Looked out of his depth.
so did our two international centre backs when they were beaten by a straight hoof from the back.
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Looked out of his depth.
Excellent post - completely agree. The second goal was Jags no doubt about it.I'm apparently in the minority, but I thought Stones played alright.
People will single him out for the 2nd goal, but I'd argue against that a bit.
When we're in possession, Martinez likes our shape to become a 343 - something that MNF have highlighted this season.
For the 2nd goal, Barry has possession of the ball and McCarthy drops into defence to make it a back three, this is Stones' (or Coleman's, when fit) cue to move forward with Baines on the other side to create the 343. This happened last night for the 2nd goal, but Barry lost possession, then missed a tackle and McCarthy wasn't wide enough as the 3rd centre back. Stones did turn to run back as soon as possession was lost, but effectively he was only following tactical instructions from Martinez.
Essentially, that goal typified the way Liverpool exploited us tactically last night. You just have to hold your hands up and say well done to Rodgers. He knew Martinez would bring Everton to Anfield with the aim of dominating possession and being on the front foot - he set his side up to capitalise on the space we would leave by doing this.
I think Stones probably had a better game than either of our two centre halves.
I'm apparently in the minority, but I thought Stones played alright.
People will single him out for the 2nd goal, but I'd argue against that a bit.
When we're in possession, Martinez likes our shape to become a 343 - something that MNF have highlighted this season.
For the 2nd goal, Barry has possession of the ball and McCarthy drops into defence to make it a back three, this is Stones' (or Coleman's, when fit) cue to move forward with Baines on the other side to create the 343. This happened last night for the 2nd goal, but Barry lost possession, then missed a tackle and McCarthy wasn't wide enough as the 3rd centre back. Stones did turn to run back as soon as possession was lost, but effectively he was only following tactical instructions from Martinez.
Essentially, that goal typified the way Liverpool exploited us tactically last night. You just have to hold your hands up and say well done to Rodgers. He knew Martinez would bring Everton to Anfield with the aim of dominating possession and being on the front foot - he set his side up to capitalise on the space we would leave by doing this.
I think Stones probably had a better game than either of our two centre halves.