19 Aug 2026 12:19:37
Another day without a signing, it’s taking the proverbial urine now.
I said yesterday we would finish fifth in a post, I think that might be a struggle too unless we get two wingers, a RB and a CM
Midfield is weak.
19 Aug 2026 13:02:24
Totally agree, Shughes.
19 Aug 2026 13:17:50
We need a Salah replacement (Barcola is looking like our choice), but other than that, we're good to go as it stands. We, of course, would need to replace others if they leave, but right now Jones seems like the only one close to leaving. Rather than sign a direct replacement though, it looks like the plan is to drop Szoboszlai deeper this season so Wirtz can come central in behind the striker. That's probably why we're after a second winger in Mbaye. In a round-about way, that second winger replaces Jones by enabling Wirtz and then Szoboszlai to move into new roles.
In an ideal world I would've preferred Kounde to Araujo, and I would replace Macca with Camara.
But ultimately we've opted for Araujo and Macca's Dad has said he doesn't want to leave. So that's that with a RB cover and a new CM in my opinion.
I really don't understand why people are so negative about the season ahead. I'm absolutely buzzed for it. We came 5th last season with a manager who was actively hindering our ability to compete. I think we'll start slowly as we adapt to the style of play/physical demands, but then I think we'll really kick on in the 2nd half of the season. Iraola just needs to make the Doubters into believers all over again.
19 Aug 2026 13:21:41
Don't put too much pressure on Dickie, guys. He's got Bournemouth and Al Hilal business to sort out too. We need to be more empathetic about the pressure he must be under.
19 Aug 2026 13:34:56
MK overstating the quality of the squad in the summer is the kind of consistency we need.
19 Aug 2026 13:44:40
Yeah, whilst I totally agree with MK Scouser about last season, and looking forward to this season, I think we are a bit light in places on the squad, but as said, looking forward to a good season with a manager that's invested.
19 Aug 2026 14:14:14
I've been right every time, FPF! I haven't been worried about a season for 10 years and in that time we've never finished below 5th in the league and have won 9 trophies ?
Maybe our fans have simply become entitled enough to believe that's not good enough, but the 15 years I saw prior to that would beg to differ!
19 Aug 2026 14:32:23
Of course, lots of Liverpool fans are entitled.
When they decided to support a successful super club over any of the other thousands of clubs in the professional game, it wasn't because they liked the red kit.
19 Aug 2026 14:41:19
Well said MK, lots of reasons to be positive moving in to the new season, there will be ups and downs as there always is, but watching the pre season matches very optimistic on the season ahead.
19 Aug 2026 14:49:22
The King and Rushdie running around in a red kit got me hooked as a young lad, JK, couldn't tell ya if I was mesmerised by their footie or just part bull going after red tho. ?
19 Aug 2026 15:21:52
?? You must have been wearing Paisley or Fagan new glasses back in them days mate.
19 Aug 2026 16:11:58
That's a first. Supporting us because of Salman Rushdie. Well, I never.