02 Apr 2023 09:17:01
Hi Ed 02, hope you're well. Looking at the problems this year for Liverpool and the clear need for reinforcements this summer, do you see maybe one or two surprise departures? Think we are all in agreement about a few that are out the door, but would you foresee any others that are not expected, especially those that may raise a few quid for replacements? Im thinking that a rebuild is required around the younger players, and with that players like Mo and VVD could be considered. Also, the riddle that is Trent, who is no doubt a great footballer but can struggle defensively. Would Klopp be that radical?
One more if you've got time, are any clubs sniffing around Brennan Johnson? Effort and talent, and seems a nice guy too. Would have thought someone will take a punt.
{Ed002's Note - I have outined potential departures. Liverpool has shown no intent to sell Alexander, Salah or van Dijk as far as I understand. There are a couple of sides keen on Brennan Johnson.}
02 Apr 2023 12:06:49
There's no 'riddle' to Trent. When the team is playing well, he doesn't get exposed defensively.
Solution: Fix the team and Trent fixes himself.
02 Apr 2023 11:56:48
Where would Trent fit in well? Real? Barca? Wondering how well he would travel as he doesn't seem to be particularly strong mentally.
Also, he is needed if Bellingham is joining, since they seem to be good pals.
I am not sure how Trent can get back to where he was unless we go back to those tactics, which seem too wearing on the body and mind.
02 Apr 2023 12:42:49
You’re right Something Red. Fix the tactics and the personnel in it and Trent can then do what he’s world class at.
{Ed025's Note - not that "world class" tag again FPF, if trent was WC he would not be 4th choice right back for england mate, the way he is performing this season he may not even be conference class mate..
02 Apr 2023 13:25:48
To be fair, over the decades numerous England managers have had no clue how to include the more technical gifted players. John Barnes, Le Tissier, Hoddle, Gerrard etc etc. They have never got the best of their better players, ones that can make the difference. So on that account even when Trent was at the top of his game he still wasn’t first pick.
02 Apr 2023 13:13:06
First point is why would Liverpool even consider selling Salah are people still that daft to look past the guys return?
Secondly ed25 if you want to judge players based on selection for England then you need a good wobble of the head buddy lol Gareth Southgate is one absolute tube mate.
{Ed025's Note - I’m not a Southgate fan GR. but can you make a case for Trent being in the top 4 right backs in the country mate?..
02 Apr 2023 13:21:05
Ed025 - you lost the argument when you mentioned England selection.
I have been posting about this since the 2020/ 21 season - what they are trying to do with Trent tucking into midfield is inviting the opposition to attack down our right. Trent's form at this moment in time should be shared equally by the players in front of him and the coaching staff's instructions.
By the way, Robbo was much much worse than Trent yesterday but nobody will say anything.
{Ed025's Note - at least we can see robbo is trying FPF..
02 Apr 2023 14:45:10
Robbo, as been pish all season as well, but hey he runs about so that's ok.
02 Apr 2023 15:01:48
Trent is just 24 he will be back the whole narrative is absolutely absurd. …. just look at rashford/ Shaw… form is temporary class is permanent and all that!
02 Apr 2023 14:08:57
To be fair Ed25, he said let Trent get back to what he is world class at, not that Trent is a world class defender. Even as a blue you can’t deny that going forward, in his pomp is world class.
{Ed025's Note - how can he be a world class defender if he can’t defend EPS? That’s like a world class goalkeeper who can’t make a save mate..
02 Apr 2023 14:09:33
Ed025 I think Trent has been pretty awful this season but rating him on his class level because his 4th choice for England when that clown picks the team is not really a good judgement. I mean he started Phillips in the last International break and he has only started about 2 games for city all season.
{Ed025's Note - as I said grino Southgate is a clown. But he’s right when he says there are 3 better right backs mate… I’m thinking 6..
02 Apr 2023 14:10:37
Come on mate. jordan pickford is englands top goalkeeper and Maguire seems to b their best cb. there's nothing but thrash being manager and somehow getting to later stages of tournaments through luck there.
{Ed025's Note - actually liverbird Jordan is the best English keeper mate. Well in mine and Gareth’s opinion anyway..
02 Apr 2023 15:21:14
No you are right Trent has been awful all season pretty much. I just wonder if the coaches are scratching their heads in what to do with him because of his ability going forward it's just strange maybe it is burnout.
02 Apr 2023 15:59:18
I wouldn’t pick Trent to pick my nose at the minute. That fake “I’m trying and nobody else is” press he did on Ederson was embarrassing and of course 5 minutes later he’s walking and watching while grealish as putting the ball in the net. We were pretty good first half I wouldn’t complain but you could see the lads gave up the second City took the lead after the calamitous defending for the 2nd goal and it was all about getting rested for the next one.
02 Apr 2023 19:01:35
Have a go at Trent again. Robbo runs around so that’s ok, Vvd throws his arms around so that’s ok, so Trent’s not trying? Crap. Southgate? Maguire is a first pick? Laughing. Phillips whose hardly played, laughing, and what that idiot does regarding Trent is being quoted? Wow. When Trent was playing well he wasn’t picked. And who are 5/ 6 better players? Walker? Cos he can run? I’ve argued Trent should’ve played in midfield, but picking on one player is pathetic.
{Ed025's Note - it was about whether or not he was world class or not Stevie. And he’s not. He has the skill no doubt about it but he has an attitude problem and a bloody whole portion of chips on his young shoulders mate. And that’s the reason he is not in (or likely to be in) the England squad.
02 Apr 2023 20:10:48
It wasn’t just about if he’s world class or not. It was said he’s conference league class, he doesn’t try etc. Southgate doesn’t know his arse from his elbow but he’s right not picking Trent, just like he’s right picking short arms and maguire. Pickford best English keeper? Not on stats. Pope, Ramsdale, Henderson then Pickford. I wonder how many other players have chips on their shoulders? As has been said before, the amount of help Trent gets, in comparison to Robbo, well there isn’t any. A genuine very good rb would struggle with salah and Elliot infront of them. Klopp himself has said he asks Trent to do what he does and others have to cover. I’d have Trent further forward and try Gomez at rb and then sign one in the summer, but hey, what do I know. I’ll just ask Gareth what he thinks.
03 Apr 2023 05:25:06
Robby has been getttin beat all season but he gets away with it cos he looks like he’s trying.
03 Apr 2023 05:47:05
Trent really needs to buck up. His performances of late were horrible and opposition players just drift past him like he's not there. The same old tactics is still being used and we're being exposed every time. Sometimes you can see that he's just standing around, and not doing a lot of defending. I do see the need that we get a real right back to challenge his position or move him to play in midfield. We need midfielders and I think its cheaper to get a right back. So, its a win win there.
03 Apr 2023 07:01:03
We have a real right back. Ramsay. Good defender, strong tackler, confident on the ball. I wouldn't buy another to put this kid back. He should play as soon as his recovery and fitness allow.
03 Apr 2023 13:34:09
For a few seasons he was genuinely class and the best English rb - still couldn't buy a game for England though
He has been truly awful this season though. Yes the tactics have been awful and nobody covers him, he is constantly left exposed, yes
However, his crossing has been awful too, only 3 assists I think this season which is nowhere near his standards in that regard
Also, what is with the jogging or strolling back? Was showing Grealish onto his right foot on Saturday, not know he's right footed?
It's that part of his game that infuriates me this season. Look the Trent of a few seasons ago got beat, got caught out, made mistakes etc, but he always bust a gut to try and recover - that was a key feature of his play, what happened to that guy?
{Ed025's Note - i really dont know bill, its infuriating because we all know how good he can be, he seems disinterested to me mate and maybe he thinks he should be in midfield, i dont know?, but there is certainly a better player in there than what hes serving up at the moment thats for sure..
03 Apr 2023 21:38:27
My posts seem to not be being posted because I am saying some negative things about the team. Nothing rude, inflammatory or against any posters on here. But I guess this is the modern world and you can’t say what you think!
{Ed002's Note - This is the only post I have seen from you today Colin.}
03 Apr 2023 22:21:24
Ed025 very rare for me to agree with you but what you have said about trent is 100% right.
03 Apr 2023 23:22:42
I think it is about money with trent, fabs, hendo.