2021 Pre-Season Friendlies

[cgf]

LFC vs Mainz 0-0 at halftime.

1st half standouts were Konate and Keita. Tsimikas and Elliott have also been lively. Starters are all out though.

It’s very clear that this team is hurting for another holding midfielder without Fabinho or even Henderson available. While they are trying to replace Wijnaldum, they need more of a 6/8 than an box to box or a 8/10. They are also trying Harvey Elliott a bit in the midfield too. Between Chamberlain, Jones, Keita & Elliott they have enough cover in those spots. They have nobody else that can hold the midfield.

LFC win 1-0. Owen Beck and Kaide Gordon impressed again. Winning goal was an own goal from a Beck cross that Gordon would have scored if the defender didn’t touch it first. Gordon especially has really impressed this preseason so far.

Don't assume you paid any attention to Mainz, but did Nebel or Papela flash for them? Nebel's a very crafty 18yo and Papela was an exciting talent before stagnating the past two years.

 

[Savant]

Don't assume you paid any attention to Mainz, but did Nebel or Papela flash for them? Nebel's a very crafty 18yo and Papela was an exciting talent before stagnating the past two years.

Mainz didn’t really show anything. They were pretty physical but no one really stood out for me. Both only got the first half against LFC A team. Might rewatch some highlights eventually and will let you know

 

[cgf]

Mainz didn’t really show anything. They were pretty physical but no one really stood out for me. Both only got the first half against LFC A team. Might rewatch some highlights eventually and will let you know

That's what I had figured...not only because of the difference in class between you & Mainz, but also because Nebel is just getting started at the senior level...but was curious if those two had any scenes that stood out as I do like Nebel quite a bit & Papela was very interesting at the youth levels.

 

[cgf]

Rhein with a great cross to Nianzou puts Bayern up 2-1 a couple minutes into the 2nd half. Hope to see Arrey-Mbi against this level of opposition.

Victor Jensen with a nice take to make it 2-2.

A nice corner from Rhein almost sets Upa up for the 3-2. Kid has really flashed nicely in both of their friendlies I've watched. Combative, creative & talented, the little midfielder seems to be playing his way into Nagelsmann's plans.

 

[robertmac43]

Interesting mix in this lineup.

 

[cgf]

Watching 6-8 kids standing on the sidelines waiting to sub in during a friendly always cracks me up

Bright Arrey-Mbi Love how aggressively he uses his quickness defensively. If he develops well the kid is going to be a stud.

Jamie Lawrence looks 8 feet tall

Motika has stood out since checking in. Ditto Tillman.

 

[Evilo]

Rhein with a great cross to Nianzou puts Bayern up 2-1 a couple minutes into the 2nd half.

You mean Kouassi right?
How has he looked so far?
If Nagelsmann likes his CB to actually be good with their feet AND in the air while not being slow, Kouassi might see some time.

 

[robertmac43]

Khadra looking good for Brighton right now. Has the team's best chance thus far into the game.

New away kits look great in action as well.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Sams corps is playing again way to put your foot down koeman

 

[Evilo]

Sams corps is playing again way to put your foot down koeman

Sorry man, but the worst CB wasn't Umtiti.
It's the model Barca guy who should really be sent to the bench.

 

[AB13]

Arsenal beat Millwall 4-1. Goals from Balogun, Pepe, Lacazette and Chambers. Lokonga has gotten a lot of praise apparently, I didn’t watch the game though.

 

[Power Man]

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Sorry man, but the worst CB wasn't Umtiti.
It's the model Barca guy who should really be sent to the bench.

Pique may need the bench… sam needs to go to Siberia he is done done.

 

[cgf]

You mean Kouassi right?
How has he looked so far?
If Nagelsmann likes his CB to actually be good with their feet AND in the air while not being slow, Kouassi might see some time.

I missed the first half, so only saw him play for 17 minutes in which he didn't get to do too much other than score his goal...ajax's goal was just a great take by Jensen so I don't blame any of the defenders...but I've liked him during his previous cameos; like you say, the tools are certainly there.

Nianzou should certainly see more PT this season with Lucas' injury; as he looks readier than Richards, Arrey-Mbi, or Lawrence...and Arrey is the only one whose realistic-ceiling looks even higher...so he should be 4th on the depth chart behind Upamecano, Süle, & Pavard.

...and we'll see if Süle can get back on track now that he's been reunited with Nagelsmann, or if he keeps losing confidence & playing worse...

 

[Evilo]

Pique may need the bench… sam needs to go to Siberia he is done done.

Fun to see the double standards.

 

[cgf]

Fun to see the double standards.

When having Umtiti on the bench brings Shakira to town, he can get the same treatment as Pique

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Fun to see the double standards.

No double standard what so ever. Sam isn’t good enough to play even in a marginal role. Combine that with his contract… it’s time to go.


There really is no comparison pique is miles better

 

[Live in the Now]

This isn't surprising but McKennie is looking really good again. I tried to say Liverpool should sign him from Schalke but now it's too late. Cost would be way too high now and especially after this upcoming season.

 

[Evilo]

Pique has been awful and today he was embarrassing.
They even let him shoot a penalty to get going and shot a terrible penalty (that the goalie managed to put in his own goal).

 

[Evilo]

When having Umtiti on the bench brings Shakira to town, he can get the same treatment as Pique

Now that's a fair assessment.
But I still like Mrs Messi better.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Pique has been awful and today he was embarrassing.
They even let him shoot a penalty to get going and shot a terrible penalty (that the goalie managed to put in his own goal).

Didn’t watch today’s match left after 10 mins to enjoy my day. But Sam based off last seasons play is much much worse. You must see this. Amazing that you don’t.

 

[YNWA14]

I hear Memphis got his first goal. His Barcelona legend begins.

 

[Evilo]

Didn’t watch today’s match left after 10 mins to enjoy my day. But Sam based off last seasons play is much much worse. You must see this. Amazing that you don’t.

Nope, Sam barely played (and played badly).
Pique played all he could and played badly.
Same boat for me.
Yet I never see you asking for his departure while he's a huge part of the problem.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Nope, Sam barely played (and played badly).
Pique played all he could and played badly.
Same boat for me.
Yet I never see you asking for his departure while he's a huge part of the problem.

Probably because he has played good for a decade and Sam looks like a junior player right now. Pique is better that’s clear

 

[Evilo]

Pique looks like a veteran (like retired players) right now. He doesn't run, he doesn't even try.