Happy about Martinelli, his dip last season coincided with his injury, so it's good to see him regaining some form. Zinchenko, Nelson, and Nketiah probably all move, so it would have been nice if they'd had better performances but it's also Liverpool, it was never going to be easy.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 2 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Liverpool is never an easy match, but with our first team, we would've won. We definitely need to sort left back though.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Especially since they seemed to mostly be playing kids. But one thing you can always say about Liverpool, they are fantastic at plug-and-playing academy kids for cup matches and friendlies.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Credit where it's due, it feels like Arteta was really trying to give the kids opportunities this year.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's true - part of it was having his hand forced by the Euros and Copa, of course, but I think some people forget that he is still learning and adapting. Remember the first season when everyone complained that he made subs like 10 minutes too late? Inshallah we get some easy cup draws and we field an academy team.

[–] sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sometimes, his subs are still too late, but I'll settle for the 64th minute subs. You're right though, he is learning and finding the balance and ensuring success is worth losing a few million from a generation of our youngsters.

[–] sensiblepuffin@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

Also, there's not much we can do about Chelsea and United being Chelsea and United. This is always how they've operated, and they're not going to start. Sales from their academy is pretty much the only thing bringing in revenue for Chelsea, and United are convinced that anyone they buy can immediately become a Ballon D'or winner.

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