15 Oct 2026 00:41:03
Going to risk an unpopular opinion, but I think we're only a defensive midfielder and a bit of patience away from a really solid squad that can compete for multiple trophies.
I know people want a full back or two, but I actually think Frimpong/Bradley/Araujo and Kerkez/Kostas are nowhere near as bad options as some are making out, and once we get some players back from injury we're pretty strong across the park.
Might need this season to fully implement AI's tactics, plus a transfer window or two, but I have full confidence we'll be right back up there by next season at the latest.
15 Oct 2026 01:12:21
Love it RedChester!
Positivity abound.
15 Oct 2026 01:24:15
Your positivity seems endless Chester
Unfortunately we live in a world we're reality often comes to put us in our place and the truth is, only Araujo is anywhere near good enough for the Liverpool first team.
Progressive playing all action midfielder is what we need, Stevie G would light up this team.
15 Oct 2026 06:19:07
Surely Ali is worth a start?
15 Oct 2026 07:23:46
I agree Chester that a top midfielder with defensive nous would bring us on leaps and bounds as a team. Although I do think we need to strengthen at full back. Better Competition for kerkez on left and a starter at rb. Our forward players I think need to be let settle now and hopefully they start to gel.
15 Oct 2026 07:59:46
If fit Bradley is well good enough.
15 Oct 2026 08:04:46
Did anyone make out that Araujo was a bad option? Personally I reckon he's been pretty decent so far and would be more than happy take him permanently.
15 Oct 2026 08:22:44
I agree to an extent. That extent is when you compare our squad to Arsenals options. Currently after first 11 not even close.
I'd say 3-4 top class squad players away but not impossible in two windows.
15 Oct 2026 09:26:02
I like the positivity, and you're right in part but we still need a few players to be capable of competing consistently on all fronts. Iraola's a very good manager, but I can't see him working miracles the way Klopp did.
Fully agree on the patience part, though. The squad has had to do immense work to increase their fitness and adapt to Iraola's style. We have seen the early signs of those improvements, but it will still take time and of course once Ekitike, Leoni and Bradley are back, we'll be in a much stronger position.
15 Oct 2026 10:13:16
I do agree flo bradley is good enough to be our 1st choice rb but I think ' if fit' is the problem. Before his big injury he already struggled to put 4/5 games in a row, after such a long lay off generally players pick up niggles when they come back. It's hard to see him being able to put a run of games together.
15 Oct 2026 10:25:50
Indeed, Chester. We have a pretty talented squad in the defence and in attack (even tho, the comms. and understanding among the attackers still needs work), we just need to sort the midfield out with a player who can go both ways offensively and defensively, as Digger said. That would really help this team.
I know Wirtz and Barcola are trying to keep their heads above water and both (esp. Wirtz) need to really up their game and show improvements but they are very talented players BUT really need to start showing it esp. again, Wirtz.
Iraola is doing a fine job with the hand he was dealt and getting good performances out of a decent amount of the squad. We just have to keep working hard and trying to improve individually, collectively and even, coaching wise.
It's going to be a slow burner of a season, as I have said in the past.