Author Topic: The Indomitable Ibou (Read 270695 times)

Ghost Town · « **Reply #1360 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:39:11 pm »

We may never lose again if he plays every game

y2w902 · « **Reply #1361 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:40:55 pm »

Colossus

Bucko - Dubai · « **Reply #1362 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:41:35 pm »

He was absolutely immense tonight. Can't rememebr one missed tackle or misplaced pass.

Undoubtedly MOM

Legoland · « **Reply #1363 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:41:58 pm »

Man of the match easy!

Samie · « **Reply #1364 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:42:01 pm »

He's already a Mini Big Virj but in two years time he's going to be scary.

Ravishing Rick Dude · « **Reply #1365 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:42:29 pm »

My God, what a player!

tubby · « **Reply #1366 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:42:30 pm »

Man against boys.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #1367 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:46:11 pm »

From a selfish LFC fan point of view, I am glad Ibou isn’t capped at senior level for France.

But if he isn’t picked by France soon, then I can only imagine they have the greatest central defenders who ever played the game standing in his way.

Caston · « **Reply #1368 on:** May 17, 2022, 09:47:53 pm »

22 years old and performing like this at CB. Frightening.

MBL? · « **Reply #1369 on:** May 17, 2022, 10:10:46 pm »

MOTM for me today. He’s getting more confident all the time. Ibouuuuuuuuuu

farawayred · « **Reply #1370 on:** May 17, 2022, 10:28:48 pm »

Immense. Is he 27-28?

Frightening displays at toddler-years for a CB.

slaphead · « **Reply #1371 on:** May 17, 2022, 10:34:11 pm »

It's his positioning that completely gets me. At 22. That's so so hard to get right. And he looks like his communication is improving game by game. Outstanding

pascoli · « **Reply #1372 on:** May 17, 2022, 10:42:28 pm »

Learning from Virgil day in day out, coupled with his obvious pace strength and all round natural ability is gonna turn him into an absolute beast

macmanamanaman · « **Reply #1373 on:** May 17, 2022, 10:46:28 pm »

He is immense at defending.
At this point, I would prefer him to Matip against Real.
Pace and strength to spare, would be vital against the pace on the wings of Real.

Then again, maybe Matip might still have that little bit of nous against Benzema.....
Not sure, but a great problem to have for Jurgen for the final.

In the very worst case, even if Virgil were not available, I would still not be shitting it if Matip and Konate started the final.

Copenred · « **Reply #1374 on:** May 17, 2022, 10:46:38 pm »

Looked miles ahead of any Soton player. Allready world-class and will only improve from here.

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #1375 on:** May 17, 2022, 11:03:18 pm »

Small sample size but he looks even more phenomenal on the left side - scarily good defender this lad

seandundee16 · « **Reply #1376 on:** May 17, 2022, 11:21:57 pm »

He is a bit of a man mountain not unlike Koulibaly in style and has performed so well in a lot of big games in his debut season. We are lucky to have 3 top class centre backs and a very good fourth all with completely different attributes.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #1377 on:** May 17, 2022, 11:23:40 pm »

Should have scored with a header from a corner.

CanuckYNWA · « **Reply #1378 on:** May 17, 2022, 11:24:45 pm »

If he continues on this trend then we potentially will have the two best CBs in the world. I honestly dont see a weakness in his game, aerially dominnant, reads the game well. fast, strong. can pass. Like hes 22 and hes almost as good as VVD, and he gets to play alongside him and learn from him.

This dude is going to be a monster for 10-12 years

So ridiculously good

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #1379 on:** May 18, 2022, 01:32:48 am »

Looks well beyond his years in terms of quality.

fenre · « **Reply #1380 on:** May 18, 2022, 06:42:31 am »

He is 22... 22! I don't think I have ever seen a CB play with that kind of maturity at a so young age.

Passmaster Molby · « **Reply #1381 on:** May 18, 2022, 06:50:02 am »

Imagine fans last season saying we are fucked without Van Dijk and we will struggle when he retires etc. Then Juergen gets this lad in and suddenly the future without Van Dijk doesn’t look so bad. Another four years of Klopp bringing this lad on and he could be as good as Virgil in my eyes, an absolute stud of a talent.

Redman78 · « **Reply #1382 on:** May 18, 2022, 06:57:57 am »

Quote from: CanuckYNWA on May 17, 2022, 11:24:45 pm

If he continues on this trend then we potentially will have the two best CBs in the world.

Erm, 3 best CBs in the world.

na fir dearg · « **Reply #1383 on:** May 18, 2022, 07:06:59 am »

Incredible performance

kloppismydad · « **Reply #1384 on:** May 18, 2022, 07:15:28 am »

We've only gone and potentially bettered Virgil's signing by getting Ibou

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #1385 on:** May 18, 2022, 07:27:09 am »

He's going to be just over 30 in 8 years time.

He's 1/3rd of a Maguire.

Persephone · « **Reply #1386 on:** May 18, 2022, 07:55:56 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on May 18, 2022, 07:27:09 am

He's going to be just over 30 in 8 years time.

He's 1/3rd of a Maguire.

1/3rd of a slab head is a normal head size.

paulrazor · « **Reply #1387 on:** May 18, 2022, 08:22:34 am »

Motm for me

pathetic · « **Reply #1388 on:** May 18, 2022, 08:47:29 am »

I know it's been said countless times on here before, but yesterday was his best performance for us. He reminded me a lot of Virgil and that's never a bad thing. MOTM for me.

Zlen · « **Reply #1389 on:** May 18, 2022, 09:45:13 am »

I think my favourite part of his performance (and I've seen him do it before) was how he starts the game in a slightly conservative manner. A bit like he's respectful of the senior player next to him. Still doing everything expected of him, just letting the other lead in a way. But as the game goes along he just takes over completely and becomes a 'none shall pass' force of nature.

thaddeus · « **Reply #1390 on:** May 18, 2022, 09:59:12 am »

Quote from: pathetic on May 18, 2022, 08:47:29 am

I know it's been said countless times on here before, but yesterday was his best performance for us. He reminded me a lot of Virgil and that's never a bad thing. MOTM for me.

He's picked up that same no fuss, no drama attitude that Virgil exudes. I've a mate who's a Chelsea fan that watches a lot of our games (of any games) and he says it's so disheartening watching other teams try to attack us as our defence act like they're tackling their kids in the park.

I thought Southampton might have put Che Adams up alongside Broja towards the end but instead did a like for like change. I reckon Ibou and Matip would have dealt with both comfortably anyway but it was pipe and slippers time for them last night.

lamonti · « **Reply #1391 on:** May 18, 2022, 05:01:14 pm »

How good is this lad?

newterp · « **Reply #1392 on:** May 18, 2022, 05:06:27 pm »

Quote from: lamonti on May 18, 2022, 05:01:14 pm

How good is this lad?

Well?? You can't just leave us hanging!

Bobinhood · « **Reply #1393 on:** May 18, 2022, 06:16:36 pm »

Quote from: Redman78 on May 18, 2022, 06:57:57 am

Erm, 3 best CBs in the world.

erm, 4 best cb's in the world.

Ghost Town · « **Reply #1394 on:** May 18, 2022, 08:24:42 pm »

He looked very good in Virgil's position. If he keeps up this level there shouldn't be any drop off when Virgil can't play or is rested, and means he could play with both Joe and Joel without issue.

Jookie · « **Reply #1395 on:** May 18, 2022, 08:31:03 pm »

Remember when people wanted us to buy Caleta-Car last January at the expense of getting our primary long term centre back target.

Can understand why the club were willing to wait until the summer to activate Konate’s release clause.

Started his Liverpool career pretty well and has gotten better and better as the season has progressed. Immense talent for a 22 year old.

There was always some discussion about whether Konate or Upamecano was the best Leipzig centre back. At this point it feels like we got the better player though Konate needs to keep working hard, learning off the other players and coaches to continue his upward trajectory.

CanuckYNWA · « **Reply #1396 on:** May 18, 2022, 08:53:22 pm »

Quote from: Jookie on May 18, 2022, 08:31:03 pm

There was always some discussion about whether Konate or Upamecano was the best Leipzig centre back. At this point it feels like we got the better player though Konate needs to keep working hard, learning off the other players and coaches to continue his upward trajectory.

Personally for me there was never a discussion, if you watched them Konate was always the bigger talent. Maybe a bit more raw but %100 the bigger talent

Dayot got hyped more cause of his international call-ups and he was playing regularly at Salzburg at 18.

Hes a good player but youd take Konate all day, stronger, quicker, taller, better in the air. Dayot is maybe better on the ball and passing range but when it comes to defending Konate is clear of him

markthescouser · « **Reply #1397 on:** May 19, 2022, 03:23:55 am »

Iirc didn’t Konate have a pretty bad time with injuries the season before we bought him? Think he didn’t play loads because of that (which was a bit of a worry too), but then by the time he was fit they’d already had a settled defence and he didn’t end up playing that much either, with Upemecano playing every week

Carra-ton · « **Reply #1398 on:** May 19, 2022, 06:16:39 am »

This could be one of the top 3 signings Edwards has ever made, and that is saying something. The guy is an absolute behemoth. His game is going to improve to phenomenal levels by the time he is 27. Having Ibou, means we can rest Virgil more next season without having to overload him like this season. Klopp will trust Ibou more next season.

BeingJohnMarkovic · « **Reply #1399 on:** May 19, 2022, 09:49:55 am »

He's just very....big. That's all you can say. He's absolutely massive. And speedy to boot. Fantastic signing.