23 Feb 2015 11:18:10
Hi eds,

I guess Skrtl and Sakho are giving good performances oflate. What do you think are the chances of Lovren leaving the club this summer? If he is leaving, are we going to spend on another central defender?

{Ed001's Note - and what happens with all the others we have?}


1.) 23 Feb 2015
23 Feb 2015 21:01:01
Well said Ed001. I don't think we'll be buying anymore midfielders or defenders for quite a while - we are knee deep in them and an awful lot are going to have to be sold BEFORE we buy anymore


2.) 23 Feb 2015
23 Feb 2015 22:25:47
I honestly don't think we need to sign another CB this Summer. I hope and believe that Lovren will stay, as I think he can do a job at RCB and will eventually take over Skrtel's position. Then we have Sakho, who will be at LFC for a long time I reckon and deservedly so! And then we have Ilori and Wisdom returning from loans. I think if he keeps fit, Ilori can be a brilliant player for us. I'm not so certain about Wisdom, but I think he would fit in perfectly in this new system, so I'd love for him to get his chance. I'd rather give these players chances and invest in other areas of the team.


3.) 24 Feb 2015
24 Feb 2015 13:28:28
Totally agree with the above post.
Even if Can moves into midfield next year, and if we still play 3 at the back, and ignoring the fact that Toure may still be around, we would possibly still need 6 CB's.
You would have to think that Skrtel and Sakho will be nailed on (based on recent performances), with either Lovren or Wisdom filling the other spot and Illori and young Jones as back up.
If Brendan decides to revert back to a back 4 though I would think one or two would need to be moved on.


4.) 24 Feb 2015
24 Feb 2015 22:15:35
If we continue with 3 at the back then the strategy would be to carry six in the squad. With Toure expected to be released that leaves Can, Lovren, Skrtel, Sakho - and returning from loan Illori, and if he can play at CB Wisdom.

So if Can moves into MF, and Lovren did leave we'd have 4 which is very thin. That's why I can't understand why Ed001 keeps saying we are overstocked at the position.

Sorry - Andy but Lloyd Jones will probably never be good enough for the Premier League.