Topic: The PL run-in

[disgraced cake]

Struggle to be arsed now to be honest. The refs are bullshit, VAR is bullshit, behind closed doors game or 2000 fans is bullshit. Fans will return but the refs/VAR can't be changed, if 2021/22 doesn't kick off with every seat full in the ground that's it for me, this season is fucking shit

[na fir dearg]

Top of the league despite everything - that's how good we are

[Fromola]

What are they going to do? Hand back their wages and decide to go on sabbatical? Maybe they will leave Liverpool like the way Batman left Gotham in Batman Begins because they are all sick of it and need some enlightenment?

They are footballers and a manager that has won the Champions League, Premier League and are paid a shit tonne of money. They are revered and successful.

Also, they are top of the fucking league. United’s luck has carried them to the bottom half of the table. Well done to them and the league.

They're only human. Their resilience thus far has been remarkable, I agree.

[killer-heels]

They're only human. Their resilience thus far has been remarkable, I agree.

They will be frustrated in the context of the game. Tomorrow they will brush it off because they are top of the league.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

This is the best time to be a liverpool supporter since 1991. Finally seen us win a league title, we've won big ears six times, world class manager and players and a competent board for once. Just enjoy the ride. 

Part of the reason this is also so horrible is because this is all true. This is the best Liverpool side I have ever seen and the best manager we have ever had. It won't last forever, nothing does. And time is being wasted with this side.

While it is brilliant, we can't go the game, fixture congestion has took an axe to this great side, and even when they drag through all this to a good position, awful officiating and VAR is there as another kick in the teeth.

I love this side, but the shite that is everything else about football at this time is coming mighty close to overshadowing the joy of this Liverpool team.

Still, it is so good, I eouldnt put it past them overcoming all the obstacles anyway.

[MD1990]

we are having a klopp 14/15 season. No luck & so many injuries.

They improved massively in the 2nd half of the season. We are somehow top of the league

[RedSamba]

i think you should tone down your expectations for your own sake

[farawayred]

i think you should tone down your expectations for your own sake

You are right. Point-wise, we are half-way to avoiding relegation.

[wemmick]

Gonna be tight. Whoever wins will crawl over the line.

[MonsLibpool]

I don't see why we can't. We are top despite having many top players missing. Some will soon return and we'll be a lot stronger. Other clubs too will have injuries probable at more critical stage of the season because they'll struggle to keep their players with no season, 3 subs and the insane schedule.

Let's stay within touching distance this december and we can win it in the new year.

[Nick110581]

We would win the league easily with a full squad. Even without VVD then I would fancy us.

Obviously, we don’t have that and have at least seven injuries with two season ending to our CBs.

It’s going to be a massive slog over the Xmas period as we don’t have a squad to choose from.

[Butcher Knife Roberto]

This league will be won in the final 10 matches of the season. While we are having zero luck with injuries we somehow are still top of the league, and we still have a number of players to come back for the second half of the campaign. Consider the impact the Thiago will make on our midfield once he's back, as well as the likes of Ox and Naby. If we get VVD back for the final month or so then it would be the cherry on the cake.

I'm certain also that some of our title opponents still have the worst of their injury issues to come in the latter part of the year. Spurs might be chasing our heels but they are a Kane or Son injury away from being distinctly average. It won't be like last year but I'm quietly confident in our ability to win this again.

[markmywords]

I think our approach worked wonders in the last 2 yrs and could well pay off handsomely this time around yet, but it may have have cost us today, but those are the breaks, there are no perfect approaches to football.

  Our pattern of getting our noses in front and then seemingly lowering our intensity and effectively saving our legs for when we really need it, leaves us vulnerable to these sorts of reverses and twists of fate.  Last yr with the best centre back in the world and a different application of the handball/pens, we could retreat and allow the opposition to attack our box in the last 10 mins.  Man city (who we could still finish well ahead of) go for broke and try to get a 2nd, 3rd,4th goal to finish teams off and are less vulnerable to late soft pens and such

[deFacto please, you bastards]

No matter the obastacles and circumstances I got all the confidence in this side.

[buttersstotch]

I still fancy us to win the league, but clearly we need a couple of midfielders back and are wrapping Matip up in cotton wool, which is the right thing to do. I honestly think not signing a centre back in January would be negligence. Just way too many injuries now, Fabinho is needed back in midfield and we have no idea how long it will be until Thiago, Ox or Naby are back. And then neither of them have the most reliable fitness records going.

I totally agree this year the season will be won and lost in the last 10 games. It's going to take 80-85 points to win and realistically a good few teams could reach that figure. Ultimately right now, it does seem it might come down to who can avoid injuries the most. I can't see a scenario where everyone avoids muscle injuries.. but we know the same could happen to us again as well.

The current result hurts a little bit more after the showing midweek and knowing we have to seal CL qualification. Just got to really hope we get it done this week, then at least we can protect the players the following week ready for the Christmas schedule.

[Caligula?]

If we're lucky we'll have Trent, Thiago, Milner and Keita all back and firing by January. That'll help massively. But Gomez and Virgil are still out for the season and we still only have one fit senior CB who's injury prone. We simply have to sign someone in January.

[Nick110581]

If we're lucky we'll have Trent, Thiago, Milner and Keita all back and firing by January. That'll help massively. But Gomez and Virgil are still out for the season and we still only have one fit senior CB who's injury prone. We simply have to sign someone in January.

We will need Trent, Milner and Keita back sooner than January.

[UntouchableLuis]

City got their annual 5-0 win over Burnley today but still not sure on them.

If we finish below anyone else it will be because of the ridiculous injury list, nothing more or less.

[stonecold_jpm]

We are well on course still, one game at a time but if you really need to feel better then just think of the 5 game block thread and us taking 11/12 points every 5 games sets us up for around 82-85 points. We took 10 in the first block with 11 in the second block with our tougher start. I can't see any more being needed than that. Anfield is the key for us, as long as we keep winning at home whilst nobody else is, beat our rivals there and keep our unbeaten run going.

[Fromola]

What are they going to do? Hand back their wages and decide to go on sabbatical? Maybe they will leave Liverpool like the way Batman left Gotham in Batman Begins because they are all sick of it and need some enlightenment?

They are footballers and a manager that has won the Champions League, Premier League and are paid a shit tonne of money. They are revered and successful.

Also, they are top of the fucking league. United’s luck has carried them to the bottom half of the table. Well done to them and the league.

Read what the players are saying after the game. They're at the end of their tether with the officials and VAR.

This affects confidence, performance, momentum. Every time the ball goes in our box now VAR are reviewing for a penalty. Every other goal we score is chalked off 5 minutes later.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Luckily the players arent mentality midgets like you are

[Fromola]

Luckily the players arent mentality midgets like you are

Have you read their social media tonight? They're as demoralised as the fans are with it.

[bornandbRED]

Gonna be tight. Whoever wins will crawl over the line.

Stay in the mix until January, get the squad fit and we will absolutely walk it.

[slaphead]

Jaysus what a day. 2 games I have been fuming in the last few years and both this season. The derby and this. I'll accept losses and draws and injuries as long as the manner in which they come is acceptable. It was so shit a day I drove straight to the offy and now I do feel a lot better I must say. I'll take more pleasure if we win the league this season than last. I dunno if its because we're defending champions but we're getting shafted with injuries and luck and every dickhead waiting to stick the boot in. I had the worst hangover of my life on the 26th June bit I'll beat if we do it again. U p the reds

[Pradan]

Have you read their social media tonight? They're as demoralised as the fans are with it.

Milner and who else?

[S]

Gonna be tight. Whoever wins will crawl over the line.

Yeah I think so too.

I expect ourselves, City, Spurs and Chelsea to be close to each other in January.

[S]

What are they going to do? Hand back their wages and decide to go on sabbatical? Maybe they will leave Liverpool like the way Batman left Gotham in Batman Begins because they are all sick of it and need some enlightenment?

They are footballers and a manager that has won the Champions League, Premier League and are paid a shit tonne of money. They are revered and successful.

Also, they are top of the fucking league. United’s luck has carried them to the bottom half of the table. Well done to them and the league.

Exactly.

The way this has been blown out of proportion is absurd.

[Fromola]

Milner and who else?

Hendo, Robbo.

[Pradan]

Hendo, Robbo.

I can't find anything on Henderson's twitter.

[Andy-oh-six]

Have you read their social media tonight? They're as demoralised as the fans are with it.

The morale is broken. Just need to limp through the next month then hope we get some players return and push for top four in spring.

[Fromola]

I can't find anything on Henderson's twitter.

After match interview on BBC

[slaphead]

The morale is broken. Just need to limp through the next month then hope we get some players return and push for top four in spring.

Push for top four ? We're the best team in the league and we have the best manager in the league. Why are so many people forgetting that

[koptommy93]

The morale is broken. Just need to limp through the next month then hope we get some players return and push for top four in spring.

I hope you are taking the piss because if not...good grief.

[redman64]

For the life of me, I cant figure out were all this fixture congestion talk is coming from. Going back to the 70's and 80's, we always played a game every 3 or 4 days. League match. European cup. League match. League cup. League match. European cup. League match. FA cup etc etc. Okay the game is a lot quicker these days but then but we have a larger squad to pick from. I dont know why we are getting so many injuries. Just bad luck it seems. And shite bluenose c*nts. We are top for the moment and we have a few crucial players to come back into the fold. As disappointed today I was today with the late penalty im not too downhearted. Lots to look forward to...

[Dazzer23]

For the life of me, I cant figure out were all this fixture congestion talk is coming from. Going back to the 70's and 80's, we always played a game every 3 or 4 days. League match. European cup. League match. League cup. League match. European cup. League match. FA cup etc etc. Okay the game is a lot quicker these days but then but we have a larger squad to pick from. I dont know why we are getting so many injuries. Just bad luck it seems. And shite bluenose c*nts. We are top for the moment and we have a few crucial players to come back into the fold. As disappointed today I was today with the late penalty im not too downhearted. Lots to look forward to...

It’s an interesting point, I’m sure we pissed the league one year in the late 70’s (42 games) using only 16 players, and some of them were only a couple of subs appearances.

I’m sure the game is faster these days, and the players fitter and more highly tuned. Does that make them more susceptible to muscle injuries? I don’t know, those that know their sports science may have a view?...

[deFacto please, you bastards]

The games are played at a higher intensity, there are more international meaningless fixtures, the sport is evolved substantly since then.

[Ghost Town]

We were spoiled last season by winning at an absolute canter and taking the piss out of everyone. This season looks like it's going to be tighter and we're going to be doing stuff like dropping points, even losing some games. Some of you need to get yourselves used to that otherwise you'll be absolute wrecks by May

[ScouserAtHeart]

We'll be 3rd at worst end of the gameweek, 2 whole points behind the leaders. Eke out a win against Ajax and we have 5 days before the next game, and give everyone senior the midweek off so we'll be fresh for Spurs (who I think would've played that Thursday)

It's not all bad

[bornandbRED]

The morale is broken. Just need to limp through the next month then hope we get some players return and push for top four in spring.

Think top four will be well gone by Xmas.

We should just go all out for the FA cup. Silverware is silverware?

[Ghost Town]

Think top four will be well gone by Xmas.

We should just go all out for the FA cup. Silverware is silverware?

Sadly we're out of two cups already: the League Cup and the 'Try and fuck up the Champions's season' Cup which Everton won in record time this season