Topic: Joël Matip (Job Joël André Matip)

[Drinks Sangria]

BOSS.

No wonder big Virg loves him.

[CanuckYNWA]

Brilliant player. Hopefully he is behind his injury problems

Dont think he ever will be "over" his injury problems. Difference is we are able to protect him a lot more with Konate and Gomez as back-ups that are quality and can be trusted so Matip can get away with just 1 game a week

[Lubeh]

Just Ma,tip penetrates the box and Jota slots it home  (inuendo 101)

[rafathegaffa83]

Lovely assist

[Schmidt]

I doubt he's ever had one before. I mean, we'd all remember it, wouldn't we? 

mate that happened over 2 years ago...there's no way you've forgotten it!

Alright alright, to clarify:

"Been waiting a long time for another fabled Matip assist"

[Gifted Right Foot]

Box to box defender.

 

[Magix]

It'd never happen, but I'd love to see him as a 6 for us. But the club is doing a great job of managing his game time and fitness and playing him in midfield would go against that.

Then again, he's probably better off, and doing the same thing anyway, as a box to box defender as described by Kashinoda. Much like Trent as a playmaker at RB.

[AndyMuller]

How is he this good at attacking?!

[Bobinhood]

'Just" Matip should be in the reckoning for Prem player of the year at this point. Clearly defender of the year. Guys been amazing all season.

[MonsLibpool]

How is he this good at attacking?!

It's like having a number 10 at centreback. Extremely comfortable on the ball and is the best dribbler in the league

[Red Cactii]

Man of the match for me, despite not playing a single minute for his participation in the goal celebration 

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Ffs i can't stop laughing 

https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1494076510126419971?s=20&t=8rTOYSdpOZ0kWQ35dq8C3w

[NarutoReds]

Ffs i can't stop laughing 

https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1494076510126419971?s=20&t=8rTOYSdpOZ0kWQ35dq8C3w

I thought that Henderson was going to kill him. Hahahahhaaha!!! Chill up a bit, Hendo!! 

[Magix]

Making a key contribution even though he barely stepped onto the pitch. 

[Bend It Like Aurelio]

Making a key contribution even though he barely stepped onto the pitch. 

Matip Of The Match award.

[Ghost Town]

Well we said he'd score sooner or later...

[scatman]

Well we said he'd score sooner or later...

hahah i felt for him, still had a magical face though

[CanuckYNWA]

He really needs to knock off the just throwing a foot at balls. He does it quite often and has scored a fair few OGs cause of it, other than that he was good again today.

[SamLad]

He does it quite often and has scored a fair few OGs cause of it

how many OGs has he scored?

[Sangria]

He really needs to knock off the just throwing a foot at balls. He does it quite often and has scored a fair few OGs cause of it, other than that he was good again today.

How do you attempt blocks if you don't throw a foot at the ball? I'd be more offended if the defender had the ball within range and didn't throw his foot at the ball.

[RedG13]

How do you attempt blocks if you don't throw a foot at the ball? I'd be more offended if the defender had the ball within range and didn't throw his foot at the ball.

It better block it where you can help control the direction. Alisson had the shot handled likely if they score a worldie, all the credit too them. Being tighter to the defender is generally helps blocking it more.
Virgil at times will just allow somebody to shoot because he directed them too a low percentage shot and knows Alisson is covering it.
Trent on the Persic shot came to pressure then blocked the left footed shot(His "Stronger side) and the pass to Dzeko.
Defenders and the GK are playing a percentage game in terms of decision making what going, delay and make them take the worst possible shot or just mess out at times.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

He really needs to knock off the just throwing a foot at balls. He does it quite often and has scored a fair few OGs cause of it, other than that he was good again today.

Nah. It was just one of those unlucky moments in football and there's nothing you could do about it.

[scatman]

the only reason that Rashica got a shot off was because of Ox's pitiful defending

[pa]

the only reason that Rashica got a shot off was because of Ox's pitiful defending

Yes, unfortunately it is true. I really feel pity for Ox. Nothing going his way atm.

[FlashGordon]

Yes, unfortunately it is true. I really feel pity for Ox. Nothing going his way atm.

Hadn't he scored in his last two appearances before this one?

[scatman]

omg Matip in the rondos

[Spanish Al]

He really needs to knock off the just throwing a foot at balls. He does it quite often and has scored a fair few OGs cause of it, other than that he was good again today.

https://www.premierleague.com/players/5375/Joel-Matip/stats

I’m going to need you to link me to the ‘fair few own goals’ he has scored. I can’t remember any and the above link suggests he’s never scored an own goal in the league, so I’m keen to see where you’ve got this stat from.

[SamLad]

https://www.premierleague.com/players/5375/Joel-Matip/stats

I’m going to need you to link me to the ‘fair few own goals’ he has scored. I can’t remember any and the above link suggests he’s never scored an own goal in the league, so I’m keen to see where you’ve got this stat from.

I asked CanuckYWNA the same thing the day he posted the above. 
I can't remember Matip scoring an OG, but virtually every defender has done I guess.

[jonnypb]

https://www.premierleague.com/players/5375/Joel-Matip/stats

I’m going to need you to link me to the ‘fair few own goals’ he has scored. I can’t remember any and the above link suggests he’s never scored an own goal in the league, so I’m keen to see where you’ve got this stat from.

He's not scored any in the PL, but has scored 2 since 2018 in the cups. One against West Brom in the FA Cup and one against Bayern in the CL. 

[Red Cactii]

omg Matip in the rondos

https://twitter.com/lfcusa/status/1495836259956240384?s=21

 

[Gods_Left_Boot]

https://www.premierleague.com/players/5375/Joel-Matip/stats

I’m going to need you to link me to the ‘fair few own goals’ he has scored. I can’t remember any and the above link suggests he’s never scored an own goal in the league, so I’m keen to see where you’ve got this stat from.

There was the City 2-2 earlier this season to be fair, which went down as a De Bruyne goal despite Joel's deflection.

The only "official" OG Matip scored with us I think is away at Bayern when we won 3-1, but if he hadn't tried to cut out the cross there Lewandowski would've had a tap -in from two yards out.

I agree with you that I don't see it as an issue with the way Matip defends, though.

[fowlermagic]

One of our players of the season so far as steady as a rock in defence and Hansenlike when he comes forward as must be one of the best ball carrying center backs I have seen in recent memory. Brilliant to see the man ghost forward as it looks like he gains a yard in pace when running forward.

In terms of blocking or not blocking a shot surely a defender has to put his body in the way otherwise a forward will be shooting at every opportunity he gets. Old school here as hate how the game has progressed to where defenders have to stand unnaturally with hands behind back just in case a ball is blasted against their arm from 5 yards away. Accidental handball rule was there for a reason but the powers to be tinkered with game and now you have lost some of the great arts in defending. We will never see a sliding tackle again esp from behind as its automatic foul these days even if the defender gets all ball first.

[Knight]

A sliding tackle from behind is a sure fire way of injuring an opponent. We saw it with the Elliott one. When someone is coming in from your blindspot and they are in some sense out of control (because it's the definition of a sliding tackle that you're out of control in some ways!) you're going to get injuries. I'd rather the best attacking players are protected from potentially very dangerous tackles personally.

That rondon video is gold. And another vote from me on the marauding runs, I absolutely love them. A brilliant weapon to disrupt both a high press and also a low block. What a player he is. Probably a better free transfer than Milner for me if he can keep this fitness up.

[Sangria]

I asked CanuckYWNA the same thing the day he posted the above. 
I can't remember Matip scoring an OG, but virtually every defender has done I guess.

That Sky clip showing the top goalscorers against Liverpool in the PL era, and third on the list was Jamie Carragher. There was one season where Skrtel scored 5 for us and 3 against. OGs are an occupational hazard, and I've scored my share in park football.

[Bobinhood]

omg Matip in the rondos

I think Joel got laid last night  He was as outgoing as ive ever seen him. Imperious in the rondos as well as the comedy interlude. 

[afc tukrish]

I think Joel got laid last night   

Sort of "in the rondos," as it were?

[scatman]

the one i meant wasnt even the video above, it was the one where they did 50 passes and Salah was megged by VVD

[jepovic]

I think his skills on the ball is the main reason he mostly still keeps Konate on the bench.

[oxenstierna]

Brilliant 

[Hoenheim]

The madman actually did it 
Brilliant one two and finish. Stick him up front vs Chelsea