Topic: Welcome Adrian

[El Lobo]

[robgomm]

While I obviously hope Alisson's injury is a minor calf strain or something, I'm delighted with the crowd reaction to Adrian. That's a wonderful way to give a player confidence. Well done Anfield.

[sms1986]

While I obviously hope Alisson's injury is a minor calf strain or something, I'm delighted with the crowd reaction to Adrian. That's a wonderful way to give a player confidence. Well done Anfield.

Yeah, it was awesome from the crowd.

[S]

Here we go then Adrian, earlier than expected.

[PhaseOfPlay]

Clean sheet so far.

[Crimson]

Should be the first name on a team sheet.
















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Now go do the same in the Man. City thread..

[classycarra]

Is is still possible to get emergency loans in at keeper? Fear we might need to look into this (or recalling Grabara)

[kingmonkey007]

Can’t believe we’re 4-0 up in our first game and there’s such a thing as a low point in that half. God I hope that’s not too serious for Alisson.

He said no need to the stretcher which was a good sign

[farawayred]

Clean sheet so far.

We will need him, but I hope it's only for the short time. Still, he can be a hero in the Super Cup if Ali isn't back. A chance to help us win a major trophy.

[Nick110581]

Is is still possible to get emergency loans in at keeper? Fear we might need to look into this (or recalling Grabara)

No one knows the diagnosis yet.

[Goalposts for Jumpers]

Clean sheet so far.

Thought we've looked more settled at the back since he's come on to be fair 

[sms1986]

He said no need to the stretcher which was a good sign

Definitely a good sign.

[vagabond]

Lovely first pass.

[thedanny]

Is is still possible to get emergency loans in at keeper? Fear we might need to look into this (or recalling Grabara)

I had the same thought... think there is still the possibility of an emergency loan.

Doubt there will be the option to recall Grabara as it's a season long loan.

[classycarra]

No one knows the diagnosis yet.

Thanks for confirming something I was aware of. Know the answer to my question?

[JoeCole]

Beautiful ball out to the left with his first touch, could be the best #2 in the world

[xbugawugax]

who's the back for our back up keeper?

don't think its lonergan. and Staunton is back up left back

[farawayred]

No one knows the diagnosis yet.

I don't know about you, but my wife says I'm certifiable. She's piled up some 30 years of evidence; hard to argue with that diagnosis.

[Schmohawk]

He said no need to the stretcher which was a good sign

Reminder that Sané walked off as well. We have no idea yet but let’s hope for the best.

[Perham]

I'm sure he wasn't expecting to make his debut so early. Good luck to him and fingers crossed for Alisson

[Red Beret]

A baptism of fire for the lad.  If it's got to happen then I suppose this is the best way for it to go.  Not quite in at the deep end but certainly rising to the challenge.

Just hope Becker isn't too bad!

[PhaseOfPlay]

Thought we've looked more settled at the back since he's come on to be fair 

[Adeemo]

what an upgrade on Mignolet, so much more comfortable with the ball at his feet.

[Illmatic]

Does anyone think he might have done better with the goal?

[mickl]

Get rid. Lost the second half cos of him.

[Adeemo]

Does anyone think he might have done better with the goal?

Nope, had no chance from what I could tell. Shot taken early, arrowed low into the bottom corner, great finish.

[Perham]

Nope, had no chance from what I could tell. Shot taken early, arrowed low into the bottom corner, great finish.

I thought so as well. Not much he could have done about it but maybe Alisson would have saved it

[Ratboy3G]

Nope, had no chance from what I could tell. Shot taken early, arrowed low into the bottom corner, great finish.

Is right, he had no chance whatsoever.
I think his distribution showed how much more suited he is to the system than Mignolet

[PhaseOfPlay]

Does anyone think he might have done better with the goal?

I do. He wasn't aggressive enough off his line. That said, very few keepers are that aggressive. Which is what sets Becker apart.

[missis sumner]

Does anyone think he might have done better with the goal?

Feet looked a little messy, but no, not really.

I thought he played well.

[Red Beret]

Think he showed great mentality, given how he was unexpectedly thrown in like that.  Of course, keepers on the bench always have to be prepared to come on in an emergency, but it's not often you're pulled into the fray in such circumstances.  He coped very well.

Nothing against Migs, but Adrian is an unknown quantity for many of us, so we could approach his introduction with neutral eyes.  If it had been Simon coming on I think any number of arses might have started twitching, 4-0 up or no.

[newterp]

I do. He wasn't aggressive enough off his line. That said, very few keepers are that aggressive. Which is what sets Becker apart.

[chromed]

It was a great situation to be in, coming on to make your debut when your team are so far ahead in the first half. Obviously would have preferred different circumstances.

Thought he did okay, he does look comfortable with the ball at his feet, and he didn’t try anything too clever.

Initially I thought he could have done better with their goal, although seeing it back it was a very smart finish.

Hope he still looks good in the coming weeks, as he’s going to get a few minutes

[lorenzo]

Does anyone think he might have done better with the goal?

Yep but then i remember i am comparing him to Alisson

[DelTrotter]

He looked alright, very nice to have someone good with the ball. The goal is where you notice the difference, he's not done much wrong as such, it's just Alisson is so good that anytime a player is in on our goal he's usually somehow right in their face every time and blocks it. Like the offside one which was fucking stunning. We could have Ter Stegen as back up and the situation still wouldn't feel good but hopefully we are alright, the fixtures aren't too bad though Southampton will be tough.

[Garnier]

Looked good with his feet today which is important for our play

Joined Monday and he's now going to start for us in a major European final! Crazy couple of weeks for the lad

That reception from the Kop was unreal btw

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Come on Achterberg, do your magic!

[exiledintheUSA]

Has to fill the biggest gloves in the World.  He’ll be boss.

[Dench57]

Come on Achterberg, do your magic!

 

Welcome to the big leagues Adrian. He's surely an upgrade on Mignolet, so I'm feeling quite comfortable with him between the sticks for a few weeks. Loved that reception, well in Anfield.

[Crimson]

Has to fill the biggest gloves in the World.  He’ll be boss.

Thank Fowler we don't have Pickford as backup!