by Kenny Kan » Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:25 am
Going to single out Lallana as my MOTM.
I thought he was top class considering this was (I think), his fourth start of the season.
When Klopp first arrived, Lallana was so often the trigger in our press and he resumed that today which is what this midfield has been lacking recently to the extent Lallana showed. Mane's first goal was all about Lallana's sliding challenge and pressing on the edge of their box. Not only that, the lad can play a bit too, he has good feet, good control and know's when to realise the ball and when to hold it up. His decision making is usually spot on too. I thought he was great and found rather telling that another personal favourite of mine (Gini), was substituted before him as I didn't expect Lallana to last more than 60 mins but his performance and influence on the game was so much that taking him off at that time would have been counter-productive to the way we had been playing up until that point with him in the team.
Also, special praise for this must go to Jurgen who I believe was strongly criticised beforehand on social media for starting Lallana - so well done boss.
Lallana on that performance can inject more hunger and productivity into the remaining leg of this campaign just when we appeared to be needing this the most.
Champions of England 2020.
YNWA