Liverpool Rumours Archive October 02 2020

02 Oct 2020 22:36:15
Mane has tested positive for C.V.. Let's hope it's mild and he makes a good recovery. Hopefully its not spreading through the squad and their families.

02 Oct 2020 20:46:20
Just hearing a rumour in a proper old school way, that my mate knows a groundsman who is satin Mane and Trent have both tested positive for C.V.. Like I say old school rumour so no idea if it’s true. Anyone heard anything similar?

02 Oct 2020 20:55:43
No where from?

02 Oct 2020 21:12:17
I doubt that. TAA trained earlier today.

02 Oct 2020 22:01:56
Mane has been confirmed its on the website.

02 Oct 2020 22:03:49
Mane just been confirmed by the club, will miss the game against Villa.

02 Oct 2020 22:09:08
It’s Mane according to BBC.

02 Oct 2020 22:12:28
Welp. Mane self-isolation confirmed.

02 Oct 2020 22:42:41
Let's look at the positives, he'll be back for the Everton game.

02 Oct 2020 23:17:24
I doubt he’ll be back for the Everton game. He’s isolating for 2 weeks, no training, ill. He’ll have to work his fitness up and we have a squad to cover him. We don’t really mind what games he misses, just wish him well.

03 Oct 2020 08:03:38
Barnsey, he’s missing the international break so could argue he may come back fresher then those that have been all over the world. He will still be doing the basics at home, I’d be amazed if he doesn’t have a gym. And come back just as the other return from internationals so I reckon he will be in contention at least.

As for these internationals why we having them? There is a C.V. going on so scrap them imo, allow the domestic season to be shorter then have an extended international period at the end of the season when hopefully we out of the worst of it.

03 Oct 2020 11:04:29
You could be right, personally I don't think he'll play. Maybe as a sub? Hopefully it affects him mildly like most people under the age of 30 and his game fitness doesn't drop. Remember the gap between last season and this was a similar timeframe and a lot of players looked leggy.

I hope we don't rush him, Everton or Ebbsfleet the player's health matters more than the opposition and challenge can also drain your energy levels. He's a player that always seems sharp but I'd rather we played Jota if there's any doubt, it's why we bought him. All we can do is wait and hope I suppose.

03 Oct 2020 11:20:18
I agree with that barnsey their health/ fitness must come first.

03 Oct 2020 11:33:51
Yep, speedy easy recovery, Sadio. Gives Jota a chance.
Really makes me think that keeping a few of these players that Liverpool are trying to sell could be beneficial over the season. Specifically Shaqiri and Origi I'd like to see stay and play as well as perhaps Phillips, if no new CB comes in.

Hopefully the income from Brewster, Grujic and Wilson will be enough to balance the books, for now.

{Ed002's Note - Phillips is staying as he is injured.}

03 Oct 2020 11:51:29
Shame about Phillips, deserves to go out and get regular minutes!

02 Oct 2020 19:40:14
Brewster to Sheffield done. 23.5 million with buy back clause after 3 years and 15 percent sell on clause. Good business.

02 Oct 2020 19:59:04
If I read it correctly, the buyback is active for 3 years and then expires. Its not after 3 years ^_^.

{Ed002's Note - That would be more likely.}

02 Oct 2020 20:29:35
Well read mate, I think u are right. Either way, good deal for all.

02 Oct 2020 21:08:14
Buyback shmyback.

Once in history did LFC "buy back" a player, and he was the greatest striker in the club's history.

Brewster will almost certainly never play for LFC again.

02 Oct 2020 21:53:05
Red67 can you tell me when we're signing Mbappe with that crystal ball of yours?

{Ed002's Note - Another Chelsea reject.}

03 Oct 2020 03:15:45
Red67 rush.

03 Oct 2020 07:11:27
Is it Rush, or Fowler?
Or Bellamy?

All three had 2 spells at the club.

03 Oct 2020 07:13:52
No crystal ball, I'm afraid. I would have made a few billion and bought the club.

But I do remember seeing photos of Brewster getting his haircut and what-not with a Champions League medal around his neck, and thinking: "Wow, this kid thinks he's already made it! Not a good sign"

And sure enough, 16 months later, he is a Sheffield United player.

Time and effort Klopp and co. invest to train him is time they cannot invest in Jota, a Sarr, or a Doku. Economists call it opportunity cost; Billy Beane calls it WAR (wins against replacement) . In simple terms: is this guy the best use of our valuable time? Clearly, they decided no.

I think Brewster has the potential to be a lethal striker, though. Hence the fee. But he needs to play every week, and he needs a coach who is a disciplinarian, and for whom it makes sense to invest the time. Hence Chris Wilder.

As we are repeatedly told: it's not the most talented who make it to the very top, but the most trainable.

03 Oct 2020 10:37:39
He will be a success at Sheffield. Unfortunate that we can't find time for him, but understandable. Love to see Rhian back one day. Who knows?

02 Oct 2020 10:35:07
Is it true Southampton and West Ham want Grujic.

{Ed002's Note - Certainly Southampton have now expressed an interest but the player wants to return to Berlin - but they say the price is too high. Borussia Muenchengladbach may offer a solution. West Ham would need to sell or ask for a loan.}

02 Oct 2020 12:53:48
He is a very good player. I think we will be missing a trick if we let him go. I know the club need the money but holding onto him could save us a fortune in the future.

02 Oct 2020 14:41:52
Let him go to the hammers on loan he may get game time and it be good for him rice will go to Chelsea to free up the space.

{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has no intention of letting him leave on loan - otherwise he would go where he wants.}

02 Oct 2020 16:08:40
Just keep him.
This lad is going to turn into an excellent midfielder. There was a reason Jurgen brought him in as a young lad and he didn't just bring him in he convinced him to come.
I'm hoping nobody meets his price and he stays and I feel, from what the Eds say, this is what Klopp wants too.

02 Oct 2020 16:26:43
His transfer was agreed before Klopp ever became boss.