Author Topic: Takumi Minamino (Read 435342 times)

peachybum · « **Reply #960 on:** March 1, 2020, 03:38:36 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on March 1, 2020, 03:21:41 pm

Hasnt looked anything special, to be honest.

Not many in our team have in 2020.

We don't really rotate in the front three so much like our other backup forwards they aren't ever going to look much if they don't play enough to actually get some form.

Robinred · « **Reply #961 on:** March 1, 2020, 06:49:03 pm »

Quote from: Vinay on March 1, 2020, 03:21:41 pm

Hasnt looked anything special, to be honest.

Not true. He looked very special against us.

disgraced cake · « **Reply #962 on:** March 1, 2020, 06:59:20 pm »

Chelsea he will probably play. Nice chance for him as well.

Can he play on the right hand side? If so I'd put him there for the cup tie considering it'll be a bit harder for Elliot to get involved against a defense full of premier league footballers and actual men

Not saying that hurt him in the derby or against Arsenal, but in terms of contributing with a goal or assist you'd probably have more confidence in Minamino.

farawayred · « **Reply #963 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:07:52 pm »

I though he looked excellent off the ball when he came in (considering the levels the team displayed that is). Too bad the others didn't look to pass to him more often; it almost felt like they haven't developed that trust yet.

FlashGordon · « **Reply #964 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:12:49 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on March 1, 2020, 08:07:52 pm

I though he looked excellent off the ball when he came in (considering the levels the team displayed that is). Too bad the others didn't look to pass to him more often; it almost felt like they haven't developed that trust yet.

Yep he was buzzing around constantly showing for the ball in little pockets of space. Encouraging.

killer-heels · « **Reply #965 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:21:03 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on March 1, 2020, 08:07:52 pm

I though he looked excellent off the ball when he came in (considering the levels the team displayed that is). Too bad the others didn't look to pass to him more often; it almost felt like they haven't developed that trust yet.

He didnt really do much. Doesnt look trusted yet.

I am sure he will do well for us as we dont buy shit players but clearly as of yet he is nowhere near settled enough.

FlashGordon · « **Reply #966 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:23:32 pm »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on March 1, 2020, 08:21:03 pm

He didnt really do much. Doesnt look trusted yet.

I am sure he will do well for us as we dont buy shit players but clearly as of yet he is nowhere near settled enough.

Not his fault the others wouldn't pass to him. He was constantly showing.

killer-heels · « **Reply #967 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:29:46 pm »

Quote from: FlashGordon on March 1, 2020, 08:23:32 pm

Not his fault the others wouldn't pass to him. He was constantly showing.

He was but surprised that people think that equates to him looking good.

Clearly he looks like he has confidence but to be honest it looks like it will be next season where we see him regularly.

farawayred · « **Reply #968 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:30:17 pm »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on March 1, 2020, 08:21:03 pm

He didnt really do much. Doesnt look trusted yet.

I am sure he will do well for us as we dont buy shit players but clearly as of yet he is nowhere near settled enough.

Agree, but that's why I said off the ball. He made himself available between the lines, between the CBs, but others didn't pass to him.

killer-heels · « **Reply #969 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:40:44 pm »

Quote from: farawayred on March 1, 2020, 08:30:17 pm

Agree, but that's why I said off the ball. He made himself available between the lines, between the CBs, but others didn't pass to him.

Difficult to judge that because maybe our players were set into a pattern of play and he was just asked to break that and make himself available. When he did pick up the ball did he play many forward passes?

You would have seen a far more disciplined player had he started.

farawayred · « **Reply #970 on:** March 1, 2020, 08:51:50 pm »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on March 1, 2020, 08:40:44 pm

Difficult to judge that because maybe our players were set into a pattern of play and he was just asked to break that and make himself available. When he did pick up the ball did he play many forward passes?

You would have seen a far more disciplined player had he started.

Fair enough, we don't know the instructions. I just wanted to say that I didn't see much wrong with his game. We'll see when he starts, possibly on Tuesday (?).

Ghost Town · « **Reply #971 on:** March 2, 2020, 02:32:19 am »

Quote from: farawayred on March 1, 2020, 08:07:52 pm

I though he looked excellent off the ball when he came in (considering the levels the team displayed that is). Too bad the others didn't look to pass to him more often; it almost felt like they haven't developed that trust yet.

The same happens with our regular starters, though. Players are constantly making off-the-ball runs and moves but are often not seen/found by the players in possession. It's one of the few possible criticisms of the side currently that the build up play can be very predictable and slow much of the time. When it occasionally isn't; when runners are noticed and found, great things happen

lionel_messias · « **Reply #972 on:** March 3, 2020, 12:57:35 pm »

Would like to see him start tonight with the likes of Mane and Salah around him.

I reckon he could sneak in some really good through-balls and get assists. Looked tidy in the Watford game.

Needs minutes.

Vinay · « **Reply #973 on:** March 3, 2020, 12:59:15 pm »

Is't he cup-tied for today's game?

MdArshad · « **Reply #974 on:** March 3, 2020, 03:01:43 pm »

Was looking good at Watford. Hope he gets a goal today. Might not make be important for us in the league but have a feeling he will play a key role for us to retain the UCL.

Dench57 · « **Reply #975 on:** March 3, 2020, 03:04:57 pm »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on March 1, 2020, 08:29:46 pm

but to be honest it looks like it will be next season where we see him regularly.

This was always going to be the case. Hopefully will be what we thought we were getting with Shaqiri until he disappeared off the face of the earth

OOS · « **Reply #976 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:47:04 pm »

Early doors but he looks like a kid out there. All over the place leading the line.

tubby · « **Reply #977 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:48:13 pm »

Doesn't look suited to that Firmino role, not sure how he fits in with the current formation.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #978 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:48:56 pm »

Good first half.

robgomm · « **Reply #979 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:49:49 pm »

Has no role yet, surprised he's getting much game time. Looking forward to seeing him after he's settled next season.

Clint Eastwood · « **Reply #980 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:50:26 pm »

I thought he was alright until the subs. We failed to sustain any attacks after taking off our brightest spark in the second half and bringing on a horribly out of form Bobby Firmino.

S · « **Reply #981 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:51:54 pm »

He still hasn't started a game with anything resembling our strongest lineup. Can't judge him on our collective mediocre form.

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #982 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:52:19 pm »

Imo he's best as a 10, playing in behind the centerforwards.

RobbieRedman · « **Reply #983 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:53:33 pm »

Quote from: OOS on March 3, 2020, 09:47:04 pm

Early doors but he looks like a kid out there. All over the place leading the line.

Like a fish out of water

wasn't good viewing

Bjornar · « **Reply #984 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:53:46 pm »

He's good enough, but needs to be braver and a bit more selfish is my impression so far.

disgraced cake · « **Reply #985 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:54:03 pm »

Yeah thought he looked alright first half, nothing in the second half like, but near enough everyone was badly shit.

Cu Chulainn · « **Reply #986 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:54:59 pm »

Looked good first half, then seemed to run out of steam. Maybe it's a physical thing? In which case he'll just need time to get used to the league. I expect we won't see the best of him until next season.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #987 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:56:12 pm »

I'm thinking this guy is a long-term project. He's playing like somebody who can't quite believe he's at Liverpool.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #988 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:57:08 pm »

Played a lovely ball to mane first half. Apart from that didn’t even know he was on the pitch

rawcusk8 · « **Reply #989 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:57:23 pm »

Quote from: disgraced cake on March 3, 2020, 09:54:03 pm

Yeah thought he looked alright first half, nothing in the second half like, but near enough everyone was badly shit.

Yep.

Play him with the front 3 and we’ll see him do even better.

Sat1 · « **Reply #990 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:58:19 pm »

Ok first half, shit second half along with everyone else.

He’s being prepped for next yr

disgraced cake · « **Reply #991 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:59:00 pm »

Quote from: rawcusk8 on March 3, 2020, 09:57:23 pm

Yep.

Play him with the front 3 and we’ll see him do even better.

I was beginning to think that myself, I'd like to see it but it's a question of when. Just think if he's playing in behind them it's harder for him to get involved and dictate the play like someone in that position typically plays. Surely he'd be more valuable to us out wide.

El Lobo · « **Reply #992 on:** March 3, 2020, 09:59:25 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on March 3, 2020, 09:56:12 pm

I'm thinking this guy is a long-term project. He's playing like somebody who can't quite believe he's at Liverpool.

As is everyone else

Raid · « **Reply #993 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:00:26 pm »

He'll be better deployed from deeper, which is where he caused us so many issues. The insistence on Origi wide and Minamino as a false nine is weird.

Harris96 · « **Reply #994 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:02:13 pm »

Thought he played wel until he was moved out of position to god knows where in the second half

Cozzymoto · « **Reply #995 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:24:20 pm »

Still early days but needs to do better, though I don't know whether he's struggling due to being played in a role he's not use to.

Coolie High · « **Reply #996 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:33:07 pm »

He made some stunning little passes, look like the only one who could break down a defence.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #997 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:45:48 pm »

Quote from: HeartAndSoul on March 3, 2020, 09:57:08 pm

Played a lovely ball to mane first half. Apart from that didn’t even know he was on the pitch

That's right. It was a gorgeous ball. Fooled the defence (and the crowd). Unfortunately it fooled Sadio too who was too slow to react.

medley · « **Reply #998 on:** March 3, 2020, 10:55:03 pm »

Needs more presence to his game. Looks enthusiastic when hes on the ball but drifts about the pitch and doesn't get on the ball enough. We are to see what his final position ends up being but not too sure currently him playing as the false 9 is working for him.

thaddeus · « **Reply #999 on:** March 3, 2020, 11:03:06 pm »

He didn't get involved enough but the same can be said of Bobby when he came on and against Watford. Right now we're struggling to get our attacking players on the ball due to constantly recycling it so it's difficult for our forwards to shine.

He's shown glimpses of what he can do and I'm sure there's a lot more to come.