11 Oct 2015 22:04:42
Just a few questions for ed001 if he is available.
Firstly as we all know Klopp likes to play with one striker so who do you see being the main striker?
Also can you see Origi and Ings getting chances upfront over Sturridge and Benteke?
Last question is more of a request. What do you think is our best starting 11 and formation is when everybody is fit.
Any reply would be appreciated.
PS- best of luck to your friend.
{Ed001's Note - Sturridge.
I expect them to get a chance at least early on, as Klopp will want to assess them.
I did that on the teams page yesterday mate, I don't want to clog up this page when people start replying with formations, as they take over the page.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate everyone's best wishes.}
11 Oct 2015 22:49:53
Cheers mate!
Where would that leave Benteke though do you expect him to take a bench role?
{Ed001's Note - sometimes, though Sturridge and him do tend to get injured a lot, so I am sure they can alternate.}
12 Oct 2015 09:23:15
Assuming Klopp gets the team playing like Dortmund a few seasons ago, wouldn't Benteke be the better choice? As I remember, Dortmund played very direct and that sometimes meant just lumping it to Lewa, with Lewa bringing the ball under control and playing in the attacking midfielders. Wouldn't that suit Benteke more than it would suit Sturridge? I guess you might argue that Klopp's teams are all about pace and 'gegenpressing', but despite his 'target-man' label, Benteke does possess decent pace, and to be entirely honest, Sturridge is no more hardworking at pressing than Benteke is. Don't get me wrong, Sturridge is one of my favourite players at Liverpool, but it just seems to me that Benteke seems more suited to Klopp's style. Any thoughts Ed001? Would much appreciate your input and tactical insight.
12 Oct 2015 10:38:35
I agree with the zspecialone as Benteke is more similar to Lewandowski and Sturridge is more like Aubamayang and in the season that Klopp had both he played Lewandowski upfront with Aubamayang on the right. Personally I can see the same think happening with Benteke upfront and Sturridge cutting in from the right.
12 Oct 2015 10:38:56
How to chose a striker. .
Do you want a striker who can hold the ball up and play others in but is wasteful in front of goal, or do you want a striker who converts the majority of chances?
I want a striker who will convert chances and Sturridge is streets ahead of Benteke in this regard. I think Ings is a better finisher than Benteke.