Topic: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

[Bergersrightwingviews]

The fact that he is willing and able to blam one in from 20 yards gives the opposition yet another thing to worry about.

Very exciting to have both him and Keita start to look like they are getting up to full strength. Chuck in 20 minutes of Lallana every now and then and we suddenly have lots of depth and a pretty strong bench.

[kloppismydad]

The fact that he is willing and able to blam one in from 20 yards gives the opposition yet another thing to worry about.

With that sort of threat from midfield, it opens the game up for Firmino and our wingbacks. More space for Bobby, Robbo and Trent to cause mayhem and they are incredibly deadly players.

Can't wait to see an AOC-Gini-Fabinho midfield. That will be a great midfield vs. top 6 teams who will try to nullify our attacks from wingbacks.

[Bergersrightwingviews]

With that sort of threat from midfield, it opens the game up for Firmino and our wingbacks. More space for Bobby, Robbo and Trent to cause mayhem and they are incredibly deadly players.

Can't wait to see an AOC-Gini-Fabinho midfield. That will be a great midfield vs. top 6 teams who will try to nullify our attacks from wingbacks.

yes, exactly.

You have to come and close him down as he may just let one fly. That means more space for Firmino and co.

He can also surge past you so you have to try and crowd him out in the middle, but if you do that you are leaving more space for TAA and Robertson. We are making Rafa's blanket even smaller for the opposition.

In the games against the best sides we can also use Henderson and Milner to run them ragged and make sure the defensive work is getting done. Horses for courses and it looks as if we very nearly have all the sorts of horses you need fit and firing.

[afc tukrish]

The fact that he is willing and able to blam one in from 20 yards gives the opposition yet another thing to worry about.

Didn't think either goal was a "blam," first one was a sort of "ping," while the second one was all about a casual "doink..." 

[TheTeflonJohn]

Didn't thin either goal was a "blam," first one was a sort of "ping," while the second one was all about a casual "doink..." 

[PhaseOfPlay]

Didn't thin either goal was a "blam," first one was a sort of "ping," while the second one was all about a casual "doink..." 

That's how I got my missus in trouble...

[afc tukrish]

That's how I got my missus in trouble...

Shouldn't have been wearing the Speedos...

[So… Howard Philips]

Didn't think either goal was a "blam," first one was a sort of "ping," while the second one was all about a casual "doink..." 

AOC was saying a German journalist described it as "loofer". Probably spelt differently but a great descriptor.

[PhaseOfPlay]

Shouldn't have been wearing the Speedos...

She wasn't...

[afc tukrish]

She wasn't...

So you then decided to use the loofer?

[Fiasco]

My biggest worry about him was his speed and quick change of direction after such a serious injury (well, multiple injuries on the same knee).


He's not at 90 minutes full pelt yet but he looks very sharp on the turn and still looks quick carrying the ball. He's such a boss lad, he deserves a run of injury-free football now. He offers such a different dimension to our play.

[RedG13]

Doubt he'll start Sunday. It was only about a month ago that Klopp was saying he's still having reactions with the demands of playing and training regularly and he looked knackered coming off yesterday. I think he'll be managed with one game a week for a while yet before being pushed on.

Is there any estimate you would guess when Klopp would start him more then one game a week? He did play 2 games this week already(one as sub and one as starter).

[scutty]

Fingers crossed Klopp finds a way to get the most out of him.

Must be frustrating has hell having to use a player like Chamberlain so sparingly.

[him_15]

Very promising for Ox, looking for forward to his performance this season.

[Zoomers]

Very promising for Ox, looking for forward to his performance this season.

He's gonna be so fucking crucial for us this season. We just need to keep him fit.

[Bergersrightwingviews]

Didn't think either goal was a "blam," first one was a sort of "ping," while the second one was all about a casual "doink..." 

Fair point re Genk goals. First one looked a bit scuffed so I would have that as a "shcwack", second more of a "plink" though "doink" or "ping" work too.

His goal against City was definitely a blam. Gerrard was definitely a scorer of blams.

[So… Howard Philips]

Good to have someone who can score in open play from outside the box.

Since Coutinho left we've missed that option and AOC will give their defence something else to think about.

[Eeyore]

Reminds me of Samir Nasri.

He has long periods of inactivity within a game which isn't good but then gets involved and just breaks the lines with ease. In a game in which transitions are so important his ability to break the lines is so important. I can understand why Klopp loves him so much.

[anfieldpurch]

That first goal evoked memories of his City goals for us before the injury and the 2nd goal was something else... hopefully he can stay fit and kick on from here

[KurtVerbose]

*cough*

[KurtVerbose]

*cough*

Thank you Kurt for reminding us what a fabulous tallent we have in AOC.

[tubby]

Thought he was a real driving force for us today and that goal was something else.

[KurtVerbose]

Thank you Kurt for reminding us what a fabulous tallent we have in AOC.

No problem. Just wanted to highlight that our midfield can supply goals on the odd occasion - especially when AOC* in playing.

* I don't mean Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - although she's also fab.

[KurtVerbose]

Thought he was a real driving force for us today and that goal was something else.

Yes he was, and yes it was.

[newterp]

His touch is getting back as well.

[hulksagoodboy]

Long may he keep dropping the kinda filth he has been this past week on everyone for all of us to witness. 

[rafathegaffa83]

Another brilliant goal

[Desert Red Fox]

He can, indeed, hit one!

[sinnermichael]

Reckon he starts against Villa and Genk before the usual three return against City.

[TepidT2O]

To get that power after his injury is really encouraging .....

He’s lucky to be walking properly let alone scoring blinders like that

[Desert Red Fox]

he's also my favorite AOC together with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Can't choose between 'em 

[Kashinoda]

Still gotta find his passing range but showing lots of good signs.

Bangers help obviously, loved the celebration.

Since when did Arsenal boo him by the way? That felt new.

[rushyman]

Career would’ve been over a few decades back

Now he’s pinging self power generating half volleys in from distance

The marvels of medical science

[bornandbRED]

Safe to say he loves a Tuesday/Wednesday night under the lights.

[Geppvindh's]

I think he's coming into form at the right time with the fixture congestion looming large. Would be absolutely vital having him fit and firing in games against the cannon fodder.

[rafathegaffa83]

Reckon he starts against Villa and Genk before the usual three return against City.

I figured Klopp subbed him for this reason

[Henderson19]

Does anyone else think he could've been a striker in another life?

Has a real knack for scoring. Hits it so cleanly.

[Dench57]

Arsenal fans booed him like he was one of their own, respect

[Red Giant]

Does anyone else think he could've been a striker in another life?

Has a real knack for scoring. Hits it so cleanly.

Go away Txiki! He is not signing for City.

[Welshred]

Reckon he starts against Villa and Genk before the usual three return against City.

Doubt it. For the same reasons as last week.