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Champions League 19/20

goon

Qwiss! wrote:
Coombs wrote:
I love how TB Salzburg losing to Liverpool is an indication of how bad Arsenal are somehow. The world makes no sense.

If we went 3-0 down to them, clawed our way back and still lost 4-3 I'm not sure people would be singing Emerys praises somehow.

I'm no fan of comparing results over different games (oh look Nowich beat City etc), but I do think there's something about how teams in Europe approach these games vs big sides compared how teams in the PL approach these games. The caution and fear is playing into Liverpool's hands in the league and our game is no exception.

Mirth

Qwiss! wrote:
Coombs wrote:
I love how TB Salzburg losing to Liverpool is an indication of how bad Arsenal are somehow. The world makes no sense.

If we went 3-0 down to them, clawed our way back and still lost 4-3 I'm not sure people would be singing Emerys praises somehow.

If Emery lead his team to winning the Champions League 4 months earlier they would.

Meatwad

Mirth wrote:
Qwiss! wrote:
If we went 3-0 down to them, clawed our way back and still lost 4-3 I'm not sure people would be singing Emerys praises somehow.

If Emery lead his team to winning the Champions League 4 months earlier they would.

what does that have to do with Qwiss' post?

Bold Tone

Emery praise or not as the case may be.

Mirth

Meatwad wrote:
Mirth wrote:
If Emery lead his team to winning the Champions League 4 months earlier they would.

what does that have to do with Qwiss' post?

Because context is important. You don't even have to look at Liverpool to realise that, when Wenger's Invincible team came from behind and beat Middlesbrough 5-3 people were equally complimentary because it was a successful team and the occasional wobble was a novelty and a test. 10 years on and several unanswered question marks later, a comeback didn't really garner much praise for Wenger or Arsenal. Liverpool are currently enjoying the same halo effect so obviously people will be more lenient with them.

goon

Qs was referring to praise for Red Bull Austria. How embarrassing for you.

Clrnc

Shady wrote:
Ziyech is still hot shit. Makes me jealous seeing him balling for Ajax.

Ten Haag is really one to watch. His brand of football makes me happy.

Clrnc

No wonder Salzburg players came out firing on all cylinders in the 2nd half. Hair dryer treatment

deardevil

That was some great finishing from Serge Gnabry. He's a good example of how long it actually takes for a player to finally start delivering at the level you want, assuming they have the talent. He is 24 years old now and made his debut for us back in 2012!

GooneriC

Minamino looks a good player, just saw a replay of the game at Anfield and decided to Google him. Good scouting from Salzburg

Shady

Aguero has missed so many sitters this season.

Shady

But the service is so good that he still scores loads.

Shady

City carving Atalanta open. I remember when we used to play like this.

Clrnc

Edson Alvarez is a really good player. Ajax has found another gem.

They are easily the most attractive team to watch in Europe, tearing Chelsea at will

Claudius

Clrnc wrote:
Edson Alvarez is a really good player. Ajax has found another gem.

They are easily the most attractive team to watch in Europe, tearing Chelsea at will

Agree on Edson. Chelsea are giving them some problems with Hudson-Odoi though.

Clrnc

The Leipzig game is ridiculous. Great goals galore. Sabitzer with an absolute howitzer

Ricky1985

Hudson-Odoi is not half the talent he's touted as, in my opinion. Very questionable technique, poor awareness and decision making in critical moments - and I don't think it's a question of experience either.

Abraham also looks lost in this company - and Ajax's defenders are not top players.

Mount is the one, for me, that looks like he has the level of technical, physical and mental qualities to make it at this level.

QuincyAbeyie

Clrnc wrote:
They are easily the most attractive team to watch in Europe, tearing Chelsea at will

Didn't watch the game, but the first thing on my mind when I read this was that Ajax was going to lose. So predictable, unfortunately.

Ricky1985

Ajax are a nothing team this season. Shows what a couple of top quality players can do to elevate a team.

Batshuayi showing Abraham up when he came on though. Transformed Chelsea in attack.

QuincyAbeyie

If they're a nothing team, is it then a good indicator that Abraham looks lost "in this company"? Because in the league Batshuayi looks much more lost than him.

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