25 Jun 2017 07:03:40
Good Morning Eds
Couple of questions for Ed 1.
You mention Oxlade-Chamberlain is now our top cm target. I don't see him as any better than Coutinho, Lallana and Wijnaldum in that position but he does fit the mould of more attacking players that Klopp converts to centre midfield. What are your thoughts on why Klopp looks for this type of player in this area?
Secondly, what position do you see Grujcic playing in a Klopp team?
Finally, I like doing the look of Ejaria when I saw him play last year. What are you thoughts on him?
Cheers.
{Ed001's Note - Klopp likes them to have the ability to contribute higher up the pitch, to win the ball back in dangerous areas, I would assume that is the basis of it. Attacking players tend to want to be in that final third, defensive players automatically look to drop off and get into position.
Grujic will play a similar role to Wijnaldum I believe. Looking to make late runs into the box.
Ejaria is a very tidy footballer with decent quality on the ball, but he has to work on his off the ball work. He always wants to just sit deep and receive the ball to feet, he needs to learn to mix it up a bit.}
25 Jun 2017 07:25:34
Thanks for the quick reply mate.
Interesting re Ejaria. THe game is easier with the play in front of you. Do you think that Grujcic or Ejaria have the ability like Wijnaldum to receive the ball in tighter spaces and make those forward runs?
On a side note the u12s team I coach won their 3rd tournament of the summer yesterday.
{Ed001's Note - Grujic is better at running off the ball and getting on to the end of chances, like he did a couple of times at the end of the season. Ejaria is good at receiving the ball in tight spaces and keeping it, not so sure he can do what Wijnaldum does though and power forward.
Congratulations mate, well done to them.}
25 Jun 2017 07:31:03
Thanks Ed.
{Ed001's Note - welcome mate.}
25 Jun 2017 07:57:04
Long term view fellow u12s coach here would be great to have a chat exchange views if youd like too? Cheers.
25 Jun 2017 11:08:27
My son plays U12 too at a good level. I would be keen to chat to other coaches / footballing dads on topic of youth football.
I'm actually quite obsessed about it.