The Celebrity
Professional Googler
Makes sense, but his backdash is also a reason I'd say he's annoying to deal with. I do agree though and I think the matchup is still even, not bad. Said that earlier.In response to your comments about liu pressuring sub, there are strings that can break the clone and the slide. Imo subs best option out of liu's pressure (excluding the the mb flying bicycle kick) is his backdash.
The mu is arguably 5-5.
I am curious as to why you think Sonya beats Liu though. Liu can still backdash her overhead option and she has pretty crap armor options to get out of pressure. Only thing I can think of that separates her from other characters is how its hard to anti-air her JI1, but D2 still works for that decently, and worst case you can just use his walk back speed. Is it because of her parry? It doesn't cover low so in my experience you just abuse F44 cancels in this matchup.