01 Jan 2026 19:33:35
Big point that, back 5 were brilliant. Shame Bornauw got a knock, thought he was very good considering it was his first proper start.
Hard to call a man of the match.
Possibly James Justin.
01 Jan 2026 19:45:08
Anyone but that ref and Perri could have been MOM.
Ampadu or Stach for me but JJ and Bornauw both did very well.
01 Jan 2026 19:46:31
Agree JJ for me, although any of the 3
Centre backs were also excellent. GG struggled with Pingpong was relived to see him moved to right back when Chiesa came on.
01 Jan 2026 19:56:30
I'd take a point at Anfield anytime. I was concerned that we might be a bit vulnerable tonight with the change at the back but Bornauw, after looking a bit shaky in the first few minutes, grew into the game. Played well and it will boost his confidence as he will be needed.
JJ probably deserved mom which is good because some Leicester fans were quite happy to see him leave. Played well tonight. We just need to roll over Man Utd on Sunday. They were really poor against Wolves and were lucky to come out with a point.
01 Jan 2026 20:35:19
Indeed. Solid performance, well earned and deserved point. I was also pleased with Bornauw; looks solid. Justin very capable in his own right, and possibly unlucky he has someone as good as Boges competing with him. Gruev came in and did a good job, as did Nmecha!
Who'd have thought that performance and result possible just a month ago!?
01 Jan 2026 20:48:21
Seb will be fine - that was tactical I think as opposed to a genuinely bad injury.
01 Jan 2026 20:50:27
I thought Gruev was our best player. His positioning was bang on all game and even got forward well at times. Apart from one bad pass at the end he was superb.
Bournow done well too as the JJ. Two players who have hardly played which is a good sign of squad morale.
Ampadu was way off it I thought but he has been excellent lately so I’ll let him off one bad game.
Always thought it funny how different people see individual performances differently?
Great point which could have been three if not for DCL sticking out a leg to become offside just before he scored.
01 Jan 2026 21:09:27
All credit to DF for securing a point at Anfield with several significant changes all of whom never let us down, particularly impressed with Justin tonight, looked a bargain for the money.
Could have nicked a win too, just a shame that Amps will miss Devon after his booking.
01 Jan 2026 21:35:39
Agree Corkey, Gruev was fantastic. He is the Ronseal of the team and can do some cracking tackles and disposessions.
Apparently Barnowl and Gruev just have cramp, nothing serious.
01 Jan 2026 21:37:09
Serendipity. Something that occurs by chance. There was no indication that there was a plan to go to a back five (Farke doesn't do it) but the decision was made at the Etihad as a last throw of the dice. He was nearly out of the door and that decision, whoever made it, has probably turned our season around and saved his career at Elland Road. We have suddenly become a very difficult team to beat. We now need to offload some of the players who are capable but not able to perform in the Premiership and bring in upgrades in areas we are vulnerable.
Piroe is great in the Championship but hasn't enough pace. Send him back to Holland and get Parrot in p/ exchange? A new CB. Desai on loan with obligation to buy if we stay up. Which we should. Pay off Mez's contact and end the agony. If we look for a new reserve keeper next season I'd have a think about Dubravka. He's done okay at Turf Moor. Find a home for Jack Harrison. And a no.10 on loan. I'd like a plan 2 if the current favoured formation doesn't work in a particular game. No 10's are usually quite adaptable and can play as an AM or out wide.
01 Jan 2026 22:41:43
DCL and Amps demanded changes apparently.
01 Jan 2026 22:56:39
That a joke Alf? Are you telling us that you have a mole in the dressing room?
02 Jan 2026 01:29:32
So far in the last month I think I've seen us play what looked like 4:2:3:1, 5:3:2, 3:5:2, 4:4:2, 4:3:3, 3:4:3, 5:3:2 and even 5:4:1 often changing once or even twice during a game. If opposing teams are even half as confused as I am then they'll have no idea how to set up to play against us.
02 Jan 2026 08:02:37
Should’ve sacked Farke in the summer, chancer.