02 Aug 2017 10:28:43
Does anyone else think Ryan Kent can fill in the winger position if Salah or mane injured? The way he skinned that defender and put it on a plate for Marko was unbelievable I personally would have him before ojo.
02 Aug 2017 10:40:32
I am shocked he's never been given more of a chance, I've been impressed with him every time I've seen him play, always looks confident on the ball and looks to make things happen.
02 Aug 2017 10:44:32
I hope he gets some game time. Cup runs and the last 20 mins or so when teams are tired.
Woodburn played a nice pass into Sturridge as well last night.
02 Aug 2017 10:54:00
2 years ago when he was killing it in the academy he was seen as one of the biggest prospects at the club. He played in a 3 man attack with Wilson and Ojo.
For some reason he got chucked out on loan for a couple of seasons. He looks to have come back a better player than Ojo or Wilson though. He just looks so well balanced, makes great decisions, and can hit a pass or shot so crisp. I've personally been very impressed. He looked good in the Championship, but surrounded by better players, he looks even better.
{Ed001's Note - workrate issues were the problem MKS. He would fade out of games a lot because he would not work as hard as others.}
02 Aug 2017 10:56:35
If he doesn't get game time here he will move on and that will be a big mistake! The lads well worth the hype.
02 Aug 2017 11:05:36
Kent looks the business to me, if he ever gets a decent run of games he'll start skinning people for fun. His determination to beat his man and his skill set will eventually start to click imo, i just hope it's in a Liverpool shirt.
02 Aug 2017 11:15:37
Reminds me of a old school winger likes to get the byline and if it isn't possible coming in and having a pop I would personally rather him stay here than go on loan he could learn a lot from our two starters and progress him further than going back down to the championship.
02 Aug 2017 11:21:35
I'm sure Klopp sees his ability. 🤔
If he doesn't make it then there must be other issues as Ed suggested. He is a raw talent which hopefully Klopp can turn into a consistent top quality player.
02 Aug 2017 11:38:18
Thanks for the insight Ed001. I never understood why the club almost gave up on him. Work rate certainly hasn't been an issue this pre-season though.
Perhaps being surplus gave him a kick up the you know what.
{Ed001's Note - it certainly seems to have worked.}
02 Aug 2017 11:44:39
He's certainly got quick feet. Left the right back for dead yesterday and in one of the games in HK. I know only pre season but he's shown glimpses of ability at least.
02 Aug 2017 11:50:55
Kent is direct and exactly what we need from an impact sub (his most likely role next season) . Will run tired out defenders even more ragged and help kill games off. Good young player that Klopp should be able to develop into a valuable squad member.
02 Aug 2017 11:52:49
He seems perfect to bring on with 1/ 2 hour to go to run at tired full backs! ðŸ‘.
02 Aug 2017 12:18:36
Im a barnsley lad and all my mates are die hard barnsley fans. Season ticket holders etc. I asked them there thoughts on kent. The consensus was they liked him because he was a exciting flair player. They did also go on to say his decision making was rather poor and would go missing rather a lot in games. Also that he tried to do unnecessary tricks skills stepovers in stupid dangerous positions and gave the ball away in these positions which would lead to opponent attacks. Overall though positive about his spell and would have liked him again this season.