Topic: PL: Chelsea 1 vs Liverpool 1 ‘25 Hazard ‘88 Humungous D (absolute banger)

[RedForeverTT]

c*nt club. c*nt fans. There is nothing good I could say about Chelsea. A group of c*nts put together.

[TepidT2O]

I thought the same when it showed Hazard's knees but is it not counter-intuitive?  Chelsea move the ball around like pinball and genuinely play from the back.  Having a slow, dry pitch and trying to play out against the best pressing team in the league doesn't seem sensible.

True... but it affects us far more than them....

[jooneyisdagod]

I thought the same when it showed Hazard's knees but is it not counter-intuitive?  Chelsea move the ball around like pinball and genuinely play from the back.  Having a slow, dry pitch and trying to play out against the best pressing team in the league doesn't seem sensible.

The injuries were from his goal celebration at Anfield.

[slotmachine]

Mane has played too many minutes. I dont know how he played the full 90. Im hoping he's on the bench at Napoli give him a break before City next week.

[west_london_red]

Fowler, Owen, Gerrard, Torres, Kuyt, Rush, Barnes, McManaman, Heighway, Joe Cole, Liddell, Dalglish, Hunt, Keegan, St John, Suarez... I'm struggling.

Joe Cole? 5 maybe but not 50!

[sms1986]

Video of the pitch invader - https://www.reddit.com/r/LiverpoolFC/comments/9jzh32/andy_telling_a_pitch_invader_to_get_in/.

[Sarge]

Fowler, Owen, Gerrard, Torres, Kuyt, Rush, Barnes, McManaman, Heighway, Joe Cole, Liddell, Dalglish, Hunt, Keegan, St John, Suarez... I'm struggling.

Harry Chambers, Gordon Hodgeson, John Aldridge, Raybould, Stubbins, Heskey.

[The Final Third]

Was it just me who thought the pitch was quite dry and slow again...

See the friction burns Hazard got on his knees...  that shouldn’t happen on a properly prepared pitch..

A deliberate tactic?  Anyone know if the pitch was watered before kick off.

Apparently they were from the knee slide celebration after he'd scored his wonder goal at Anfield..said he wasn't going to do it again.

[Red Beret]

Extended highlights - https://lfcglobe.co.uk/chelsea-1-1-liverpool-highlights-video/
Klopp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGI6QrDQkLE
Sturridge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bau5MMYO-TQ&feature=youtu.be

[Skrtelonparole]

Caley's model says Chelsea were 1.8 to us on 1.5 xG. Not a lot in it, but I think it's probably due to us missing final passes at important times. We had more shots on target, and more shots in all, and we had clearcut chances a few times, but were they more than what they created in terms of quality? Not sure. Alisson bailed us out on one-on-ones twice, first from Willian and second from Hazard and Alonso missed a header towards the end, so it seemed more or less even from me. Possession wise, we were good, because the first half was all about disrupting each others play, but the second half they went deep, we were patient and hence we had a lot of the ball.

This is excellent.

[sms1986]

Joe Cole? 5 maybe but not 50!

He was joking.

[Chalky Boots]

Weird game. I know Chelsea had a couple of chances but so did we and they couldn't pull away from us despite playing their best football for 18 months and ourselves playing pretty average on the whole - Even though the level of football was of a high quality.

[elsewhere]

@DesKellyBTS
Later in the tunnel, Eden Hazard tells Daniel Sturridge:
“Great goal.... just make sure you do it again next weekend! “
Liverpool play Man City next Sunday. @hazardeden10 @DanielSturridge @ChelseaFC @LFC @ManCity #CHELIV

nice of him to give Studge a Nike gift after the match.

[Giono]

Good post especially about the midfield creating space. Shame we didn't get Fekir or an alternative as I think we would be demolishing teams with a penetrative player at the top of the midfleid.

But Fekir might not be getting match time yet.

[elsewhere]

Extended highlights - https://lfcglobe.co.uk/chelsea-1-1-liverpool-highlights-video/
Klopp - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGI6QrDQkLE
Sturridge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bau5MMYO-TQ&feature=youtu.be

why is Marco Asensio celebrating it with us?

[andy07]

Chap above the pitch invader trying hard to conceal his joy.

[Doc Red]

Lots of thoughts here. First the positives. From 7 league games Liverpool have played 4 away (Spurs, Chelsea, Palace and Leicester), teams in 3rd, 4th, 7th and 12th and also teams Liverpool have traditionally struggled to play away in. Result, 10 points from 12, which is superb. The manner in which liverpool got results away is also superb, particularly today, the battle and figth to get the points there was magnificent.

Also, Klopp has bought incredibly well; Alisson and VVD were wonderful today, one held the defence together when it was creaking, the other kept Cherlsea out 1 on 1 more than once. A far cry from Mignolet and Lovren fucking up over the years. The other thing to be pleased with is the likes of Gomez and Alexander-Arnold performing as they are performing, youth being rewarded and in return giving so much back to the club.

However, there are two things I am struggling to agree with at the moment. One is Henderson. Now, the mere mention of Henderson usually divides the forum into two halves; those that defend him for a variety of reasons and those that dislike him and criticize him for a variety of reasons. I want to be clear, I think Henderson is a decent player and has lots of playing time for games where Liverpool need to rest key individuals and where his limitations won't inhibit the side. To explain what those limitations are as I see them, I want to compare him to Keita. There is no part of Henderson's game that Keita cannot replicate. However, Henderson cannot turn, carry and pass the ball forward like Keita can.

Last season Coutinho, before he left at Christmas and Chmberlain in particular, carried that forward running and passing threat from the top of the midfield three. This also released the front three to move into space, switch position and generally open up backlines with movement, but also, crucially, without needing to beat players with the ball. This season Shaquiri and Keita have brought that to the midfield. When you start Milner, Wijnaldum and Henderson, noen of the three can do that as effectively and the front three suffer from having to first beat a man before moving into space. The front three are already not quite clicking, it doesn't do to put more pressure on them.

The difference the introduction of Keita, Shaquiri and Sturridge was impactful. They deserve better reward and more time on the pitch when the other alternatives aren't quite performing to the highest standard, both resting and reminding them of how competitive it is at the top.

Finally, a word on Sturridge. I love Sturridge. His is a ridiculous talent. That goal today makes him joint top goal scorer, with far less pitch time this season. That is no accident. If ever a player deserved more starts its Sturridge.

Quality post DW!
Fully agree.

[Fruity]

Lots of thoughts here. First the positives. From 7 league games Liverpool have played 4 away (Spurs, Chelsea, Palace and Leicester), teams in 3rd, 4th, 7th and 12th and also teams Liverpool have traditionally struggled to play away in. Result, 10 points from 12, which is superb. The manner in which liverpool got results away is also superb, particularly today, the battle and figth to get the points there was magnificent.

Also, Klopp has bought incredibly well; Alisson and VVD were wonderful today, one held the defence together when it was creaking, the other kept Cherlsea out 1 on 1 more than once. A far cry from Mignolet and Lovren fucking up over the years. The other thing to be pleased with is the likes of Gomez and Alexander-Arnold performing as they are performing, youth being rewarded and in return giving so much back to the club.

However, there are two things I am struggling to agree with at the moment. One is Henderson. Now, the mere mention of Henderson usually divides the forum into two halves; those that defend him for a variety of reasons and those that dislike him and criticize him for a variety of reasons. I want to be clear, I think Henderson is a decent player and has lots of playing time for games where Liverpool need to rest key individuals and where his limitations won't inhibit the side. To explain what those limitations are as I see them, I want to compare him to Keita. There is no part of Henderson's game that Keita cannot replicate. However, Henderson cannot turn, carry and pass the ball forward like Keita can.

Last season Coutinho, before he left at Christmas and Chmberlain in particular, carried that forward running and passing threat from the top of the midfield three. This also released the front three to move into space, switch position and generally open up backlines with movement, but also, crucially, without needing to beat players with the ball. This season Shaquiri and Keita have brought that to the midfield. When you start Milner, Wijnaldum and Henderson, noen of the three can do that as effectively and the front three suffer from having to first beat a man before moving into space. The front three are already not quite clicking, it doesn't do to put more pressure on them.

The difference the introduction of Keita, Shaquiri and Sturridge was impactful. They deserve better reward and more time on the pitch when the other alternatives aren't quite performing to the highest standard, both resting and reminding them of how competitive it is at the top.

Finally, a word on Sturridge. I love Sturridge. His is a ridiculous talent. That goal today makes him joint top goal scorer, with far less pitch time this season. That is no accident. If ever a player deserved more starts its Sturridge.   

I understand why Klopp started Henderson. He is full of running and effort. Away from home, where you expect Chelsea to attack I think he helps keep things tight in Midfield. However once we go a goal down then maybe that change could have been made sooner. But I would imagine he starts against City.

[Robinred]

I’d say that was the best quality Premiership game of the season thus far.

We created more chances than them - the Shaqiri miss being the most blatant. But Alisson baled us out twice when we got caught on the counter, so overall I’d say the game was more even than some posters suggest.

Their midfield is top quality. Ours is functional, well organised and has tremendous legs, but we definitely miss creativity with that particular lineup. I think Klopp figures at the moment that we need a solid shape without the ball, and can create enough to gain a win. Problem there is the front three, though full of energy and pace, isn’t functioning. In the other games this season we’ve also misfired, but have had enough to win.

Hendo wears his heart on his sleeve and was visibly irked at getting hooked. Mo looked forlorn. I’m not sure which is more understandable. One thing I am certain of, is that we have several gears to go up, particularly when Keita is up to speed. I don’t believe that of Chelsea.

[Red Beret]

Titanic edition is excellent

https://twitter.com/PrimeWxzza/status/1046104463419822081

Love the comments on that.

"You're supposed to be a United fan."

"Sturridge scored a great goal.  Nothing to do with United ya nonce."

"Titanic makes everything better."

[PoetryInMotion]

Oh Christ, don’t apologise... that’s the best angle to see the goal...

You can see the dip really well.

And the best angle to see the faces of Chelsea fans once it goes in.

[Bjornar]

Thought Keita showed when he came on he can add another dimension to our play. The three midfield starters also did well though. For all the talk about his loss of form, Salah actually played well in the first half. Van Dijk and Alisson were both great.

[Sarge]

[Sarge]

Thought Keita showed when he came on he can add a dimension to our play. The three midfield starters also did well though.

Salah played well in the first half.

Yep his best game for us so far, a cameo but still, Wini/Milner/Kieta is our best 3 right now.

[PoetryInMotion]

Still dislike them, but Sarri seems alright so far and Zola is a likeable guy. Saying that I didn't mind Conte at all

A lot of their fans are a vile lot and their funding and loan deal are suspect and not ideal in footballing terms, but they've had a few decent managers in Ancelotti, Conte and Sarri in terms of characters.

Mourinho was the one who made them truly unlikable in all aspects.

[Sarge]

Juve just beat Napoli 3-1

[newterp]

Juve just beat Napoli 3-1

they are going to be on edge then when they play us.

[sms1986]

Juve just beat Napoli 3-1

Preparing them for us!

[So Howard Philips]

Looks like Eden did a bit of shopping after the game.

Looks like hes giving Danny a sponsored goodie bag.

[lukeb1981]

I hope not , we had a corner around the 59th minute  , it was about to be taken and Henderson ran over and starting pointing and instructing for it to be taken short we lost possession and were very nearly punished as everyone was out of position and struggling to get back , the reason why i am mentioning this is because as captain on the pitch he is making the wrong decisions and holding the team back , the majority of his passes where back or sideways when one or two long passes went forward they were shockers and every time someone around him got the ball he pointed at them to play it back instead of driving forward. He was danced around a fair bit again today where he pressed but never made the tackle and his man just turned him and played a one two and left him badly out of position. In the gmae during the week when we were chasing at the end , he had a simple ball to play Sturridge in and hit it wide , then the free kick Shaq got a bollocking over was a waste as well.As captain he needs to be calm in them positions and create the chances. He is decent lad but if we want to win titles we need to be ruthless and the bottom line is he is stifling our forward play.

[lukeb1981]

Yep his best game for us so far, a cameo but still, Wini/Milner/Kieta is our best 3 right now.

100 %

[So Howard Philips]

A lot of their fans are a vile lot and their funding and loan deal are suspect and not ideal in footballing terms, but they've had a few decent managers in Ancelotti, Conte and Sarri in terms of characters.

Mourinho was the one who made them truly unlikable in all aspects.

And don't forget Rafa.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Mourinho was the one who made them truly unlikable in all aspects.

I'd say that was the fans.

[scouseman]

I am not going to lie but I like the Chelsea manager. Seems a very decent man. Loved the hug with Klopp at the end. Just a nice show of sportsmanship and  respect. Was a nice moment. Hate playing Chelsea though.

 Danny is the definition of footballing efficiency. Scores with his first touch against WHU and then again today. One touch one goal.

[Six Beardy]

Disappointing not to get the 3 points but it was a great point in the end, Chelsea are a really good team. Not as good as us like.  It's nice not to feel full-on panic every time we concede corners, particularly late ones deep in to injury time.

Btw anyone else notice Luiz thwack Firmino across the throat to prevent him reaching the ball that went out for our first corner, around the 17min mark ? Bobby was never going to reach the ball anyway but regardless, without the benefit of seeing a replay it looked a pen to me at the time.

[PoetryInMotion]

And don't forget Rafa.

Ha ha. How did I forget him. Probably because he didn't spend a full season with them and also it never feels he belonged with them. He's ours anyway 

[Los back. Thanks.]

I'd say that was the fans.

Abramovich for me, beautiful strike from Danny. Was so much more invested in this game, chuffed

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Abramovich for me, beautiful strike from Danny. Was so much more invested in this game, chuffed

They were c*nts long before that twat rocked up,started signing £50 notes and passing them out like he was the Messiah.

[So Howard Philips]

Abramovich for me, beautiful strike from Danny. Was so much more invested in this game, chuffed

Their fans have always been pricks. Didn't Ken Bates want to put up electric fences to contain them?

[Sarge]

Their fans have always been pricks. Didn't Ken Bates want to put up electric fences to contain them?

Chelsea headhunters were all NF scum back in the day.