02 Sep 2026 09:19:31
I think we must face the inevitability that the recurring theme of the season will be that we get together in this forum after most matches and bemoan our full backs and lack of defensive cover in midfield.
3 x £100m attacking players + Munoz + Gakpo + Ngumoha + Ekitike to come will hopefully mean we carry a threat when we get the ball in the right areas of the pitch but with dodgy full backs on both sides and a midfield that you can drive a bus through, I just don't see how we're going to consistently shut out the opposition.
Two matches so far, both 2-2 draws. Probably the sort of scoreline we should get used to.
02 Sep 2026 10:16:45
I think we will improve as the season goes on. Rb will be an issue, no doubt. Frimpong has never looked the part for me. I'd actually start Araujo there against Ipswich. Midfield is sorely lacking defensive nous, but I do feel ai will get midfield working better as the season goes on. Kerkez at lb I do still have a lot of faith in; hopefully he settles down and shows what he is capable of.
I've seen a fair bit of him at Bournemouth and he certainly does have a final ball. I think he's just lacking confidence at the min. Obviously it's getting to the stage where he has to start showing it.
02 Sep 2026 10:29:22
Dom
Is an excellent RB. Let’s see which of the young players can step up. They have a great chance now - which would
be less
the case had we bought a load more players.
02 Sep 2026 11:39:55
Let the excitement begin.
02 Sep 2026 11:55:14
OP, your first sentence says a lot more about the forum than it does about the players and club. I'm really looking forward to the first 'I'm entitled to my opinion' now that the window has closed.
02 Sep 2026 12:35:06
Not sure I follow you, WDW. Evidence from the first couple of matches, and all of last season, is that we'll continue to struggle in the full back positions and in defensive midfield. If that is the case, then I expect that everyone is going to continue to be frustrated about that and it will be a recurring topic of conversation in this forum (and also in the stands, in the pubs, or anywhere else where Liverpool supporters gather).
If it turns out not to be the case, then we'll all be very happy as it will mean the perceived weaknesses weren't weaknesses after all and we'll move to a much better place, less goals conceded, more wins, better chances of winning trophies.
Digger: I agree, Araujo could be an option at right back. Must admit I've never seen him play before this season but if he's a defender who is comfortable on the ball, I'd almost say it can't be worse than the current option.
Swampdonkey: Agree, Szoboszlai turned in some decent performances at right back last season but I assume everyone would recognise it's sub optimal to be playing your best midfielder out of position at full back having not taken the opportunity to address the problem in that position.
02 Sep 2026 13:09:57
At the very least, we will see a lot of goals this season. We nearly fluked a title in 13/14, winning games 6-3 and 4-1, and Iraola is a much better manager than Rodgers.
I have very low expectations, but it could be a lot of fun.