19 Jul 2015 12:50:06
Now that Benteke is pretty much sealed and I am sure we all have an opinion of how good/bad the signing is.

For me personally he has all the attributes of being a fantastic signing. Comparisons to Carroll and lambert are misleading. He is quicker and much more mobile than both of them and much better technically. Yes can be head the ball - but he def has a lot more on his locker.

My concern is that in a lot of games I've seen him play he comes across as lazy and lacking movement. He sometimes fluctuates between indifferent to frustrated which leads to his demeanour of resignation.

Concerns posted on this website are whether we will play to his strength. Which I do feel have merit but for me whether he will play to the strengths and style of the team, ie pressing game and lots of movement. He def has the attributes to do so - A la drogba or even Costa.

None of us really know what benteke is like and whether he has bought into the Liverpool philosophy and style of play.

1.) 19 Jul 2015
19 Jul 2015 13:14:53
Sorry my post was incomplete when submitted.

I just wanted to add that I hope and trust the coaching staff to have assurances that Benteke has bought into the style of play and is committed. As we should not only play to his strengths but also he should play to ours.

My main concern is that there seems to be differing opinions on whether he will come good. For £30 odd million there shouldn't be that divided opinion. For that price we should be guaranteed.

2.) 19 Jul 2015
19 Jul 2015 13:27:25
Alias, there is a post on here from a Villa fan who has watched every minute of Benteke playing for Villa and gave a great analysis of why he will be great for us. It worth a very good read. Regarding your post, I agree that his ability is not in doubt. It is his apparent laziness, lack of desire and unwillingness to compete in big games like the FA Cup final, are the issues I have with him. If he can realize that this is the moment where he can elevate his status a world class and if he can show that he can improve his attitude and determination on the pitch, he will flourish due to having better player around him. I defo hope he can because if not, it will be another Andy Carroll fiasco

3.) 19 Jul 2015
19 Jul 2015 13:44:59
There would be various reasons for not looking at other players for example how much money would you stump up front, some clubs would need s huge chunk right up front for their future commitments.

This was one reason Sterling transfer dragged whole month.