Topic: Joël Matip (Job Joël André Matip)

[dutchkop]

Matip & Fabino doing the business.
Hopefully we can give enough rest to last till May without any major injuries

Great goal last night.
Instrumental in our performance last night and last few matches.

I assume he and Fabinho miss the CL midweek match to Denmark.
next match vs Fulham and then Harry Kane & Spurs

[an fear dearg]

I suppose with the 5 subs rule in Europe in may be worthwhile he and Fab playing a half each alongside Williams and then resting one of them against Fulham, probably Matip, and playing Phillips there.

Unless big Billy K plays in Europe and we basically write off the result as we will be top anyway.

[Drinks Sangria]

I suppose with the 5 subs rule in Europe in may be worthwhile he and Fab playing a half each alongside Williams and then resting one of them against Fulham, probably Matip, and playing Phillips there.

Unless big Billy K plays in Europe and we basically write off the result as we will be top anyway.

I'm in the 'write it off' camp and definitely back the main boys not even travelling.

I don't want to throw results away and would still send some of the senior pros, especially ones needing minutes, but I think this should be a youth and back-up heavy side.

Matip was quality last night. Interestingly, he's said he feels over the issue that's caused so many of his niggling injuries. I pray that's the case as he's our best defender after VVD.

[disgraced cake]

I suppose with the 5 subs rule in Europe in may be worthwhile he and Fab playing a half each alongside Williams and then resting one of them against Fulham, probably Matip, and playing Phillips there.

Unless big Billy K plays in Europe and we basically write off the result as we will be top anyway.

I think it'd be a good idea to play Williams and a younger lad instead, we still can't afford an injury to Fabinho or Matip, especially in a dead rubber game. It's a shame Phillips isn't registered for it. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Phillips did get a run out against Fulham, but if both Matip and Fabinho sit this European game out we probably don't need to.

[nerdster4]

They don’t come any more dead rubber than this one. Rhys and kometio in defence . Also Adrian , tsimikas, neco , bonner, glatzel, longstaff, clarkson , Minamino, origi to complete line up. Zero reason to risk anyone . Need the likes of firmino and naby to give us a decent bench against Fulham

[kaesarsosei]

What are the actual rules for the CL though? Did we not name a 25-man squad and have to pick players from that?

[tubby]

What are the actual rules for the CL though? Did we not name a 25-man squad and have to pick players from that?

Think we can chuck in a bunch of youth players if we want.

[redk84]

i read someone call him our own baby giraffe and it had me in stitches
perfect description

[nerdster4]

The players I named i think are in the official list of 25

[kasperoff]

Been magnificent since he came back. Absolute rock.

[Chris~]

Ones with a star next to their name on the uefa website are on the b list, under 21 and been here 2+ Years. You can add anyone who meets that criteria to the list up until I think 24 hours before kick off

[William Regal]

Matip is outstanding but he needs looking after, not a chance he travels to denmark

[simbo]

What are the actual rules for the CL though? Did we not name a 25-man squad and have to pick players from that?

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/7889--liverpool/squad/

[Angelius]

Sure, Gomez is also a fantastic center half but does he ever make expressions like this during the game?




I think not, and for that reason, Matip over Gomez for me 

[macmanamanaman]

Sure, Gomez is also a fantastic center half but does he ever make expressions like this during the game?




I think not, and for that reason, Matip over Gomez for me 

Maybe he has some strong Italian heritage. Should check....

[newterp]

How about after he scored and went to celebrate with the crowd - looked so awkward!

almost like Peter crouch in his gangliness.

[an fear dearg]

Sure, Gomez is also a fantastic center half but does he ever make expressions like this during the game?




I think not, and for that reason, Matip over Gomez for me 

‘The wolves are sleeping with the fishes....’

[rawcusk8]

Sure, Gomez is also a fantastic center half but does he ever make expressions like this during the game?




I think not, and for that reason, Matip over Gomez for me 

There is an account on Twitter @NoContextJMatip dedicated to memes and vids of Joel and some of them are hilarious, got to love Matip, he’s so funny without even trying to be.

[Jookie]

Outside the Liverpool fanbase Matip is criminally under rated. His injury record and the fact he's not always 1st pick (Gomez ahead of him in the pecking order on occasions) probably doesn't help the perception of his ability. But when fit he's a brilliant centre back.

Beyond van Dijk, I think Laporte is arguably the next best centre back in the league. Then probably Matip based on performances over the last few years. If he can stay fit, and that's a big IF, then I think we'll see a lot of other fans and the media begin to take notice of how good a player Joel Matip is over the course of this season.

[keyop]

[Samie]

When Joel takes on Albanian gangsters come back to me.

[jonnypb]

Reports of an issue with his back which is why he’s not started the 2nd half. Hopefully precautionary.

[Vote For Pedro]

Absolute glass

[Welshred]

https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1338196727761936387?s=20

Klopp doesn't think his issue is serious

[Hazell]

https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1338196727761936387?s=20

Klopp doesn't think his issue is serious

Now is he a reliable source? Or should we wait for Reeves' diagnosis?

[Keith Lard]

There is an account on Twitter @NoContextJMatip dedicated to memes and vids of Joel and some of them are hilarious, got to love Matip, he’s so funny without even trying to be.

OMG I love that Twitter haha

[Simplexity]

https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1338196727761936387?s=20

Klopp doesn't think his issue is serious

In matipanese this means he is out for 3 months.

[Tony19:6]

James Pearce
@JamesPearceLFC
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15m
Klopp hopes that Matip will be fit for Wednesday's clash with Tottenham. Had a back spasm. #LFC

https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1338198375578087426

[jillcwhomever]

That's good news then.

[Crosby Nick]

James Pearce
@JamesPearceLFC
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15m
Klopp hopes that Matip will be fit for Wednesday's clash with Tottenham. Had a back spasm. #LFC

https://twitter.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/1338198375578087426

[Tobelius]

Thank little Baby Jebus 

[dutchkop]

https://twitter.com/ptgorst/status/1338196727761936387?s=20

Klopp doesn't think his issue is serious

Hopefully back on Wed

wishing you and medical staff a solid 3 days in physio this week. Get well big lad.

[redgriffin73]

[Samio]

To be fair, I was also having spasms in that first half as well.

[macmanamanaman]

Bad back, you say?
Where's the Barcelona bid? Where? where?

[afc tukrish]

Now is he a reliable source? Or should we wait for Reeves' diagnosis?

Needs his own blog, AskReeves...

[farawayred]

Bad back, you say?
Where's the Barcelona bid? Where? where?

With the current state of our CBs, Barca would need to far exceed their last offer to get us to part with him...

[duvva 💅]

Jesus fuckin Christ Joel put your arms down, stop messing about and get back in the cotton wool

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Klopp says def. chance for Wed.

[jckliew]

i thought my back was bad!  Joel's worse!