Pretty much a perfect night. Although the red ruined the game, for us it was ideal to coast the last half an hour, have Fab and Thiago back playing, Robbo rested and Kostas playing well, Salah looked sharp as did Mane. Thought Ox looked good as well today. He needs regular games to get going.
Only blot is Bobby going off. Assume its a groin or calf or something like that.
The last two group games provide the opportunity to rest players and get some minutes in others legs.
Bizarre first half where I thought Mane was on fire and Athletico were in their full shithousery mood. 2 great goals, then the sending off and that pretty much ended the contest.
I’m undecided on the red card to be honest. I can see why he gets done for it and in the grand scheme it’s the right decision but you see that kind of challenge all the time (ahem Milner) and it’s never given. Perhaps that’s the right way to deal with it and put a stop to it?
No complaints however bar the few lads that have picked up knocks. Feels like we’re falling like flies again.