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I hope people have been watching Wijnaldum since he came back from that nasty infection. He's been Liverpool's best player. So intelligent, strong on the ball, and his off the ball work goes completely under the radar. There was a statistical analysis of how Liverpool play with specific players on the field and it shows they suffer defensively in a big way when Wijnaldum isn't there; he doesn't necessarily tackle or intercept a ton but his cutting of space, intelligence in possession and industry are very important. Not to mention his ability in transition. Next season he should be first choice along with either Henderson/Chamberlain and Keita of a team that could challenge for the PL and CL. This season he was the engine that turned the 2nd game around against City and absolutely destroyed Roma in the first game. Such an underrated player. If only he had a bit more confidence in his skills he could be World Class, if he isn't already. He's not unlike Modric (though more defensive and safer in nature), who took a while for the world to truly appreciate.
I dont think so. Klopp has rotated the midfield throughout the season in the bit to let the midfield players to groom in all departments but still they dont have true no 9 and this is where they are looking to invest this season. With the arrival of Ox, his set up have changed to playing with 2 attacking and 1 central where as before he used to go with BTB with either henderson or wijnaldum. When coutinho was at Liverpool he played the dual role coming inside from the left. He pretty much covered both the winger and midfield role and which further meant the midfield could drop back and maintain certain degree of attacking line. Now with Mane on the left, he is pretty much more direct than coutinho and this is where they could use a true number 9 to bring Firmino more into the game. The second leg vs Roma was a big question in the midfield and Oxs quickness and fluidity was defintely missing. Its true wijnaldum brings a certain aspect to the game but it also pretty much comes down to who your oponent is. Now if you look at Real, I dont think he will have much chance against the likes of Casemiro and if what happend vs Roma in 2 leg happens vs Real, they will pay the price.
I think you need to rewatch those games, and also the whole season. Are you a Liverpool fan? I've watched every single game this season, and last. Outside of when Wijnaldum was sick he's not just been great he's their best midfielder overall. Also Modric isn't 'far superior' in ball skill and handling speed, he just often plays a more offensive role and plays with more confidence. Wijnaldum has shown many times already this season his ability to use his speed, agility and ball control. His first touch is incredible. Look at some of the plays he made even just in the CL this season. Wijnaldum also scored the decider that put Liverpool through against Roma, btw, in the 2nd leg. Also in the first leg, before Ox injured himself, Liverpool were struggling to control the midfield and as soon as Wijnaldum came on the game changed completely. The same thing happened against City -- as soon as Wijnaldum turned it on he was the one that drove Liverpool's midfield forward and snuffed out City's attempt to win the tie. Also that analysis of Coutinho is wrong, but I don't have time to do a write-up atm. But basically the team had to carry Coutinho defensively, and especially when he was playing in midfield (when Mane was playing on the left and not injured). Firmino has been absolutely fantastic and he roams all over the place -- they don't need a true #9 as Firmino is one of the best in the world, while Salah takes up the role of a traditional poacher drifting in from the right and usually being the highest player. Wijnaldum is crucial to Klopp's team in the way he facilitates transitions and his intelligence on the field which allows a lot more freedom to the rest of the team. It's no small wonder that the team's defensive record with Wijnaldum playing vs. when he is not is much, much better. He is their best midfielder. Wijnaldum will have no problem against Real's midfield. In fact, he'll be the standout midfielder once again. As he has been in almost every big game he's played for Liverpool.
Wijnaldum, also scores a lot more than Modric: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georginio_Wijnaldum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luka_Modrić
How can you compare Modric and Wijnaldum guys? Modric is a thousand times better than him. Modric, you can compare him to Xavi, Iniesta or Pirlo. He is an artist.
Wow, Hooligans takelen Dost en zijn Sporting-ploeggenoten flink toe Vandaag, 19:47 Aangepast om 21:15 Voetbal Bas Dost heeft een hoofdwond opgelopen door de aanval van de supporters ojogo.pt Bas Dost wordt behandeld Sporting Sporting Portugal heeft maandagavond onverwacht bezoek gehad van een groep hooligans. Op de training werden trainer Jorge Jesus en spelers aangevallen. Bas Dost was een van de slachtoffers. De Nederlandse spits liep een hoofdwond op. De Portugese nieuwssite O Jogo heeft de details van het voorval gepubliceerd en toont ook een foto van de hoofdwond van Dost. Bivakmutsen en maskers O Jogo meldt dat er ongeveer vijftig mannen met bivakmutsen en maskers op het trainingscomplex waren. José da Silva, NOS-correspondent in Portugal, zegt dat het zou gaan om leden van de Juve Leo, één van de meest radicale supportersverenigingen van de club. Adeptos do Sporting invadiram a Academia de Alcochete de cara tapada. pic.twitter.com/Xhi9kwSS3Z — B24 (@B24PT) May 15, 2018 Verschillende spelers zijn aangevallen, maar ook de fysiotherapeut en de assistent-trainers. Binnen hebben de hooligans, die gewapend waren met fakkels, stokken en strijkijzers, de boel kort en klein geslagen. Vele commentatoren in Portugal verwijten clubvoorzitter Bruno de Carvalho de aanstichter te zijn van de zeer agressieve houding van vele supporters van Sporting Portugal. De Carvalho heeft regelmatig de spelers en de trainer ervan beschuldigd dat ze niet voldoende presteren. "Ik vind dat de supporters van de spelers en de trainer mogen eisen dat ze betere resultaten leveren en dat mogen ze best op een dringende en duidelijke manier doen", aldus de clubvoorzitter. Geen Champions League Sporting verspeelde afgelopen weekend de tweede plaats in de Portugese competitie en daarmee ook een Champions League-ticket. Nu gaat Benfica samen met kampioen FC Porto het miljoenenbal in. Voorzitter De Carvalho zou gisteren trainer Jorge Jesus hebben ontslagen. De trainer zou te horen hebben gekregen dat hij na de finale van de Portugese beker, komende dag, een andere club moet gaan zoeken. De club heeft dat nog niet bevestigd. Statement van Sporting Portugal: "Sporting Lissabon keurt de gebeurtenissen van vanmiddag op het sportcomplex ten zeerste af. We kunnen op geen enkele manier begrip opbrengen voor de daden van vandalisme en agressie richting de spelers, de coaches en het andere personeel. Dit is niet Sporting. Sporting kan niet zo zijn. We nemen de volledige verantwoordelijkheid en gaan alles op alles zetten om de juiste straf te bewerkstelligen voor de mensen die zo betreurenswaardig hebben gehandeld."
from stats point of view AS Roma had more possession in both legs and dominated everything in the second leg. this concludes a lot things. you can be at the right place at the right time but stats prove otherwise. secondly wijnaldum never plays week in and week out. he has got a sickness of being inconsistent in every second game. it would hard to call it from Liverpool point of view especially when he is coming of the bench more often but at NT it has has been a dominant feature. I think somebody here has said this, his weakness is his inability to shoot from long range. Being said this , I think everyone knows he is more clinical inside the box than outside of the box.
Last week's Voetbal International (so not this week's) had Willems in their European team of the week. Has anyone seen what he did to deserve that?
Donk became champion with Galatasaray. Depay shot Lyon into the CL. video: https://www.ad.nl/buitenlands-voetb...yon-naar-voorronde-champions-league~a2e0abbf/
Memphis Depay monster season in France's Ligue 1: 19 goals (3rd top scorer) 13 assists (tied 1st) Plus 3 goals and 3 assists in Europa League. Wow. What a difference a year, and a new home, make Early in the season, I thought a double-double (10 goals 10 assists) would have been a very successful season for him. What he achieved was well beyond anybody's expectation. Kudos to this kid. Next season will be quite telling... are his numbers sustainable? Hopefully having a long layoff this summer will give him a head start, and not playing in the World Cup will motivate him mentally. Looks like Lyon will lose a big-time scorer, Nabil Fakir (transfer target of Liverpool and others).
Lyon finished 3 so its qualifers and not direct I think. Monaco and PSG are top 2 and hence qualify directly. Marsellie will be in EL.
I read that Donk had a strong season. I also watched a few Galatasary matches and he looked solid in Defensive Midfielder role it appeared. Oranje call up would be deserved .
Memphis starts the new season with a fine... after failing to show up for pre-season on time. Gulp Kongolo secured a move to Huddersfield. Good "stepping stone" for him, hopefully he can get regular playing time and establish himself, and who knows maybe a move to a bigger club in the future (see Van Dijk) Cillessen is apparently allowed to leave Barcelona... this would be huge! It's a joke that Netherlands no. 1 is a bench-warmer. Promes is another player I'd like to move to a new club (and a tougher league). He is due for new challenges. After losing Kluivert, I hope Ajax can hold on their other prized assets (De Ligt, F. De Jong, and vd Beek), for the sake of their development and NT future.