Topic: Stefan Bajčetić

[JackWard33]

Hes good enough for PL already. Hes also better than Harvey and Jones already. His understanding of the game is outstanding.

I honestly don’t think he is and I’m a big fan - the game passed him by mostly
We can probably play him against some of the weaker teams but he’s not at a top 4 level yet physically … and he’s not supposed to be he’s 18. Exciting prospect for now

[LiamG]

Hes good enough for PL already. Hes also better than Harvey and Jones already. His understanding of the game is outstanding.

He fits the team more than them two

[Coolie High]

And do absolutely nothing with them then get injured again?

As an 8 can’t be much worse than Henderson and Elliott, at the very least he retains the ball and is great under pressure.

[jooneyisdagod]

I honestly don’t think he is and I’m a big fan - the game passed him by mostly
We can probably play him against some of the weaker teams but he’s not at a top 4 level yet physically … and he’s not supposed to be he’s 18. Exciting prospect for now

He's our best no.6 and our second-best midfielder behind Thiago. The rest are so bad these days.

[newterp]

Thought he did quite well all things considered.

[Coolie High]

I honestly don’t think he is and I’m a big fan - the game passed him by mostly
We can probably play him against some of the weaker teams but he’s not at a top 4 level yet physically … and he’s not supposed to be he’s 18. Exciting prospect for now

Agree we need a new DM as soon as possible.

[PaulF]

The idea Nettles you?

Ooooh I get that one.

[Crosby Nick]

Ooooh I get that one.

Do you have a hungerford Bergerac related puns?

[Draex]

I thought he was one of our better players, tough game that and considering he was carrying a yellow did well.

[Dave McCoy]

There was good and bad. Ideally we could just play him in drips and drabs the rest of the year and build him up for next season but at the moment he almost has to play because of there being no real alternatives. Maybe getting an 8 who could play as a 6 this window would have been a good idea instead of another attacker? Huh.

[MonsLibpool]

For his age, he was very good.

[Cormack Snr]

The lad is still only a baby, done as well as he could.

[WoodenHanger]

Should start every single possible game between now and the summer.

[Samie]

Just needs to bulk up a bit and his condition need to get better as he's gassed after 60 minutes but that will come with time and more games played at this level.

[Knight]

I honestly don’t think he is and I’m a big fan - the game passed him by mostly
We can probably play him against some of the weaker teams but he’s not at a top 4 level yet physically … and he’s not supposed to be he’s 18. Exciting prospect for now

I think this might be true but also that he’s a better option than Fabinho anyway. Which is scary.

I’m not sure the defenders and Alison trust him to give him it in deep positions with his back to their goal yet.

[The G in Gerrard]

Keep playing the lad.

[Samie]

Yep, he's a bonafide first teamer now.

Jurgen Klopp on Stefan Bajcetic:

“There was a door open and he went straight through it, he’s exceptional. But we have to be a bit careful with him, he’s still young.”

[AmanShah21]

Still raw but mobile and his work-rate is good. Atleast he was engaging in duels and di win back possession high up the pitch like we used to. Plenty of room to get better. I'd continue to keep playing him as the 6 because at the very least, the midfield does something with him in it instead of just watching the game happen.

[y2w902]

Not as good as at Wolves but that was to be expected, he still carried himself well and showed up better than our other options, huge potential.

[anandg_lfc]

It's a fantastic experience for him. Getting proper minutes under his belt at the highest level. One of the few positives this season

[JordanTremenderson]

He wasn't good but wasn't bad.

He has a bright future though. 

[Samie]

https://twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/1616802339339309057

Stefan Bajcetic’s game by numbers vs. Chelsea:

39 touches
7/8 final third passes completed
6 ball recoveries
3/4 long balls completed
2 aerial duels won
2 interceptions
2 key passes
1 big chance created

Impressive performance.

[BeingJohnMarkovic]

https://twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/1616802339339309057

Yeah I thought he played well, and considering he's only 18 and stepping into a pressure game like that, he did himself proud. Certainly would keep playing him as much as possible, it's not like Fabinho is setting it alight.

[Clint Eastwood]

Yep, he's a bonafide first teamer now.

Not sure, he’s changed his tune since yesterday when he said “I don’t think we need to be careful with him to be honest”

[Dree]

Did alright, especially since Thiago got him booked earlyish and we let the game be too open at times in the second half. Weren’t cut apart with ease like previous games.

[Eeyore]

There was good and bad. Ideally we could just play him in drips and drabs the rest of the year and build him up for next season but at the moment he almost has to play because of there being no real alternatives. Maybe getting an 8 who could play as a 6 this window would have been a good idea instead of another attacker? Huh.

You will have to show me the rule where you are only allowed to sign one player per window.

[Fromola]

I honestly don’t think he is and I’m a big fan - the game passed him by mostly
We can probably play him against some of the weaker teams but he’s not at a top 4 level yet physically … and he’s not supposed to be he’s 18. Exciting prospect for now

He's in the side on merit but you can’t rest your season on an 18 year old CM. It's not fair on the player either.

[PEG2K]

https://twitter.com/StatmanDave/status/1616802339339309057

39 touches kinda confirms the game passes him by, but the other stats show that when he has the ball he uses it well.

It's expected that he has this kind of performance vs Chelsea. They're not doing very well atm but they're no midtable quality when it comes to personell.

One thing for sure Fabinho didn't look an improvement when he came on so Bajcetic should keep his place.

[Coolie High]

You will have to show me the rule where you are only allowed to sign one player per window.

 

[JP!]

And do absolutely nothing with them then get injured again?

Indeed, you have to wonder what games some people are watching.

On Bajcetic, I thought he was good today.  Not up against much by comparsion given how shit some of the midfield are playing, but to say he was 18 in a high pressure game, he looked comfortable.

[Keith Lard]

What a performance from the lad. He’s 18 years old - world at his feet. Keep playing him in the PL and full pre season under his belt, and we will have an excellent midfielder ready to go start of next season.

[Asam]

What a performance from the lad. He’s 18 years old - world at his feet. Keep playing him in the PL and full pre season under his belt, and we will have an excellent midfielder ready to go start of next season.

people don’t realise how difficult it is to be a midfielder for a top club, he’s doing brilliantly

[Stockholm Syndrome]

He's in the side on merit but you can’t rest your season on an 18 year old CM. It's not fair on the player either.

I would argue with the league being largely a write off competitively right now, that he can get a lot of minutes in without resting the season in him either. It's a free hit for him to perform for us at the top.

He is currently our best no 6. He isn't currently good enough to be the no 6 we want but he has all the tools to be, but on current form he is the best 6.

[RedG13]

I would argue with the league being largely a write off competitively right now, that he can get a lot of minutes in without resting the season in him either. It's a free hit for him to perform for us at the top.

He is currently our best no 6. He isn't currently good enough to be the no 6 we want but he has all the tools to be, but on current form he is the best 6.

there 19 League games left and no games for 2 weeks in the league. I dont think the league is a write off. Also Jota/Firmino both are back soon.

[Fromola]

I would argue with the league being largely a write off competitively right now, that he can get a lot of minutes in without resting the season in him either. It's a free hit for him to perform for us at the top.

He is currently our best no 6. He isn't currently good enough to be the no 6 we want but he has all the tools to be, but on current form he is the best 6.

Yeah, but when it comes to fixtures like Chelsea away/City away/Everton at home/United at home/the Madrid tie (any big FA Cup matches) it's a lot of pressure on a very young lad. You have to manage his minutes.

[didi shamone]

people don’t realise how difficult it is to be a midfielder for a top club, he’s doing brilliantly

Playing as defensive midfielder for us is a monumental job for an 18 year old rookie. I have no idea  how much he can contribute this season but he's a massive talent.

[Coolie High]

I would argue with the league being largely a write off competitively right now, that he can get a lot of minutes in without resting the season in him either. It's a free hit for him to perform for us at the top.

He is currently our best no 6. He isn't currently good enough to be the no 6 we want but he has all the tools to be, but on current form he is the best 6.

People keep forgetting we’re still in the CL..

[Fromola]

People keep forgetting we’re still in the CL..

I think most have written off the Madrid tie (they aren't that good though).

[Legs]

Yeah, but when it comes to fixtures like Chelsea away/City away/Everton at home/United at home/the Madrid tie (any big FA Cup matches) it's a lot of pressure on a very young lad. You have to manage his minutes.

That is true but if he is playing well and in the best 3 then he has to play it’s that simple.

He has earned the shirt it’s up to the others to take it off him imo

[Coolie High]

I think most have written off the Madrid tie (they aren't that good though).

Shame give us a good DM and we have every chance, Madrid aren’t as strong as in previous seasons