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Liverpool Player Ratings v Southampton- How did the media rate them?

Liverpool really did not have to get out of second gear as they managed an easy 3-0 win over Mark Hughes’ Southampton over the weekend- the scoreline a repeat of their win from last season.

The Reds tried out a 4-2-3-1 formation at the beginning of the game to accommodate Xherdan Shaqiri, but reverted back to the 4-3-3 that Klopp has generally favoured after the Swiss international’s withdrawal at half time.

The win also means that LFC are the only team in the league with a 100% record following Chelsea’s goalless stalemate at the London Stadium against Manuel Pellegrini’s West Ham.

That Liverpool didn’t really hit their stride, but were also not posed any real problems, is shown in their ratings, with most players earning a 7 for their efforts at Anfield. Southampton took 90 minutes to register their first shot on target, and that was easily saved by Alisson.

Most of the papers, bar the Echo, thought that Virgil van Dijk was the best LFC backline player on show. They also agreed that Xherdan Shaqiri had an impressive full debut.

This was a relatively easy fixture in a tough schedule for the Reds- this Saints clash was preceded by their Champions League clash against PSG, and will be followed by back to back games against Chelsea (Cup & League) and a trip to Italy to take on Napoli. Continue reading →

Michael Jones Virgil van Dijk 2017- Retired wrestler Virgil poses as VVD on twitter

Legendary ex wrestler Virgil, who was a very prominent figure in the 80’s and early 90’s, has decided to take the mickey out of some fans by posing as Liverpool’s newest signing Virgil van Dijk on twitter. Virgil, whose real name is Michael Jones, even asked fans in a poll what he should be doing with the 75 million that the Reds paid for his signature.

A nice bit of banter, especially if you know who Virgil was! Some of the younger chaps might not, and we can already see some folks falling for it on social media, wondering if it was the real VVD Continue reading →

Reds to plug hole in defence with Van Dijk signing

Liverpool’s defence has been a major reason for them not quite being able to challenge for the title despite having the attacking talents like Roberto Firmino, Philippe Coutinho, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane at their disposal.

The Reds, shockingly for a side that is currently top four in the Premier League, have the third WORST defensive record away from home in the league. Only West Ham and Stoke have conceded more on the road, and even bottom of the table Swansea have shipped in less than Jurgen Klopp’s side on their travels. Continue reading →