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30 Jun 2023 18:39:28
Evening Eds2
I was wondering if you knew the player who cost the most ever in add on’s?
Thanks in advance.
{Ed002's Note - I can’t say but it could be Pipco.}
1.) 30 Jun 2023 21:13:18
Was it true that Barcelona had to pay us because he won the Champions league at Bayern. I remember seeing a rumour saying there was a clause that theyd owe us whatever amount if he won the CL but it never said it had to be won at Barcelona.
23 Jan 2023 15:01:37
Hi eds
Is Arthur melo still at the club or has he gone back to Italy?
{Ed002's Note - He is still at the club who would like to cut the deal short with interest in taking him from elsewhere.}
1.) 23 Jan 2023 15:35:51
Would there be any financial penalty for Liverpool, if we cut his deal short?
{Ed002's Note - Yes.}
2.) 23 Jan 2023 19:06:56
Evening ed002, out of interest, why does the club want to cut the deal short? He’s hardly kicked a ball, is the feeling mutual? We could do with another option in midfield
Cheers
Drogie.
{Ed002's Note - The loan has not worked out well due to injury and Liverpool will not want to continue paying his wages.}
3.) 23 Jan 2023 19:25:31
Cheers ed002.
4.) 24 Jan 2023 07:24:39
A question for you Ed002, if I may.
Does a club typically take out insurance against injuries, I. e. the insurance company pays the wages while someone is injured (Like short term disability insurance if you work in a company)? Or is the entire bill footed by the club?
I ask because an injury-ridden season like ours could be horrendously costly both in terms of paying wages for players who aren’t playing and in terms of not making it into the CL…double whammy.
Many thanks!
{Ed001's Note - I can answer that - professional clubs have to have insurance against injuries. They would not get a license to operate without insuring their players against injuries. That covers treatment as well as salaries.}
5.) 24 Jan 2023 14:15:06
beggars belief why they have kept Arthor for so long and now decided they want to send him back.
31 Jan 2022 23:15:59
BBC saying the deal has fallen though. No time to finalise it!
{Ed0666's Note - what a shame
04 Jan 2022 15:11:03
Just heard a rumour that the training ground is shut due to C.V. cases and all goal keepers have it so the Arsenal game is off.
No clue if it’s true!
1.) 04 Jan 2022 15:18:41
I've heard a similar thing, that only Karius is healthy.
2.) 04 Jan 2022 16:17:42
Fly Goaly?
3.) 04 Jan 2022 16:25:58
Only Karius being available is interesting, if true.
The general rule for the Premier League is that teams will be expected to fulfill the fixture if they 13 outfield players and 1 goalie available from the registered list of 25 senior players.
Karius was not registered as part of the 25 man squad for the Premier League so for a PL game his availability wouldn't matter.
But I'm not sure we're restricted to using just the PL list for the Carabao, which would mean he's eligible to play if I'm right. And unless we end up with less than 14 players, we could be obliged to fulfill the fixture despite all our senior keepers except Karius being unavailable. Maybe Ed002 could clarify?
{Ed002's Note - Loris Karius is registered.}
4.) 04 Jan 2022 16:40:15
It's time like these that they have to adopt "last man back"
The hairline var decisions at corners as to who was indeed the last man back. The drama.
5.) 04 Jan 2022 16:45:42
So he is, I just assumed there wasn't room and that's why Pitaluga was on the bench at the weekend. Guess JK wants to really underline Karius' lack of a future here.
Thanks Ed.
6.) 04 Jan 2022 18:25:03
Haha Davey 'last man back' is a great shout!
Imagine how much more interesting football would be if that was a rule by the way!
7.) 04 Jan 2022 18:33:34
Phil Jones played his first game for 2 years last night. Karius could play and have a blinder, stick a few quid onto his transfer fee 😜😜.
{Ed025's Note - yeah IR, you might get the full 50p if he does well mate.. :)
8.) 04 Jan 2022 19:31:23
Jesus…… your sources are top notch fellas, many thanks for sharing. A bit gutted the game may be called off but thanks for the quality posts ðŸ‘.
9.) 04 Jan 2022 20:13:15
It’s somewhat ironic that Karius didn’t catch it.
10.) 04 Jan 2022 20:51:18
I'd take 50p ed25 🤣.
{Ed025's Note - i bet you would mate.. :)
11.) 05 Jan 2022 12:16:45
To be fair ED025, he's still better than Lil short arms across the park, never seen so many, central/ not near the top corner goals go in against an "international" keeper.
{Ed025's Note - i was never his biggest fan lancaster but i have to say hes grown on me a bit, hes certainly not the worst in the world mate....that accolade without a doubt goes to karius by a country mile..
12.) 05 Jan 2022 16:58:22
Think the kid at Arsenal looks a top class keeper for the future.
{Ed077's Note - Ramsdale you mean? I am still not fully convinced by him myself. Joe Hart 2.0 for me. Good but not great and overhyped by the media.
But he is still very young and has time to develop.
13.) 06 Jan 2022 12:54:04
Would help ED025 if he stopped eating them blue smarties before games.
{Ed025's Note - he can be a bit rash at times lancaster, but thats because hin previous job was as a small arms dealer mate.. :)
14.) 06 Jan 2022 15:46:22
Quality Ed.
06 Jun 2021 12:36:58
Hi eds2
Any idea how Marko Grujic has got on this season with Porto. I guess at the age of 25 he’s now looking to sign for a team instead of yet another loan. Also how much is he worth if we were to sell.
Thanks eds.
{Ed002's Note - Marco Grujic (DM/CM) will be available but at €20M priced out of a move to Porto who will now ask for another year on loan and an obligation to buy. Hertha Berlin may offer an option. If the price is reduced to about €12M-€15M then a sale will happen. Porto were very happy with him.}
1.) 06 Jun 2021 13:53:40
12-15m seems sensible. Better to get the sale done as it works better for both parties.
2.) 06 Jun 2021 14:07:22
He only started 9 games in the league this season in Portugal and has reached the age of 25. I'm not sure how LFC can continue along with this price tag if they truly want to sell him. Teams are looking at him and seeing a guy who's talent has most likely matured.
3.) 06 Jun 2021 13:49:24
Thanks for the info eds2 ðŸ‘ðŸ».
4.) 06 Jun 2021 15:29:13
Seems like he definitely off then. I did wonder if there was a chance the club would keep him if money is tight for a cm to replace Wij.
{Ed002's Note - The club have had plenty of opportunities to use him but have shown no interest in doing so.}
5.) 06 Jun 2021 20:08:20
Started 4 of Porto's last 5 league games and both of the champions league matches v Chelsea. So at least Grujic had gotten in to the Porto team by the end of the season. Hopefully something suitable will work out this summer for him.
6.) 06 Jun 2021 23:29:08
Grujic is a decent player. Easily worth £20mil and in the right team will be a great signing. I really don’t see why people expect us to drop our valuations to suit other teams.
If they want him, pay up like we have to if we want a player. If not then he’ll remain a Liverpool player.
We live in a world where Richarlison is £50mil and Sigurdsson is £40mil. With the talent Grujic has I think £20mil is a fair asking price.
{Ed0666's Note - yes but valuations fluctuate due to economic markets. You wouldn’t get 40 mill for sigurdson now. I agree with you to an extent tho it’s up to the club what valuation they put on a player if they want 20 mill for Grujic than that’s their perogitive.
7.) 07 Jun 2021 06:42:59
Becker’s Pecker, Grujic is probably worth £20m but the fact is that the majority of European clubs are pretty broke due to C.V.. French clubs are in dire straits due to the collapse of their broadcasting deal. Inter Milan just won the title but Conte left due to being asked to reduce their wage bill by 15-20% and raise £70m from player sales. Dortmund need to sell one of Sancho or Haaland to raise money. Even Barcelona are bringing in out of contract players.
All’s well and good to say £20m or he goes nowhere. But in the end Liverpool are stuck with a player without a work permit and come next summer has one year less on his contract so his value has dropped (barring an exceptional season) £14m in bank could allow for greater movement in recruiting a CM/ AM.
8.) 07 Jun 2021 07:40:39
Beckers Pecker, Grujic’s contract only runs until 2023 and every year that gets close to the end of that contract his potential value diminishes, that’s not accounting for the market we’re in. Bar a few teams, there is very little money about. And that’s not accounting for the fact that it’s not entirely fair on the player to mess him about like that by sending him on loans all the time. Holding out for £20m in the hope that someone pays it means that we’ll be in the same position we were in last time. Lowering the price allows interested parties a chance to make an offer if there’s more than one party.
9.) 07 Jun 2021 12:52:23
We need to put in a sell on clause, sell him for 12m and a 25% sell on, if the kid comes good the sell on clause kicks in.
10.) 07 Jun 2021 12:59:11
Vic and Fuser I get what you’re saying but I’m constantly being told that we are messing teams around by not offering the asking price for a player yet we are supposed to pull our pants down if someone is interested in our players.
He’s a good player who could possibly be very good so why should we budge on our valuation? I’m sure if someone wants to negotiate and come up with an offer that suits us then we’d consider it but nearly halving our initial valuation is just not good business.
We need the money just as much as some other teams so we need to stand strong and get the money we want for any players that are leaving. That then enables us to dip into the market ourselves.
We have to be ruthless in any transfer dealings now more than ever.
{Ed002's Note - I don't think you understand the finances. Liverpool are paying over the odds for players because they don't have the money to buy them outright - like Jota and Thiago who have not been paid for yet. They factored the Coutinho money to get it in advance and that cost them a considerable amount. Players like Grujic need to be sold to bring money in.}
11.) 07 Jun 2021 14:34:52
So the club are going to have to take a hit on some players just to get the money in.
{Ed0666's Note - in hoping we can sell enough of the fringe players albeit at a loss and sell mane to be able to afford a swashbuckling forward/wide player and an all action midfielder.
12.) 07 Jun 2021 14:57:14
Beckers Pecker we genuinely run the risk of him leaving on a free transfer, then we’d get nothing. It’s not even like the bloke is going to get a game as Klopp clearly doesn’t rate him. I’d take £12-15 and move on. We need the money to improve the playing squad and starting options. No point playing hardball over a player who is never going to play for us. The same goes for Wilson, Ojo, Karius, Awoniyi. We also need to move others on too, and the same principle applies to those who don’t really perform and those not fit enough.
13.) 07 Jun 2021 16:21:12
Where do you think Mane will end up Ed? And which swashbuckling forward do u have in mind?
{Ed002's Note - I have not said anything about Mane going.}
14.) 07 Jun 2021 16:28:43
Could we use Grujic as a makeweight to bring in Romario Baro?
15.) 07 Jun 2021 18:24:00
Liverpool lost in the order of £50 - 70 million during the initial lock down and around another £100m minimum last season from missing match day revenue etc.
These are serious shortfalls that probably mean perhaps 3 or 4 key new signings could not be added to the squad over that time?
The injury issues last season lead on from this situation; Klopp was clearly unhappy with his back-up and perhaps the signings that we missed out on would have played instead.
All told, do not underestimate the damage that CV has caused Liverpool.
It’s lost ready cash in hand and debt-serving funds that has gone.
16.) 08 Jun 2021 10:22:39
I think people are missing an obvious issue when valuing transfers. The players we are after are generally among the best players at their current team, or at least regular starters. The players we are trying to sell are players with no future with us, and we're actively trying to get them off the books. We can demand top dollar for our manes and salahs because we don't want to lose them, same as Brighton don't want to lose bissouma/ rbl didn't want to lose konate. We can't do that with fringe players because, eventually, we'll either be stuck with them not playing, or running their contract down. If a player is marked for selling, we should take the best offer received and get some money in and let these boys continue their career elsewhere.
17.) 10 Jun 2021 05:18:06
I haven’t seen enough of him at Porto to be 100% sure how he’s gotten on, but stylistically I think Grujic is exactly the type of player we need to replace Gini - he is young, physical, and capable of playing in either 8 or even at 6 to backup Fabinho. He also has some height on him which can be very useful in the PL.
A starting midfield of Fabinho, Hendo and Thiago is top class, and then with backup from Milner, Ox, Keita, Jones and Grujic we have a solid bench. If we can sell Keita and get in another top player to challenge for a starting role then we’d be truly set.
18.) 10 Jun 2021 19:20:05
Don’t get why people are happy to offload Grujic when he’s never been given a chance. He’ll play at a higher level the Jones I guarantee.
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12 Apr 2024 13:27:17
Hi eds1
In your opinion how do we get back to winning ways asap. How does Klopp turns this round so we don’t go out with a whimper because this has to be done quick!
Thanks in advance.
{Ed001's Note - get the selection right, stop rotating unless absolutely necessary and drop the inverted full-back to bring back width. That is the key thing, we need some width.}
1.) 12 Apr 2024 14:03:21
And to add to that Ed, we need to start whipping crosses in again from our FB’s. We have a n aerially deadly CF in Darwin on our hands and we seem to never cross the ball enuff which is weird cos when we had the 3 amigos, Robbo, Trent and Hendo didn’t hesitate to whip balls in. We have Darwin. Use him.
{Ed001's Note - Robbo still does it, but he has been injured. Elliott gets too narrow before putting balls in, which means it is difficult to put pace on them or they just go straight out of play.}
2.) 12 Apr 2024 14:28:04
Agree fully about the width statement, Ed001. Their 3rd goal last night was totally avoidable. If Gomez hadn't been tucked in midfield behind their press, Szoboszlai would've had a simple pass out to the right back position. Instead, he delayed waiting for Gomez to drop back into space and ended up getting caught on the ball.
It's costing us goals at both ends of the pitch.
{Ed001's Note - it's frustrating because it has been obvious all season.}
3.) 12 Apr 2024 15:16:48
It's almost like we go narrow because we are petrified of being counterattacked or counterpresses being broken.
4.) 12 Apr 2024 16:43:53
The inverted fullback nonsense is so stupid. Pep tried it for one season and jumped off. He won the treble using it but with a very different set of players.
For one, Haaland playing as a focal point of the attack, a striker whose sole purpose is scoring goals, as opposed to Nunez who has a much better all round game. Secondly, the defenders he used were 4 actual centre backs, far more sturdy than anything we have used in the last 18 months. City were far better using this than we have been in the entire year we have persisted with it. They were very solid at the back and controlled games well. They didn't have players of the quality of Alisson, van Dijk or Trent while playing it either. Yet we still persist with this flawed idea that they jibbed a long time ago, not even coming close to achieving the control or solidity that it was intended for.
I think the persistence with the inverted fullback over the past 18 months feels like another symptom of a manager that is beginning to lose his edge when it comes to tactics and long term planning.
5.) 12 Apr 2024 18:12:15
AW, I was saying it at the time earlier in the season that this system is fundamentally flawed and mainly does not work if you are playing vs a narrow block like Atalanta did BUT I got told to keep it moving cos we were top and that how dare I question Klopp like you know, the same thing these same people are doing now.
Now to be fair, some tweaks were made to make us more secure BUT now, we seemingly are inverting just for the sake of it rather than it fulfilling an actual purpose to improve us, which it didn’t last night. In fact, it was the direct opposite. Like I have said, we need width from our fullbacks and we need to go back to them whipping balls in to serve the aerial danger that Darwin possesses. We got to switch it up a bit.
6.) 12 Apr 2024 22:21:32
In todays episode of it never actually happened
got told to keep it moving cos we were top and that how dare I question Klopp like you know, the same thing these same people are doing now.
If anyone criticises Klopp Oli your go to response is stop crying because the club aren’t doing what you want them to do.
Well guess what.
7.) 13 Apr 2024 10:29:43
"If anyone criticises Klopp Oli your go to response is stop crying because the club aren’t doing what you want them to do. "
So you are telling everyone on the internet that you literally cannot tell the difference in context btw. crticizing/ challenging Klopp on his tactics and criticizing the club for decisions being made off the pitch that have nothing to do with on-pitch tactics?
Not surprised tho, as it is coming from someone who went to the gound to watch the Sheff. Utd game YET had NO idea Endo was not playing until he was corrected on this forum. Only heaven knows what what you are seeing when you go to the ground to watch games at this point if you can't tell who is playing and who isn't. Keep the jokes coming. Or whatever it is you think are actual jokes.
8.) 13 Apr 2024 12:36:18
Nice one Woli ?.
9.) 13 Apr 2024 13:57:13
AW great post mate but in man u two games we were far the better side the finishing was what let us down the Atalanta game was flat from start to finish the crowd, team selection, tatics but at 0-3 down we had four or five chances to score with out the chances in whole match so i would say the match is not over until the fat lady sings. Point also in last several seasons we have had a bad period around xmas and January were we have drop points we seem to be having that bad period now but i am sure the manager, players, coaches and fans of Liverpool fc will turn it around YNWA.
08 Mar 2024 09:19:37
Morning eds1
What do you think about Mcallister for a future captain. ?
{Ed001's Note - Gary is a bit old now but I don't think he is busy at the moment so maybe. If you mean Mac Allister (I know being a pedant but it was just for the crap gag) then I would have my worries as he has made it clear that he sees himself moving elsewhere in the long term. I would say Elliott looks to be the right choice. Excellent attitude and workrate, experienced and wants nothing more than to win things with Liverpool.}
1.) 08 Mar 2024 10:06:58
Did mac not mean when talking about going elsewhere that he going back to boca juniors at some stage in his career? I presume that would be in twilight of his career.
2.) 08 Mar 2024 10:15:28
I didn't know that about MacAllister - where do his dreams lie? Not Madrid or Barcelona is it?
3.) 08 Mar 2024 10:18:49
It takes a lot more than being a top player (which Mac10 is, IMO) to be captain. And if he does have dreams of playing for a specific team (s) some time down the line then indeed, I would pass.
The capt. should be one who loves the club dearly preferably a boyhood fan, if possible and has no intention of moving to fulfill some dream cos well, he is currently fulfilling said dream right now like Trent.
4.) 08 Mar 2024 10:01:00
Where does Alexis wish to go Ed001? I’m assuming Real or Barca.
Also, I agree with you about Elliot but I’d think Curtis Jones would be in contention too perhaps.
{Ed001's Note - Jones is a great shout too. Trent was another I would think.
I can't remember where he said now off the top of my head.}
5.) 08 Mar 2024 10:13:49
Wasn't aware of that Ed, where does he hope to love to eventually, one of the Spanish teams?
{Ed001's Note - I can't remember to be honest. I wasn't really taking much notice, just thought it was a bit off when you have only joined the club a few months before.}
6.) 08 Mar 2024 10:28:37
Agree with you there Ed001. My picks for the next couple of first team captains are Trent (once VVD hangs up his boots, hopefully not for at least a couple more seasons) and then Elliot.
There may even be an argument for Elliot next as Trent will be late 20s by the time Virg steps back, but it would be hard (sentimentally) to overlook Trent being a fan from birth and a scouser.
It's great that we have so many leaders in the squad again. We always thought we would struggle losing Hendo, Fab etc in one foul swoop. But with Virg, Trent, Mac, Endo, Szob, Mo etc we have a whole crop of players who are national captains and or have been here ages so we have leaders all over the pitch.
7.) 08 Mar 2024 10:35:38
Never know that Ed. Where does he want to move in the future? Is it one of Spanish team or Boca Juniors? I did read about him wanting to go back to Boca at the end of his career.
{Ed001's Note - it could well have been Boca, it was more that he expressed that wish just a few months after signing for us. You just don't need to say it yet.}
8.) 08 Mar 2024 10:44:31
Sorry Ed, I've missed this, where did he say he sees himself in the longterm?
9.) 08 Mar 2024 10:45:24
I didn’t know that he doesn’t see us as his long term future eds1. That’s a bit gutting but like you said with players like Elliot there who will give everything for the club we are in a good place going forward.
10.) 08 Mar 2024 10:57:10
Elliot captain?! Unfortunately don’t think he will ever become a key starter in the team. Just doesn’t have the pace to play on the wing or the size and strength to play in the middle. Nice little player but more of a squad player imo.
11.) 08 Mar 2024 11:02:36
I don’t see Elliot being a regular starter to be honest. Slob is the next captain fantastic if you ask me.
12.) 08 Mar 2024 12:07:31
It was definitely boca juniors. He was commenting how similar boca and lfc fans are, thatt they best fans in there respective countries. He said i think that he only got playing 1 season for boca and would like sometime to play for them again.
{Ed025's Note - who writes or even listens to this crap?, who died and made Liverpool the best supporters in their country???, or even Boca for that matter?, i will tell you who...egotistical maniacs who are up their own arse..thats who..
13.) 08 Mar 2024 12:14:02
I think looking at our squad we have leaders all over the pitch.
You could say similar about City and now even Arsenal over the last couple of seasons (but not as many as us)
Then there’s Utd who actually look leaderless all over the pitch.
I don’t think we can underestimate the impact of having so many leaders does.
14.) 08 Mar 2024 12:35:57
To be fair to Mac he said that he’d like to finish his career at Boca, which is fair enough. I don’t think that’s him itching to go to Spain.
As for captain, what about Joe Gomez. He’s been here ages, he’s a well respected member of the squad and he’s not a shrinking violet.
{Ed025's Note - hes also never likely to be a regular VV, bad choice mate..
15.) 08 Mar 2024 12:59:58
I’d make him captain just for that time he threatened to put Sterling on the deck, Ed.
{Ed025's Note - not a great reason VV, but totally understandable.. :)
16.) 08 Mar 2024 13:13:22
Can’t look past Curtis for captain. He’s not afraid to speak up on the pitch and if you look at some of the times he’s had his arm around Darwin and the kids coming through just recently I think he’d be perfect.
{Ed025's Note - hmmmm..
17.) 08 Mar 2024 13:23:56
Mcallister said it ed25 not me!
{Ed025's Note - im not blaming you Digger mate, im just saying its very presumptuous that someone could come up with this rubbish..
18.) 08 Mar 2024 13:56:41
Ed0025 not sure it’s presumptuous mate. Everyone has to have a dream and goal.
It was only last weekend some Everton players were saying they dream of winning another premier league game. Fair play to them they’ve certainly set the bar high as I’m not sure it’s achievable ?.
{Ed025's Note - I think you may have heard them say championship JK..
19.) 08 Mar 2024 17:36:35
Someone send ed025 a burnol?.
{Ed025's Note - no good to me Liverbird...im on fire every day mate.. :)
20.) 08 Mar 2024 18:17:04
What makes a fan base the ‘best fans in the world’. It’s an interesting question.
If it’s the fans that create an atmosphere in the stadium that makes it easier for their players to play and more difficult for the opponents then I’d say we are up there with the best fans in the world. Too many top managers say that Anfield is the most difficult place to play for it not to be true.
But then you look at idiots chucking stuff at buses and that drags down the rest of us.
It also depends on what state the team are in. Whilst Hodgson was in charge our fans made it difficult for our own team and Anfield was anything but a fortress. Same before Rodgers left.
You just have to spend 5 minutes scrolling this site and you will see some who are enjoying being where we are and supporting the team and others that are moaning about some misplaced passes in an away European game when we won 5-1.
Arsenal fans are famed for their negative outlook but lately they are creating a good atmosphere because their team is doing well.
City fans are just always quiet but mostly they’re at home in their armchairs.
21.) 08 Mar 2024 11:15:48
Thanks Ed, opened a can of worms there!
What's your thoughts on Quansah as a future captain? I feel he doesn't really get the recognition his performances deserve and he is learning off one of the best CB's in the game, potential?
{Ed001's Note - because he is still inexperienced so it is hard to tell as he is alongside someone else being brought along. He has not had to step up and lead yet.}
22.) 08 Mar 2024 20:36:01
I don’t personally think we are the best fans in the world.
All clubs have great fans, negative fans, fans that travel every home/ away game or watch from home etc.
We waited years for a league title but there’s fans out there who support their club every week having never seen them win anything or hardly won a game.
All football fans are unique and the fact we make out like we’re the best in the world probably tells you why most clubs fans don’t want us to win things.
{Ed001's Note - every set of fans say that about themselves JK. I see it on every page of the sites. I always feel the same as you, fans are a cross-section of society and very mixed.}
02 Mar 2024 16:46:20
Hi eds1
What’s you view on Gakpo. Strengths, weaknesses and has he improved at all in his time at Liverpool?
{Ed001's Note - he is tall, strong, works hard (was winning the ball back for us on the edge of our area at one point having chased back to help), good movement when out wide, deceptively quick, good understanding of the press, intelligent, keeps going even when things are not going well for him and can play multiple positions. Oh and great attitude and strikes the ball well (usually).
He struggles in the centre to make much of an impression unless the team is playing well, but he is not really a centre forward so that is unsurprising. Despite his height he is not the best in the air. While he is deceptively quick, he does not have blistering pace to gain a half yard easily. can play multiple positions, which means he is shunted around everywhere, even during matches, and rarely gets to play in his best position coming in off the left wing.
It is hard to say whether he has improved or not because of what he is. Gakpo is a student of the game who studies hard and works hard to be better for the team, more so than how to be a better individual player. With the team being so disjointed and mixed up, the things that he has worked on, such as the press and how to perform his role in it, are not working as a unit. He has clearly increased his physicality to match the Premier League, but everytime he makes a challenge it seems to get called a foul, even though most of the time it is more of a dive from the opposition player. He also worked hard on understanding how to fit into midfield, as he was being used there a lot, but has not been used in there much lately due to injuries up front. So it is hard to judge if he has improved. He is not really being given a settled run in place to get going and show what he can do.}
1.) 03 Mar 2024 06:56:32
I hope he gets time to play on the left, so we get to see what he can do.
2.) 03 Mar 2024 07:55:25
Also Ed01 if I may, I've seen a lot of slander coming Gakpo's way of late which is weird to me cos the guy has been playing near or full 90's for the past 4 games (in 11 days, btw) which regardless of how good he is (and like you say, he is a brilliant footballer with great intelligence), is just looks tired and knackered hence, his decision-making is off cos he is also mentally tired.
I think he is a very good player who is very coachable and can be a really great player for us cos his technical ability is not in question. Right now, I just think he is a bit knackered and would not be playing as much now had we had even half the injuries we have now. Him plHopefully he can get some rest to recharge cos he clearly needs it, IMO.
3.) 03 Mar 2024 09:12:08
Gakpo has more goals and assists than Luis Diaz has this season and in less minutes. Why are we not talking about Diaz then?♂️. The fact is that they are all good players and the strongest 5 forwards we have had in decades. It doesn’t concern me whoever plays like it did years gone by when we used to see Ngog coming off the bench (for example) . Klopp has done and amazing job assembling this forward line. Sometimes a player doesn’t have the greatest of games, that happens to any player tho.
4.) 03 Mar 2024 09:12:08
Thanks for this Ed!
Admittedly I have been disappointed in Gakpo over this tough run the past few weeks, but I still have hopes he can be a valuable squad player. I worried in the summer he would be victim to moving around too much, striker, winger, midfielder. his versatility is great to have in the squad but doesn't give him much chance for a run of games in one position unfortunately.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome mate. I do fear for him. Being versatile gets him games but it is not easy to swap around like that constantly until you are more experienced.}
5.) 03 Mar 2024 10:14:52
I agree with a lot Ed001’s evaluation of Gakpo, particularly his intelligence, movement and attitude, but less so regarding on-ball attributes. He is 6’3 but too often plays like he’s 3’6, gets forced off the ball by much less powerful opponents, gives away too many silly free kicks, and though his shooting is quite accurate it often lacks power or goes straight at the keeper.
Irish - Diaz, on the other hand, though not as versatile as Gakpo, proves himself useful in whatever way he can. He never hides, has amazing technical ability and shows a level of drive and determination I just don’t see from Gakpo. Diaz has similar shooting issues to Gakpo in that his shots are either powerful and wide or tame and straight at the keeper.
I don’t want to criticize any players because the team has been incredible this season, but Gakpo is a player I feel needs to improve.
6.) 03 Mar 2024 10:21:34
I said to my mates during the Southampton game that Gakpo is a victim of being able to play so many positions, isn't get a decent run in one particular position, so must be really difficult to get a rhythm going.
He's a great player, seems like a good lad, and I'm sure he's pretty settled now. Happy to have him, he's like the attacking Joe Gomez, and we all love Joe!
{Ed025's Note - its just opinions RP, my opinion is that he is very average mate but im sure some of you will deem him world class..
7.) 03 Mar 2024 10:36:25
Fully agree, Ed. His versatility is a hinderance to him (even tho, he has 12 goals in all comps., I think) BUT Klopp does not see it that way clearly cos w/ o his versatility right now, we would really struggle, IMO. Gakpo is a hardworker, does what he is told/ asked without sulking and plays for the shirt and for his team, a very unselfish trait that Bobbie was known and lauded for, btw. That's all one can ask for under these circumstances till things get better for the team and for him, IMO.
8.) 03 Mar 2024 10:49:33
He’s too slow for a Klopp front 3.
Might suit the next manager more.
9.) 03 Mar 2024 12:52:25
To slow but has scored more goals per minute than the speedy Diaz?. That makes sense ?.
10.) 03 Mar 2024 13:26:27
LFC08 sory, none of that is true. You prolly want to go watch the Luton and S'hampton game where he was running away from his markers (vs Luton) and and carried the ball for 70 yards from our final third to their final third leaving two players in his wake (one had to NFL-tackle him and failed) .
Gakpo is very quick hence, why he was so good playing out wide and killing it for PSV before we signed him. Quickness and acceleration (esp. with the ball at his feet) is what Gakpo does in addition to his great technical ability on the ball and game intelligence, IMO.
11.) 03 Mar 2024 14:11:19
I really like the lad because I think he's got so much potential. Sure I have to be honest he does frustrate me at times but no, I think we've got a good player in this lad, he just needs to continue playing.
24 Dec 2023 11:36:35
A quick question if anyone can answer it.
When we played in the club World Cup I think am right in saying that we had to play two teams at the same time. One in the club World Cup and one in the prem. so if this is correct then why had Man City not had to do the same because there game yesterday was postponed. ?
{Ed001's Note - it was the Carbao Cup match that wasn't postponed and they were already out.}
1.) 24 Dec 2023 11:59:50
Ahhh right thanks eds1 ??.
{Ed001's Note - very welcome. Glad you understood what I meant despite the typo.}
12 Dec 2023 21:06:13
Hi eds1
Am not sure if you’ve been asked this in the last few days. Don’t you think we need to sign a CB in the Jan window considering Matip is unlikely to play again the season if at all. ?
{Ed001's Note - he is always injured and we have Quansah and Chambers in need of games. So no.}
1.) 13 Dec 2023 03:24:35
I really like Klopp's words following Matip's injury. As much as we may bemoan the loyalty to some stalwarts at the club, I do think that in a world where loyalty is secondary, anytime a club or player commit to each other beyond their peak contributions that it should be praised. I hope we extend Matip and actually think it would make good business sense too. It's not like we're going to sign a first choice starter to replace him. and we have young studs coming through. So I rekon we have the ability to cover him from within.
2.) 13 Dec 2023 08:53:02
I do think that in a world where loyalty is secondary, anytime a club or player commit to each other beyond their peak contributions that it should be praised.
Does this logic applies to all those we let leave in the past for the same reason? (Lovren, Agger)
What is the business sense in extending someone whose 31, Misses 15 games a season (bare minimum), Shall command even a bigger wage than what he is today. doesn't really fit in with the system we intend to play?
Yes we need to sign a starter. This clubs needs 3 world class Center backs at bare minimum. we have one whose 31 and then three thereabouts all consistently injured throught an year.
You really are kidding yoursels mate.
3.) 13 Dec 2023 09:13:45
Harry I would think any extension would be on the same or lower wages.
The thing is we know Matip can still do the job when fit so why not keep him? There was a clamour for Gvardiol but he doesn’t look the answer to me and could’ve been an expensive mistake.
Sometimes fans just want a shiny new player to boast about rather than looking at the bigger picture. Is a new CB coming in January really going to be better prepared than Quansah who’s been at the club since he was 5?
I’m sure the position will be looked at in the near future and is currently being looked at due to the age of our CBs but we can afford to be patient as the players we have are still doing a good job.
4.) 13 Dec 2023 09:21:59
Im not sure what your relative point about Lovrrn and Agger is?
We can extend Matip and keep a 4th choice senior CB who is embedded in our club culture and identity. Or we can go and spend millions more on signing a new player. Or maybe we get a new player for free and he walks in and contributes straight away? I dunno, all it’s and buts.
But, I can see the value in keeping Matip for another season knowing that we also have Konate, Gomez, VVD and Quansah coming through. I’d much rather spend on that than spend on a completely new player. So there is where I see the business sense.
5.) 13 Dec 2023 10:01:27
Sometimes fans just want a shiny new player to boast about rather than looking at the bigger picture.
Absolutely wrong, There is a need of a defernder and good one. Why exactly did we sign 4 Center mids if we could have only looked into the academy?
Matip is 32 and there is absolutely zero advantage in extending his contract unless he some sort of maradona of the cernter halves which he is not. Matip is already out for 6 months plus and and there is no guarantee he would even play when he returns back.
I strongly disagree with both of you on Matip.
6.) 13 Dec 2023 10:10:28
We signed 4 midfielders after letting go of 6 midfielders. You're comparing apples with oranges.
We could go and sign another CB for sure. and that wouldn't be wrong, I'm just not sure who exactly are we meant to target to replace Matip when we already have Konate, Gomez and VVD plus the academy players. we don't need to carry 5 senior CBs, so that 4th player either has to be a VVD-level starter or is a squad player.
imo we're not going to break the bank to bring in a starting calibre to replace Matip as we have Konate. so then the next bet is to bring in experience and a reliable squad player. well, we have that already in Matip and I think it would be worth the extension to keep him at the club.
7.) 13 Dec 2023 10:25:18
Yeah, poor Matip. He’s probably only made £20m from his time at Liverpool playing 120 football games most of them poorly over 7 seasons and will now spend most of this season sat in his house raking in another couple of million. Good old Klopp, def should give him another couple of million from the club as a loyalty reward. We can all pay more for already ridiculously priced merchandise and tickets to make sure the club ‘does things properly. ’.
04 Apr 2024 07:31:46
Morning eds2
Can a club pay the termination clause now or do they have to wait until the end of the season. ?
{Ed002's Note - He won't be moving before the end of the season.}
29 Mar 2024 11:27:31
Hi eds2
Could you tell us what type of manager Amorim is. What type of football can we expect if he is our next manager.
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - A back three and attacking football.}
23 Mar 2024 09:00:06
I’d be amazed if the club went out and spent money on a new DM because Endo has been outstanding and up there with Rodri. we have Bajcetic plus Trent who could also cover and even Gomez has played there this season. Surly we only spend on replacing players that are leaving.
03 Mar 2024 18:42:31
Hi eds2
Can I ask how much would Musiala cost if someone was to buy him in the summer?
Thanks.
{Ed002's Note - Perhaps 150 M euro.}
10 Jan 2024 07:13:29
Is he worth the big money eds2?
{Ed002's Note - It seems a huge amount to me - a record amount but his liked by many high-end sides.}
19 Apr 2024 07:27:50
The way we are playing it will be a fight for 4th place and am not even joking.
16 Apr 2024 12:18:29
Klopp and pep get talked about for the tactics but what about Peter Krawietz he’s must have a say in it as well. Have all three taken there eye off the ball.
15 Apr 2024 12:43:09
It’s the slow starts to the game that’s the most puzzling to me. How can all the coaches and sports science experts not sort this out. I honestly can’t remember a single game were the whistle blows and we go for it. Even this game against CP we start slow after the shock of a 0-3 lost at home. Klopps words were there will be a reaction. Well the only reaction was leaving a player standing in acres of space unmarked to tap a winning goal in.
15 Apr 2024 08:22:09
It’s not just players that have let Klopp down it’s Klopp himself. He is the one picking the players and tactics so he has to take blame as well. He is also the one who told the world that he is leaving half way though the season and that has got to have an effect on everyone.
12 Apr 2024 07:28:37
From the first couple of minutes I seen vvd jogging round and losing the ball I knew we were in trouble.
Jones looked so unfit, Tsimikas was absolutely terrible to the point were I would just sell him and let the young lads have a go. The attitude and decision making from the hole team was absolutely terrible. But klopps decision making was worst! We have bottled it big time. We have let Man U get to us over the last two game and we are now paying the price.