Actually good pre-season general from Liverpool FC. Gained 4/4 of the right video games in entrance of a crowd, scoring 10 targets and solely conceding 2. Not anxious a lot in regards to the 2 behind closed door video games the place it was primarily our reserves getting health.

Foremost takeaway's for me had been

Goalkeeper:
Alisson has nonetheless acquired it and made the whole lot look really easy towards Sevilla. Jaros confirmed that he could be a greater than enough substitute if Kelleher had been to depart, and I used to be particularly impressed along with his lengthy vary passing high quality. It might be nice if we might maintain Kelleher however I am not anxious anymore. We simply must resolve whether or not we wish to signal an older third keeper or promote Davies/ Pitaluga.

Proper again:
Trent seemed on it and acquired an ideal help, but it surely was barely weak defending for the Sevilla purpose although. Bradley had an excellent pre-season and will simply be a starter at a high 4 group, along with his efficiency towards Man United being an actual standout. He tore them to items. Stephenson was a pleasant shock and might be a good squad choice or possibly get a superb mortgage transfer.

Centre again:
Quansah was glorious in each sport. Bought away with a heavy contact vs Sevilla however in any other case was imperious. Virgil seemed comfy in Slot's system. As did van den Berg however he seemingly nonetheless desires out as he performed no half in both sport yesterday. Konate struggled towards United however seemed a bit higher towards Las Palmas when he wasn't beneath as a lot strain. Phillips had a superb pre-season and I believe he'll have earned a superb transfer or possibly even keep as 4th/ fifth selection; acquired an compulsory head bandage within the last pre-season sport too. Gomez solely returned for the Sevilla sport and barely acquired any minutes so not sure what is going on on there. Nallo acquired a couple of cameos right here and there and seemed an ideal prospect however suspect he'll be principally with the u21's this season. Chambers performed right here a couple of occasions however did not actually standout.

Left again:
Tsimikas, truthful play to him, was excellent and I all however wrote him off earlier than the summer season. He is arguably made himself first selection left again and even scored an especially uncommon open play purpose towards Man United! Robertson was very poor towards Las Palmas and saved making the mistaken run on the within of Gakpo which crowded out the area. He missed each different televised pleasant with an damage so not a superb pre-season for him in any respect. Beck did not look as much as scratch if I am blunt and trustworthy, so count on him to be offered or loaned. Chambers once more did not stand out and performed extra at CB however hopefully his mortgage to Wigan will go effectively. Scanlon got here on towards Las Palmas and seemed energetic, however ineffective.

Midfield "two 6's":
Jones performed fairly effectively throughout the video games he was concerned in, and is absolutely good at conserving possession. Little damage scare and too pedestrian towards Las Palmas although. Endo seemed like he actually cannot address the brief passing construct up play via the center of the pitch, in order that must be addressed in my view. Nyoni and Szoboszlai each acquired a couple of minutes right here and did effectively, in actual fact Nyoni was in all probability man of the match towards Actual Betis when he got here on on this place for Jones. Gravenberch stepped into this position towards Man United and Sevilla and was good, so I count on he could begin towards Ipswich right here. As for his companion, I am very assured that might be Mac Allister who confirmed towards Sevilla that he's virtually goal constructed for midfield with these techniques. Morton and Bajcetic acquired a couple of minutes right here and there however neither actually acquired sufficient minutes to make an affect or stand out. I would guess Morton might be offered and Bajcetic could be loaned out.

Proper wing:
We solely actually noticed Salah and Doak right here for a superb quantity of minutes. Salah seemed actually sharp and able to make a mockery of anyone who mentioned he was completed. Doak then again appears very uncooked nonetheless and possibly wants a mortgage deal. I am not even towards promoting him to be trustworthy.

Attacking midfield:
Szoboszlai seemed like an actual machine right here throughout the entire preseason. Bought the winner towards Betis as extra of a false 9, but in addition picked up a beautiful help at Sevilla and simply typically seemed like he'll thrive with a bit extra freedom to burst past the forwards. Elliott additionally seemed nice regardless of enjoying the position in a really totally different means. He peeled off the defence extra to get on the ball and look to create. Performed an exquisite via ball for Salah to attain towards Arsenal after which rounded it off with a elegant scooped move for Carvalho to attain in the identical sport.

Left wing:
Carvalho performed right here for a lot of pre-season and seemed excellent, incomes himself a superb transfer to Brentford with targets towards Arsenal and United. Gordon additionally acquired minutes right here and did sufficient to earn himself a keep of execution, as a result of I actually thought his Liverpool profession was over however now a mortgage is trying seemingly. Diaz got here in towards Sevilla and was sensible, showcasing precisely why individuals count on extra from him that 7 or 8 targets a season. If he stays and performs like that each week, no one will care what his Dad says about Barcelona. Nyoni was subbed on for Diaz and scored an absolute peach of a volley after following in an assault he began. Gakpo performed towards Las Palmas and though he labored exhausting he seemed completely disjointed with Robertson and had zero impact on the sport.

Striker:
Jota took some time to get again within the zone in entrance of purpose however his purpose towards Sevilla was a stunner, and if that had been per week later towards Ipswich it could've been within the pot for purpose of the season. His construct up play and maintain up play was additionally excellent thorughout pre-season so count on him to start out right here subsequent weekend. Nunez then again was actually poor towards La Palmas, failing to remain onside for a easy faucet in, failing to launch the ball to Gakpo in a well timed method for a assured 1v1 probability, failing to actually check the keeper from 6 yards out, taking heavy touches, enjoying unfastened passes and so forth. I need him to succeed so badly and this was solely his first pre-season sport so take it with a pinch of salt however he needs to be doing higher. Blair acquired some good minutes right here however I do not actually price him there, as he is significantly better out large.

Conclusion:
All in all a superb pre-season. I believe it confirmed that we do nonetheless want one other versatile ahead even when that pushes Gakpo and Nunez down the pecking order, as we at the moment look very reliant on Salah and Jota staying match and in kind. Additionally an Endo substitute in midfield needs to be a precedence. Lastly a left sided defender who can cowl each CB and LB could be good.

Written by MK Scouser August 12 2024 20:14:34