26 Feb 2015 12:26:18
Can anyone give a brief review of Illori's season so far? How often has he played, is he playing well, has he been injury free, is he fast? is he strong in the air etc. Know next to nothing about him and there's a good chance he'll be knocking on the door next year with any luck. BTW - if he does look like a prospect for next year's 1st team, there's another feather in the management teams cap.
26 Feb 2015 12:55:27
In a sentence, he's looked pretty impressive when he's played but was injured for a long time and for a lot of the bigger league games, which is a shame. Could be an option for next year but unless Lovren is sold, couldn't see who instead of
26 Feb 2015 13:12:50
I would think that if Toure isn't offered an extension then that would be Ilori's place in the squad.
26 Feb 2015 13:12:58
Well Kolo could be off leaving a defensive squad place couldn't he? Also, GJ and Enrique - I know they're wide players but still defenders - someone's got to provide cover. And thanks for the info.
26 Feb 2015 13:33:32
Can could be moved out and into midfield and if we continue playing three at the back then I'm sure a quick CB has a good chance of getting games.
26 Feb 2015 13:57:55
Agree with Sean Ireland. Ilori would likely be a good fit in Can's place, provided Rodgers continues to play this formation next season. If we really are concerned about FFP we would let Toure's contract run down, sell Lucas in the summer, play Can in what's arguably his more natural position in CDM and there would be two defensive roles opened up in the squad. Could see Enrique being moved on as Flanagan will return as well as Wisdom.
26 Feb 2015 14:15:08
Be happy to see Flanagan return but not so sure of Wisdom.Didn't look great the last time I saw him
26 Feb 2015 14:15:20
Amerigo
if we can help it I don't think we should be selling lucas, and especially for 6-7mil.
Lucas at DM with a midfield of Henderson and can.
26 Feb 2015 15:13:59
Amerigo, why would u want to sell Lucas without signing a replacement? U honestly think Can will play 50-55 games a season on full form and fully fit? What happens if Can gets a serious injury? Play Allen there which would cause outrage among the supporters? I say we keep Lucas, Hendo and Can as options for a midfield 2 and use Rossiter and Williams as squad players. Sel Allen and only sign a replacement CM if funds permit.
26 Feb 2015 15:15:06
I'd agree with Lavers on keeping Lucas, I think Can could learn absolutely loads from him, especially positioning.
Be glad to see Enrique go alright though and Johnson without any replacement purchases.
Wisdom seems to have been dropped so hopefully he'll buck up as he could learn loads defensively under Pulis.
26 Feb 2015 16:52:22
Completely agree with the majority above. Lucas is a must keep.