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milner aka MILO is my MOTM
superb number 7

ifeanyija:
penalty save u

who tell dem to concede pen

Tajbol4splend:
Liverpool the bottlers

see haters
You fit even b manutd fan
u can still come sha..we still get one more slot

wiseone28:
Show us

SmartyPants:
So is it Nigeria that will stick with him when he is not scoring?

And btw, Rashford has played that 9 for England like once! And there is very little chance they would play him there while Abraham is available.

we did that for ayegbeni yakubu...we also did it for victor moses even when he was not playing very well or benched at chelsea...one thing i know about our national team is that as long as you are hardworking and dedicated,the fans will make a case for you but thats not the case with the national team of england!
Abraham is an alternative(that can always be discarded when ther is a dip in form) for england but not a first choice....Vardy will always be used ahead of any other striker!

smartoliver:
that's what people don't understand. Nobody go care if the guy hit all time low. If not for Lampard or the transfer ban, nobody for know either of them. Once Tammy form drop, even England go play Barkley for top striker instead of Tammy.

SmartyPants:
Rashford does not play 9 for England.

And Abraham is clearly a better goal scorer.

Rashford is always used as a 9 when harry is out injured!
Lets forget about the sudden form of abraham...once there is a slump or a loss in form,will the english team or chelsea team back abraham by playing him even when he is not scoring goals like he used to?

adenigga:
But my Brother, do you observed one thing about Nigeria football federation, they always want to reap where they have not sow. Do they know these guys right from there primary schools days or academy they attended, it is when their Star is now shining, Nigerians now discovered that they are Nigerians by descent o, not by birth o. This is different from moses who was borne on the soil of Nigeria before Boko Haram wahala made him to find himself in U.K.
So, therefore, people should not castigates those guys. Thanks!!!

I never castigated abraham or tomori...they have every right to decide where to pitch their tent which i totally respect!
Am only prudent about him accepting an invitation from england knowing fully well that it hasnt worked out well with nigerians who play for the english team!
I admit and accept the fact that the NFF are only interested in already made foreign players whom other national teams spent funds training!
Its just that i feel abraham would have had more opportunities in nigeria than in england...i may wrong!
But lets wait and see!

SmartyPants:
England have one spot for a number 9 type like Abraham. Other than Kane, who are these proven strikers that play there?

There is vardy and rashford!
abraham is not even 3rd choice!
Well,like i said i wish him well...I just hope he doesn't go the way of gabriel agbonlahor or fashanu!

There is hope for tomori but not Abraham....there are too many proven strikers in england!

The problem is once there is a dip in form or a barren period,it would affect Abraham's performance both for club and country!

But that's his decision and we need to respect it and focus more on our grassroot soccer to develop our own future super stars!

simiife:
Hw does talking about vvd relate to praising him,was he d only defender,Liverpool defense is obviously beta dan dat of Roma, plus Liverpool attack

Like I said,Liverpool wouldn't have conceded much against Roma if dey had a beta goal keeper in Alison

Seriously your prevaricating mechanism is really not working today!
You asked if we have had a clean sheet this season,then you asked how many we now have as compared to last season...guy stay focused on a point and stop jumping from pillar to post!
Secondly,your smear campaign against VVD using using allisson as bait is an argument that is destined to crash!
True allisson was one of the components that contributed to the clean sheet of liverpool last season but like the saying goes.."a keeper is as good as those in front of him"...this was made too obvious when,despite how good allisson was,he could not stop liverpool from scoring 7 goals while he was at roma simply because of the defenders in front of him!
His performance was further boosted when he had VVD infront of him!

This was further stated by him during the award he received where he singled out VVD for being the rock at the heart of the defence!
So whatever you say,liverpool esp the fans will be grateful to have both allisson and VVD in the same team and not against each other!

simiife:
D vice captain voted, he was chosen to cote by his coach,

Can i have the source of your info?

simiife:
I already answered, ur attack was blazing hot den,even nw

If u watched Roma match against Barcelona, u will knw d coach decision killed Barcelona dat day, we played 4-4-2,with Messi and Suarez as d forward, as we all knw,Suarez has been a NEPA striker for some tym nw,he has a bad away form in d UCL,Suarez wasn't doing anything, and Messi was being man marked, Roma played with 3 defenders at d back, all marking Messi, wat we needed was to remove Roberto and put dembele so dat we can switch back to 4-3-3,but d coach was so slow in reacting dat he waited for roma to dey dia third goal b4 bringing in dembele

And as for ur clean sheet dis season, I will ask u,hw many do u guys have nw,compared to wat u had at dis tym last season

excuses and excuses!
You said allisson was so good yet he conceded 5 goals but you failed to acknowledge the defense because you know you will end up indirectly praising VVD!
If allisson and the world could acknowledge VVD as the reason behind his clean sheets,then your comments are not needed!
Oga you asked if we have had clean sheets which i responded in the affirmative.....now you are asking how many clean sheets we have had so far compared to last season as if the league is over!
Stop jumping from pillar to post.....i know your intent is to take a swipe at VVD!

simiife:
Let me ask u a yes or no question, has d three complaints FIFA received been addressed or not

You are not in any position whatsoever to make demands in form of inconsequential questions!
FIFa has not been able to respond appropriately to the three complaints made so far....Nicaraguan FA Juan Barrera despite the response from fifa is still insisting that he never voted for messi! so if he didn't vote for messi...did his ghost vote for messi?
The reason you are not complaining is because you are a messi fan...hence,whatever FIFA says is fine with you! smh

eni4real:
The sham award?? That is how to become the best player in the world OFFICIALY! OFFICIALLY!!

True as long as its gotten without any controversy

simiife:
U have ur attack to thank for dat,nw let me ask u,y are u guyz finding it hard to keep a clean sheet dis season

Unless you dont watch epl,you would realize that liverpool have had clean sheets! No?
secondly you still haven't answered my question...if allisson was so good like you claimed,how did he concede 5 goals esp from a defence that locked up against barca in the quarter finals!

simiife:
Dia vote were also nt signed and stamped by d Egyptian FA,oya talk another 1.

Fifa also brought it to dia notice, but dey failed to correct dia mistake,

Rules are meant to be followed,it shud nt b changed because of 1 pesin, Datz double standard

And am nt d same pesin U've been talking to since

Good i just wanted to know!
back to the votes....fifa made it categorically clear that Egypt had the name of their nominee written in cap letter...hence they were disqualified!
This is public knowledge...you are not a fifa lawyer!

In fact why am i arguing with you when the info is right there...

FIFA in Vote Scandal as Nations Deny Voting for Lionel Messi at The Best Awards

​FIFA appear to have landed themselves in hot water in the wake of their 'The Best' awards ceremony on Monday, as representatives from Sudan and Nicaragua have claimed that they did not vote for Lionel Messi to win men's best player - despite the published ballots showing they did.


Messi pipped Liverpool's ​Virgil van Dijk to the award after netting 51 goals in 50 appearances last season, and although there was some surprise that the Dutchman failed to collect the trophy after marshalling the Reds to ​Champions League glory. However, the comprehensive system of voting meant few could make a case against Messi deserving the win.


Sudan manager Zdravko Lugarisic and Nicaragua captain Juan Barrera are both listed on the official document as having selected Lionel Messi as their first choice, but according to the ​Express, both men have disputed this.

Barrera said: “I did not vote for ​Messi. I was surprised to be on the list of captains who voted for Messi and there is no explanation how it appeared there.”

The former, meanwhile, posted a screenshot showing that he instead voted for ​Mohamed Salah - who is not listed at all on his ballot, with Messi, Van Dijk and Sadio Mane named as his three selections.

The Egyptian FA, meanwhile - who attempted to vote for Salah - saw their votes rejected after it fell foul of FIFA's regulations. They reportedly submitted it in capital letters and failed to amend in time.

https://www.90min.com/posts/6464053-fifa-in-vote-scandal-as-nations-deny-voting-for-lionel-messi-at-the-best-awards

ohh no
My condolences to his family!
what a loss!

simiife:
Datz because dere was no Alison den,even after vvd joined, dey were still leaking goals,e.g UCL semi final against AS Roma

bro go and ask allisson...he will tell you he had easy saves to make because of the guys in front of him!
VVD helped to calm liverpool's defence....if allisson was that good,why did he ship in 5 goals against us when he was at roma?
Am not saying allisson is a good goal-keeper,but you cant take away the impact of VVD esp in the semi-final game against barca where he made more tackles than any other player on the pitch!
Infact we wont be having this argument if VVD has cleared that ball yesterday! no matter how many swipes you take against VVD,Na Una go tire!

simiife:
Can u c ursef,FIFA has already addressed every complain,Egypt coach and captain's vote were invalid,Nicaragua vice captain voted and Messi was his number 1,a ronado known fan photoshoped a fake document in d name of Sudan coach claiming he didn't vote for Messi.

Nw tell me u didn't know all dis .

....are you a different person am referring to or are you using another moniker to reply?
and why was that of Egypt invalid? because it was written in cap letters? ohh come on give me a break! Is that their best excuse?
and you even believed the thrash from fifa simply because you are in support of messi!
smh

eni4real:
It is not my opinion

You can check the last Monday bro!

I asked you a simple question... what is ur requirement for being the world best?
Forget about the sham award given to messi!
there are some federations still perplexed that their votes were altered in favour of messi when they actually voted for someone else!
and I thought there was a better platform that you wanted to use to justify being world best! smh

eni4real:
Nobody has problem with VVD being the best defender in the world but he is not the best player in the world obviously...

He is not at that level yet!!

Bro that's your opinion!
You may even say Ramos is the best player in the world currently and that's still your opinion!
However opinions are not facts!
If great defenders and strikers in the epl regard him as the best player in the world,who cares about your opinions?
You didn't say all these stuffs about him not being the best player until he made a mistake or two yesterday night....
You said he is not in that level yet,i laugh in swahili...what are your requirements for being a world best?

Like I said,its your opinion which you are entitled to!

eni4real:
Have you forgotten that Liverpool replace Karius with Allison and, Fabinho was bought to shield the defence??
Compare Vidic with VVD and see that VVD is just an expensive player who is living up to his price...

Definitely, the best defender in the world now but will never be the best player in the world!!

Lets start with price tag...we all know the reason behind that price increase was due to the sale of neymar to PSG and the eventual transfer of coutinho to barcelona! The price of VVD increased because of the sale of coutinho!

Secondly,its totally wrong and misplaced to compare VVD and Vidic....both were/are solid defenders during their time and prime and have made their fair share of mistakes!

karius was actually a good keeper but choose the highest platform like the CL to disgrace himself at the biggest stage of his life and still hasn't recovered since then....still dont understand the reason why you are referring to karius!
lastly,you last statement is self-inflicting and contradictory!

See we understand that most rival fans esp emanating from the EPL were waiting for this period in time to take a swipe at VVD due to the fact that he was rated the best defender in the world.....Why wasnt this attack made against shefiield united or against chelsea?
Your slamming or hating doesn't change the fact that VVD is still the best defender and no one is going to change that! Even the best of defenders have made costlier mistakes during their playing time!
This recent banter only underscores the fact that VVD is such an amazing player and your kind will be so elated if your club decides to purchase him!

Jasen1:
Is there any defender that has never been dribbled before?

Ronaldo and messi has missed PK before

So what's new

Thumps up bro

eni4real:
VVD can't get better. He will only look better with Matip and Allison in the squad..

His defending style is passive...

Always asking other good players to do dirty jobs for him...


Allison's saves were even called VVD defensive effects..

They say, "he stop goals". Since when is VVD an Allison??

Real game: Salah scores
English Media hype: Wow!! VVD just lead Liverpool to victory!!

I don't need to argue with you about VVD's performance esp last season!
The reason you and others are talking is due to what happened yesterday which shows your acknowledgement of his abilities!
Okay if indeed matip was that good or even better VVD,why were Liverpool leaking goals anyhow before the entrance of VVD!
Oga stop the jealousy and face your club!

For the very fact that this was a big issue to the OP and still found its way to FT underlines the quality of VVD!
This is another proof that VVD is a superb defender!

Not even Rio Ferdinand in his time had such publicity when he was dribbled by opposing players!

Indeed Tuface song now makes so much sense..."If nobody talks about you,then you are nobody"

VVD can only get better!

EbukaHades10:
Wetin u want make Barça fans con do?

as in ehh.....if valverde had lost to inter milan,he would have been sacked by now!

KendrickAyomide:
then why does articles about him not being dribbled come out every week?

Havent you heard about that tuface song....."If nobody talks about you,then you are nobody"
who has written an article about defenders like zouma or magwire?
everyone makes mistakes...even the best players!
However,mistakes make great players stronger and better!

GentleChief:
Some of you plastic fans are just terrible. I can't watch ball with most of you guys here coz one of you will collect nodding.

Just imagine nematodes here calling Klopp a monkey and VVD iddiotic! People who have not won anything in there life not even street monkey post challenge. Una get sense like this?

VVD that was adjudged the best aerial battle winner in the whole of Europe and the world? Klopp that was adjudged the best coach in the world? Liverpool that have won all there opening games this season? The only team in England still standing? And will surely beat Leicester this weekend?

Are you guys aware that most teams in the champions league are actually champions in there leagues? Do you know the team called Salzburg? Do you know the attacking kind of football they play? Did you people notice how Madrid was struggling against Club Brugge yesterday?

And for the learners here comparing Matip to VVD... Please leave football analysis to the experts. VVD and Matip can never be on the same level. VVD, MANE, TRENT ARNOLD, FABINHO AND ALLISON BECKER ARE ACTUALLY LIVERPOOL BEST PLAYERS. Matip though quite good does not come close to a liverpool best player.

Please all these plastic Nigerian fans should port to Chelsea with inmediate effect. Thats why Nigeria will never grow. We have a penchant for supporting mediocrity and suppressing excellence. Terrible souls. Tueh!!

U too much!

crazygod:
Stand by coach that will bottle a 3 lead gap? Klopp is good o. But for this game, the guy Bleep up. He took Salzburg for granted and didn't make decisive decision at the right time.

Let me ask you some questions if you will respond....
was the coach the one being dribbled?
was he the one who put the ball in the net?
If he didnt make decisions earlier,how did his sub lead to a 4th goal?
The first reality you must come to terms with is the fact that every club wants to beat the top clubs esp the defending champions liverpool!
see bro....no one is perfect and the earlier you accept that reality the better for you!
Either you accept klopp or you leave to another club...simple!
If you cant stand the heat as an lfc fan,mancity and real madrid are only a few blocks away!

PopeFlatino:
thank God this happened...am a Barca fan but follows Liverpool matches always...Matip did all d work last season for Liverpool,xpecially against Barca...VVD is good but d hype was much...I supported Messi's The best award because Mane or Salah would have been more deserving if they were contesting against Messi not VvD

You are wrong bro!
who came to liverpool between matip and VVD?
well...you are not a liverpool fan so you will never know!

KendrickAyomide:
Chai. I think say them no they dribble am

It happens...no biggie!
It has happened to nesta...it has happened to rio ferdinand!
No one is super human!