27 Apr 2017 08:34:50
Ed01, if you're around. I was wondering if Klopp should give Gomez a chance alongside Matip, can't be worse than Lovren. What do you think? Also, what's the deal with Ojo? Is he injured? Do you see him making it at the club? Thanks!

{Ed001's Note - personally I would, but managers are loath to risk an inexperienced player when the stakes are as high as they are currently.

Ojo is still coming back from his bad back injury. It could be another season before we really see him get back to his best. By then it might be too late for him.}

1.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 10:43:20
Klopp is guilty in overlooking some youngsters who could have made a difference on the position where he preferred utility played just coz he did not had balls to play them.

People claiming we will have extra CL games next season are fooling themselves. We are certain to be in the group of death and Klopp will not play any youngsters in those games. One reason I am convinced the club will buy at least 6 players in the summer.

I am no big fan of ". play the local or bed the youngsters fan. " But there are some positions which could have been improved by a youngster. Notably wide position and center backs / full backs where we continued to play midfielders and attacking midfielders with no use.

Kevin Stewart and Harry wilson has been the high end victims of Klopp stubbornness!

2.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 10:52:07
Whilst the stakes are high, I can't help but feel that the younger less experienced players might have more fight in them than the current first teamers. Gomez and Woodburn should get a chance if you ask me.

3.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 11:11:58
@UEFAlona - not sure about Stewart though he certainly could have played instead of Lucas in a couple of games, how much difference that would have made I do not know but, in terms of classing him a youngster? He's 24 in September, think he is simply a squad player.

Wilson could've made a difference, certainly allowed us to keep the team function and strategy similar when Mane was out - as the ED as said managers are reluctant to take risks when the stakes are high, it's a shame they don't have more courage as sometimes it could benefit both the team and the youngsters who are involved.

For me personally I would have replaced Clyne with TAA in October - I have such little faith in C;lyne and his ability that, even if TAA made mistakes, he'd still be miles better IMO.

4.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 11:26:20
Seano

I agree mate and I don't know why people think there would be any change in the mentality of the manager next season! CL more pressure to get out form group stages, PL title chase, TOP 4 would be a minimum target. Any Domestic trophy to show. I can't see anyone getting a sniff next season!

5.) 27 Apr 2017
27 Apr 2017 16:07:15
Have to agree with Harry here. Klopp's policy of giving youngsters plentiful of chances at least while at LFC is just a myth. How many young players have gone on to establish themselves in the first team? Why were the likes of Wilson and Ojo shunned when Mane was away at AFCON? I have only seen senior players being shifted out of position on a constant basis to accommodate as many first team players as possible. Not only has it affected the productivity of players like Can, Lucas, Origi and Firmino, but also stopped players like Ojo, Gomez TAA and Wilson getting decent opportunities.
Klopp needs to earn his money now. Either step up or leave the job for someone who can actually put earn his wages and win us some titles.