08 Dec 2016 08:25:45
Brendan Rodgers claims three players are key to Liverpool's title chances this season.
1. Philippe Coutinho
2. Jordan Henderson
3. Lucas leiva

Think it's time to leave the Planet!


1.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 08:56:42
On the first two he is 100% correct, Hendo is one of those players who people don't realise ther importance they are to the team until they're out injured. No explanation needed for Coutinho, our very own Lil Magician, for No.3 I'd have either Matip, who is the glue holding our defence together - we saw how they collapsed without him, his composure on the ball and calmness he brings to the team is invaluable or Firmino, who is a brilliant player.


2.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 09:18:58
Agreed Magician - Lucas I love, but he's no key player for us, Hendo is most definitely one of the top Key players as of course is Coutinho, Firmino, Matip, Milner, Mane, Lallana. These players are key to our title chances, if we was to lose one of them for some time, we may have issues but luckily we do have enough quality to cover should the worst come to the worst, apart from of course the defense, that would worry me, without Matip and/ or Milner our defense is buggered.


3.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 09:37:58
To be fair I haven't watched Celtic play this season, but I think brendans key player choices might reflect that he still isn't giving enough consideration to the importance of a really organised defence in his tactical thinking- if it is the case it will cone back to bite him when he is back in a strongly competitive league.
But the area I think he needs to address in order to realise his potential is motivating players and building a ream mentality- some of the lfc team displays in his last 12 months were just abject, with players appearing lost or disinterested- and it was often week after week.


4.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 09:43:01
That is not what he said, if you listen to the interview. He came on to talk about the draw Celtic had against City. During the interview he was asked if he thought Liverpool could win the league. He said he thought they could because Henderson, Coutinho and Lucas were now more experienced than 2 years ago.


5.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 10:01:44
This is not in defence of Rodgers, but to a certain extent, and within a restricted role, Lucas is quite important. I don't know how many of you remember last season when Lucas was brought in during the last 15-20 minutes of most games to close them out and finish them off. He was closing off channels, fouling right, left and center, getting the yellow cards for the team, and the disruption of oppositions' buildup. Unglamorous and certainly ugly, yes, but he was getting the job done. And now with him filling in at CB, I think there's a void for that role of "play killer". I don't discount Stewart's abilities, but Lucas is simply better at it. And it's a role that we need. To help kill off games in the last third or quarter. To stifle opposition buildup. To finish off games, so that we don't have to go through unnecessary and unwarranted surprises like last weekend.


6.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 10:15:54
Also worth bearing in mind that Lucas is probably a big influence in the training room as one of the most experienced players, the longest standing LFC player and a massive personality.


7.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 10:36:17
Doing the old "envelope" trick again Bren?


8.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 12:45:51
For me the key people are Karius and Matip. Matip to remain fit and maintain form and Karius to come to terms with the league and ensure he can cope when we do come under pressure. The attacking options we have means we can and should cope if Coutinho is injured or having an off day. If Matip and Karius get it right, consistently, then we have a great chance.


9.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 12:48:22
Lucas may have a pivitol role as it seems he is very close off the pitch with Firminio and Coutino.

Rodgers was trying to sell Lucas during his tenure.


10.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 13:40:41
Would that be the same Lucas Leiva and Jordan Henderson that he moved hell and high water to try and drive out of the club in favor of his brother from another mother, Joe Allen? Still comedy gold and the guy hasn`t learnt a thing. "It is better to be silent and be thought of as a fool, than it is to open one`s mouth and remove all doubt" - Abraham Lincoln.


11.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 15:00:37
Hamilton

According to you what should he say mate? If he keeps silence you would abuse him for showing arrogance.


12.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 16:32:16
He should probably stick to talking about his current team Celtic Harry.


13.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 16:35:51
He is free to talk, Harry. However, he should be honest and not try to pull the wool over our eyes as what I posted about those players are verifiable facts. What he said was ironic BS hence, he should have said nothing and I`m sure.


14.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 16:43:16
My point exactly, Mikey.


15.) 08 Dec 2016
08 Dec 2016 17:15:07
Mikey

You mean to say he should skip the question asked to him? What if someone ask Klopp about Tuchel and his ex club BVB?

If you want to just slag him, you could pick up plenty from the past mate.


16.) 09 Dec 2016
09 Dec 2016 16:24:55
Yeah Harry he should brush off the question like most managers would, unfortunately he still can't help being baited by the media.
Naming 3 players that are crucial to our title chase is very disrespectful towards Klopp in my opinion seeing as though one player (Lucas) isn't really in the team much, suggests Klopp doesn't know what he's doing, despite the fact Brendan tried to force him and hendo out the club.
So yeah he should refrain from trying to pick our team, if he can't resist talking about his ex then just say the usual "they look great", "hope they win this year, they have some great players etc"