Mascherano never gets the credit he deserves, very underrated player.
That midfield you had of Alonso, Mascherano and peak Gerrard was very strong.
I think being at Barcelona helps him - they way they play means he's a de facto DM playing in a CB position and his focus is to snuff out and stop any danger. During his time at Liverpool, he sometimes needed to start attacks from deep which isn't a strength for him and he'd often lose the ball under pressure.
Klopp confirms that he sent Sakho home due to him breaking club rules, late to the US, missed training session and late to the team meal.
This is attitude problem then, not injury as some were making out. Be interesting to see how Klopp handles this next week when he returns from US.
I don't think people need to make a big deal about this.
Sakho broke the rules and he was dealt with swiftly and effectively. The man may be a great player but Klopp is showing that he'll take no nonsense and that nobody is above reproach.
However with this being the transfer window, I'm sure there will be all too many stupid articles linking Sakho to other clubs...
I guess I was surprised because I always thought he was a strong player for us but I didn't think he could be a great player at a bigger club.
I think being at Barcelona helps him - they way they play means he's a de facto DM playing in a CB position and his focus is to snuff out and stop any danger. During his time at Liverpool, he sometimes needed to start attacks from deep which isn't a strength for him and he'd often lose the ball under pressure.
This is why I was shocked when it sounded like he was heading for Juventus. He really stepped up when he joined Barca, has become a top quality CB, was the best player at the 2014 World Cup and no doubt would still be quality at CDM. Must be the one of the most underrated players in football. Tax issues maybe though.
Klopp confirms that he sent Sakho home due to him breaking club rules, late to the US, missed treatment session and late to the team meal.
This is attitude problem then, not injury as some were making out. Be interesting to see how Klopp handles this next week when he returns from US.
I guess since he's not going to be involved in the pre-season, it's easier to punish him now and come across strict? Lays down the law while Sakho just goes back to get the same/better treatment.
Not exactly stellar first team sides? Fabregas the **** got a red card for a nasty tackle on Klavan (even if he did apology in the dressing room after).
Yeah you lot are crap. Fabs challenge could easily have been a yellow too since it's a friendly and you still didn't beat a 10 man Chelsea side.
The fact that Fabregas got a red in a friendly says a lot about the challenge and he even apologised after the game.
Going down to 10 men isn't gonna make much difference when you are just defending in numbers for the whole game anyway. We are crap at breaking down packed defences but it was far from our strongest side and its preseason.
Love how it's just a friendly when you don't win, but gas levels went through the roof when Grujic put a MOTM performance in against ****ing Fleetwood.
Love how it's just a friendly when you don't win, but gas levels went through the roof when Grujic put a MOTM performance in against ****ing Fleetwood.
Love how it's just a friendly when you don't win, but gas levels went through the roof when Grujic put a MOTM performance in against ****ing Fleetwood.