Quote from: Nev on February 19, 2025, 10:40:24 PMI've just heard the Slot interview on TS (interviewed by Tom Ross) during which the Liverpool manager said:We created our only chance on 95 mins.Questioned whether we have fireworks because we are playing Liverpool or are sold out for the same reason and that injured players declare themselves fit because they want to play Liverpool. He is an absolutely massive wanker.Who said this, Toss or Slot?
I've just heard the Slot interview on TS (interviewed by Tom Ross) during which the Liverpool manager said:We created our only chance on 95 mins.Questioned whether we have fireworks because we are playing Liverpool or are sold out for the same reason and that injured players declare themselves fit because they want to play Liverpool. He is an absolutely massive wanker.
My highlight was Digne's tackle on Salah in the first half.
I thought Emery was booked. Can't see confirmation anywhere, though.
Mings did some good saving tackles and blocks but he has not got back to his best and sometimes seems one step short, leading to overstretching and risking injury. However he must be inevitably wary since the injury.I thought Disasi played well considering the opposition. Tielemans was my man of the match tonight and going forward we looked good. I thought the referee showed unconscious (hopefully) bias to them with fouls given to them but equivalent or worse ones not given to us, and letting Van Dijk act as an official.
Their goals came from a mistake and a deflection . Our goals came from beautiful football and finishing.They missed glorious chances. We had great attempts that didn't quite cut the mustard.They had a settled side with their best players all available and fit. We had our best defenders and central midfielders out.Their manager was one eyed. Our manager was fair and balanced.Their supporters were entitled. Our fans were expectant and hopeful.They were Liverpool. We are Aston Villa.Their team will get tired as time goes in in the Premier League. We will finish more strongly in the Premier League as players return and gain match fitness.They will face us in the Champions League. We will beat them in the Champions League.
Quote from: brontebilly on February 19, 2025, 09:51:25 PMMuch better team after the changes, Rogers far more involved at 10. Malen was dangerous, Ramsey and Cash were excellent. McGinn and Tielemans after a horror start did very well. We battled very well against a superior opponent and inches away from winning it...But we were a complete mess at the back. Kick outs from the back causing us problems even. I think the folly of bringing in both Asensio and Rashford was exposed, both nowhere near fully fit. Rashford was a joke for their second with his abysmal effort tracking TAA. Putting them both in made a mess of the balance of the team, Rogers on right doesn't work. Our best athlete in our front 6 apart from Watkins was McGinn, love McGinn but that's ridiculous.Martinez 7 - couple of unbelievable saves but shaky at set piecesGarcia 5 - awful mistake punished for opener. Spoiled a decent first half from himDisasi 4 - not sure about this lad at all, Mings seemed to be doing a lot of covering at front postMings 4 - more evidence sadly that he's done at this level. That mistake at end was surreal, ball like a 50p piece at his feetDigne 6 - great assist and battled as best he could v SalahMcGinn 7 - awful start losing ball twice in first 5 mins, showed great leadership afterwards I thoughtTielemans 7 - anonymous early on too but brave in possession I thoughtRogers 6 - awful on right and fortunate not replaced but transformed back in his best spotRashford 4 - some nice moments in first half but bad habits reappeared early in secondAsensio 4 - Coutinho vibes, lovely touches but stamina non existentWatkins 7 - outstanding goal, battled hard with limited support at timesLike the look of Malen, Cash and Ramsey made a huge difference, Maatsen needs a summer in gymIt is funny what games we see but I thought Disasi was very good tonight !
Much better team after the changes, Rogers far more involved at 10. Malen was dangerous, Ramsey and Cash were excellent. McGinn and Tielemans after a horror start did very well. We battled very well against a superior opponent and inches away from winning it...But we were a complete mess at the back. Kick outs from the back causing us problems even. I think the folly of bringing in both Asensio and Rashford was exposed, both nowhere near fully fit. Rashford was a joke for their second with his abysmal effort tracking TAA. Putting them both in made a mess of the balance of the team, Rogers on right doesn't work. Our best athlete in our front 6 apart from Watkins was McGinn, love McGinn but that's ridiculous.Martinez 7 - couple of unbelievable saves but shaky at set piecesGarcia 5 - awful mistake punished for opener. Spoiled a decent first half from himDisasi 4 - not sure about this lad at all, Mings seemed to be doing a lot of covering at front postMings 4 - more evidence sadly that he's done at this level. That mistake at end was surreal, ball like a 50p piece at his feetDigne 6 - great assist and battled as best he could v SalahMcGinn 7 - awful start losing ball twice in first 5 mins, showed great leadership afterwards I thoughtTielemans 7 - anonymous early on too but brave in possession I thoughtRogers 6 - awful on right and fortunate not replaced but transformed back in his best spotRashford 4 - some nice moments in first half but bad habits reappeared early in secondAsensio 4 - Coutinho vibes, lovely touches but stamina non existentWatkins 7 - outstanding goal, battled hard with limited support at timesLike the look of Malen, Cash and Ramsey made a huge difference, Maatsen needs a summer in gym
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