Naby Keita

[RedReet]

No one on either team had more touches (106) than Keita. He completed 72 of his 78 passes (92 per cent). As well as being a creative force throughout, there were five tackles and an interception. He proved adept at turning defence into attack as he regained possession on eight occasions.

[Buzzo]

It was the league game at Anfield but I think he was struggling with fitness earlier. No doubt he’s been better of late - we really need him to be disciplined this weekend and protect Trent. City love to overload down their left

Great to have so many players in form.

We need solid 8/10's and upwards from everyone on Sunday.

[Irishnev]

I’m not sure about the 69%? And Milner gave away about three free kicks in the time he was on be surprised if he was 100%.

I can’t find that anywhere online other than that tweet. Pretty much every report on his performance gives him an 6-6.5/10 and mentions how the performance calmed and we took the sting out of the game when he and Bobby came on. Hendo is 85% pass completion for the season. I also thought he played well vs Chelsea in the Caraboa.

Did you watch the interview with Rio was a good insight into his/the job as a 6 or DM.

Tough job for anyone in our midfield v City or Chelsea if we aren’t pressing well. I’d start him, just over Naby but nice to have these options off the bench

It was the league game at Anfield but I think he was struggling with fitness earlier. No doubt he’s been better of late - we really need him to be disciplined this weekend and protect Trent. City love to overload down their left

[Kenneth]

Even Dan has to say he was good

https://twitter.com/compsvideos1/sta...45848341557251

Thanks. I hadn’t realised the assist for Diaz was a lucky deflection.

On a side note, I do wish these comps went back to showing all touches, good and bad, like Mostar used to.

Ps, Keita had a good game.

[Buzzo]

Hendo’s 69% passing in 30 mins kept things settled for sure - I hope he makes a prick out of me on Sunday but in high intensity games that rely on touch and technique he’s struggled this season. He was ****e vs City and Chelsea are earlier this season - couldn’t control the ball under pressure. He’s been better recently so let’s hope it continues Sunday

I’m not sure about the 69%? And Milner gave away about three free kicks in the time he was on be surprised if he was 100%.

I can’t find that anywhere online other than that tweet. Pretty much every report on his performance gives him an 6-6.5/10 and mentions how the performance calmed and we took the sting out of the game when he and Bobby came on. Hendo is 85% pass completion for the season. I also thought he played well vs Chelsea in the Caraboa.

Did you watch the interview with Rio was a good insight into his/the job as a 6 or DM.

Tough job for anyone in our midfield v City or Chelsea if we aren’t pressing well. I’d start him, just over Naby but nice to have these options off the bench

[Irishnev]

Even Dan has to say he was good

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[Irishnev]

At least Hendo is trying though, Thiago doesn't even try to waste a sloppy pass.

[Fredo]

At least Hendo is trying though, Thiago doesn't even try to waste a sloppy pass.

[Irishnev]

“Didn’t want to say”

We definitely settled down when the subs were made, and effectively closed the game out.

Hendo’s 69% passing in 30 mins kept things settled for sure - I hope he makes a prick out of me on Sunday but in high intensity games that rely on touch and technique he’s struggled this season. He was ****e vs City and Chelsea are earlier this season - couldn’t control the ball under pressure. He’s been better recently so let’s hope it continues Sunday

[Buzzo]

“Didn’t want to say”

We definitely settled down when the subs were made, and effectively closed the game out.

[Irishnev]

Superb last night. I had Sunday's midfield pegged as Fab, Thiago and Hendo but I think Naby might have played his way in. Absolutely superb. That said, Henderson was excellent coming on and sorting **** out again. Tough choice.

To be honest I thought he was a bit headless when he came on and gave the ball away a lot - didn’t want to say as I’ve form for Hendo bashing….

Saw this though

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[Irishnev]

Haha - I see what you did there

[SB]

Hendo should play but he gave the ball away more times than Naby did in his time in the pitch. I think Naby gets a tough time off Dan because of the price tag, the number on his back and we were expecting some Kante/KDB hybrid.

He played 90 mins so he won’t start vs City - I think Hendo will start and should as he is club captain but he needs to be ultra disciplined in his defensive duties. He loves to wander and we really need angry Hendo to turn up

[Irishnev]

Superb last night. I had Sunday's midfield pegged as Fab, Thiago and Hendo but I think Naby might have played his way in. Absolutely superb. That said, Henderson was excellent coming on and sorting **** out again. Tough choice.

Hendo should play but he gave the ball away more times than Naby did in his time in the pitch. I think Naby gets a tough time because of the price tag, the number on his back and we were expecting some Kante/KDB hybrid.

He played 90 mins so he won’t start vs City - I think Hendo will start and should as he is club captain but he needs to be ultra disciplined in his defensive duties. He loves to wander and we really need angry Hendo to turn up

[Fredo]

Naby Keita

I like the fact he rarely ever loses the ball. Plays the right pass always. Tries something more difficult when the moment is right (see 3rd goal) and keeps our midfield tickling along most of the times which is essential to our system, or we get caught out.