Author Topic: The Indomitable Ibou (Read 266725 times)

GreatEx · « **Reply #840 on:** November 29, 2021, 12:23:19 am »

Think Ibou keeps his place for Everton, yeah? Will make the c*nts think twice when Big Dunc (vomit) tries to instigate another assault.

Dundalis · « **Reply #841 on:** November 29, 2021, 10:27:18 am »

Quote from: Fiasco on October 30, 2021, 11:03:58 pm

Konate's quick, he's fast and he's got pace.

But does he have speed? It's all well and good being quick and fast with pace, but if you haven't got speed then you might as well pack it in.

MD1990 · « **Reply #842 on:** November 29, 2021, 11:53:27 am »

He is a super talent.
He looks a little nervy but when he settles more he will be immense. Still playing well

I would keep playing him. But I think Matip will come in against Everton for his ball playing.

Konate is being used for the games I think where Klopp thinks we need more pace at the back.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #843 on:** November 29, 2021, 01:09:45 pm »

Looks a clear step down from Matip at the moment
As you'd expect in our system which is really tough for CBs to play his judgement and positioning aren't great at the moment but he's obviously a talent and it'll come.

xbugawugax · « **Reply #844 on:** November 29, 2021, 02:33:14 pm »

rather not see him use his pace too often. Which probably means he have misread a situation or tackle.

thought he had a decent enough game. Very aggressive in his positioning and pressing and because of that stuffed the threat before it became a bigger problem. Of course if the man gets past it doesn't look that good on youtube or highlights though. And maybe he does feel confident enough that the big man or defensive unit will recover for him.

there was a mention in the match thread that mentions he gets pull out wide too often. Maybe its the coaches instruction to stop and engage the wingers to see how he would fare there.

Just a few games in and getting used to the EPL. We just seen glimpses of whats to come.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #845 on:** November 29, 2021, 02:34:45 pm »

Quote from: Dundalis on November 29, 2021, 10:27:18 am

But does he have speed? It's all well and good being quick and fast with pace, but if you haven't got speed then you might as well pack it in.

Well I thought he was very hasty.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #846 on:** November 29, 2021, 04:15:37 pm »

In "defender years" he's still pretty young. Mistakes will happen due to inexperience and that's understandable, i just hope he learns from them and not shaped by them.

blamski · « **Reply #847 on:** November 29, 2021, 06:10:25 pm »

Quote from: Dundalis on November 29, 2021, 10:27:18 am

But does he have speed? It's all well and good being quick and fast with pace, but if you haven't got speed then you might as well pack it in.

I see it more as a variety of rapidness.

And velocity. He has rapidness and velocity

Armand9 · « **Reply #848 on:** November 29, 2021, 06:33:05 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on November 29, 2021, 01:09:45 pm

Looks a clear step down from Matip at the moment
As you'd expect in our system which is really tough for CBs to play his judgement and positioning aren't great at the moment but he's obviously a talent and it'll come.

spot on, he looks raw as fuck, overcommits frequently by the little evidence we have match wise

i love his make up and attributes and talent, just needs game time, coaching and experience - like any young cb

for tricky fixtures matip and vvd for me, that said the boss put him in the utd game and apart from two obvious mistakes he was solid

every chance he could be a beast when he matures, the parts are there

scatman · « **Reply #849 on:** November 30, 2021, 11:34:09 pm »

Quote from: JackWard33 on November 29, 2021, 01:09:45 pm

Looks a clear step down from Matip at the moment
As you'd expect in our system which is really tough for CBs to play his judgement and positioning aren't great at the moment but he's obviously a talent and it'll come.

yeah agreed but that's pretty much every centre back in the league bar VVD!

mallin9 · « **Reply #850 on:** December 1, 2021, 01:01:13 am »

I think he’s going to be big in the derby

slotmachine · « **Reply #851 on:** December 1, 2021, 05:44:25 pm »

its decision making and it will probably take the best part of 12 months to get right. He is finding himself in no mans land stepping out and other times he's dropping off when he should be engaging. Look at the Southampton game straight from kick off that ball is hoofed into our half in that space he is responsible for and he is 5 yards away from the striker and should be engaging but dropped off and caused us a problem that led to a dangerous attack.

Our system is mental for CB's the same as City's you are asking players to play fearless on the front foot with a high line so you cant be tentative you have to be aggressive and decisive. It takes some time unless your a unicorn like VVD. I wouldnt have him anywhere near the team tonight not in that cauldron then again he stepped in at Old Trafford and did well. I would start Matip and would give Konate the full game against Milan next week

amir87 · « **Reply #852 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:07:48 pm »

Dare to Ibou

tubby · « **Reply #853 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:08:09 pm »

Very good tonight.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #854 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:08:42 pm »

Loved it out there. Looks good.

Max_powers · « **Reply #855 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:08:44 pm »

Dominant performance. Maldini would have been proud.

farawayred · « **Reply #856 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:09:10 pm »

What a fucking boss performance fro the Indomitable Ibou!

(Someone should tell him to let Zlatan out of his pocket before he boards the plane.)

Ghost Town · « **Reply #857 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:20:05 pm »

Rocket packs on his afterburners. He gives them a head start because he knows he'll still get there before them

FlashGordon · « **Reply #858 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:21:03 pm »

Best performance for us yet tonight I feel.

slaphead · « **Reply #859 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:22:39 pm »

Thought he was great tonight. He seems just as quick in his head as he is across the ground. Once or twice he sensed something happening and snuffed it out. I love to see that from a defender if they have that in their game it gives them a big advantage

Oldskoolcool · « **Reply #860 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:24:43 pm »

Man of the match for me. Was immense, making critical challenges and showed some serious pace and strength.

The strength and depth we have in the defensive department is scary

Magz50 · « **Reply #861 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:25:22 pm »

Absolute beastmode tonight

Raid · « **Reply #862 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:32:11 pm »

Feel this lad is going to have a big part to play in the road to number 7.

newterp · « **Reply #863 on:** December 7, 2021, 10:57:49 pm »

he's a beast. was amazing.

stockdam · « **Reply #864 on:** December 7, 2021, 11:07:45 pm »

MOTM tonight.

didi shamone · « **Reply #865 on:** December 8, 2021, 12:23:26 am »

Somehow reminds me of Yaya Toure when he was at his peak. His style looks almost slow and languid, when the complete opposite is true. Absolutely nothing phases him.

As good as any centre back I've seen at that age.

A-Bomb · « **Reply #866 on:** December 8, 2021, 12:25:24 am »

You know both him and Joe have a wealth to learn from Joel and Virgil.

Only observation i'd have is, i'd like him to talk more - it's a sign of confidence. But a thoroughly fantastic performance, and he really looks to be embracing his opportunities. Good on you mate.

Eeyore · « **Reply #867 on:** December 8, 2021, 03:13:43 am »

Quote from: didi shamone on December 8, 2021, 12:23:26 am

Somehow reminds me of Yaya Toure when he was at his peak. His style looks almost slow and languid, when the complete opposite is true. Absolutely nothing phases him.

As good as any centre back I've seen at that age.

The best I have seen at Konate's age in a red shirt would have to be Hansen. Ibou has lots to learn but has all the raw ingredients.

Jookie · « **Reply #868 on:** December 8, 2021, 10:35:21 am »

This lad looks like he has all the qualities to develop into a top quality centre back in our system.

Still has lots to learn and potential to grow but that's to be expected for a 22 year old centre back.

With Konate being 22, Joe Gomez 24, TAA 23, Tsimikas 25 even Neco Williams 20 we actually have quite a few defensive options that should be around and arguably hitting their peak in 3-5 years time.

I know some people are obsessed with succession planning but defensively I think we are as well set as we can be at this point. Both in terms of winning now but setting the foundations for a transition in 3-5 years time. A lot can change before then but it looks good planning at this stage and I think Konate can be a big part of that.

MD1990 · « **Reply #869 on:** December 8, 2021, 12:03:19 pm »

Irahimovic looked so low on confidence after time & time again getting completley dominated by Konate.
Was great to see.

I think Konate is a great option for the game where teams want to counter attack like Man Utd,Leicester.

Looks our fastest CB even quicker than Van Dijk or Gomez

DelTrotter · « **Reply #870 on:** December 8, 2021, 12:06:29 pm »

Best display I've seen by a CB this season that, thought he was fucking incredible.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #871 on:** December 8, 2021, 12:07:54 pm »

Monster of a CB, going to be the mainstay of our defence for the next 10 years.

I bet Bayern wish they signed him instead of Upamecano.

farawayred · « **Reply #872 on:** December 8, 2021, 05:14:09 pm »

Watched the Nat "Maldini" Phillips doing the Cruyff turn and Ibou's reaction over and over again. So funny!

Although I think that the sequence of events created the situation and Ibou was reacting to say that the attacker dived, not reacting to Nat's turn. But it was funny, nonetheless.

Darkness · « **Reply #873 on:** December 8, 2021, 06:02:51 pm »

Quote from: RedSince86 on December 8, 2021, 12:07:54 pm

Monster of a CB, going to be the mainstay of our defence for the next 10 years.

I bet Bayern wish they signed him instead of Upamecano.

Every time I see Upamecano he gives me Dejan Lovern or Mamadou Sakho vibes.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #874 on:** December 8, 2021, 07:44:38 pm »

His best game so far

Incredible anticipation and he cut out so many Milan attacks by gettimg a foot to the ball in various positions across the pitch

MonsLibpool · « **Reply #875 on:** December 9, 2021, 09:22:49 pm »

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "I asked to exchange shirts with Liverpool defender Konate, he won all the fights with me on the ground and in the air, I told him that he will be a great defender in the future and that he remembers my words well."

newterp · « **Reply #876 on:** December 9, 2021, 10:01:05 pm »

Quote from: MonsLibpool on December 9, 2021, 09:22:49 pm

Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "I asked to exchange shirts with Liverpool defender Konate, he won all the fights with me on the ground and in the air, I told him that he will be a great defender in the future and that he remembers my words well."

Problem with Zlatan quotes is that they almost all sound made up. haha.

RedForeverTT · « **Reply #877 on:** December 10, 2021, 01:01:11 am »

Quote from: Jookie on December 8, 2021, 10:35:21 am

This lad looks like he has all the qualities to develop into a top quality centre back in our system.

Still has lots to learn and potential to grow but that's to be expected for a 22 year old centre back.

With Konate being 22, Joe Gomez 24, TAA 23, Tsimikas 25 even Neco Williams 20 we actually have quite a few defensive options that should be around and arguably hitting their peak in 3-5 years time.

I know some people are obsessed with succession planning but defensively I think we are as well set as we can be at this point. Both in terms of winning now but setting the foundations for a transition in 3-5 years time. A lot can change before then but it looks good planning at this stage and I think Konate can be a big part of that.

This year is his bedding year. And 22 is very young for a central defender. Also coming from a foreign league he will need time for adjustments but all signs look more than positive. If I remember correctly, Hyypia was the only defender that arrived from a foreign league and fitted straight in to play week in week out. Matip, Skrtl, Agger all had their moments.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #878 on:** December 10, 2021, 02:33:47 pm »

Quote from: newterp on December 9, 2021, 10:01:05 pm

Problem with Zlatan quotes is that they almost all sound made up. haha.

I was wondering when I saw that quote on Twitter

But he was photographed with Ibou’s shirt in his hands after the game! Cool really that Zlatan initiated a shirt swap.

Ghost Town · « **Reply #879 on:** December 10, 2021, 05:52:09 pm »

They have a name in common, which might have played a part as well