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texagbeliever
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In reply to ptothemo • 8:37a, 8/17/19
I think WIllock moved his name ahead of miki today as the versatile winger/midfield hybrid. Thankfully.

I think Nelson can expect to get minutes in Europa league and Cup ties from here on out.

Emery will earn his wage deciding who to start in the middle 2 with Guendozi, Torreia, Xhaka and Ceballos (though he may move more forward).

Final thought, i wrote many bad things about Luiz when he wore blue, but oh is he a relief in red.
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In reply to texagbeliever • 8:52a, 8/17/19
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I like having Ceballos deeper because of his ability to get out of pressure, especially when teams try and press us. His mobility is such an advantage compared to Xhaka
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In reply to wangus12 • 9:06a, 8/17/19
I agree, but a 4-3-3 against a side like liverpool or city might have a combo of ceballos-Guendozi-Torriea. I'd see that playing more as a triangle with Ceballos in the center and forward.
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9:26a, 8/17/19
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Will take the win. A little shaky in the back but solid overall.
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10:18a, 8/17/19
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We easily could have won that 3-1 or 4-1. Their goalkeeper was pretty good.

Laca, Auba, Pepe, Ceballos, Willock and Guendouzi is looking like a great core of players. If somehow we could lock up Ceballos permanently.... Looking forward to seeing how Tierney and Bellerin fit in with that attack on the wings (and I like Maitland-Niles too). If we can just build a more solid central defense (what else is new) we could be really really good. This will be a fun team to watch this year.
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12:51p, 8/17/19
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Excited about the game next week boys. Should be a great game!
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In reply to AustinScubaAg • 12:52p, 8/17/19
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AustinScubaAg said:
Will take the win. A little shaky in the back but solid overall.


I think that's going to continue for y'all this year but the offense is strong. Good luck to you boys this year.
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1:17p, 8/17/19
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Don't think anyone specifically played poorly. Just need to get guys integrated and playing well together.

Ceballos - looks like a badass. I predicted him to take Xhaka's spot and I think he will play that spot some this season but if he can consistently play like he did today he will end up being our 1st choice #10. Now we just have to convince him that he wants to stay in London.

Nelson - I didn't think he looked bad. He just wasn't involved. I intentionally watched him. He tried to make several streaking runs up the field but no one ever tried to hit him. His goal that was pulled back looked very nice. I think he will come around as the season progresses and could be pushing for a bigger role by next season.

Willock & Duezy - looked great playing the 6/8 role. Think they will see a good bit of time on the field this season.

Pepe - looked amazing on the dribble. Once he starts to click with his teammates he should be deadly.

PEA - surprised me on the wing. Still looks like a ST playing wide but looked much better than the times he played there last season.

Sokra/Luiz - looked pretty good together. Could see them getting better as they play together more. Liked Luiz's passing and communication.

Leno - did a solid job but damn he is scary coming out for the ball at times.
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4:46p, 8/18/19
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Because I'll never get tired of seeing this

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8:23p, 8/19/19
I'm already excited for Saturday! Hoping Pepe takes Nelson's spot to an otherwise unchanged side. I think liverpool's biggest weakness will be the man between the poles so shoot often and press hard.
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4:48p, 8/21/19
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Nketiah just scored in the Championship for Leeds after subbing on 4 minutes prior
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7:37a, 8/23/19
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A sign of things to come. We are gonna need some huge performances tomorrow to get a result. I think we can definitely get something if we survive the initial pressure.

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7:49a, 8/23/19
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Some report circulating that Emery has told Mustafi and ElNeny to GTFO before the Euro window closes. Most recent rumors...

El Neny to Galatasary on loan (rumor is 2+ weeks old)

Mustafi to Roma on loan with an option to buy for 18-23m GBP. This one has been on again off again several times for that several weeks. A couple days ago it appeared dead as Roma had agreed a deal with Juventus for Rugani loan to buy with a prospect being sent as the loan fee and buy option make weight). Supposedly Juventus got greedy (asked for 2 prospects) and Roma has killed the deal and is back on Mustafi.

There are also some rumors that Nacho may be headed back to Spain. Claims that Sociedad has made a bid and Nacho (and his family) are keen. Arsenal are said to be reluctant due to injuries at both LB & RB but may ultimately let him go if he wishes.
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9:43a, 8/24/19
Game Day! Let's go lads!!
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10:28a, 8/24/19
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New third kit today!
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10:32a, 8/24/19
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Sounds like Nacho going to Spain will be a done deal. Hope we get one more masterful performance from La Cabra today if that is true.

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10:34a, 8/24/19
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Leno
Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Monreal
Xhaka, Guendouzi
Willock, Ceballos, Pepe
Aubameyang
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In reply to wangus12 • 10:35a, 8/24/19
will be interesting how this shapes up. Is Willock going to be playing more centrally and deeper like a midfielder or more forward and wide like a winger. I'm hoping ceballos is played centrally and not out wide.
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In reply to texagbeliever • 10:43a, 8/24/19
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4-4-2 with a diamond midfield maybe. Xhaka is the deep player. Willock and Guendouzi will be narrow which allows Monreal and AMN to go forward on the wings.
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10:49a, 8/24/19
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Having Luiz, Xhaka and Ceballos all in there gives us some great ability to get good long balls into Pepe and Auba.
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10:50a, 8/24/19
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Yeah, I just took a guess at formation based on how we've been playing and the personnel. ESPN has it as a 4-3-3 with Ceballos on the wing, but I seriously doubt that's how it will work out.
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11:08a, 8/24/19
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Guys on NBC sports EPL show just said it would be 4-4-2 diamond...

--------- PEA ----- Pepe ----------
--------------- Dani -----------------
---- Duezy ---------- Willock ----
-------------- Xhaka -----------------
Nacho - Luiz - Sokratis - AMN

They did add that is Pepe drifts wide Dani may fill in on the LW to give a 4-3-3 look.
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11:15a, 8/24/19
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Nobody is giving us a chance at Anfield. Time to flip the script

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11:30a, 8/24/19
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COYG!!!!!
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11:33a, 8/24/19
Worried about Guendozzi's positioning. Already pulled central leaving acres of space.
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11:42a, 8/24/19
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Adrian is a mess in goal for Liverpool.
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11:54a, 8/24/19
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We are a mess on defense but if we can keep it up we may just snag a counter goal.
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11:54a, 8/24/19
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Dangerous on the break but don't love our chances if we keep letting crosses in like this
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11:55a, 8/24/19
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Shakey start but some solid counters.
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11:55a, 8/24/19
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Need to take Duezy out and bring in Kola. Switch to a 5-3-2
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11:58a, 8/24/19
I'm wondering if Emery wants to keep Liverpool from playing narrow and play wider. He is almost saying our 6 on defense will get on the crosses before Liverpool's strikers. Seems a gamble.
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12:00p, 8/24/19
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Do they really only bring 2 or 3 cameras to a PL match?
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12:05p, 8/24/19
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Pepe was close but couldn't finish. Speed proving troublesome for Liverpool.
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12:06p, 8/24/19
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Had he shot to the right post with his right foot that would have been in.
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12:12p, 8/24/19
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Ugh
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