The OFFICIAL Liverpool FC thread - we go again

[Jim Bob]

I do ,,,,,,

Think Automo will prove to be one of Liverpools best ever signings in years to come

[Capt Pat]

1-1 at half time against Athletico. A fair result so far. I could see this ending in a draw.

[RedHand88]

Arajuo has as many Liverpool assists as Frimpong.

[J70]

Only saw the second half, but even at this early stage, the football looks miles ahead of where Liverpool were last year. It'll take a while to iron out everything, especially with the vulnerabilty to break away goals, but it was great to see the old intensity and pressing back. Even if this will be most likely be a transitional season with plenty of setbacks, it'll be nice to be able to sit down and watch some enjoyable football after the appalling fare that was offered up last season.

Araujo looks great so far, and chipped in with a very nice assist. Wirtz, not for the first time, looked well at home in the CL. Just needs to produce it on a regular basis in the PL. Great finish too from MacAllister, who played very well after his questionable press conference.

[Armamike]

Agreed. Solid performance especially the second half. Managed the game well after taking the lead. Promising signs.

[johnnycool]

Only saw the second half, but even at this early stage, the football looks miles ahead of where Liverpool were last year. It'll take a while to iron out everything, especially with the vulnerabilty to break away goals, but it was great to see the old intensity and pressing back. Even if this will be most likely be a transitional season with plenty of setbacks, it'll be nice to be able to sit down and watch some enjoyable football after the appalling fare that was offered up last season.

Araujo looks great so far, and chipped in with a very nice assist. Wirtz, not for the first time, looked well at home in the CL. Just needs to produce it on a regular basis in the PL. Great finish too from MacAllister, who played very well after his questionable press conference.

First half was messy, the press was half hearted and easily played through and then exposing the Liverpool defence who held up admirably other than Kerkez, who for a supposed defender ain't great at it.

Second half they got a hang of that and dominated.

[laoislad]

Found it hard keeping my eyes open watching that. Absolutely dreadful performance.

[gawa316]

Like watching a rerun from last season...only blessing is we didn't lose

[Tony Baloney]

Found it hard keeping my eyes open watching that. Absolutely dreadful performance.

Only saw a bit at the start of the first half and it was one way traffic from Fulham. I'm shocked it finished 0-0.

[J70]

Yeah, that was grim viewing. Not overly bothered though - it's going to take a while for Iraola to get the team playing the way he wants, and even then there are the issues with fullbacks and the base of midfield.

Tsimikas was shockingly bad in that first half in what should have been a great opportunity for him. Constantly giving the ball away. And the midfield weren't much better, particularly in connecting with the forwards.

Thought Fulham looked really good. By most accounts they've been unlucky so far, so I'd expect to see them start climbing the table.

[Armamike]

Yeah, that was grim viewing. Not overly bothered though - it's going to take a while for Iraola to get the team playing the way he wants, and even then there are the issues with fullbacks and the base of midfield.

Tsimikas was shockingly bad in that first half in what should have been a great opportunity for him. Constantly giving the ball away. And the midfield weren't much better, particularly in connecting with the forwards.

Thought Fulham looked really good. By most accounts they've been unlucky so far, so I'd expect to see them start climbing the table.

Tsimikas should be nowhere near the team.  Just not at the level needed.