28 Aug 2026 20:37:08
I guess Mbaye to LFC was never really a thing because he is similar profile to Rio?!
28 Aug 2026 21:20:11
No, it was a thing he's not like Rio... he's RW, Rio is LW. We are just using Rio on the right as there's no one else.
We didn't want to pay over 35/40 and Villa did and Mbsye chose or was advised.
28 Aug 2026 21:20:51
Other than he favours the right whereas Rio has been played (last season) more on the left and looks more comfortable there.
28 Aug 2026 21:38:55
I have been saying all summer, I don't think Rik is ready yet to be considered a starter. I am very happy with BB singing, and Munoz looks good, but Rio is a work in progress. We need a rw desperately.
28 Aug 2026 22:22:07
The fact that Mbaye has not signed for LFC means I suspect they will point to Rio again this summer as they did last when Diaz was sold without a replacement.
My original post was suggesting Liverpool's opinion rather than mine!
Not so long ago Paul Joyce put it out into the world that Rio would get game time on the right when Barcola signs?!