Author Topic: Martin Skrtel (Read 133218 times)

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #1120 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:16:24 PM »

Really good tonight. Hopefully the past few games have given him some measure of confidence back

Robbo1980 · « **Reply #1121 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:16:39 PM »

Looked more comfortable as part of a 3 on the right hand side, means he gets less pressure on his aerial weakness....especially with Soto battering everything that moved

scatman · « **Reply #1122 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:22:25 PM »

No-one happy that he actually played the ball on the ground even when the opportunity to hoof arose?
He actually won headers?
Provided space for the midfield by actually coming forward to recieve passes on the right.

Fuller came on to expose him, but he didnt do fuck all against him

Guz-kop · « **Reply #1123 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:30:50 PM »

Quote from: rapcage on February 2, 2011, 10:22:25 PM

No-one happy that he actually played the ball on the ground even when the opportunity to hoof arose?
He actually won headers?
Provided space for the midfield by actually coming forward to recieve passes on the right.

Fuller came on to expose him, but he didnt do fuck all against him

The second point pleases me most because Skrtel has become a bit soft this season, losing out on too many 1-1 battles. Was much more assured in the air since the Wolves game.

If his shot in the first half had gone in i'd have gone beserk. Loved seeing that even if his shot was miles away. Brave and positive. Shows he has the right mentality in his head and that's important at the other end too.

Ultimate Bromance · « **Reply #1124 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:32:50 PM »

Thought he was very good distribution-wise, as well as a much-improved defensive effort. Biiiig, big test on Sunday though.

suredross · « **Reply #1125 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:34:28 PM »

good game today. keep it up!

mysterio_86 · « **Reply #1126 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:38:31 PM »

Love his attitude and skill is always there. Good passer of the ball and very brave and very forward at time but why not.

dr.dracco · « **Reply #1127 on:** February 2, 2011, 10:48:05 PM »

He played well as he did against Wolves and Fulham and United under Kenny.

Since the Wolves game he actually seems to be winning headers and seems to leave his shirt pulling in Roy´s era.

Smashedin · « **Reply #1128 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:02:00 PM »

Article from F365:

SKRTEL: TORRES COULD REGRET MOVE
Posted 02/02/11 17:39EmailPrintSave

Chelsea 4/7, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 5/1
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel does not think the team will miss striker Fernando Torres having brought in Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez to replace him.

He even suggested the Spain international may regret his £50million move to Chelsea, which was completed on Monday just after £35million Carroll and £22.8million Suarez had been confirmed as the Reds' new recruits.

"We have captured Suarez and Carroll. I believe these two will replace him and we will be at least as strong as we were with Nando," said the defender.

"We all feel sorry because he's a player of world class ability but, to be honest, it was no surprise.

"This season has not been going according to our wishes and expectations and that convinced him that it is the right time to move elsewhere. This is how he explained it to us.

"I wish him all the best but do not wish any success to Chelsea.

"Maybe Fernando will regret making this step sometime in the future."

Torres' debut could come against his former club at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Skrtel is confident, however, he can keep the 26-year-old quiet.

"It will be different because so far I have been playing against him only in training," the Slovakian told isport.blesk.cz.

"I hope he appears on the pitch and, since Chelsea wanted him so much, it is very likely that he will.

"I'm looking forward and firmly believe I won't let him score."

unusg · « **Reply #1129 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:03:28 PM »

give the lad some credit he played reasonably well tonight.

Vidocq · « **Reply #1130 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:09:06 PM »

he wasnt good tonight...too many panic reactions

Jokerman · « **Reply #1131 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:10:28 PM »

Big improvement tonight

Dystopia · « **Reply #1132 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:13:12 PM »

I think he's proven himself enough in the past to be allowed an average-sometimes-shitty season. I can see him as a decent backup in the future. He just recently (mid dec) turned 26 and can hopefully stay with us and improve for many years to come. I think he's decent in the air, hits more than he misses with his hoofs and can time a sliding tackle to perfection when on form.

ArgImAPirate · « **Reply #1133 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:14:20 PM »

Was his best match in a very long time. I think if we're going 4 at the back, we should stick with Soto & Agger personally, but if Skrtel can pick up his form he should be playing alongside Agger so we can allow the partnership to gel.

mysterio_86 · « **Reply #1134 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:22:45 PM »

Looked great, and I m looking forward to see him more and more get forward with the ball.

Will7 · « **Reply #1135 on:** February 2, 2011, 11:25:43 PM »

He's been terrible this season for me. Very good tonight though. He had more time on the ball because of the three at the back, more options to pass rather than hoof.

Mr_Miyagi · « **Reply #1136 on:** February 3, 2011, 12:04:41 AM »

Quote from: Smashedin on February 2, 2011, 11:02:00 PM

Article from F365:

SKRTEL: TORRES COULD REGRET MOVE
Posted 02/02/11 17:39EmailPrintSave

Chelsea 4/7, Draw 5/2, Liverpool 5/1
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel does not think the team will miss striker Fernando Torres having brought in Andy Carroll and Luis Suarez to replace him.

He even suggested the Spain international may regret his £50million move to Chelsea, which was completed on Monday just after £35million Carroll and £22.8million Suarez had been confirmed as the Reds' new recruits.

"We have captured Suarez and Carroll. I believe these two will replace him and we will be at least as strong as we were with Nando," said the defender.

"We all feel sorry because he's a player of world class ability but, to be honest, it was no surprise.

"This season has not been going according to our wishes and expectations and that convinced him that it is the right time to move elsewhere. This is how he explained it to us.

"I wish him all the best but do not wish any success to Chelsea.

"Maybe Fernando will regret making this step sometime in the future."

Torres' debut could come against his former club at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Skrtel is confident, however, he can keep the 26-year-old quiet.

"It will be different because so far I have been playing against him only in training," the Slovakian told isport.blesk.cz.

"I hope he appears on the pitch and, since Chelsea wanted him so much, it is very likely that he will.

"I'm looking forward and firmly believe I won't let him score."

Good interview.

Azi · « **Reply #1137 on:** February 3, 2011, 12:10:21 AM »

biggest change for me since bodgson in him was seeing him closing down in the first half and actually running towards the opponents goal if only he never panicked would probally have caused more harm for the stoker keeper

skrtl · « **Reply #1138 on:** February 3, 2011, 12:13:46 AM »

personally I think we should draw the line under any players pre-Kenny form.
Skrtel has been a quality player for us in the past, his form since he got that knock has been dire, but tonight showed much improved form and signs he will become the player of old.

Schmidt · « **Reply #1139 on:** February 3, 2011, 12:21:07 AM »

Quote from: Will7 on February 2, 2011, 11:25:43 PM

He's been terrible this season for me. Very good tonight though. He had more time on the ball because of the three at the back, more options to pass rather than hoof.

What's this hoof business? Skrtel has been good with the ball at his feet since Kenny arrived, any past hoofing was obviously down to instruction.

Suspect Package. · « **Reply #1140 on:** February 3, 2011, 02:02:46 AM »

Quote from: rapcage on February 2, 2011, 10:22:25 PM

No-one happy that he actually played the ball on the ground even when the opportunity to hoof arose?
He actually won headers?
Provided space for the midfield by actually coming forward to recieve passes on the right.

Fuller came on to expose him, but he didnt do fuck all against him

That's what I'm thinking. Though I think he was hoofing because he was told to under the previous regime.

He's been poor for a while, but it seems every game under Kenny he gets slightly better. Keep up improving and by the end of the season we might have the Skrtel we used to know again. The ball playing CB we last saw circa 2008/2009.

JasbinderX · « **Reply #1141 on:** February 3, 2011, 02:15:04 AM »

Played well today.

Chakan · « **Reply #1142 on:** February 3, 2011, 02:15:41 AM »

Much better tonight, looked confident.

DanA · « **Reply #1143 on:** February 3, 2011, 02:22:25 AM »

Thought he played well today but he's obviously not comfortable in front of goal

I think he's shown steady improvement after a truely dire patch under Hodgson. Long term I don't think he's the right CB for us but i'm happy with his effort and performance these last few games.

dr.dracco · « **Reply #1144 on:** February 3, 2011, 07:12:59 AM »

Quote from: DanA on February 3, 2011, 02:22:25 AM

Thought he played well today but he's obviously not comfortable in front of goal

I think he's shown steady improvement after a truely dire patch under Hodgson. Long term I don't think he's the right CB for us but i'm happy with his effort and performance these last few games.

He is not having as bad season as people make him to have. He was one of our best performers until Newcastle game in december. Check your memories or match threads mates. Then he had a terrible month with 4-5 shocking games. Now he seems to gain a bit of confidence back and seems to be working on his weaknesses ( heading, no shirt pulling) which is a good sign.

And he is the only player ( with Pepe) who played every single minute in league and bar 2-3 Europa League games and Northampton disaster also all other games. Maybe the return of Carragher and a bit of rest could be good for him.

Still, would like to see him against Drogba and especially Torres on Sunday.

James Mac · « **Reply #1145 on:** February 3, 2011, 01:24:58 PM »

His forward runs yesterday were, in my opinion, on par with Agger's. And his passing was really crisp. Shame about his finishing though...

dr.dracco · « **Reply #1146 on:** February 3, 2011, 04:19:20 PM »

Quote from: James Mac on February 3, 2011, 01:24:58 PM

His forward runs yesterday were, in my opinion, on par with Agger's. And his passing was really crisp. Shame about his finishing though...

He is doing a lot of mistakes recently, but his ball playing qualities and pace are the two aspects of his games that shouldn´t be even questioned. He was never hoofer and he isn´t slow.

dr.dracco · « **Reply #1147 on:** February 6, 2011, 06:30:15 PM »

Another qualty performance from Martin. Seems to have his form back.It´s 4 games without mistakes now.

And he didn´t lost a single header today as he did also against Stoke. Keep on!!!

Didi_ram · « **Reply #1148 on:** February 6, 2011, 06:33:07 PM »

Was pretty good.Helps a lot when you have Daniel Agger-a boss CB-beside you.

PIPA23 · « **Reply #1149 on:** February 6, 2011, 06:44:00 PM »

good performance again, deserves credit as well.. dobra praca Martin, good work Martin!!

csgreen · « **Reply #1150 on:** February 6, 2011, 06:45:50 PM »

Quote from: dr.dracco on February 6, 2011, 06:30:15 PM

Another qualty performance from Martin. Seems to have his form back.It´s 4 games without mistakes now.

Have to agree. I might have rather have him on the right instead of Carr since he's way better on the ball - it'll keep teams from shading too heavily to Agger's side...

dr.dracco · « **Reply #1151 on:** February 6, 2011, 07:45:57 PM »

Quote from: csgreen on February 6, 2011, 06:45:50 PM

Have to agree. I might have rather have him on the right instead of Carr since he's way better on the ball - it'll keep teams from shading too heavily to Agger's side...

He seems not to get enough credit when he deserves it, which is totally different when it´s criticism on the line.

But happy for the lad and happy for the team. To have in form Skrtel can´t do any harm.

scatman · « **Reply #1152 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:52:59 PM »

very good performance once again, I'm happy all 4 of our CB's have had great games recently. Keep it up lad

Chakan · « **Reply #1153 on:** February 6, 2011, 09:54:08 PM »

last 2 games have been vastly different from what he has served up this season. Well in Martin

Bartonius · « **Reply #1154 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:16:38 PM »

Quote from: dr.dracco on February 6, 2011, 06:30:15 PM

Another qualty performance from Martin. Seems to have his form back.It´s 4 games without mistakes now.

And he didn´t lost a single header today as he did also against Stoke. Keep on!!!

Im not convinced he is the long term solution.
He was very very lucky at one point today where he turned blind in to pressure on the edge of our box and so nearly gave a goal away.
New CB in the summer please Kenny.

SpartanRed · « **Reply #1155 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:26:15 PM »

Well in martin !!

Schmidt · « **Reply #1156 on:** February 6, 2011, 10:31:00 PM »

Quote from: Bartonius on February 6, 2011, 10:16:38 PM

Im not convinced he is the long term solution.
He was very very lucky at one point today where he turned blind in to pressure on the edge of our box and so nearly gave a goal away.
New CB in the summer please Kenny.

I thought that was largely down to Reina for giving him the ball in a tight situation and then failing to give him a shout.

dr.dracco · « **Reply #1157 on:** February 6, 2011, 11:13:14 PM »

Quote from: Schmidt on February 6, 2011, 10:31:00 PM

I thought that was largely down to Reina for giving him the ball in a tight situation and then failing to give him a shout.

This.

Few posters seem always look for a mistake in his game.

dr.dracco · « **Reply #1158 on:** February 6, 2011, 11:14:58 PM »

Quote from: Chakan on February 6, 2011, 09:54:08 PM

last 2 games have been vastly different from what he has served up this season. Well in Martin

Don´t be so harsh.

He was our best defender until the end of November.

The Jackal · « **Reply #1159 on:** February 7, 2011, 04:34:44 PM »

Skrtel injury concern:

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_6736854,00.html

Martin Skrtel has revealed he had to take an injection to complete Liverpool's weekend triumph at Chelsea.

The Reds centre-back was one of the heroes on Sunday as Kenny Dalglish's side recorded their fourth successive victory with a 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge.

All the hype centred around Fernando Torres, who joined Chelsea from Liverpool on transfer deadline day in a British record £50million deal, but it was Raul Meireles who grabbed the headlines with the match-winning strike.

Spaniard Torres was virtually anonymous before being substituted midway through the second half, with the defensive trio of Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and Skrtel keeping their former team-mate at bay.

But the 26-year-old Skrtel admitted he required medical attention to last the 90 minutes after injuring himself in the opening period.

"I stretched my groin or a ligament on my left leg, I don't even know exactly what's wrong with it," the Slovakian, who has joined up with his national team for the midweek friendlies, explained to SITA.

"At half-time I swallowed a pain-killing pill and got an injection so that I could finish the game. I would not like to speak yet about whether it will be serious or not.

"The most important thing was that I could finish the game."

Hope it's nothing serious, he's been playing well recently.