Liverpool v Manchester City | The Friday Night With Erdinger

[@jameskelly2559]

Dan Morgan knows footy so well, always really insightful and interesting. Good show fellas.

[@sjh950]

He’s excellent

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

Szobo honestly has so many gears to unlock: we need to find his role and work to his strengths better

[@LOGOS422]

He's a Klopp midfielder - a runner and presser. I don't think he's technical enough to be in Slot's first 11 long term. But as a squad player he is useful.

[@jakehowie442]

He’s actually really good technically especially quick passes and interchanges, good at shooting should get more goals. Szobozlai is actually best on the counter attack or when he has space in the box. Hence why he plays more away games. He’s not great at passing around midfield and controlling the tempo of game, like Macca or Gravenberch

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

@@LOGOS422 we’ll see. It’s only like 20 games into Slot’s time. I genuinely think Don can do more than you think. I’ll be interested to see if he an be moulded into what a slot wants, or even pushed further up the pitch. He used to play on the wing/inverted for RB

[@ViewsfromMidfield]

@@jakehowie442 I agree. Competition with Jones for that spot should spur him on and if it doesn’t then the spot is Curtis’. Still think Dom has so much more to come. He’s only 23/24

[@whh3946]

Gutman is a legend I think he is great

[@GradoRuns]

Guttman burner account identified

[@Gnasherism]

​@@GradoRunshaha fucking hell mate that's proper got me that 😂

[@AlexM-YNWA]

Really appreciate the free shows this week, great week for it too can't help but feel 10 feet tall. Up the Wrap, Up the Reds. Ps I'd subscribe but my liver can't take it

[@philiphallows4695]

I could listen to Dan Morgan all day, really knows his stuff.

[@robertjackson140]

Yep, great to see him on

[@garethmorgan170]

Great show this week Neil & Rob and well done getting Thomas Frank in to join you both 👍

[@michaelk9615]

More Dan Morgan in our lives please, Neil!

[@garethwilliams2897]

Huge one lads win this and the belief it will bring will be massive!!

[@jakehowie442]

Quansah and Gomez going to have to step up now you could argue Slot could’ve brought more players off against Real Madrid at the end. Was behind the Anfield Road goal when Kelleher made that penalty save, and Konate injured by Edrick last kick, the rat

[@FloatingOnAZephyr]

Sinstadt's comment was in 78 after the Forest defeat in the EC.

[@owarbizzy1644]

GOOD EVENING FROM THE HEATHROW AIRPORT AREA OF WEST LONDON GENT'S ✌🏽

[@MC-9]

Terrible news re. Konate. So frustrating how it happened and when it’s happened. Really need Gomez to fill the void.

[@robbietotten3130]

Yea big blow with konate was hoping he be ok but hopefully Gomez step up

[@alistairsmith5389]

Gomez can’t play 3 games a week. There’s 15 games between now and the end of January when Ibou is back. I bet you any £ he will get injured at some point. That leaves Quansah, he will have to step up as well.

[@johnsharkey3622]

@@alistairsmith5389Forget about Southampton in Carabao. A lot of rotation

[@yemalad1.]

Yeah he's right up at the top of the list of players you'd least want injured. Massive blow because he's been one of the nest CBs in Europe this season but Gomez and VVD have a great bond and understanding so hopefully be ok. Either way we need to bring in a LB or ignacio type player who can play CB or LB and like for like cover for gravenberch. I just hope FSG realise what an opportunity we've been presented and strengthen from a position of power for once!

[@aesopsock7447]

Madrid always need their pound of flesh

[@jahbulonjaja191]

Totally agree with Gutman- well said- Trent can go if we get a crazy wedge for him, - Bradley and MO is a match made in heaven.Lucho to run the feck4rs ragged on Sunday.

[@ianmccartney1974]

I’m assuming Gomez will start for Konate with Quansa on the bench

[@leebp9106]

The Friday Night slot is increasingly becoming my favourite TAW set piece

[@mikemalone4207]

Can we have more of Dan Morgan please

[@siempra78]

Neil Atkinson made a really good point; that midweek game was one of the first times this season that our superstar player made a critical mistake. instead of capitulating the rest of the team stepped up and made it insignificant, now we are talking about the youngest player on the pitch having a boss game. By contrast, Madrid's star player made a mistake and their side sunk within themselves and he is getting pelters in every column of the Spanish sports newspapers. Hopefully, Trent will see what that really means for his future, too.

[@jakehowie442]

True but Salah hasn’t been amazing in Europe this season anyway. All other players have stepped up like Diaz and Macca

[@richardlefaive1944]

THe reason the contracts have not been an issue is the mentality of the players. Too many captains \ ultimate professionals.

[@SpuddersSpud-ps6dd]

Game 1 could have gone better, no serious injuries. Wednesday night vs a team that gave us less of a challenge than Brighton in a competition we had already looked certain to progress in, the main priority was no injuries for the much bigger games (starting Sunday) which we didn't get. Bradley's injury was so unnecessary. He should have been off when he started hobbling 5 mins sooner.

[@DH-TV]

We needed the win; sooner we've 100% qualified then we can rest up then, also it's about belief.

[@DCC114]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers TAW 🎉

[@jimflan1712]

Slot has overplayed Konate, and should have been taking him off more regularly, not just for Konate’s sake, but also to get some valuable game time in for Gomez and Quansah. Ditto with Elliott, he is now going to be a critical,player and we simply cannot go on expecting Mac, Gravers and Szobo to play every game - at least he has now started to bring Jones to the party, now he has to do the same with Elliott, or we are running the risk of knackering our brilliant midfield.

[@Richo88]

You can’t put that injury on too much playing time it was a freak injury in the last second of a game.

[@CalmGuitar-xq2xj]

Is it true that Konate will be out for five weeks at least , no way no fucking way ,why why fucking has to be when we are top of the world and especially with City coming to our turf I hate injuries hopefully Gomes always comes good when we need him in battle field god bless the mighty Reds ❤

[@dweb9007]

Brilliant show, thanks for the free week. Completely agree that we're not playing a traditional 10 as they have a lot more defensive responsibility but Slot wants somebody crashing into the box. I don't agree with Rob's comments on Trent overlapping. I think it's very intentional that out fullbacks are generally underlapping this season because it gives us a lot better structure if we lose the ball. We might miss out on a few opportunities to score but we'll keep more clean sheets I don't agree with Rob around

[@janclinton5049]

Great show Neil as always, love you guys. Roll on Sunday, can not wait, YNWA ❤❤❤

[@chrish83]

They talk about Man City in last 2 minutes

[@16268t]

Such a good listen and analysis of our game. Let’s get 3 points Sunday and hear the Anfield roar!🔴🔥

[@jameskelly2559]

Fellas, 10th on Boxing Day 1981 is what you are thinking of and GS said the party's over after Forest knocked us out of Europe in 1978.

[@jameskelly2559]

78-79, but first round is what I mean. Was a heck of a shock, but they had the sign over us for sure 78-80, then we went past them again. Clough was an arrogant b'stard, but he was a genius. It was personal though- we hated Forest. Just look at the players they had. It is hard to like a single one of them. We used to sing "Larry, Larry, show us your tits", which was funny. The Shilton for England brigade pissed us right off as well. Anyway, I'll shut up now. You can tell I'm 58 right?

[@forgetfulLlama31]

Lot of people saying we're favourites for both this game and the league; if we win it the league is ours.. if we draw/lose it's game on. Honestly, it's really not that important. Slot has shown enough in the 15(?) competitive games he's been in charge to know we can maintain this style and strength over the whole season even with injuries. The future is golden.

[@FirminoFinesse]

I'm delighted that Jones has converted his potential into efficacy.

[@Big-q2v]

Rob clearly on the gear that day.

[@floreatTHYpica]

Slot's demands for a 10 position varies depends on the opposition & state of the game 0-0, 1-0, 0-1 etc. That said, the 10 presses high along with the main striker (Nunez) and the 2 wide players ie. we press with 4. The 10 does lots of running in Slot's system and covers defensively, particularly on the RH side given Salah is at times staying high & wide. The 10 also floats in terms of switching with the 8 position (ie. MacAllister or Jones). The 6 is obviously the most defensive & fixed in terms of position but the 10 and the 8 are somewhat interchangeable. For the record, if TAA signs a new contract, I hope they explore Bradley's versatility as an 8 or 10 ..he could be very damaging in that role with his engine, speed & ability to attach & defend ..lots of upside with the lad

[@stuartcaddick5696]

We always look better with Gakpo. Nunez is still offering very little.

[@spider2666]

You don't understand football

[@jefffoster7105]

Thiago didn't need the ball in front of him and Hendo used to pass the balls to feet at pace 😊. YNWA

[@KinguCooky]

Under Dogs of War. Blood Thirsty Dogs of War. We're all up for this, Allez, Allez.

[@southernrealist5789]

25:30 I totally agree. Taa is awol from the byline and is predictable. Also salah is very good at many things. His shortfalls are power shots and dribbling.

[@Aviopic]

If Slot had been "the manager" the contracts could well have become an issue. As manager he might have to deny someone contract wishes and ask for their very best 10 min later. Being the head coach however Slot only needs to tell those affected " guys only i would like you to stay very much but I'm not about the numbers"

[@KnuckleballTwins]

16:59 is it 💪🔴

[@chrisl7962]

One question been with me for some time, genuinely. What’s “in the round”

[@premadhikari7641]

The run till man utd game we can’t lose any of our players with injuries .. the next one month is very very important to keep everyone fit and go with the momentum.. I am looking more at our fitness and results than performance for December.. we seriously need our players to comeback from injuries the like of jota, Ali, Elliot, and Trent and sort of push us for the results than missing games.. this is crunch time now.. we have to stay lowkey in the media till Everton game.. not give media some sort of negative headlines… the longer the contract takes the heavier it will affect us this season .. I just hope it doesn’t backfire big time

[@alistairsmith5389]

Where’s Jota? I didn’t think his injury was that bad. And Chiesa where the bloody hell is he?!

[@DeiseRebel]

TAA & Gomez will start now with Ibou & Bradley out. I think Trent has become isolated, he doesn't look to me like someone who is all there, I couldn't question Virg or Mo on that. Possibly TAAA heads been turned and he's got the biggest decision of his career.

[@jimflan1712]

I have not been to Liverpool (in fact the UK) for years (i have lived in Asia for nearly 20 years). So, I would love to know are the boozers in these vids pretty much the norm in Liverpool now, or are they a select few posh places ??

[@Leonnicko]

Loads of good boozers in Liverpool, one of the best places in the UK for a bevy.

[@jameskelly2559]

Shite aren't they? They have to do Erdinger for this. The general boozers are unchanged- a lot of really nice olde-world pubs still doing great business. Pubs like this look like a factory canteen to me. Dreadful.

[@SamRobertsGuitar]

Rob at 22:27 haha

[@DarrenCureton]

Harvey Elliot? 😂 😂😂😂 (starts scratching all over like he's on I'm a celeb coz he knows he fucked up) 😂😂😂

[@papamurrth1]

Opposite of underdogs is top dogs, not overdogs

[@Richo88]

Was “in the round” on the office word of the day toilet paper recently or something?

[@bossmansteo7105]

What does rob think of Salah now ?

[@AndewLLL]

The crowd needs to stay calm when city inevitability stop the game, commit cynical fouls and time waste

[@Do27gg]

Zubimendi is kinda like Thiago without the skills

[@ragerider6283]

Can we officially start whining about having an injury crisis now? Our squad is the best & most balanced in the league imo & we're going to need it. Konate being out is really disappointing, but it was always going to happen at some point & it will give opportunities to Gomez & Qaunsah so could be a lot worse. Everyone so far has really stepoed up so I have no real concerns about Gomez & Qaunsah coming in.

[@jonesy5185]

Trent will be sold in January. We get some money and he doesn't have to cop shit for signing a pre contract with them (Real) for the last half of the season.

[@Venga1]

Can somebody give Rob a tissue?

[@jimflan1712]

This narrative around Szobo being a problem is just utter rubbish. He is obviously not as on the mark as Mac with his passing and general football intelligence. But without him, where would we find the legs, speed and physical presence that this lad brings to our game ? He is in that sense like Gini in being under appreciated until you don’t have him. I reckon he is really an advanced 8 rather than a 10, and we need him for the first 60-70 mins, to pressure teams and wear them out, then as teams tire and we need more precision in passing, sharper football intelligence and finishing ability, then we bring in Ellliott as a proper 10 and he could then wreak havoc - on the back of what Szobo has done beforehand. In rugby terminology, Szobo is our starter and Elliott is our finisher.

[@josephduggan3215]

Yep mate,these boozers are normal in liverpool at the min,

[@mmmmmmmk]

more dan

[@maxlegrand3348]

Every time Rob touches his nose you have to drink a shot….

[@jakeh3613]

robertsons days are done

[@TobySpaniel2024]

Sclaw

[@LeornianCyng]

It’s heartbreaking as a Liverpool fan having to split support between Cymru and Eire, in the first leg of the Euro 2025 play off final. Ceri Holland and Gemma Evens for Cymru with Craig Bellamy in attendance. Liverpool Club Captain Niamh Fahey and Leanne Kiernan for Eire. YNWA 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🇮🇪

[@scotti81uk29]

As if Atkinson remembers souness era Liverpool. He is talking absolute rubbish

[@MidnightToker-ub4ni]

100k 😄

[@663antrim]

Anfield agenda is 283,000. 100,000 is low. I'm kind of shocked at that

[@bigtoe333333]

Neil wasnt quite so bad in this discussion, but so often he just seems to choke out a lively natural conversation by either rattling on for 5 minutes, or putting boring abstruse analytical questions (or propositions) to his guests. Not every show needs his ultra serious analysis. In fact most of them would greatly benefit from backing right off. I'm not questioning the quality of his insight, but for God's sake just lighten up a but, and let a natural conversation develop iwith these interesting people, nstead of always being the ultimate chairman. This channel has all the right ingredients. It could be so much much more engaging and so much more enjoyable.

[@robbietotten3130]

Just win on Sunday