An expected response to Liverpool's victory, with even the Liverpool supporters acknowledging that they were extremely fortunate to leave PSG with a win.
LIVERPOOL
Damn it. PSG dominated them. As Southampton and various other clubs have done. However, they benefit from favorable circumstances. Boring!
Liverpool supporters complaining about how bad PSV are, yet Liverpool were worse. Just lucky fools.
Chris, Croydon
…I can confidently assert that this is the most significant theft in football since the Henry handball incident.
Paul
Liverpool were assaulted.
I was aware PSG would perform well, and I anticipated Liverpool would feel fatigued after a grueling few months. Yet, I can’t recall the last time Liverpool was so thoroughly controlled with 11 players…the beatings from Atalanta or Napoli seem insignificant in comparison. The entire team (or nearly all of them) appeared to be suffering from the flu.
All credit goes to PSG; they performed exceptionally well. A result like that against Man U or City would have me celebrating to the max, but against PSG, it felt as if the football deities favored us. What a harsh and unjust game. Yet Christ, I rejoiced for that victor! Let's wish for a response on Tuesday, as a lack thereof could lead to a difficult night at Anfield, considering the difference in performance. But my goodness, what a heist!
Henry, LFC
Kudos to PSG, that was an impressive display. I really enjoy the unseeded structure!
I would have been content returning to Anfield with a 1-0 defeat after PSG's remarkable display leading up to Harvey's goal. Truly amazed that that (really enjoy a bit of that that) performance resulted in our victory.
I'll accept it, as we've experienced that kind of outcome so many times before.
James Outram, Wirral
…After reviewing the statistics at halftime, I noted that this game might follow Championship Manager rules. Particularly, the moment when you're leading a team that takes 31 shots and their goalkeeper is playing exceptionally well, then they net a last-minute goal, causing you to hurl a 20p coin so fiercely at the screen that it gets lodged into it, prompting your Mother to yell from upstairs, "What on earth was that sound?"
Currently, when rival supporters claim we’ve been 'fortunate' this season, they only have ONE match to reference.
PSG, I apologize.
David (🎶 And when the world collided with the sun/ I beheld Allison's face!🎶 WHAT A GUY!) Molby
…Considering I'm somewhat of a tool, I usually react to a game like that by claiming the outcome was ‘never in question’.
Nonetheless, I must confess that was one of the most unearned, overwhelming, and opportunistic victories I’ve ever witnessed from Liverpool.
Really enjoyed it.
Aidan, Lfc (just 'one of'... there have been several)
...Tonight, we've witnessed the top team in Europe...and Liverpool emerged victorious against them.
Howard Jones
Four conclusions about Liverpool
Wanderlustsport on the legacy of Ferguson versus Klopp: ‘De Gea and Alisson were not at their best during the times of their respective transitions – the former had his greatest performances still ahead, while the latter’s were already in the past’. Alisson must have been quite impressive a year ago… (disregard the madness of believing De Gea was ever superior to Alisson).
Darwin Nunez – there's no question he's frustrating, yet anyone who has observed Liverpool (including scouts from other teams) should recognize that he is a more complete player than the media tends to suggest. The assist to Elliott for the goal is among numerous comparable passes made under pressure – one factor contributing to his 15th rank in assists per 90 last season (strange, isn't it?). If you claim it's solely about his teammates – his ‘expected assists’ per 90 equaled that of the awkward Phil Foden, also known as the player of the year! (data from FBREF).
Slot understands what the media ought to – Liverpool are not the final product in attack, but they are a driven team with the strongest defensive line, capable of preventing goals from flashy players lacking results (perhaps PSG should have reviewed Doku’s take-on statistics with tangible results).
And, once more, Trent is an effective defender when the team’s strategy requires him to play deeper. If they fail to do so, he demonstrates remarkable tactical insight in ensuring that wingers execute the desires of his central defenders and midfielders—each winger appears effective against him when LFC is at full capacity, yet without any real outcomes (Doku, Sane, Traore, Martinelli…).
Shappo
Man Utd holds unrealistic expectations.
Attributing MUFC’s current troubles to Fergie shows a level of ignorance akin to J D Vance. It was a well-rounded team, and clinching that final championship amid the intensifying competition in leagues was an achievement akin to that of an alchemist. However, he noticed the warning signs and understood that the Glazers would not back the team as necessary, so he, rightly, decided to retire.
What he left behind, unfortunately, was an expectation that is unlikely to be matched in the modern era ever again. Indeed, although there are various issues with the club, and a comprehensive overhaul is necessary that neither the owners nor fans are ready to acknowledge, much less undertake, perhaps the most crucial issue is this unrealistic level of expectation that persists.
Nearly every day, we encounter all this nonsense regarding the MUFC “DNA,” with every player in every match being measured against the specters of previous seasons. It requires a specific kind of player, like Cantona or Ibrahimovic, to accept this level of pressure and excel under it, and sadly, today's squad lacks such players. Unfortunate Mason Mount might be too intimidated to step onto the field wearing the No.7 jersey. I genuinely question whether there is a player in the Premier League who could succeed in these conditions.
And here lies the issue. In the near term, it's impractical to anticipate that teenagers can handle that responsibility and consistently excel at that highest level. Over time, ownership has shifted from purchasing the completed product to embracing a “buy low, sell high” strategy, so even before attaining that level, Players such as Garnacho and potentially Mainoo will be sold at a profit, allowing the Glazers to take their share.
The difficult truth for those of us who have supported the team for years is that, apart from the Fergie exception, we are a top ten team that would sometimes win the F.A. Cup. We are currently moving back toward that average.
Adidasmufc (I'm contemplating whom I dislike more, Trump, Musk, or the Glazers)
You can't trade the Main guy.
I just came across a nice piece on this site regarding how Mainoo is terrible and that we should transfer him.
Ultimately, he seems to be the only player not excelling in the United squad. It's all due to his absence of discipline or something. Disregard that we experienced a year when that was not the case.
Oh, and supposedly his performance as a *checks notes* 19 years and 86 days old in the *checks notes* World Cup final following his breakout season was terrible. In contrast to others and the manager.
Except that it wasn't the case; he was merely instructed to position himself deeper so Declan Rice could advance with remarkable success.
Is it necessary to be a generational talent to be considered valuable at this moment? Based on certain remarks about the article (mainly, to be deemed a generational talent, one must uniquely excel in that era), neither Lampard nor Gerrard qualifies as such, yet they both achieved considerable success.
The notion that United should not retain one of their outstanding young local academy players is ridiculous. He’s just 19 for crying out loud and still growing. Additionally, he isn't a false 9 nor a defensive midfielder. He isn't Messi either, who is expected to support the whole team. The claim that he’s part of the issues makes me feel disbelief. The last time I looked, he wasn’t the one at the top of the leaderboard for the most turnovers in the whole league. That is Bruno. He wasn't always fixated on the ball and remaining still at the back, even during corners. That is Maguire. It's not about him being an extraordinarily wasteful winger, a forward that Bruno won't pass to, or a wingback who is unable to cross or defend. Et cetera et cetera
And then, there's the minor issue of who we can replace him with that would cost the same amount or less. Alright commenters, and Sarah. Provide me with some names that would meet the standard we aim for – likely an improvement, given his poor performance – that could be obtained for £60m.
No, he isn't flawless. Perhaps he’s not a once-in-a-generation talent (because let's be truthful, that's a nonsensical term – clearly, if you can’t have several, then neither Ronaldo nor Messi are generational). He might not be as quick as others, yet I can recall several midfielders who were and are exceptional, even if they lack speed.
However, what he truly is, is a highly skilled local player who stood out for both the United and England teams last year, currently facing difficulties, like the entire team, in adjusting to this strategy, and who – after supporting the midfield for a year – is significantly undercompensated.
That doesn’t imply you should trade him. It signifies that you compensate him more favorably and trade the real problematic players.
Badwolf (Sure, I fell for it, so go ahead and criticize me)
(It's evident that reading comprehension is an issue since the article hardly states that; instead, it points out that Manchester United obviously requires funds for a rebuild, Mainoo is an important asset, and the challenge with 'real problem players' is that no one is willing to pay £70m – Ed)
…This time I won’t bother to read it, didn’t even open it, but this has truly become entertaining. I suppose that's been true for some time, but you could attempt to write at least one serious article about Manchester United instead of just clickbait 427 times a week.
The main issues have included excessive spending, impatience, and ineffective hiring. Thus, the answer is to sell off all our talented young players, allowing us to have more hundreds of millions to invest in superstar athletes as soon as we can!
Zdravko
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