Liverpool Rumours Archive September 20 2020

20 Sep 2020 20:45:03
Why was Henderson taken off?

{Ed0666's Note - injury

20 Sep 2020 20:59:00
Oh thanks Ed.

{Ed0666's Note - no worries mate hope you enjoyed the game.

20 Sep 2020 22:11:26
I think it was just precautionary (tight thigh they said on commentary) but also the perfect scenario to introduce Thiago’s skill set to the game.

20 Sep 2020 21:25:53
I was worried before the game I must admit but 10-15 minutes into the game I started to relax a bit. Now the sending off did of course help us no question there. I was really interested in watching Timo play and plenty of pace but would he suit our style of play? I definitely think we need more cover at CB even tho Fab was just fab.3pts in the bag Ed0666 and extremely happy mate👍😁.

{Ed0666's Note - Yeh I said earlier I’m not sure Werner would have suited us and I stand by that. He’s phenomenal in a counter attacking side. Buying a CB is imperative mate as fab can’t be expected to pull out that type of center back display as an auxillary consistently if god forbid he had to. It was also telling that even tho Matip & Gomez didn’t play Billy the kid wasn’t picked so clearly Klopp doesn’t feel he’s ready to step up.

21 Sep 2020 07:57:14
I believe Billy was injured according to an injury update on the LFC website so Klopp may still consider him adequate cover.

{Ed001's Note - he was.}

21 Sep 2020 08:00:13
Was gomez injured? Seemed odd to not even have him in the bench if so.

{Ed001's Note - yes.}

21 Sep 2020 08:14:09
I thought fabinho was excellent at cb to the point that I’d like to see him there every week. He reads the game well makes great interceptions great tackles and good in the air. Add the fact that he can play a bit as well and I think you’ve got a perfect partner for VVD there. Held his own against a very good Werner on more than one occasion. Thiago with the exception of the challenge for the penalty looked exceptional, I’ll be honest I didn’t see the need for him as we have plenty of midfielders but in 45 minutes he proved with almost every touch of the ball that he’s a different class. Playing with a swagger of someone who has won everything and wants to win more. Liverpool at times looked in a training match just keeping possession and probing for Weakness for long stages. Chelsea miss pulisic and ziyech and will be a different prospect when they’re fit however Liverpool went to a team that want to be contenders and made them look average for 90 minutes. A very good squad developing now with cover across the pitch.

21 Sep 2020 04:15:21
So we’re all talking about a CB, but Eds, do we know of any actual solid interest in any? I’m hoping you won’t say Carlos.

{Ed002's Note - I am not aware of anything different to what has been discussed I am afraid.}

21 Sep 2020 10:36:44
Fab has a mean streak in him, as a DM this is okay, but not as a CB. The risk would be too much.

{Ed025's Note - hes your second best centre back after VVD for me xpertoyin, reads the game very well and kept werner quiet yesterday which is not easy mate..

21 Sep 2020 10:49:20
I agree Ed025. Gomez is a very good young centre back but Fabinho is just better in every defensive department except recovery pace. He even holds the offside trap better.

{Ed025's Note - he has something better than speed HMB, he has speed of thought, reads the game very well which although hes young gomez fails on imo, just my opinion though mate..

21 Sep 2020 11:03:48
Was just going to say the same thing Ed. I thought he was exceptional and I think what I liked most was how well he read the game and his calmness with bring the ball out of dangerous situations. With regards to Thiago, I was also one that didn't see the need to go for him but wow, what a player. He strikes the ball so well and effortlessly finds a red shirt. I'm very excited to see more of him in midfield.

21 Sep 2020 13:25:55
As they say Ed025, the first 5 yards are in your head.

{Ed025's Note - dead right mate..

21 Sep 2020 13:39:02
I hope we don't sign a Cb think Gomez and VVD are a great pair big games like yesterday Fab can cover with the lower end clubs the young lads can cover if Matip and Gomez are both out. If I could sign one more player I would rather we get better cover for Alisson as Adrian proved last year in the fa cup and champions league he is not good enough.

21 Sep 2020 07:47:56
Think klopp said billy had a knock too.

{Ed0666's Note - thanks mate

21 Sep 2020 16:31:38
Can I ask who is Billy the kid? Haha.

21 Sep 2020 21:42:05
Gomez is far better than Fabinho at centre back.

I'm ok with Fabinho providing cover but no way would I agree with Fabinho actually being better than Gomez as a center back.

Excellent yesterday but if he playing there regularly I think he'd be caught out (lack of pace and strong but a bit clumsy so I think he would give away a fair few penalties) .

21 Sep 2020 23:14:18
Fabinho played superbly vs chelski. id be happy to see him there, maybe Tiago and Hendo infront of him. Would allow Keita to play slightly further forward. Or maybe play Bobby in a "10" role, move Mane inside, play Jota left channel and keep Salah down the right channel. Either way, and more, we've signed some great players in great deals, giving us a chance of retaining the title. Come on REDMEN. YNWA.

20 Sep 2020 09:37:00
Hearing Liverpool have been given permission to speak to Anderlecht's Jermey Doku.

20 Sep 2020 11:38:04
I doubt that after Jota.

20 Sep 2020 12:17:43
Can't see it happening as we got jota, but if origi and Brewster are leaving for cash we are 2 attackers down so u never know . We need a good centre back before another attacker. I am praying for diego Carlos because it seems klopp likes him and he is a gladiator of a defender.

20 Sep 2020 13:53:27
Hailstones, not sure if you’ve seen Carlos of late but he is reckless and gives away pens and fouls away at a high rate, it must be his long passing ability that catches Klopps eye because it can’t be his defending prowess, he’s not composed enough to be in this team in my opinion. I do agree that we need a CB to replace Gomez as a next priority if another player was to come in. Another forward would seem odd unless origi, Brewster and shaq were all to leave. I hope Wilson, Grujic and karius move along also because we need the funds and the space in the squad.

20 Sep 2020 14:06:11
This constant replacing of Gomez is beyond a joke now it really is
What has he done so wrong to need replacing?

{Ed047's Note - if you don't want him we’ll have him at Arsenal.

20 Sep 2020 14:07:43
If we are going to sign him. it would be best to sign him early. hg and whatnot.

20 Sep 2020 14:24:55
We must be a very very very VERY good side if our biggest priority is replacing Joe Gomez! talk about spoilt.

20 Sep 2020 14:44:41
Would there be any possibility that LFC could negotiate a deal to sign Doku next year and let him stay in Belgium for this season (similar arrangement to Keita and RB Leipzig three years ago)? Just a thought.

20 Sep 2020 14:45:16
Some of the softheads on here are adamant that Gomez needs replacing. Thankfully Klopp is in charge and knows what he is doing.
You wonder if folks are more interested in the transfers than the football itself when they want a top player replaced just so it means another transfer they can glop over for a day.

{Ed002's Note - It is Klopp who wants Diego Carlos.}

20 Sep 2020 15:05:31
I like Gomez but if we can get Carlos in as well just makes us better, rotation this season will be extremely important .

20 Sep 2020 15:27:08
Can we please leave Joe Gomez alone VVD. Has made more mistakes leading to goals than Joe. We have got to have so many homegrown players in are squad and I can’t think of many we could have that are better than Joe. I think it’s to many people who play FIFA and football manager and the believe everything from there.

20 Sep 2020 19:43:14
The problem with Gomez is he is very injury prone and that's means we can't rely on him to be a starter.

20 Sep 2020 20:03:12
he is not very injury prone at all
that is complete rubbish sorry mate.

20 Sep 2020 20:40:07
He’s spent a considerable amount of time on the sidelines JJ.

20 Sep 2020 22:11:15
People take it as a personal attack yet they don't look at the facts. The ed;s here have been banging on about Klopp wanting Carlos, so why doubt that? And yes Gomez is ace but he is not the most robust of players unfortunately and if we are to build a legacy, then we will need a rock solid, mostly injury free CB.

21 Sep 2020 03:54:49
Joe Gomez is a great player but nearly as injury prone as Joel matip!

21 Sep 2020 10:29:52
Yesterday Gomez was out with a slight knock. He'll be back for next week.

The times that he's been injured for long periods have been impact injuries. That doesn't mean he's injury prone. Those injuries can happen to anyone. Joe's just been unlucky with them.

21 Sep 2020 16:27:08
The question for me is, if VVD wasn't in the backline, would you trust Gomez to lead in his place?

The answer for me is no. I don't think his concentration is there consistently. His recovery pace is brilliant and he's instinctive but if any defensive leader wasn't supporting him, I think our backline would be at risk.

No doubt he's got it in him, 100%! and in no way should he be moved on. But, I do think we need an experienced CB for the next three years until JG can really master his craft.

Your thoughts?

21 Sep 2020 16:36:11
Joe gomez is so underrated by some fans. He is unlucky with injuries, picking up knocks here and there. But he's a quality cb. He would get in all premiership teams that's for certain.

{Ed025's Note - hmmmmm..

21 Sep 2020 17:17:21
Which team wouldn't he get in then? He walks into man u and Chelsea. 100% arsenal and spurs. Leaving only city?

{Ed025's Note - its all about opinions magico, you obviously see something in him that some others dont and thats your perogative mate, myself i think hes ok when he has a VVD along side him, but anyone else and hes a ship without a rudder..

21 Sep 2020 18:03:49
Yeah i admit. probably does look better with virgil next to him. I guess the prem isn't blessed with great centre backs period. Apart from virgil and laporte who else do you rate guys.

21 Sep 2020 21:48:22
I'm with JJ and Magico, 100% agree. Other than VvD it is just Laporte who is clearly better than him in the premiership and he makes every single team.

I've posted something similar a few times when people are on about replacing Joe and no response naming any team in the premiership he wouldn't make.

20 Sep 2020 00:54:39
Hi ed002,

Is there any interest in Shaqiri and Origi? Surely we have to offload some players. Thank you.

{Ed002's Note - There is nothing new - Liverpool are working hard to sell players and must move on two of the Non HG - Karius and Grujic would be the first I would think.}

20 Sep 2020 09:59:51
Can see it being difficult to move karius on. but origi, shaqiri and grujic surely will go to other clubs. they're all decent players and could improve other teams easily.

20 Sep 2020 12:31:06
It would not surprise me that LFC would just pay out Karius contract if no buyers are found.