked the ball out of play instead of letting the striker get on top of him it probably wouldn't be mentioned. He's quality, surely just a bad day at the office.