CHIESA & MCCONNELL STOOD OUT! | PSV Eindhoven 3-2 Liverpool reaction
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- CHIESA & MCCONNELL STOOD OUT! | PSV Eindhoven 3-2 Liverpool reaction
Liverpool ended their Champions League group-stage campaign with a 3-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven.
But there were plenty of positives for Arne Slot to take, according to Reds reporter David Lynch.
They included the performances of Federico Chiesa and James McConnell in the Netherlands, and the fact that Slot could rotate his team so significantly.
Meanwhile, the fact the Reds finished top of the new-look standings and even received a Premier League are also hailed as major boosts.
Check out this summary of the match and let us know your thoughts on the talking points below.
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Apologies for the delay in getting this one up - laptop issues got me! Thoughts on the performance?
No need to apologise David. Always enjoy your content and your level headed view 👍🏻 We lost, only the 3rd time another team has beaten us. One loss in the PL, one loss in the League cup and one loss in the CL. We however finished top of the CL, we are top and have a lead in the PL including a game in hand vs Everton, still have the 2nd leg of the League cup semi plus the next round of the FA Cup. Regarding the match, it will make no difference to what happens the rest of the season...
Definitely no apology needed, thanks for the great analysis 👍🏼. Great to see the squad get a good run out against a decent PSV side. Some promising performances and I thought Chiesa was superb. On to the Cherries on Saturday, incidentally their my home team😊.
Only strange thing for me David was picking both Left backs 2..any thoughts yourself
I thought you did well.
Great job again David, always top top content. I was very impressed with Liverpool last night. I think you summed it up perfectly, to go to a ground in Europe where the home team had not lost in 55 games, with basically a group of kids, we were incredibly impressive. There's some young players there that show a very bright future ahead for our club.
And to think that this was supposed to be a transition season for the new manager to assess the squad, wow what a transition season this is turning out to be. I don't think any Liverpool fan on the planet has anything to worry about with this team, I can see us dominating for many seasons to come.
Chiesa was working his ass off! Loved it, fingers crossed he stays healthy!
The way Chiesa’s been held back is genius from slot. He’s so hungry and that hunger and willingness is all the proof we need to see he has a role to play.
Just pray he doesn’t get injured.
To be honest I don’t think he’s been held back I just don’t think slot rates him I hope I’m wrong
He was injured not fit not genius
@@paulboyne8786Chiesa has all the attributes Slot likes. The reason he has been held back is to properly get the underlying isusses he obtained during the period at Juve. If you know something (I'm not patronizing you) about the Juve medical staff and physio department then you would know it is actually worse than those of Newcastle, Spurs and United. By that I mean they let players back too soon both in training and games.
Interesting point, maybe we can finally unleash the "monster"?
@@paulboyne8786Not the case at all, the bloke was injured with no pre season, he’s now fit and showing what a top draw player he is and slot knows what a good player he is.
LOVE, McConnell! Really need more of Chiesa too!
I just like how Slot coached the game with the same passion and effort!
For me chiesa hits a powerful shot soo quickly what have we all been missing 😀
Fantastic Fede.❤ Liverpool's MOTM by a country mile. Literally handed Pool both the goals. Effortlessly dribbling past defenders. Surely, Slot has to give Fede wayyyy more minutes and potential starts from now on??
Chiesa is world class….. glad to see his fitness and physicality improving. McConnell was very very good. When Morton came on, PSV were shut down with no chances created. Together with Bajcetic our midfield is well stocked with talent.
Really liked the performance from Chiesa. Once again he had an impact, winning penalty and then having great shot saved that rebounded to Elliott to score.
Chiesa is so direct and energetic, he reminds me of Luis Suarez. Now he just needs to be more precise with his shooting.
Slot was impressed by Mcconnell and seems to want to keep him instead of sending him out on loan. He was also happy with Chiesa's performance. This was a really good opportunity for the young players. What an experience it must have been for them. Hope the team is going to do well against Bournemouth and not be leggy like they sometimes are after a rest.
A rest is two weeks not one. Bournemouth and Liverpool start equal. 7 days rest each .let's go ...
Both stood out. No doubt we can use them as an asset for the rest of the season.
Liverpool often give lethatgic performances after being given a break. It has been notable. If it happens again - something needs to be done to address it.
McConnell was our best player, he was just impressive.
Chiesa was great so skilful great for McConnell, Gakpo, Elliot 👏
I like your perspective on the defeat sir. We still finished top of the league, no harm done. And the kids are alright. Job well done.
David, thanks for cheering me up although to be candid, when all the games had been played today and Liverpool stood as the top seed , with a rested first team, I couldn’t really stay that irritated about the fellows giving up the lead and then losing the game. Got to keep things in perspective and you are a massive help without sugar coating anything.
On another note, how cool is it that Bournemouth-Liverpool this weekend could and should be one of the most exciting, interesting and impactful games of the season? Of course I’ll be cheering for Liverpool but i just admire what Bournemouth has achieved so much! YNWA.
McConnell will definitely be part of the squad moving forward. His progression, even this season, has been noticeable, and FSG like this kind of value. His skill set even fits Arne's playing style. Look forward to seeing how high he can raise the bar.
Really hope he can play a part for Liverpool.
Chiesa is in contention to start now. So direct, so dangerous.
What games does he start and over who?
Love the positivity David.
Great analysis once again.
Can’t believe anyone goes near an apology for this result. This is exactly what is wrong with an expectation in the modern game. We were not playing a pub team here. Go watch United if you need a reality hit.
Was just one of those games where there was an opportunity to rest the first 11 and much needed , the young lads that played give a good account of themselves against a tough team to play against at their own ground , on to the next one 👍
The team played well and won the xG battle, with a bit more luck they could have picked up a win or draw. Good to get bad luck out of the way in a dead rubber game for us!
Excellent too that City will face either Bayern or Madrid away days before we go to the Etihad in the Premier League, and we will have a week off too. That could be excellent news given City will prioritise the Champions League.
Just me maybe but I thought Elliot looked good, did a lot of running and was running the game at times. Though we didn't seem to have our usual midfield control.
Good content as usual - as yes my friend,,,, David I noticed the guitar has moved to an upright position from leaning on the door frame.
For me personally McConnell reminded of a young Stevie G in some turns and the kid has a big heart. Could be a mix of Stevie G & Milner if coached properly. Can be a very big player for us. Im rooting for him
I was super impressed with James McConnell. Looks like he's got a great future ahead of him. Yeah, he is small, but his brain is so quick. Some real good technical ability as well.
Chiesa has finally arrived
Morning, David, good game to watch, impressed by Chiesa he is up for it, Quansha was a lot better, McConnell impressed good to see fringe players get good playing time last night . Young lads are getting playing time. Top of both leagues happy days. Great report again David take care
Bad tackle on Dannes ..played well in patches 👊..good to rest the first team loads of games in February
Great video David spot on with Chiesa Unfortunately I just got to see the first half,happy with the players getting a decent run out in a competitive game , Chiesa impressive with his work rate and desire he can only get better and shaper plus if he gets more game time with our first 11 like you said he will make a difference 👍.
You didn’t miss much second half to be fair!
I'm glad you mentioned McConnell because after watching the match I thought he could have big future too! 👍
Thank you David. Great analysis and i so look forward to your updates and reporting on matches. Agree with all that you said. I am over the moon and we will beat whoever we face out of the 4 teams you mentioned that we could face
Great review 👍
Thanks mate!
Just glad to see our first team get some rest
McConnell is a star chiesa Endo played well too the ref was awful David second goal should haven't stood the referee got in endo's way I enjoyed the game though David it was great for the development of young players delighted chiesa got 90 mins on to sat YNWA David
Spot on 👍.
The best thing to come out of lastnight was that we now know chiesa is ready to be unleashed on the prem. 😁
Thanks David 👍
GOOD AFTERNOON GREETINGS FROM THE HEATHROW AIRPORT AREA OF WEST LONDON DAVID ✌🏽
We MADE our own luck so far in this competition I believe.
It's a shame not to go through without losing but hey, we finished top. That's no small feat, for whatever it actually means (and it still doesn't make any real sense to me, an old fool)!!
Onto and into bournemouth next then, with all our big-hitters rested and even some from last night on the list!!
Nice one Master Lynch anyway 👍👍👍
Hi David, this is exactly the performance I was expecting for Frederico now he's back to some sort of match fitness. Having followed his career in Italy and once hoped LFC would buy him from Fiorentina, because of his energy, dribbling skills and finishing, I thought he would be the perfect fit for us. I think he was almost trying too hard at times, holding on to the ball to long, losing his footing, he was desperate to beat three defenders and score a worldy. Cracked me up that the PSV supporters were almost in tears of delight that they'd beaten Liverpool. Did they read the team sheet? I think that says more about us than it does them. Up the mighty Reds.
Perfect analysis Mr. Lynch. Unfortunately, everyone in the defense played poorly, the midfield was also very weak. I'm only happy with the attackers, although I expected more from Jayden. If the usual strong midfielders are playing, Chiesa gets a lot more balls and chances. He was outstanding.
There will many on Dutch discussion boards saying bedankt Arne en Cody 😄
Chiesa and McConnell stood out, thats for sure. It was a pleasure to watch. Hope both stay fit and get more minutes.
Chiesa looked great
Great work. Thanks, Dave
Thanks Steven!
You can also look at this as a perfect game to test the Liverpool players who had little or no playing time at a high level. No give aways from PSV, the Liverpool players really had to fight for a result. The perfect resistance. So a win win :)
Just shows how important these 3 contracts are! The fringe players done ok especially Mconnal
I’ve not been impressed with Bradley since his return from injury. He runs a lot, but has failed to cut out crosses in many games and when upfront his delivery into the box has been poor. Now I’m thinking he’s just a good back up full back, therefore if Trent leaves, we’ll need both a left and right back. I agree with your headline, those were the only two players that stood out in this game. I heard Slot’s after match press conference where he says McConnell will not be going on loan.
Peter cormack Phil Thompson where slight but what great players
Our xg numbers are a bit misleading as they’re inflated massively by the penalty and Harvey’s near open goal (resulting from Chiesa’s shot which provided xg contribution of its own).
Still though a good performance in the circumstances and a good evening in the broader context
Youngsters got playing time, the bench got minutes.
I think it’s a win as we got to test out young players and Chiesa was a big plus. Slot has a good view the stock of talent he’s got under his belt. For me it was a golden opportunity.
Great video!
Nice one mate!
Honestly think if gomez had of been fit we would have had enough to see out game
Yea totally agree with the post match analysis as usual. Happy with mconnel and chiesa was superb!
All the big hitters got a rest too and we also have such good opportunities to rest the big hitters again in FA Cup so all our hard upcoming away games we will have fully rested squads.
I’m also not fearful of any team in the ucl (apart from Madrid and their Woodoo lol).
100% agree with you David re Liverpool 2nd string deserving a a result at PSV which given their home record, and our line-up, was amazing.
Chiesa has said in Italian press that he has fallen in love with Liverpool. I think the love affair with him from us has just begun.
Great job as always! It seems wrong that even though Liverpool finished first in the 36-team table we are scheduled to play a team that finished 15-18th? Wouldn't it make more sense if we played a team that finished 20-24th? That's usually how it works in American sports tournaments with seeded brackets. The best teams earn the right to play the worst teams. How did this CL format get created? Has there been any explanation for how the round. of 16 is set up?
Nope. there are only 16 teams left as far as liverpool are concerned. and they are guaranteed not to play against anyone ranked above 15th for the next round. Is there a chance that the 24th seed go and win their knockout game against the 9th seed and then Aston Villa the 8th seed could play the 24th seed in the R16, yes.
But its far more likely that the 24th seed lose to the 9th seed and Aston Villa the 8th seed end up playing the 9th seed.
Decent explanation already below this comment mate but just to back it up, it’s very likely that the lower teams will get knocked out in their playoffs before Liverpool have a chance to face them. It’s a strange way of doing it though, I admit!
It's good to see the other guys get game time. Chiesa is soo ready . My 2 boys and I are going to the League game Vs Southampton.Here's hoping we get a result against Bournemouth on Saturday and then go on to finish Spurs off in The Carabao Cup😅
💯💯😎😎👍 happy we won the 36 group stage hopefully a good Oman Dave 👍
Very good performance. No shame in the defeat. Our 2nd and 3rd string vs the Dutch champions 1st string and only to lose by one. I'll take that. Don't get me started on the ref. Anyway on to Saturday. Ynwa jft97.
Didn’t Slot say in the press conference after the game that he doesn’t want McConnell to go out on loan? He wants him to stay
Yeah but it was quite hard to tell if he was being serious or not!
Unfortunately even in a much changed team, Robbo and Quansah didn’t fill me full of confidence. Fed and Jack did very well.
Imagine that, a left back playing centre of defense wasn't quite as good as virgil, the best in the world. Shock!
@Charlie_Ses I thought Quansah had a good game, considering as well he was partnered with a left back.
Yeh I get that, you don’t need to get a yellow card or dive in, any position you play. I just think he’s been really poor all season I’m afraid.
@Kevla74 Fair enough, I personally think he is developing very well. Remember he is having to hold his own in the best team in the world atm and he is only 19. He will keep progressing, Virgil was playing 4th tier football at 19.
@@chrisperry5244you’re joking
David I agree a draw would have been deserved on the night. The entire team played well and did themselves proud. Lots of positive to take from the performance.
Great analysis as always. Do you think Nunez is really ill or a possible move away in the works? If we do sell Nunez Chiesa's performance as you point out softens the blow and maybe the fee can be used to get over the top on those expiring contracts.
I’d say he’s ill mate. It wouldn’t make sense for Liverpool to weaken their options given their position. But I expect him to leave in the summer.
LFC is arguably the best team in the world right now. They should be able to stand up to any team with their full squad ready to go.
Hi David. The Xg for Liverpool includes a pen so skews the picture a little bit and tbf PSV played a second string team too. But agree that it probably was a draw game on the look of it
Federico was good!
Fair point that! Was still fairly close on open play xG as you say.
Play them v Plymouth again
Is it me, or did the ref have a shocker!? Either he wanted Barca to finish top, or he was a PSV fan the way he reffed the game.
Yeah, I thought he wasn’t great. I should’ve mentioned him getting in Endo’s way around one of the goals, that was poor.
Chiesa is class
It was a good game. We did well. Cheisa was good and he is ready yep. We move on. Bigger fish to fry. Great stuff David. Walk on
Chiesa was best player in Italian football before he’s injury,so he needs to be at a happy place and be playing if not he’ll sulk and eventually throw a wobbly and leave,Arne give him more game time pls
First time I saw McDonnell at 16 I thought “ what a player “ ,and I hope he doesn’t end up not getting enough game time and then we sell him off like many promising youngsters,Dann too will be a top top player if given more game time
Chiesa is strong on the ball, and most of his shots are rockets on target. PSV 3rd goal questionable because it came well past the allotted stoppage time. Thanks as always for your insightful breakdown of the game, David.
Thanks Ray!
harvey elliot and chiesa stood out
McConnell must not of been on your TV. 🤡
Yeah McConnell was THE stand out for me. Chiesa was good but I expect him to be good, ditto Harvey I don't think he has anything like his A game last night but he was always trying to make a difference again I expect that from Harvey, McConnell is a good little player but he stood out as exceptional. Probably got more potential than Morton who I actually think could be involved more, I think McConnell will overtake him in pecking order before long though, 🤔👍 Danns, McConnell I see really bright future, hopefully with Liverpool
my only worry is quansah last season he is quality looks like a VVD Regen ,but this season if Virg isnt there he tend to let his guard down gets easily past
04:49 - Chiesa’s partner will like that comment 😉
You do mess about with details however you are always very positive .YNWA
Yeah the physicality and the team collision of PSV they kinda bullied us at times the build up play the way the moved tht ball around you could tell our team hasn’t played together.
Just to put in a littlebit of perspective. PSV was missing 5 very important players also. So. Still a good result.
Forget new signings, Chiesa is a new signing. Only left back needs addition.
I'd say we also need a DM, a CH and a striker or two.
You’re delusional
It's not football manager game our squad is grand..LB in summer
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Chiesa was OUTSTANDING shhhhhhhhhhhhhKNOW DOUBT.
Chiesa and mc connell were excellent..kelleher timiskas qyansah were poor.imo
Hilarious how some of my friends laughed at me cos we lost this match....and I needed to inform them that our 1st team stayed at home to give those that are knocking on the door an opportunity to play and that the result didn't matter !! Idiots that don't even know the basics ! 😂🤣YNWA ❤
Quanshah has to go out on loan!!! We must sign new CB !!! HE JUST ISN'T THERE !!!
Do you guys see Chiesa as a starter-caliber player?
He had a golden chance, but his touch let him down. It was from an Elliot pass on the right wing. When I watched this sequence, he looked tired or something. Yet, he didn’t look horribly fatigued in the second half. It was strange.
He can strike a ball and frustrate fullbacks on the touchline with his ball control. He’s alright, but something is off.
Chiesa is a quality player and has proven that over his career. There are still concerns about his fitness from Slot but he definitely is good enough to represent Liverpool on the pitch.
I think there’s a chance by the end of the season that was see him starting games, yeah. I wouldn’t mind seeing him centrally.
chiesa is better than gakpo and diaz
Wait until he's doing it week in week out before slagging off the players who have got us into the position we are, stop with the player FC nonsense, they are all Liverpool players, who gives a shit about your opinion of who's best, childish little Muppet. Grow up, oooh my dad's bigger than your dad.🤷🤡🤡 So what? They all have roles to play, it's about having the best team not the best individuals. Go away with your stupid agenda. Nobody cares what you think 🤷🤡
Chiesa plays RW as Salah. Lucho & Gakpo play LW.
@ no slot has just decided he'll be a rw in Italy it was always lw on striker
David, come on. Please stop talking about how good our backup options are. Quanshah has to play regularly to get there !!! He has to go out on loan. We still need a new CB!! Even Craig told you that on his chanel !!!
If your entire second string can run a decent CL side close away from home, they’re very good. There’s no debate!
We need a l/b urgently because Robbo not at he’s best and the Greek not good enough,also I’m convinced Bradley won’t be good enough to replace Trent in my opinion
Robertson, Nunez, Quansah most probably will be on their way out at the end of the season...
The CBs in this game did not look alright. Maybe Endo should have played at CB in the first half. This season, Robertson even have spells of switching off at LB, why play him at CB? Quansah was not totally up to the task at PSV.
10 out of 10 for effort with Chiesa but don't think he has the quality to replace Salah.
He doesn’t have to replace salah . Imagine Chiesa on the left and salah on the right? Poor defenders !
Nobody has the quality and numbers to be a direct replacement for Salah. Why do you always complain? Oh this players never going to be as good as....etc, can't you just fukkin enjoy what we are doing for now? Instead of looking for flaws. I didn't think we could ever get over dalglish or rush do I slag off Curtis or Harvey because they aren't Gerrard? Diaz cuz he isn't mane? Stop watching football or fukkin enjoy what you are watching instead of constantly looking for negatives FFS. Sad bastard 🤡🤷😂
1 good game and people praiseing chiesa and McDonald wait till there playing regular bit over the top neither ard good as jota and he isnt a regular due to injuries
Slot is a great coach' but I fear the lack of investment this January' could be our downfall this season.
Any injuries could have us fall short. The current owners are a pile of crap' we need investment from Saudi they would invest or Musk.
With these owners klopp fell short only one title' one. Champions league' could have been so much more but for these tight fisted owners.
I hope we win all but I don't see it' we need a lot of luck' Trent is gone and mo the end of this season I know we won cups under klopp but could of being more tittles lack of investment.
Another fan which has fallen for false narratives and does not know that both the Premier League and Champions League limits clubs to how many players they can register and permit clubs to the amount of non homegrown players they can register. Stop falling for false narratives mate.
Cheer up ffs
Any supporter who thinks LFC needs Saudi investment can kindly go support one of those clubs. Do you want the club funded by evil? You are unwelcome if you do. And Musk? Likewise.
Id!0t
Chiesa runs a lot alright but i got the impression it was a bit like a horse with eye blinds on, on several he didn't see the options available but tried to score himself 😕
I think McConnell has just sealed Typler morton's exit
I agree and I really rate Morton as a squad option but McConnell just went above him imo. Offers a little more progressive skills. Shame but we can't give them all minutes, I don't think bajcetic is ever going to get back to the levels he showed previously, not at Liverpool anyway, again shame as he looked nailed on, unfortunately they don't all make it. Danns has real potential too, see him getting opportunity under Arne 👍
The Defense in the starting lineup was a shambles. Robbo should NEVER play CB again. I watched the game and I can't say I was very impressed by anyone except the usual suspects, Bradley was fantastic and Morton was great and Chiesa was great, the rest I found lacking. I'm especially disappointed in Kelleher, who let in a roof shot. He did it vs Arsenal for the Saka goal in the 2-2 and again yesterday, it's utterly poor goalkeeping. Come out of your goal and prevent the shot. I had no expectations of the young lads so I can't say. I only judged the senior players and Quansah, Robbo and Tsimikas were poor. that double sliding block attempt from Robbo and Quansah for that one goal was embarrassing. Both sliding the same way simultaneously, it was like watching a dance choreography. surely Quansah is done in Liverpool in the summer, or at least he will be loaned out. that was not good enough.
Ha, nice edit!
Geezuz more absolute garbage from the whingers because we lost a game we really shouldn't have lost. Does the sun shine ever where you live FFS? You lost me in the first few words but to call kelleher poor, nothing you say is valid 🤡
I think you need to watch again . Chiesa was hogging the ball and won't pass it . He was trying to do too much . McConnell got pushed around in this game but he is very good . Neither guy had a good game .
No offence intended but you’re completely wrong 😂
Can’t argue much with that assessment David
However the strap attached at the headstock in the background has me stressed out!
😂
Stick a strap button at the heel!
Any vids of you playing that thing? Epiphone, is it?
It’s just a cheap one I use for messing about on mate! It’s seen better days.