Author Topic: Joël Matip (Job Joël André Matip) (Read 528213 times)

stockdam · « **Reply #4040 on:** October 17, 2021, 02:06:03 am »

Quote from: Dazzer23 on October 16, 2021, 11:42:21 pm

Most under rated player in the Prem in my opinion

Agreed. Most other fans would probably not rate him at all and some may not even have heard of him but he’s playing as well as, if not better than, VVD. I think I saw his name pop up on one of those articles “top 20 centre halves in the world” which made me smile.

Our other first team defenders are arguably the best or 2nd best in the world (certainly top 5) yet Matip rarely gets the credit he deserves. Is there a better centre back in the league right now on current form………I don’t think there is and I rate him just above VVD on current form which is a big thing to say but I think it’s fair.

If he hadn’t so many injuries then we’d be talking about him being on a par with VVD.

xbugawugax · « **Reply #4041 on:** October 17, 2021, 04:14:38 am »

only 2nd best centre back in the league

behind vvd of course.

think one of our best free transfers behind milly and gary mac?

and the way he defends should last him well in his 30s. intelligence and anticipation should get better with age

Dim Glas · « **Reply #4042 on:** October 17, 2021, 02:15:04 pm »

Quote from: xbugawugax on October 17, 2021, 04:14:38 am

only 2nd best centre back in the league

behind vvd of course.

think one of our best free transfers behind milly and gary mac?

and the way he defends should last him well in his 30s. intelligence and anticipation should get better with age

Loved Gary Mac as all Liverpool fans do of course, but a player who helps a club win the Champions League and a League championship is immediately to the top of the ‘best free transfer list’ - so Joel and Milly, followed by Gary Mac!

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #4043 on:** October 17, 2021, 06:04:10 pm »

Quote from: xbugawugax on October 17, 2021, 04:14:38 am

only 2nd best centre back in the league

behind vvd of course.

think one of our best free transfers behind milly and gary mac?

and the way he defends should last him well in his 30s. intelligence and anticipation should get better with age

On current form he's the best centre back in the league, I think he's playing better than Virg right now

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4044 on:** October 17, 2021, 06:20:02 pm »

Quote from: afc turkish on October 17, 2021, 12:13:16 am

Think it was Tepid who analyzed the very camp nature of some of Joel's play and general behaviors.

He's not just on a different wavelength; Joel doesn't need common, plebian things such as wavelengths.

Not sure analysed is the word! But he’s just different to most footballers.

Matip this season?

Only two players in the league have carried the ball further than Matip this season.

Traore and Saint Maximan…

farawayred · « **Reply #4045 on:** October 17, 2021, 07:26:02 pm »

Time for a thread name change? "The dazzling dribbler Joel Matip"

Bobinhood · « **Reply #4046 on:** October 17, 2021, 08:20:47 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on October 17, 2021, 07:26:02 pm

Time for a thread name change? "The dazzling dribbler Joel Matip"

Joel Matip is on a journey.

newterp · « **Reply #4047 on:** October 17, 2021, 08:31:51 pm »

Quote from: Bobinhood on October 17, 2021, 08:20:47 pm

Joel Matip is on a journey.

Last year it was Joel Matip is on a gurney.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #4048 on:** October 18, 2021, 12:11:58 pm »

Quote from: Dazzer23 on October 16, 2021, 11:42:21 pm

Most under rated player in the Prem in my opinion

By a long long stretch

Gili Gulu · « **Reply #4049 on:** October 18, 2021, 12:32:46 pm »

So silky smooth. Unflustered, no-nonsense, with a lovely passing range. When Joel and Bobby are playing at their best, we're like a Rolls-Royce

daggerdoo · « **Reply #4050 on:** October 18, 2021, 01:21:47 pm »

It's a romantic story, the big camp defender. I didn't like the look of him at all when he first signed. I can only imagine Klopp had a word or a kick up the arse and told him to stop holding back, look at you Joel! You can dominate Joel! That's how I picture it.
I've no doubt Virg will be back to his best soon, but can he reclaim his status as our best CB? Joel will only get better as well.

Ghost Town · « **Reply #4051 on:** October 20, 2021, 06:02:54 am »

If you wanna see the ground he covers, Mapit

lamonti · « **Reply #4052 on:** October 20, 2021, 08:11:53 am »

Mapip

kj999 · « **Reply #4053 on:** October 20, 2021, 09:14:48 am »

Quote from: lamonti on October 20, 2021, 08:11:53 am

Mapip

Wasn't just me that noticed that then !

Vinay · « **Reply #4054 on:** October 20, 2021, 09:27:54 am »

It sounded more like Mapit to me.
Is Walton suffering from alzheimer or some stuff like that? Or was he always like this?

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4055 on:** October 21, 2021, 08:34:51 pm »

This is really excellent. Matip talking to kids about racism and how to deal with it.

https://twitter.com/theanfieldwrap/status/1451266178136121345?s=21

He’s such an unusual personality for football. How could you not like him?

Hazell · « **Reply #4056 on:** October 21, 2021, 08:40:14 pm »

Roy killing it with the title change

Hazell · « **Reply #4057 on:** October 21, 2021, 08:44:49 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on October 21, 2021, 08:34:51 pm

This is really excellent. Matip talking to kids about racism and how to deal with it.

https://twitter.com/theanfieldwrap/status/1451266178136121345?s=21

He’s such an unusual personality for football. How could you not like him?

Great that.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #4058 on:** October 21, 2021, 08:45:40 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on October 21, 2021, 08:34:51 pm

This is really excellent. Matip talking to kids about racism and how to deal with it.

https://twitter.com/theanfieldwrap/status/1451266178136121345?s=21

He’s such an unusual personality for football. How could you not like him?

He really is a wonderful character.

Love how he interacts with the kids with the back and forth with questions.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #4059 on:** October 21, 2021, 11:51:00 pm »

Him and van Dijk are the best CD partnership ever, and it is a privledge to see them together. I just hope they are both in peak condition for the last couple of months of the season.

RyanBabel19 · « **Reply #4060 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:46:28 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on October 21, 2021, 08:34:51 pm

This is really excellent. Matip talking to kids about racism and how to deal with it.

https://twitter.com/theanfieldwrap/status/1451266178136121345?s=21

He’s such an unusual personality for football. How could you not like him?

Got to love Matip, every time I hear him speak he has such a wonderful view of the game and the many different aspects of what happens in football.

Coolie High · « **Reply #4061 on:** October 22, 2021, 04:58:41 pm »

Quote from: thegoodfella on October 21, 2021, 11:51:00 pm

Him and van Dijk are the best CD partnership ever, and it is a privledge to see them together. I just hope they are both in peak condition for the last couple of months of the season.

Wouldn’t go that far but yes they’re good.

farawayred · « **Reply #4062 on:** October 30, 2021, 05:57:10 pm »

The way our midfielders are dropping out, Matip might get some time as DM...

Nick110581 · « **Reply #4063 on:** October 30, 2021, 09:42:05 pm »

Weird he didn’t play today

TepidT2O · « **Reply #4064 on:** October 30, 2021, 09:58:18 pm »

Quote from: Nick110581 on October 30, 2021, 09:42:05 pm

Weird he didn’t play today

yes… I thought we missed his passing

BigCDump · « **Reply #4065 on:** October 30, 2021, 10:00:16 pm »

Quote from: Nick110581 on October 30, 2021, 09:42:05 pm

Weird he didn’t play today

I bet he's injured or carrying something and we're keeping it quiet. It's Matip after all. Made of the same material as Sturridge, Ox and Keita.

Otherwise not playing him today was criminal.

newterp · « **Reply #4066 on:** October 30, 2021, 10:30:21 pm »

Quote from: BigCDump on October 30, 2021, 10:00:16 pm

I bet he's injured or carrying something and we're keeping it quiet. It's Matip after all. Made of the same material as Sturridge, Ox and Keita.

Otherwise not playing him today was criminal.

he just played 45 mins on Wednesday in the cup game and was taken out as a planned sub.

guessing he will start against Atletico.

thegoodfella · « **Reply #4067 on:** October 31, 2021, 12:29:26 am »

Joel should be starting with Big Virg! No doubt that in my mind.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #4068 on:** October 31, 2021, 07:46:50 am »

Quote from: BigCDump on October 30, 2021, 10:00:16 pm

I bet he's injured or carrying something and we're keeping it quiet. It's Matip after all. Made of the same material as Sturridge, Ox and Keita.

Otherwise not playing him today was criminal.

He played Wednesday.

He’s been our best CB this season.

Medellin · « **Reply #4069 on:** November 3, 2021, 10:59:55 pm »

When he is fit he is among the best in the world.

No wonder he lost his shit here..he got the ball.

https://twitter.com/i/status/1456019274212982784

Topwings! · « **Reply #4070 on:** November 4, 2021, 05:43:55 am »

Title is coming as Joel Mapip. Someone should fix it.

Ghost Town · « **Reply #4071 on:** November 4, 2021, 05:50:29 am »

Quote from: Topwings! on November 4, 2021, 05:43:55 am

Title is coming as Joel Mapip. Someone should fix it.

Quite right. Everyone knows it should be Joel Mapit

ScouserAtHeart · « **Reply #4072 on:** November 4, 2021, 05:55:13 am »

Quote from: Topwings! on November 4, 2021, 05:43:55 am

Title is coming

Topwings! · « **Reply #4073 on:** November 4, 2021, 10:09:06 am »

Quote from: ScouserAtHeart on November 4, 2021, 05:55:13 am

You know it's happening.

Dench57 · « **Reply #4074 on:** November 4, 2021, 10:35:00 am »

Wanted him to score that chance so much!

Chip Evans · « **Reply #4075 on:** November 4, 2021, 10:37:29 am »

Loved his brief hissy fit when he got the ball but gave away the free late on. He'd had enough of that ref's shit. He's a great defender but one of the best footballers in the squad too. So good.

newterp · « **Reply #4076 on:** November 4, 2021, 01:50:04 pm »

lost a brilliant assist. I thought the point of the VAR fixes were to give those super close ones.

Kashinoda · « **Reply #4077 on:** November 23, 2021, 02:01:59 pm »

newterp · « **Reply #4078 on:** November 23, 2021, 02:13:45 pm »

Quote from: Kashinoda on November 23, 2021, 02:01:59 pm

That is the perfect picture summing him up.

Hoenheim · « **Reply #4079 on:** November 24, 2021, 05:59:44 am »

Pretty much whenever big man Joel is on the pitch