Liverpool banter 6

09 Aug 2026 14:26:17
Hi Ed01, I might have missed it but what's your opinion on the Araujo loan deal?
It seems to have divided opinion on here. I think its a shrewd move, as long as he stays fit - instead of blowing £60M on Konsa we take Araujo for a season who can cover CB/RB and this allows more funds for midfield.

{Ed001's Note - I am cautiously optimistic.}

09 Aug 2026 16:35:18
Spending 60m on Konsa would have been an even worse decision than the Araujo one.

09 Aug 2026 14:15:32
Why do we keep persisting with Ndukwe? Wouldn't it be better to give more experience to one of the lads that will be here next season and that we might need to step up. Thoughts?

09 Aug 2026 14:36:18
Outstanding.

09 Aug 2026 14:43:49
Thanks, @lfcfan. I thought it was a good post too.

09 Aug 2026 14:51:04
Stupendous.

09 Aug 2026 15:10:25
Swampy, I believe he needs a top level loan to a competitive league or a club in Europe in order to gain the immigration points needed for a work permit, so putting him in the shop window makes sense. That, and everyone else is injured!

09 Aug 2026 15:14:11
I believe Liverpool could still use an ESC place for him, should they wish to.

09 Aug 2026 15:28:38
To be fair, he looks class. I can imagine a lot of clubs being interested in a loan after watching him.

09 Aug 2026 15:31:54
They can't without taking it away from Ndiaye. We only get 1 this season.

09 Aug 2026 20:12:53
Simple. Take it away from Ndiaye then. He is the lesser player.

09 Aug 2026 14:06:56
Honestly, I just really believe Ramsey is better option than Frimpong at right back. It just makes me nervous seeing him there

But future wise does anyone think Ramsay can make it his own?

09 Aug 2026 14:25:20
Anyone is better than Frimpong PK. Anyone at all.

09 Aug 2026 14:29:06
I know we grabbed a new defender im well happy we did.
I just feel we need a real right back and I don't think "Bradley will come back or Gomez will be back" should be sth u hang on to.... They will need time anyway to get up to speed.
Just hope Ramsey takes his chance and makes it.

09 Aug 2026 14:32:14
Ramsay couldn't get a game at Wigan, Preston, Bolton, and Kilmarnock. What makes you think he will make it his own at Liverpool?

09 Aug 2026 14:40:42
What have you seen of Ramsey that makes you think he is the answer? None of our managers, or even the ones he has been loaned out to, have played him at all.

I think it's impossible to know if he is good enough.

Same goes for Chiesa: I think we just put too much hope on players who haven't yet had the chance to mess up, or indeed impress.

09 Aug 2026 15:05:41
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the reason Ramsey was struggling for game time because he was suffering with depression and not because managers didn't fancy him?

09 Aug 2026 15:07:37
I think Chambers is a better option to deputize left back than Tsimikas.

09 Aug 2026 16:38:00
We most certainly require a RB PK but it ain't going to happen now.

09 Aug 2026 16:52:19
Ramsey was the best player for us v Crystal Palace in EFL Cup last season, shouldve been given a chance, instead gets mocked and insulted by his coach. Says it all.

10 Aug 2026 12:49:57
Klopp saw something in Ramsay.

09 Aug 2026 12:58:48
I like Chiesa. Need to see him with more playing time.

09 Aug 2026 13:29:12
I'd like to see him got rid of. All about opinion.

09 Aug 2026 13:36:10
I disagree.

I think we've seen his ceiling in a Liverpool shirt and it's simply not good enough.

Same goes with Endo, Gomez and Elliot.

09 Aug 2026 13:45:56
You could add Jones and McAllister to that list. I like Jones, but he hasn't changed or improved the way he plays in the last few seasons, holds onto the ball way too long, but I'm 50/50 with him.

McAllister's diving around enrages me, can be unplayable on his day, but it's 1 game in 20, not good enough if we want our team to be challenging for anything.

09 Aug 2026 13:53:20
Has to go for me. There is a definite culling required and he would certainly be on that list.

09 Aug 2026 14:03:37
Federico's one of about 5 players in the squad who are not good enough for a squad trying to win the biggest trophies.

09 Aug 2026 14:15:11
Add Tsimkas to that list as well, Florian.

09 Aug 2026 14:18:43
Florian,
Endo, Chiesa, McConnell, Jones, Elliott, Gomez and maybe Frimpong could all do with a new club. It's a lot and possibly not achievable in this window, but I think it's hard to argue that any of these players are at the level required.

09 Aug 2026 14:27:24
No maybe about Frimpong, Rover!

09 Aug 2026 14:35:41
This post will underline just what a miserable git I am.

Regards to who we would get rid of. If push came to shove, out of the whole squad, there is only Alisson and Szoboszlai who I'd be desperate to keep. I wouldn't be bothered if we cashed in on any of the others.

Then again, in a few months time, I might completely change my mind and want to keep all of them.

This is in contrast to our glory years under Klopp, when, apart from Matip and Wijnaldum, I wouldn't have traded any of our players in.

09 Aug 2026 14:43:40
McConnell has always looked decent to me. I think the lad has some potential.

Frimpong: let's see how he does with a new coach, and hopefully free of his hamstring issues. Loved him at Leverkusen.

09 Aug 2026 14:44:03
Not sure we needed that post to justify your a miserable git Rome!

Sorry mate couldn't resist!

09 Aug 2026 15:06:13
Seeing as though Bradley, our right back, is injury prone, Gomez, the back up, is injury prone, and the fact that the ever present Salah has departed.
That leaves us pretty much threadbare as it stands for players who can play on the right for us in defence or attack even.
Frimpong can play anywhere on the right, so I can't see him being sold unless we bring in some more players.

His versatility might be absolutely vital covering that right flank.
I'm not convinced he is good enough for a starting position, but as a squad player I can't see why not. Especially as we have got rid of the "fitness" coaches that ruined everyone's fitness.

09 Aug 2026 15:12:59
Bristol, that's a fair comment, mate. My wife wouldn't disagree! Hope you're well.

09 Aug 2026 15:32:14
Oh he's on it, Bristol. 😁

09 Aug 2026 15:35:11
All good in the West Country mate. 👍

09 Aug 2026 16:39:49
@Rome, Isn't that some turn around all the same. Couldn't disagree with it either.

09 Aug 2026 20:17:30
Sorry Wijnaldum was class for us. Almost impossible to take the ball off of him. His ball retention was insane. And Barcelona doesn't happen without him.

Matip was also massive for us, just injury prone. What a free transfer that was!

09 Aug 2026 12:33:52
Ed001, what's your view on Wirtz and Isak? Do you think they'll do well this season?

{Ed001's Note - I expect them both to be better this season, the big issue will be Isak's fitness.}

09 Aug 2026 14:59:15
Thanks for the reply Ed. Is this from the injury last season or were you concerned about his fitness when he signed?

{Ed001's Note - his fitness will always be a concern.}

09 Aug 2026 15:08:02
Ed001, I think with regards to Isak a lot might depend on how good his cover is. I'm concerned we don't really have much depth up front and he will be overused.

09 Aug 2026 11:56:23
Surprised about a lot of the negativity on here of late. We need to sell to buy in midfield which makes sense. We can’t just keep adding bodies; we need to sell to then create space, not because finances are tight.

The squad as a whole is very good, we need cover in a couple of areas but the priorities are being met.

90% of the posters on here claimed last season's squad was a title-winning squad, now with the same team and a few new faces people think we won’t finish in the top 4….

Arsenal will be strong but we have a squad with one or two arrivals will meet their depth, City have an unproven manager and will lose the Pep fear factor.

United have Europe and again an unproven manager; no one else will be close to top 4 if we play the way I expect with the new manager.

People need to settle down, and see how things play out. We don’t sign anyone under Klopp the season we won the league and likewise when we did it under Slot, this is a very good team, a few players moved on and a few new faces in will happen.

09 Aug 2026 12:58:59
Think the issue is who we've lost that's getting people on edge.

Think we'll quietly surprise a few people this season, but reinforcements are deffo needed.

09 Aug 2026 13:05:31
The only thing that worries me is, we seem very slow in moving players on, and buying replacemments.

09 Aug 2026 13:24:20
The World Cup hasn't helped, but with most players coming back from holiday, it will definitely get ramped up.

09 Aug 2026 12:57:51
Can't believe your surprised by the negativity on here. It's always like this unless we are beating teams 10-0 every week. You wait to the end of the window and we haven't got two world class players for every position, Jones is still a Liverpool player and a number 6 isn't purchased if you want to see negativity.

Spare a thought for Ed025 during these times. His life is miserable enough as a bluenose, without having to edit all these posts.

{Ed025's Note - i come on here to cheer myself up Bobby.. :)

09 Aug 2026 13:39:33
I see Jones isn't even in the squad for today. Could be a sign that he'll be leaving?

09 Aug 2026 14:32:55
Really hope so. Need to cash in this window as we won't get another opportunity in next window when he can sign a pre contract to go to Inter.

10 Aug 2026 12:52:49
@25, the best and funniest post in a long time - made me laugh out loud 😄😄

09 Aug 2026 11:48:12
One thing that baffles me is the situation around Chiesa. Obviously it's not worked out and we only paid around £12m for him. He's sat on £150kpw and taking a non homegrown spot. Yet we refuse 7-8m bids or a loan to get his wages off the books and free up a space.

09 Aug 2026 12:05:42
I bet Salah, Robbo and Konate freed up a lot of wages pal.
There's a huge gap on that right wing in Liverpool's squad, I don't reckon we can afford to lose Chiesa until someone is signed, simply because he's the only right sided forward we have (even tho he isn't good enough).

09 Aug 2026 12:14:11
Chiesa is like a politician who turns up every year, says, "I love this club, and I'll fight for my place," and then does the exact same thing all over again.
Nobody in their right mind would be willing to match that wage offer.

09 Aug 2026 12:17:16
At this stage, is Morrison not as good an option as Frederick though?

09 Aug 2026 12:24:22
Based on what exactly has he become a bad option!

09 Aug 2026 12:37:20
Sanjit, no one said he had become a bad option. The fact the club are listening to offers and have wanted to move him on shows he wasn't in the plans last year and potentially this year. As the poster above pointed out, Morrisons has done well in pre season and could take his place.

09 Aug 2026 13:11:49
Starting 1 league since he got here doesn't scream good option, Ranjit, in fairness. We all want academy players getting chances. Well, Morrison was one of the best players in the u21 league last year, and if Chiesa isn't the kinda guy that should be getting moved on to give the best kids chances, I don't know who is.

09 Aug 2026 13:20:39
Chiesa was in great form at one point last season, & Slot repeatedly ignored him! He was not bad in his only league start either. There was a reason why Slot ended up being disliked.

09 Aug 2026 13:57:13
He was never in great form. He ran around a bit when he came on late in games.

09 Aug 2026 14:06:00
I love Arne. Was manager for one of the best LFC days of my life.

09 Aug 2026 14:30:55
The best thing about Chiesa at Liverpool was his song.

09 Aug 2026 14:40:59
Loan means we pay half his wages and 7-8m is a loss.
He should have played more last season but slot had an agenda. He could suit Adonis system.
But we are hoping someone makes a desperate 20m move for him. Else we have enough games for him to make impact.

09 Aug 2026 15:37:40
He was, actually! To categorise his efforts, where his introduction repeatedly raised our tempo, as nothing but "running around" is certainly disrespectful. But society is so driven by success, and football by the final score, that everything else gets dismissed.

Elsewhere, Elliott - who was liked even by Klopp and has changed games for us in the past - is now dismissed as "not good enough", despite the fact that we did nothing but derail his career last season.



Mega money in the game has made people believe that maintaining a squad is pointless. Chuck them all out and buy new, shiny toys, I say.

Alas! Make it FIFA. Let the fun begin.

09 Aug 2026 16:10:42
Great form???

Jesus, I must have been watching different games.

09 Aug 2026 11:39:56
Hi Eds.
A few journos etc have been talking about the 'timing' being important in regards to transfers, especially where LFC's decision makers are concerned. An approach is apparently taken where all aspects about a deal need to be in the right place at the right time for something to complete.

Would you say this is true especially of LFC and is that possibly one main reason why transfers seem to be slow in happening (at least as observed from the outside)?
Hope all is well and as always appreciate the hard work.

{Ed001's Note - it depends. It can matter if you need to sell before you buy, otherwise it rarely matters.

09 Aug 2026 11:18:13
Great pod Ed001, keep them coming please.

You gave me nightmares remembering Andrei Voronin.

{Ed001's Note - thank you mate. He did have great hair though!}

09 Aug 2026 12:09:48
All his talent was stored in that pony tail, I reckon.

09 Aug 2026 13:40:18
Veronin and Barry Venison.

09 Aug 2026 14:31:40
Good one there, Bazza!!!! 🤣🤣🤣