Liverpool Rumours Archive December 18 2018

 

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18 Dec 2018 08:10:08
Good morning Ed’s. I wondered if you have any knowledge of Alberto Moreno’s longevity at the club and whether any replacements are being looked at? Thanks for your great work.

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{Ed001's Note - he is expected to leave in the summer at the latest, so yes, the club is looking to find a replacement for then. There have been a lot looked at, but also the youth left back's have a few months to earn the spot. With it being a shorter window again, it might be difficult to get all the deals done the club wants to do, so they will have to prioritise. There is a lot of incentive there for a young full-back to step up.}

18 Dec 2018 09:14:26
Is it safe to assume Adam Lewis would be a strong favourite as far as youth players stepping up goes, Ed?

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{Ed001's Note - it certainly seems that way right now MKS.}

18 Dec 2018 09:39:01
I really hope he does, it almost irks me a bit to go out and spend money on a backup left back.

I know it’s all part of having a strong squad but it was can bring through quality squad players from the academy then that frees up valuable funds!

As the Ed’s continuously say we are pumping extraudinary levels to win the league, being able to free up wages to bring through youth will go a small way to helping that.

Plus the more youth coming through and getting opportunities the more likely young players see our club as a destination of prosperity.

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18 Dec 2018 09:53:57
Fingers crossed for Adam Lewis it'd be nice to see another youngster come through the ranks. I've never even seen the lad play that I know of but to hear any youngster is close to breaking through is always good news.

Ed what is your opinion on the shorter window again? bullsh*t if you ask me mate, why change it, it's bloody daft.

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{Ed001's Note - it is ridiculous, the lack of intelligence in football is mind boggling. The problems only arrived when they brought in a window, instead of leaving it open all season. Plus it makes it much more difficult for youngsters to get a shot in the Prem, as teams can't take the risk so buy lots more back up players. If the window is open you can run with a smaller squad and then buy if players get injured for the long term and a youngster proves to be not up to the task of covering.}

18 Dec 2018 10:46:57
problem with an open window, is that MAn City will just buy up anyone who is platying well. Mahrez + vardy would have gone by May and leicester would never have won the league. it would totally unbalance teams, we had enough of this with couts. at least when the window passes you know they will stay. imagine every week RM hassling Salah and Mane.

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{Ed002's Note - No, Manchester City have to comply with FFP.}

18 Dec 2018 11:50:19
If we do buy a replacement, I'd like us to go for Diego Laxalt as long as the price is 'reasonable'. Main reason being that he'd provide cover in multiple positions.

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18 Dec 2018 14:29:55
What about Juanma- isn't he a left back?

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18 Dec 2018 16:52:34
Thanks for the reply Ed. Good reading as well as the commentary to follow.

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{Ed001's Note - cheers mate.}

18 Dec 2018 17:43:34
@5 Salah a day. He is a left back but has had a run of poor form which looks like he is starting to recover from, but it has hurt his reputation as being the next likely to step up.

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18 Dec 2018 18:59:02
Exactly my thoughts too Ed and people wonder why the youngsters aren't getting chances! this is the problem. It's a bloody shame mate.

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{Ed001's Note - it will never change to be honest, football has no foresight or intelligence to truly understand what they are doing.}

18 Dec 2018 20:40:11
Gallagher is another who could step up, it seems very sensible to take a look at one of Lewis, Gallagher or Juanma. Is Ayore a left back too can’t remember now?

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19 Dec 2018 01:47:54
It should be Adam Lewis, he’s capable of getting forward and creating a threat, and has the pace to recover back. He reminds a lot of how Trent was looking ready when he first arrived on the scene.

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19 Dec 2018 06:19:20
How about right back?

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19 Dec 2018 08:02:14
We have TAA, Gomez, Milner, Fabinho and Clyne for the right back position. If Milner and Clyne leave in the summer then I'd expect an incoming right back.

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19 Dec 2018 08:47:55
id just keep moreno.

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19 Dec 2018 09:35:09
@SG red, I thought the same thing about Lewis. I’ve only found the time to look at a few of the highlights on YouTube, which isn’t the best sample, but from what I saw he looks really capable of pinging a balls in from an advanced position. My hesitation with the youngsters is how physical the premier league is.

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19 Dec 2018 10:19:27
I would like to see Lewis blooded into being an option for this position, Milner and Gomez could provide cover to let the young lad get used to the step up.

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19 Dec 2018 11:08:32
This is of course on the assumption that Robbo puta the petroleum companies out of business. How that lad keeps running I don’t know! Credit where credits due, he’s a bl*ody tank engine!

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