Author Topic: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Read 766019 times)

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #2440 on:** January 21, 2019, 09:06:40 pm »

It's just wonderful seeing him back with the ball at his feet, great stuff.

classycarra · « **Reply #2441 on:** January 21, 2019, 09:10:15 pm »

Quote from: Red85 on January 21, 2019, 02:54:10 pm

First Perrie then Arsene, who next

Kieran Gibbs?

FlashGordon · « **Reply #2442 on:** January 21, 2019, 10:27:01 pm »

Quote from: Classycara on January 21, 2019, 09:10:15 pm

Kieran Gibbs?

Finally been rumbled.

rawcusk8 · « **Reply #2443 on:** January 21, 2019, 10:59:56 pm »

Fantastic having him back training. From recent reports he’s way ahead of schedule but I’m sure Klopp won’t rush him back despite the huge temptation to do so. What a massive boost his return will be.

Number 7 · « **Reply #2444 on:** January 22, 2019, 10:47:15 pm »

Back in full training mid to late February. Back playing by March. Huge boost to our title hopes.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-huge-oxlade-chamberlain-update-15718306?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Caston · « **Reply #2445 on:** January 22, 2019, 10:48:01 pm »

I can’t bloody wait

Djozer · « **Reply #2446 on:** January 22, 2019, 10:52:10 pm »

Sound.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #2447 on:** January 22, 2019, 10:57:55 pm »

Fantastic news.

farawayred · « **Reply #2448 on:** January 22, 2019, 11:08:52 pm »

Massive, massive boost! If not featuring by March, which is probably too early anyway, at least he'd make the others sharper in training.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #2449 on:** January 22, 2019, 11:18:59 pm »

*touch wood touch wood* God willing he suffers no setbacks, don't want him rushed but am delighted for him and us

GucciMane · « **Reply #2450 on:** January 22, 2019, 11:37:53 pm »

Quote from: Lastrador on January 21, 2019, 11:17:38 am

U got snapchat?

Trent Alexandre voice

Fordy · « **Reply #2451 on:** January 22, 2019, 11:47:31 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on January 22, 2019, 11:08:52 pm

Massive, massive boost! If not featuring by March, which is probably too early anyway, at least he'd make the others sharper in training.

If back in training in Feb then he will be ready for featuring in March.

Masssive boost for the club. Great news.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #2452 on:** January 22, 2019, 11:57:51 pm »

Really happy for him, he must be ecstatic

Looks like he's been working incredibly hard to get back

Machae · « **Reply #2453 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:02:01 am »

Quote from: Number 7 on January 22, 2019, 10:47:15 pm

Back in full training mid to late February. Back playing by March. Huge boost to our title hopes.

https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-huge-oxlade-chamberlain-update-15718306?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

Good news but awful website to navigate around. Why do they continue to degrade a user's experience to the point where people try and avoid accessing their site.

Frank Becton · « **Reply #2454 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:07:23 am »

Great news, the hard work he is putting in just shows the character and determination of the lad.

spider-neil · « **Reply #2455 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:14:15 am »

Potentially crucial for the run in.

spider-neil · « **Reply #2456 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:15:07 am »

Great that Ox and Brewster were able to each other through months of grueling rehab.

A-Bomb · « **Reply #2457 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:52:20 am »

Really hope his recovery from here on in is as smooth as can be......he seems a great lad who was really starting to enjoy his football.

Will be great to see him return this side of summer so he can get a proper pre-season in and hit the ground running.

Cheesehead · « **Reply #2458 on:** January 23, 2019, 09:34:30 am »

He was great once he got into the team last season. I’d be thrilled if he can get back to that form as I think we’ve missed what he offers.

Two-Headed Sex Beast · « **Reply #2459 on:** January 23, 2019, 11:35:20 am »

I wonder where he will play when he's back if we're still playing the 4-2-3-1? Seemed to really suit one of the 8's in a midfield 3 last season, be interesting to see whether he could be as effective on the right or left of the 3 behind the striker we're playing at the moment.

wige · « **Reply #2460 on:** January 23, 2019, 11:39:19 am »

Quote from: Two-Headed Sex Beast on January 23, 2019, 11:35:20 am

I wonder where he will play when he's back if we're still playing the 4-2-3-1? Seemed to really suit one of the 8's in a midfield 3 last season, be interesting to see whether he could be as effective on the right or left of the 3 behind the striker we're playing at the moment.

I quite like the thought of him on the left in that role Keita played vs Palace. Not really a left forward, a bit deeper looking to link play and drive at the defence from deep. Would be naturally positioned for cutting in on his right as well.

kaesarsosei · « **Reply #2461 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:02:50 pm »

As has been said, if he can be used as an impact sub in April it will be a bonus. The main thing is that he can come back, get a few minutes with no setbacks, and be available for a full pre-season. That's the most I could have asked for when the club announced his injury.

Roger Federer · « **Reply #2462 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:38:24 pm »

Quote from: wige on January 23, 2019, 11:39:19 am

I quite like the thought of him on the left in that role Keita played vs Palace. Not really a left forward, a bit deeper looking to link play and drive at the defence from deep. Would be naturally positioned for cutting in on his right as well.

Why not off the right instead? It would more or less be the same set up we played at our best last year. Salah the striker (more central now, but he still prefers to move out towards the right), Chamberlain covering the right side when we defend, but getting forward a lot on the attack, Mane off the left, Firmino the false 9/number 10, 2 more defensive/central midfielders to Chamberlain's left. Last year it was Henderson and Milner/Wijnaldum/Can in those roles, this year two from Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum.

wige · « **Reply #2463 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:46:35 pm »

Quote from: Roger Federer on January 23, 2019, 12:38:24 pm

Why not off the right instead? It would more or less be the same set up we played at our best last year. Salah the striker (more central now, but he still prefers to move out towards the right), Chamberlain covering the right side when we defend, but getting forward a lot on the attack, Mane off the left, Firmino the false 9/number 10, 2 more defensive/central midfielders to Chamberlain's left. Last year it was Henderson and Milner/Wijnaldum/Can in those roles, this year two from Henderson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum.

Nothing wrong with the right instead, or both, only reason for the left in my post was the chance to drift/cut inside and the shot being more natural for a right footer in those situations. Think it's a pretty minor consideration though.

Roger Federer · « **Reply #2464 on:** January 23, 2019, 12:49:03 pm »

Quote from: wige on January 23, 2019, 12:46:35 pm

Nothing wrong with the right instead, or both, only reason for the left in my post was the chance to drift/cut inside and the shot being more natural for a right footer in those situations. Think it's a pretty minor consideration though.

I prefer Mane from that side, for the reason you mention. He's much more often in goalscoring positions, so think it makes more sense to play him there when both are available. But you're right, Chamberlain could play there too, and probably would if Mane was out/rested (with Shaqiri on the right).

Nessy76 · « **Reply #2465 on:** January 23, 2019, 02:30:23 pm »

Quote from: Machae on January 23, 2019, 12:02:01 am

Good news but awful website to navigate around. Why do they continue to degrade a user's experience to the point where people try and avoid accessing their site.

Horrible, isn't it. Story reads like Pearce is adding 2+2=5 slightly, too. Back in training in February does not imply available by mid March. He will have a ton of fitness work to catch up on before anyone even thinks about playing him.

I hope he's right, that would be amazing, but I don't think putting that kind of pressure on the lad at this point is really helpful.

gjr1 · « **Reply #2466 on:** January 23, 2019, 02:33:49 pm »

So far everything has been very positive. Long may it continue

FlashGordon · « **Reply #2467 on:** January 23, 2019, 05:12:48 pm »

Quote from: Nessy76 on January 23, 2019, 02:30:23 pm

Horrible, isn't it. Story reads like Pearce is adding 2+2=5 slightly, too. Back in training in February does not imply available by mid March. He will have a ton of fitness work to catch up on before anyone even thinks about playing him.

I hope he's right, that would be amazing, but I don't think putting that kind of pressure on the lad at this point is really helpful.

Don't think he's just plucked it out of his arse though he's probably been fed the story by someone at the club.

Raid · « **Reply #2468 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:15:12 pm »

So that could be the Ox and Brewster back to bolster an already impressive bench for the final stretch. Fantastic news, made up for the lad, awful injury in itself but the timing before a Champions League final and the World Cup must have been a nightmare for him.

El Lobo · « **Reply #2469 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:23:24 pm »

Quote from: Raid on January 23, 2019, 08:15:12 pm

So that could be the Ox and Brewster back to bolster an already impressive bench for the final stretch. Fantastic news, made up for the lad, awful injury in itself but the timing before a Champions League final and the World Cup must have been a nightmare for him.

Brewster almost certainly not but yeah fingers crossed for the Ox

Ocean Red · « **Reply #2470 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:35:52 pm »

Great news to have the Ox back for the run in. But can't put too much pressure on him though. Very Bad injury and has been out for nearly a year. But we have missed him, we don't have another midfielder with all of his qualities.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #2471 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:42:48 pm »

Looking forward to the Ox's return.

redman64 · « **Reply #2472 on:** January 23, 2019, 08:54:30 pm »

Fantastic news. What ever happens, the club wouldnt rush him back as we've done quite well without him

Think we'll see him possibly before the end of march if he's already stepped up training. Another incredible option for our bulging midfield

Nessy76 · « **Reply #2473 on:** January 23, 2019, 09:28:39 pm »

Quote from: Red85 on January 23, 2019, 05:12:48 pm

Don't think he's just plucked it out of his arse though he's probably been fed the story by someone at the club.

He's been told Oxlade is back in training. Naming the Bayern match is clearly pure speculation.

RedG13 · « **Reply #2474 on:** January 23, 2019, 09:30:44 pm »

Quote from: Nessy76 on January 23, 2019, 09:28:39 pm

He's been told Oxlade is back in training. Naming the Bayern match is clearly pure speculation.

Im guessing he heard something he might be available for the 2nd bayern match however if he in the squad at all for that match my guess is he would be on the bench.

Caligula? · « **Reply #2475 on:** January 23, 2019, 09:44:47 pm »

The lad is going to be back just in time to get a PL winner's medal. Made up for him.

FlashGordon · « **Reply #2476 on:** January 23, 2019, 10:21:05 pm »

Quote from: Nessy76 on January 23, 2019, 09:28:39 pm

He's been told Oxlade is back in training. Naming the Bayern match is clearly pure speculation.

Ah didn't see that part, just that he might be available for selection in may.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2477 on:** January 23, 2019, 10:22:41 pm »

Quote from: spider-neil on January 23, 2019, 08:14:15 am

Potentially crucial for the run in.

I don’t think so myself.

It’s so great that he could be back soon, but it will take some time before he’s back to starting games, and even longer to be at full throttle. This end of the season could well see him have th elerfect lead in to next season so he can hit the ground running though...

TomDcs · « **Reply #2478 on:** January 23, 2019, 10:30:25 pm »

He was amazing last season, we’ve missed him (while still being brilliant). Just a massive boost for everyone to see him play thus season, remind us what he’s about.

vagabond · « **Reply #2479 on:** January 23, 2019, 10:58:50 pm »

Hard not to get excited with all the noises coming out of the club.