Topic: Joël Matip (Job Joël André Matip)

[BobPaisley3]

Well done again big Joel, never lets us down.

[Chakan]

Well done again big Joel, never lets us down.

Almost scored a great own goal

[BobPaisley3]

Almost scored a great own goal

Does that most games to be fair. He’s definitely improved the rough and tumble side of his game.

[Chakan]

Does that most games to be fair. He’s definitely improved the rough and tumble side of his game.

He’s seems a lot more composed defending with vvd

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Wasn't his usual composed self today,those moments when he wasn't were when we were under a bit of pressure though.

[afc tukrish]

Wasn't his usual composed self today,those moments when he wasn't were when we were under a bit of pressure though.

There were also moments where you could see why Jurgen might prefer him to Gomez, even while playing a higher line.

Think Gomez has better recovery speed, but in general Matip's positioning and anticipation is still superior, and he's quick enough to make up the difference in Gomez's superior speed...

Nice to have options and all that...

[red1977]

When he went to us on a free, weren't other big clubs in for him? He's a beast with a touch of class.

[JovaJova]

When he went to us on a free, weren't other big clubs in for him? He's a beast with a touch of class.

I don’t think fans of other clubs have any clue how good Matip is. They all think our defence is just Virgil.

Imperious central defence partnership this.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

[rebel23]

Hope he stays first choice!

[Dench57]

Boss 

[RyanBabel19]

He's quality, as said above it doesn't seem like fans of other sides realise how good he is

[ScouserAtHeart]

Need to get him a new contract

[soxfan]

Got a goal obviously, but what was just as important was his chasing down Aubameyang in the 51st minute when it was 2-0. Brilliant defending denied the shot.

[RedSince86]

VVD's best CB partner.

Brilliant today.

Hell get a nice break during the international break.

[thekitkatshuffler]

He's quality, as said above it doesn't seem like fans of other sides realise how good he is

Fans of Liverpool bearly do.

[El Lobo]

Got a goal obviously, but what was just as important was his chasing down Aubameyang in the 51st minute when it was 2-0. Brilliant defending denied the shot.

Shame he didn’t score there, was a mile offside. Would have been annoying if they’d scored from the corner.

[richmiller1]

Excellent today.

[Too early for flapjacks?]

He's been imperious since he came into the team in Feb/March. Tough on Gomez as he was playing brilliantly prior to his injury but this is the definition of taking your chance.

[BobPaisley3]

And again, brilliant from the big man.

[RyanBabel19]

Fans of Liverpool bearly do.

Very true mate

His anticipation is brilliant to watch, cuts out so many chances and through balls because he's perfectly positioned

[BobPaisley3]

Very true mate

His anticipation is brilliant to watch, cuts out so many chances and through balls because he's perfectly positioned

He’s also improved his strength. Takes most players in a battle now which wasn’t the case in his first couple of seasons.

[Andy-oh-six]

When’s he signing a new deal? He’s been excellent for a good while now.

[farawayred]

Imperious performance!

Too bad VVD missed his goal, he didn't have a clue the ball was in....

[RyanBabel19]

He’s also improved his strength. Takes most players in a battle now which wasn’t the case in his first couple of seasons.

I think he's learned to use his strength more rather than increasing it, he didn't seem to go into challenges and lose a battle of strength before. it seemed more as if he didn't know how to impose himself, now he steps across his man a lot more to shield the ball out and actually goes shoulder to shoulder looking like he's intent on winning the ball.

[BobPaisley3]

I think he's learned to use his strength more rather than increasing it, he didn't seem to go into challenges and lose a battle of strength before. it seemed more as if he didn't know how to impose himself, now he steps across his man a lot more to shield the ball out and actually goes shoulder to shoulder looking like he's intent on winning the ball.

Yeah quite possibly. A gentle giant who perhaps didn’t know his own strength. Then along comes VVD and Joel realises he can push folk about too.

[RyanBabel19]

Yeah quite possibly. A gentle giant who perhaps didn’t know his own strength. Then along comes VVD and Joel realises he can push folk about too.

I could be completely wrong mate but its just how i view it, I cant really remember seeing him outmuscled cleanly and thinking he needs to get stronger but i can vividly remember seeing him play like a bit of a soft touch and thinking look at the size of you, fucking use your strength and show them you're up for a fight. He was like an anti-Skrtel. Skrtel used to look like he loved a battle with a strong imposing forward and loved chucking his weight around almos to the extent that he would throw barges at a player that wasn't even positioned for a shoulder to shoulder battle and Matip looked like he didn't want the battle. Its so good to see him putting his stamp on games and imposing himself

Yeah you can imagine Van Dijk saying to him that he needs to use his strength a lot more

[JackWard33]

On performances - think he might have been the best centre back in the league over the last 15 games or so over end of last season, beginning of this. He’s become an outstanding player

[Clint Eastwood]

Honestly didn’t think he’d ever reach this level with us. He’s been absolutely excellent for us in 2019. I read he is in his last year of his contract? Sign him up as soon as possible.

[clinical]

2nd best cb in league.

[Garlicbread]

Honestly didn’t think he’d ever reach this level with us. He’s been absolutely excellent for us in 2019. I read he is in his last year of his contract? Sign him up as soon as possible.

James Pearce said in a Q&A after the game on the Athletic website that he expects the club to offer him a new contract in the coming months.

[Xanderzone]

In all honesty his only problem here has been injuries.

Whenever he's had an uninterrupted run in the side hes been a very good CB for Liverpool.

[Kashinoda]

He's been phenomenal this entire calendar year.

Hard to say who's the best bargain really.

Robbo at £8 million
Matip at £0
Trent at £0

 

[xbugawugax]

his goal changed the complexion of the game. as do most goals.

he seems to be adding a few to his collection as well. Looks like we have another threat during set pieces and pretty sure our coaches do train on the plays.

his block on auba today was pretty awesome too. Loving our battle of the CB. Joe or Joel and both are equally good and brings something different to the table.

[SerbianScouser]

Think he's at his very peak at the moment, playing the best football of his life. His defending is more convincing now and his aggression is a level above which is what we all wanted to see.

Our coaches really do an incredible job developing players and pushing them onto the highest level of performances. Almost all or our players in first XI are world class now which wasn't the case initially.

[mickeydocs]

Get this man to sign his new contract. We have an amazing cb partnership.

[88_RED]

Matip's form is the reason we are willing to listen to offers for Lovren..
But more than anything, Matip's form has helped to take some of the pressure off young Joe..
While Joe has been great in his own right, I'm pretty sure having Matip share the load has been beneficial for Joe's development and keeps his hungry and on his toes for when he gets his chance..

[Zoomers]

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

You forgot the walk like a giraffe bit.

[El Lobo]

He's been phenomenal this entire calendar year.

Hard to say who's the best bargain really.

Robbo at £8 million
Matip at £0
Trent at £0

 

Still probably Virg

[JovaJova]

Still probably Virg

If you add all four up you get one Harry Maguire.