SLOT GOT EVERYTHING HE WANTED! | Southampton 1-2 Liverpool reaction

[@davidlynchlfc]

Is it good news that Liverpool are through or are you worried about the number of games?

[@ubermod5564]

It's crazy that the league cup semis are still two legged. Yes worried, but would still they would rather win

[@danieladams9950]

@@davidlynchlfc Far less worried about Slot selections in lesser competitions than Klopp: 2020/21, 22/23, 23/24 squads were decimated by Christmas.

[@AndyL29382]

Good news, top teams and top clubs are built on trophies

[@Jahson70]

Loosing that game without getting any injuries would have been a good result. To win it and to have players getting valuable minutes into their legs, with no injuries, is brilliant. It gives us another game, actually two games (two legs for the semi finals) where we can give more players even more minutes. I'm happy, well done Slot and team - YNWA \0/

[@marimatsumoto372]

Yes!

[@colindouglas7769]

I've always been a fan of Endo since he kept a player of Modric's quality quiet for 90 minutes in the Qatar World Cup when playing for Japan against Croatia. He may not be technically gifted with silky ball skills like Trent, but he doesn't go missing and posing for the TV cameras like Trent did way too often against Fulham at the weekend. What he gives is fighting spirit and work-rate and his attitude marks him as a model professional. Every team needs a sprinkling of players who are prepared to do what it takes to win, someone who will run through brick walls for the team. It was good to see Darwin getting on the scoresheet tonight; thought he took it well and, hopefully, it gives him a confidence boost. As for Chiesa, we'll need to be patient with him and not expect too much from him straight away given that he's not played much football for several months. We just need to get behind him and give him the love and support he needs to get back to his best. Up the mighty top-of-the-league Reds! YNWA!!!

[@dannycrotch5188]

Great comments...😊

[@alwaynechanningallen]

Perfect comment! #YNWA

[@Ms13Funpolice]

Endo is The Last Samurai

[@sybrows]

I think Endo is a Sensei and works well as a teacher for the youth players, he plays as CD for Japan and is captain. great game from Endo,

[@danieladams9950]

@@Ms13Funpolice Best Samurai

[@TheUltimateSportsComp]

When I saw how abysmal the weather was, all I asked for was no injuries. The win and good performance from Harvey, Endo, etc was a bonus. Chiesa did look slightly off physically but he showed moments of class

[@DavidHall-Chef-Recruitment]

it’s nice to see Endo get some game time and it was great to see him play so well. Probably the best 15 million any team in the premiership has spent in the last few years. Top professional!Tremendous value for money.

[@keshanramgoolam9593]

Thank you, Jurgen. You will always be in my heart as one of the greatest managers of LFC.

[@jekanyika]

Nice to see Endo with the captains armband. It is unfortunate him getting hit in the face with the ball led to a goal.

[@delanosmith8057]

I think the ref should have stopped the play there for that head injury. Especially given that it's the opponent that kicked the ball in his face!!! I've seen games paused for way less contact than that!!!! Refs have paused games for fake head injuries, yet this 1 was a flush in the face hit!!!! Or the face isn't considered the head for this ref!!!!???

[@obifinest521]

It's different rules for Liverpool. So obvious in every game with regular fake foul calls for opponents to put the ball in our box. ​@delanosmith8057

[@themaharaniscloset]

Endo struggles at DM in Slots system as he can't receive and turn on the ball. The reason why he shone last night was that the game was in front of him. He didnt need to turn with the ball. He's good with forward passes and defending and he's quick and can read the threat well.... The CB role suits him. What was especially outstanding was unlike our CB's including VVD. He doesn't back away and back away and allow opposition to get closer to the goals. He goes in and Tackles and intercepts higher up the pitch! That was very refreshing to see.

[@themanofmead5273]

Summed up perfectly

[@Iceman8888-l9v]

Morton was an unsung performance….. he was so cool in midfield and showed he can play RB with ease. Love his and McConnell physicality…

[@delanosmith8057]

Endo is gonna win us the league with 3 critical game winning goals!!!! I can feel it!!!!!

[@ckgoogl]

Don't understand why Slot doesn't deploy Endo more as a "closer" when Liverpool has a lead after ~75 minutes and isn't chasing the game, to give Gravenberch, Sobo, and Macca a breather. Endo is obviously not Slot's starter but he is a very capable DM off the bench to help protect leads and close out games.

[@AndyL29382]

Enjoyed, good performance. Controlled the game for large parts up till their goal. Saw it out, good performance and result. Quansah, great game looked rock solid. Endo got stuck in and showed heart. Elliott, nice goal. Nunez, worked hard and showed composure, in his finish. Nyoni, solid game. Chiesa, great to see, showed off his skill, passing and was unlucky not to get a goal near the end, good half from him. Nice to see Danns feature also. Amazing bit of play from Trent for Darwins goal. Really wanted to see Ngumoha, maybe an appearance for 3-0 rather than 2-1. Onto the semis and Spurs next

[@leroybailey7015]

Very good summary of how the game span out

[@themanofmead5273]

Spot on assessment of Chiesa performance. Clearly not fully fit but in brief moments you can see there is something special there.

[@stevewalsh1718]

Stoked you give Endo a big thumbs up. He is a 'road-block' in the middle and what he lacks in the spectacular he makes up with a doggedness that sometimes goes unappreciated. Give him some more playing time so that he feels more a part of the team so that he sticks around for the future.

[@danieladams9950]

Appreciate David providing equally incisive analysis to an EFL game as would Premier League.

[@AlfaRed156]

Let's hope Arne now has a rethink of his opinion on Endo! He was wrong to value him so little.

[@jackolantern7342]

I know! Endo has only ever gave everything to the team. He might receive the ball so ‘elegantly’ like Gravenberch or some of the others but he’s got skills, heart, and grit. He got a lot of abuse that was not carded by the idiot ref.

[@Stoic_J]

Very shrewd use of the squad by Slot, he keeps coming up with the tactics to get the win and maintain momentum as we move into a key period of the season. Now to prepare for Spurs. who knows which Spurs will turn up on Sunday!

[@andrewleong8997]

Thanks David for your summary report. There will be lots of opportunities for players like Endo, Chiesa, Quansah, Morton, Nyoni,..etc over the coming weeks to get playing time. The FA cup against Accrington, the last 2 dead rubber champion league (though theoretically we hv not officially got the top 8 confirmed yet)and the 2 league cup semi finals. The more games the merrier!

[@bojack3827]

Trent asking for £350k pw is just nuts. Even the £250k on the table from the club is crazy high for a FB.

[@663antrim]

Totally agree. But he will demand and get it somewhere else. Fact!!!!!!

[@danieladams9950]

@@bojack3827 Appreciate him while he's here. Won everything at a ridiculously young age. The one stumbling block is, after 20 years, Ancellotti appears to have lost his mojo.

[@indexpictures]

this is why you don't let players get down to their last year. their leverage is much too high. he knows he can get crazy money on a free.

[@jabavumaphenduka4886]

How so? We are talking about a quality player here, not any other. Has served the club with distinction. If your only argument against, is because he is a Fb then it's a flimsy one. Leaving negotiations till late will always shift the balance of power to the player.

[@brianokeeffe8621]

​@@663antrim he ain't that good

[@danbellis7193]

Great result. People can say it’s only Southampton but they gave us a tough game there a few weeks ago and we went there without ten first team players tonight. Shows Liverpool’s depth as Arsenal had to throw on all their big hitters to get through at home to Palace. Getting through to the semis keeps the season alive for the likes of Kelleher, Quansah, Endo, Chiesa etc which can’t be underestimated also so it’s great news all round.

[@nazeemkhalid2859]

Banzai!!!!!endo!

[@TheRaptorXX]

Slightly worried about the ever-increasing workload but, then again, we used a LOT of players who aren't necessarily 'first choice' and so there'll be a lot of energy left in a lot of legs! The first half was absolutely dominant, almost to the point of tedium! The second half showed the changed lineup taking a while to become accustomed to what they were doing and where but we got it together enough to deal with whatever southampton had to offer. Trey was absolutely brilliant and Endo as good as I've ever seen him! Not long 'til we hear a tune Mr Lynch? Hmm?... Cheers mate, nice one and astute as ever!! 👍👍👍

[@maxwellviladevall1800]

Get in David!! I can’t lie I’m in shambles. I want to win the league so bad

[@fluffycoat]

Endo and Morton the two standout performers for me...couldn't agree more about the Academy players...once again they show their value and the great work Inglethorpe and his team do

[@charlieir1]

thanks David, great summary. I think the number of games is perfect. Being thro' in the CL, means the Cup teams can use the remaining CL matches for prep.... I am feeling like this is a great result and only drives the youngsters to get into the starting line up... bring on Rio!!!

[@theshedshow870]

Best LFC analysis. Cheers David.

[@iwtbrnk]

endo needs way more game time such an unused player

[@kasabakhumba7554]

Thank you for the match report. Look forward to your balanced take on the match and players' performances.

[@alyaly918]

Glad to see Wataru Endo played well, he's my MOTM too!

[@isacader5107]

Thanks David. I love your analysis. Very interesting.

[@indexpictures]

decent performance, excellent from Endo (Matthaus tribute act) & Morton, but i worry that we progressed. sounds daft but these 2 or 3 extra games could cost us. I hope we see even fewer seniors in the semis, regardless of the draw.

[@timothycost5015]

This is Timothy Liverpool fan here in Texas USA I love your Intelligence of Reporting you are Professional.. Reporter keep up

[@Remnants100]

Agree 100 %

[@NoFrictionZone]

YNWA from California. He's a true journalist. 🤙

[@hlangaful]

I always have and will always advocate for Endo to have more game time. That man is a rock in the middle of the field

[@Jake71st]

Very happy with the win and performance! The youngsters showed great character in some tough conditions tonight.

[@bojack3827]

Good for the youngsters and squad players to get some game time.

[@tishfox2858]

Thanks David.Phew! I was glad when it was over.Didn't want penalties! I trust Kelleher,but not sure if i could trust the takers ,from among we had on the pitch.Still,job done just the same.👏👏👏I get why Slot rested some for the title race,,& great opportunity to give young Academy guns some time.YNWA ❤🔴

[@applesoranges559]

Dans is quite a clinical finisher if he ever gets a few run of games u know ... A literal understudy to Diogoals ... Facts 💯 ..

[@markfrommontana]

Endo is a class act, the consummate professional and yes a warrior. I agree with David and hope he gets more opportunities to contribute and compete. He won’t disappoint. 👍👍👍

[@floreatTHYpica]

Quality & comprehensive coverage as always Lynchy! All’s left now is for you to pick up the guitar (over your shoulder) and strum us a sweet reds lullaby. 🎶 🎵 🎤

[@samnovelli1585]

That jumper is mustard lid

[@taylormadevibe]

Endo San. Best player by far on the pitch for LFC

[@71775926]

I don't begrudge Slot underutilizing Endo because he doesn't offer as much offensively compared to the rest of the starting midfielders, but defensively, he shades just about every one of them or at least on par with our best midfielders. With Konate out, I do think Endo can contribute more to the team and deserves more minutes, especially with the uptick in goals conceded since Konate's injury.

[@pikeymikey1990]

Endo i thought done very well

[@dennismartin5861]

A great win up the red's

[@CraigHepburn-wi6yu]

ENDO the Japanese Warrior! Brilliant! Come on Arne it’s time to give him an opportunity!

[@delanosmith8057]

I think the ref should have stopped the play there for that head injury. Especially given that it's the opponent that kicked the ball in his face!!! I've seen games paused for way less contact than that!!!! Refs have paused games for fake head injuries, yet this 1 was a flush in the face hit!!!! Or the face isn't considered the head for this ref!!!!???

[@Jimmy-es8bc]

Does anyone else think that Slot purposely got his third yellow card in the Fulham game knowing that he would only miss a cup game and his yellow card tally would reset? Maybe…?

[@markfrommontana]

Plus Arne had seen the midweek weather forecast. 😉

[@liam3104]

Lol

[@brianokeeffe8621]

I think this guy is excellent...really speaking scence.

[@lalthanzamivangchhia3793]

Endo a big short sharp samurai in a big brain man's hand, brave and skillfull Kamikaze performance,and Nunez what a good fellow he is,his love for the club in so huge he always shown us by his smiles, what makes me feels happy about him.is that he is happy for being with us, but looks like he thought somebody may be better than him,but,for me there's none who can replace him by this time,goals are important but sometimes assists are beautiful than the goal or equal and even more, the best.Nunez is just enough for us.❤.Tonight we see the goal involvement again by moving the inside net with Nunez goally ball.❤Love this honest man.He will be stronger maybe oneday the strongest,young enough to learn more and young enough to be able to be teach and young enough to respect the elders ,teamates and the boss too.He looks like Messi showing his shirt to the opponents to remember him.

[@shamsulhaquechaudhary775]

Eager to listen more about the game analysis. Specially the new players individual performance. Please elaborate about Chiesa's Today's performance.

[@siempra78]

If no one is carrying knocks from Southampton then Liverpool can start Sunday with everyone available, bar Konate & Bradley (due back Boxing Day). That's the strongest the squad has been since Slot arrived. Spurs have 8 players ruled out and aren't a tough tackling side. There is a chance that Slot can end 2024 higher up the table with a bigger gap to 2nd and have everyone + January transfer signings, at his disposal. So, it is all looking good....apart from the lack of three specific signatures.

[@LFC01]

Job done 👍

[@isacader5107]

Slot will not change his mind about Endo. He doesn’t fancy him in any position or role. It’s a pity. If we 2 nil up then he can use Endo to give our MF players a rest. Some managers don’t change their mindset.

[@yvonnemerckel1002]

Yes,yes

[@jaybesuscrust]

Can anyone work out who was at right back when Gomez went off?

[@Jimt-s5p]

He needs to play more to preserve Grav

[@kennydeary957]

We gave the ball away too much 2nd half was poor ynwa

[@pointless_walks-te4zm]

06:51 An advantage to Brexshit at last ! :D

[@andrewallcock2232]

We can say goodbye to Trent .. He seems a little different thesis season.

[@BIGBUD71]

Endo will come good...hope hes long term Chiesa give him time on the bal .its difficultl in a new club🤷‍♂️

[@theherogothamneeds1014]

Endo is a 31 year old who spot hardly plays. He will be gone in the summer

[@jedialex65]

Nuneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez< YNWA!!!!!!

[@663antrim]

We are Liverpool. Receive the ball and pass to a Red YnWa

[@nadimahmad2902]

Any news on konate and bradley ?

[@gh41996]

They are still not training with the team as of yet.

[@LawinReborn]

Your videos dont pop up in my recommended anymore not sure why

[@nelsondiorio7117]

Good that Liverpool won, but we have to consider that Southampton was a very poor team.

[@liam3104]

Ok? We had like 4 first choice players in the starting xi. Southampton do suck but this is probably the weakest side we will put out this season.

[@isacader5107]

Trent was overrated by media hence he is asking for a ridiculous amount of money. He is so useless at RB and to ask for that kind of money……….. he is smoking something.

[@ripvanwincle2258]

I said to my mate if we win the league it will be the greatest thing i''ll have ever seen in 57 years of supporting LFC.I've seen a lot better who have failed.Lost 6 bought 1 players this season.There's no fool like an old fool David.We shall see.Not a bloody chance top 4 at best.

[@Stev4e897]

We were 9 points clear mate ahead