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01 Jul 2016 06:17:28
Hi eds was wondering what's the latest update on markovic is he still looking to leave or will he stay and be part of klipperty's plans?
{Ed001's Note - he is likely to leave. Well if we can find someone to buy him.}
1.) 01 Jul 2016 07:05:39
Is that the right decision Ed, in your view? I think he should be given an opportunity as there were flashes of skill and quality, even when Brendened.
{Ed001's Note - we have Mane for his role now, Mane is a better player, so there really is no place for him to be honest.}
2.) 01 Jul 2016 07:24:12
I for one hope Klopp has a good look at him through pre-season. Everyone thought he had lots of potential when he came in and the poor guy then played most games as a wing back .
Of course if he wants out that is different, but he's still young and it would be good to see him get a chance in his proper position.
3.) 01 Jul 2016 08:44:32
I didn't watch him at all last season, so can't comment on how he played while on loan, but I think he has a lot of potential and I would give him another chance. Skilful, pacey and knows where the net is.
4.) 01 Jul 2016 08:55:10
looks like the kid is off then unless he really does super well I mean super well.
5.) 01 Jul 2016 09:11:15
Lazar can't be that keen on leaving as he's reported back to training early. Speaks volumes for his mentality in my opinion. Could still serve a purpose in the squad for me. One of those players ruined by Brandan. If anyone could resurrect his career its Klopp. Marko can play either wing so switch him opposite Mane and we have two very capable and quick wingers. Plus Ojo could learn along side of them and aid his development while playing the cup games.
6.) 01 Jul 2016 10:01:11
Natural poolie, LFC already have a player named Coutinho who will play on the opposite wing to Mane so that kinda leaves Marko out in the cold. Its in the player's best interest to move on and find a club better suited for his development, as long as we get back what we paid for him.
7.) 01 Jul 2016 10:30:29
Coutinho isn't a winger. He can play on the left if playing 3 cams but that is a very different role than a winger.
8.) 01 Jul 2016 11:17:45
Markovic isn't some seasoned pro that will develop Ojo, he's a youngster with limited experience himself and if anything still needs time and guidance to develop himself. Also it doesn't really matter if Coutinho is a winger or not, we have 11 places on the pitch. If one of those can't be found for someone and they really want to be playing starting football then they are better off looking elsewhere. That isn't a dig at them because it is an admirable trait these days where players happily sit on their arse picking up inflated salaries. Last thought, if he can prove to Klopp that he should be one of the 14 players that can get on the park each match then good for him and let him stay and do that.
9.) 01 Jul 2016 12:13:50
Marko has no future here and the Eds has said this repeatedly. He wants out and Fernebahce are open to keeping him and he enjoyed his time there before his injury. He was an unnecessary acquisition and is now paying the price of someone else's incompetence. I say, let him go and we move on.
10.) 01 Jul 2016 14:06:47
Love how Mane and Coutinho are expected to play every league, cup and FA cup game without cover. Marko should be given his chance like anyone else willing to do their best.
11.) 01 Jul 2016 17:43:49
We have plenty of cover. Lallana and Milner can/ do both play wide as well as the kids like Ojo and Kent. Markovic would be lucky to even make the bench most of the time and sitting in the stands isn't really going to benefit him. I'd personally rather see whatever limited minutes he does get going to Ojo.
12.) 01 Jul 2016 17:55:25
Poolie got a fantastic point there. Lazar has breathtaking pace and is clever like Sterling. Not the typical winger who use the physique much into he game. He coildnalsonolay through the middle and is decent on goal. He just seems lightweight and always waiting for an injury to happen.
Would I keep him? I would, If no one pays a sum that is actually his value ( say about £10 mill )
We gave Ibe a full year with no success. Let's play Markovic on the wings for 3-4 games and see the progress on the player.
13.) 02 Jul 2016 02:00:58
Don't get all the fuss about Markovic from some fans. He hasn't really done anything in Turkey.
14.) 02 Jul 2016 07:01:55
I am not worried about how much we sell him for, just get rid. I rated the kid as a 17 year old in Serbia, he was rated one of the top kids in Europe. I think he's got all the talent but not the mentality/ bottle to get to the top and stay there. Good luck to the lad.
15.) 02 Jul 2016 12:58:58
We have 38 league games, no European football and FA cup doesn't really start until league cup is almost over. I wouldn't say that is a hard season for players to be playing most of it. That only leaves a few games and we know we have to do something with the likes of Ojo and Ibe.
16.) 02 Jul 2016 12:52:16
3-4 games? Not much of a chance. I'd sooner sell him now, the lad needs to get back playing regular football and I don't think we can offer that.
31 May 2016 20:05:44
Eds what do you make of these funny rumours linking coutinho and fenerbache?
{Ed002's Note - Nothing - Twitter?}
29 Mar 2016 01:58:39
Eds what do you make of these gotze links is it genuine? ?
{Ed002's Note - Bayern Munich offered Goetze as part of a deal for Gundogan in the summer of 2015 but nothing came of it - although Dortmund would take him back at the right price. Bayern have also spoken to his agent about a couple of issues with his constant bitching and whining. An enquiry from Juventus led to them being told that they would have to agree to pay at least his €37M release clause before there could be any discussions - and the expectation is that Juventus might agree to do making a significant bid and will open discussions with a move being mooted for the summer of 2016, but critically they are looking at other options. The situation is that Goetze has gotten to the point where he has not been playing regularly for a long time but his club are still looking for a significant fee to help him move on. Bayern are certainly open to the idea of using him in part exchange if the right opportunity comes along. As for any interest from Liverpool, Bayern say they await the call but there has been nothing. Whether all of this will prompt other clubs to look at him or not, is not clear right now - but many would see the investment as too much of a risk.}
1.) 29 Mar 2016 09:06:46
What is he bitching and whining about?
{Ed002's Note - Pretty much since he arrived at Bayern he has not been happy with his lot - game time, everything. He has also constantly spoken with the press and that is something clubs are not happy about.}
2.) 29 Mar 2016 09:34:56
Bayern say there has been nothing yet some think and certain journos seem to think he is coming to Lfc. Just shows how things can spiral.
Your info has always been spot on ed, youll do for me.
3.) 29 Mar 2016 17:05:46
Ed002 hasn't said he's not coming either, similar scenario to firmino for me there's a price others seem put off if we stump up the cash if we're not going to it will be a non starter.
Personally I wouldn't see this being our number 1 target and would probably only become viable towards the end of the window if more players than expected leave or if we fail to get other targets like possibly a striker.
Still see this being a summer where we will hopefully get a keeper and left back in early along with Matip and grujic then the work will be on out goings and then maybe looking for the one or two bits of class to add to the team, to which goetze could be an option.
22 Feb 2016 19:43:05
Eds is anyone looking at firmino with his performances lately? ? He's always looking bright even when we are horrific.
{Ed002's Note - His agent believes PSG are starting to consider him as an option to others they are looking at.}
1.) 22 Feb 2016 21:54:09
Ed 02 informed us that Firmino cost €41m rising to €50m I don't see PSG or anyone else paying that and we wouldn't sell him at a loss.
2.) 22 Feb 2016 22:03:03
Edoo2's always a ray of sunshine NOT!
3.) 22 Feb 2016 22:12:04
The French website quoted 70 million Euro. I never believe these numbers mind.
4.) 22 Feb 2016 22:21:58
He's just giving us info we wouldn't get anywhere else, just because PSG may or may not be interested it doesn't mean he's off, they won't pay what it would take to sign him.
5.) 22 Feb 2016 22:22:38
Ed will you please start banning people like acered? I realize you guys wanna keep an opinionated web page but people that feel the need to insult ruin the page for the rest of us.
6.) 22 Feb 2016 22:59:27
We paid a vast amount of money for him.
If PSG want him, they will need to make it worth our while.
I don't see any problem here.
7.) 22 Feb 2016 23:04:18
I don't think he'll leave obviously given the fact that he just came last summer but seeing his agent is gauging interest in him is kinda depressing as we're not the same powerhouse we were I mean when PSG becomes a more interesting option ahead of us just shows how much we've fallen anyways thanks ed.
{Ed002's Note - It is simply how the game works.}
8.) 22 Feb 2016 23:29:13
PSG also wanted Arnautovic as well. Whatever happened to that? if PSG want him which I doubt, they will have to pay up.
{Ed002's Note - This is why there is a reluctance to tell stuff to you sometimes. You don't really grasp how any of this works.}
9.) 23 Feb 2016 07:27:35
Although he is playing well, if PSG offer more then we paid for him and he wants to go, I don't see the issue? He hardly irreplaceable. I wouldn't choose to sell, but like or not PSG almost guarentee titles and CL football so you'd understand his interest in going there.
10.) 23 Feb 2016 08:17:48
No ones irreplaceable but you're also ignoring the costs of finding another replacement, signing on/ agents fees, relocation costs, competing on new wage terms, risk of them not fitting/ gelling etc. etc.
Selling Suarez and buying Benteke and Balo (probably similar financial position or even worse in the end) and selling Sterling and buying Llalana and Markovic didn't help us either.
Not to memtion what it says about Klopps Long term strategy to sell a recent recruit who's just started to really show significant potential.
In short I understand why everyone is constantly happy to sell any player that starts to play well for us because they're not irreplaceable. we've proven its damn hard to replace an in form player with another inform player let alone what signals that sends.
11.) 23 Feb 2016 10:05:48
Sorry I meant I DON'T understand why many are happy to talk of selling our better players - and Firmino is definitely one who would be first on he team sheet at the moment.
12.) 23 Feb 2016 12:30:49
Relax - how many players have we looked at over the past couple of windows? It's my understanding, from the eds numerous posts, that clubs look at loads of players - they'd be foolish not to - and gradually, over months, whittle it down until they're ready to make an offer on one. Even then, as we saw with Alex Tex, it's very easy for no move to happen. Having clubs that are currently performing better than us looking at our players isn't a bad thing, although I agree it was better for the ego in the days when it was only Barcelona / Madrid or Chelsea's money that were big enough to poach our best talent. I'd be more worried if Villa were talking about taking our best.
13.) 22 Feb 2016 22:14:56
Den82 you do realize PSG is owned by a sovereign wealth fund that has unlimited resources? Qatar is the richest country in the world and hell-bent on promoting their country, culture and brand globally. They paid a nonsensical astronomic fee for dross like Luiz can you imagine what they will pay for someone Who is half decent? I don't think money is the issue here my friend.
14.) 23 Feb 2016 13:36:25
just because they have lots of money it doesn't mean they will spend it on a player that the could have bought for less last season. Maybe they will explore taking Ronaldo in the summer, if real don't move him on before their transfer ban kicks in he will leave on a free. Maybe they might still be sniffing around hazard, there are all sorts of options open to them.
{Ed002's Note - Whatever interest there is in Firmino is entirely separate to the PSG interest in Ronaldo which I have dealt with at length. Again - what happens with Hazard is irrelevant in respect of PSG who are looking at a large number of players knowing that they have already lost Lavezzi and will be losing a number of high profile players in the summer.}
06 May 2015 11:48:05
Eds anything new regarding kovacic ?
{Ed002's Note - No.}
1.) 06 May 2015 20:18:56
I remember hearing he done his cruciate in a couple of months back, is this true?
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30 Mar 2017 14:14:18
Eds you mentioned a first choice left wing we're chasing can you elaborate? Is he brandt? And is klopp planning to find coutinho a new position if that's the case?
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool are keen on Brandt - this has all been done to death. It is unrelated to Coutinho.}
1.) 30 Mar 2017 20:14:12
I'd be happy if we got Brandt. He's a talented lad.
06 Apr 2016 10:47:55
Eds I like your individual player assessments they seem to be always accurate can you give us your opinion on our players? If that's a lot to ask you can give ones on our best players only.
{Ed001's Note - I have added that to my to do list, I will try and get them done one by one over the next few weeks.}
1.) 06 Apr 2016 20:40:28
There's genuinely not a player in the squad I think I disagree with Ed1 on other than Clyne.
For me he's athletic, sensible and as good a right back as any in the Premier League- albeit RB is one of the weakest positions among the top clubs. His final ball isn't great, but he's only ever really beaten one on one by exceptional wing play, and sometimes you've got to just hold your hand up and say fair enough, that's why clubs pay £40, £50 million for these players!
But, Ed1, it would be weird to have the exact same reading of the game!
I've agreed with you on:
Firmino- sometimes lacks courage in the 50-50 challenges, but that the one weakness to his game. Work rate, attacking talent superb.
Skrtel- for years I've had to contend with so many being fooled by Skrtel's hard Eastern European appearnce. The man can't defend! His positional sense is Sunday league level at best and his occasional last ditch tackles only come from his faults in positioning himself in the first place.
Lallana- a lovely player to watch but can go missing too often and does have a tendency to look a little fragile, this has improved under Klopp though
And Can- who we have to remember is very young to be starting week in week out in central midfield. His occasional not releasing of the ball or misplaced pass have to be allowed because he's learning the position and within a few years we will see the benefit of letting him play at this age in the middle of the park, if we aren't already.
Thanks, this needed up being just a bit of Ed1 fanboying, but your dislike of Natty Clyne always confuses me.
{Ed001's Note - he has no positional sense and gets ripped a new one whenever he faces a decent right winger. It is only because they are few and far between you haven't noticed it.}
2.) 07 Apr 2016 00:04:26
There are next to NO good FBs anymore especially in England. Cafu and Roberto Carlos ain't walking thru that door anytime soon. Look at Walker, Clyne, Baines, Coleman etc. They are average, can't defend, and/ or flat out poor. Look at Alves, Alba, Marcelo and Danilo or Carjaval of Barcelona and RM. Bar Carvajal, I wouldn't want any of them near Anfield. Clyne isn't good enuff. His passing is aweful, his final ball is appalling and his ability on the ball is poor. He's a serviceable at best. He isn't better than Flanno bf his injury and because he's the only one we have who's not half injured or recovering, he plays. That's it. Ed, what RB would you sign if you could?
3.) 06 Apr 2016 23:16:15
*left winger, surely?
Well, we'll see how he performs tomorrow night, 'ey?
If Reus kills him then fair enough I'll take off what might be some rose tinted glasses, but if all our problems come from Moreno's flank I wouldn't be surprised! And if he puts in a performance against one of the world's best left wingers can you try and come round to him a bit, Ed1?
{Ed001's Note - how would that matter? Reus is not a winger, he is an attacking mid who sometimes plays wide. I won't judge Clyne on one game, though you might, I have been watching him since he was a kid at Palace, and he has always been the same. He constantly chases his man inside, when he should pass him over and get back into his position, leaving massive spaces on his flank. It is a major problem with him. His positional sense is hopeless, as he doesn't know when to stop cutting inside. He also hides from the ball when we have it, unless there is plenty of space for him to run in to in the opposition half. He will not show for a centre back in trouble, nor will he drop back on the cover, as we saw at the weekend when Sakho was having a mare in the first half. Lovren was exposed as the only player in the entire team who reacted to the danger.}
4.) 07 Apr 2016 07:25:08
Looking forward to them.
31 Jan 2016 12:48:18
Hi eds been a while hope you guys are doing well anyway is there any development regarding dennis praet as you've said he's the replacement for Alex teixeira.
{Ed002's Note - That is not what was said.}
1.) 31 Jan 2016 13:08:43
Ed said that Klopp likes Praet very much not that he's a replacement deal for Teixeira. You said Praet would probably move this window (not necessarily to us) so is there any developments on that fronts?
{Ed002's Note - None. I think I explained that Fiorentina has stepped back after they signed Tello?}
2.) 31 Jan 2016 14:14:14
Excuse my ignorance but can you explain his situation please as I've misunderstood I guess.
{Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}
3.) 31 Jan 2016 17:11:27
I thought Anderlecht bringing in Duricic on loan was interesting. Seems a very similar player to Praet.
27 Jun 2015 08:43:29
Eds is it true that we ended the kovacic interest like it's being reported ?
{Ed002's Note - Read the posts.}
26 Jun 2015 11:15:28
Eds was wondering if you could post the updated list of targets that you said you would post
{Ed002's Note - When I get some time.}
22 Feb 2016 23:04:18
I don't think he'll leave obviously given the fact that he just came last summer but seeing his agent is gauging interest in him is kinda depressing as we're not the same powerhouse we were I mean when PSG becomes a more interesting option ahead of us just shows how much we've fallen anyways thanks ed.
{Ed002's Note - It is simply how the game works.}
25 Apr 2015 01:16:33
I expect that too tho can u at least confirm that we approached him and his representatives because you said we were ready to pay the asking price
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool certainly spoke with his agent and with PSV.}
03 Mar 2015 12:54:03
What's your assessment of him do you think he is ready for oue first team ?
{Ed001's Note - from what I have seen he looks very good, but not an improvement on what we have. Another one with lots of potential, we have enough of that for me.}
02 Jun 2016 18:32:22
Stop hating just like Ron said if he leaves he leaves even tho he's an integral part of the team and tbf our only half decent player personally I trust klopp but our important players leaving after every season is a huge concern to me.
07 Apr 2016 07:25:08
Looking forward to them.
31 Jan 2016 14:14:14
Excuse my ignorance but can you explain his situation please as I've misunderstood I guess.
{Ed002's Note - Try the search engine.}