21 Jul 2017 16:05:14
A question for Ed's. I often see many fans saying that we were lacking depth and bench strength last season and as a result we struggled.
I believe we had a better bench strength than Spurs and they were dominant. The only thing that did not go our way is the constant injuries. Otherwise I think our current team is good enough to pose a challenge coming season.
Any comments Ed's?
{Ed001's Note - our first team was more of an issue than our bench, though there were times that the bench was just kids, that should be seen as an opportunity to introduce them, rather than a problem. No point having a strong bench if your first team is not strong enough to win games. We have improved the first team, with the addition of Salah and now Robertson, that is what matters. The bench improves anyway, as players that were first choice drop down, so I fail to see the point of worrying about the bench.}
1.) 21 Jul 2017
21 Jul 2017 16:29:53
That's the problem we had under Hodgson and to a certain extent Rafa, we looked at improving the bench, but they weren't challenging the first team. No competition = complacency. Also on Ed's point if you don't bleed in youngsters then the bench will always be weak, Spurs are reaping the benefits from giving youth a go!
2.) 21 Jul 2017
21 Jul 2017 18:13:26
Our first team and bench have been improved this summer so even tho, there will be some kids on the bench, they are now a year older now and should be getting chances as well this season but only time will tell if Klopp will be using them.