Liverpool Rumours Archive December 31 2018

31 Dec 2018 18:14:55
Hi Ed's

Do we have interest in Bristol City's Lloyd Kelly?

{Ed002's Note - It is an interesting question. I cannot say whether or not there is any firm interest in Lloyd Kelly, but I can say that Liverpool have looked at a couple of younger CBs as I have explained and other potential options like both Lloyd Kelly and Aidan Wilson who have been "recommended" to the club by an "agent" who may be open to cutting corners. More than that I cannot say without some issues arising.}

31 Dec 2018 22:56:38
Never heard of him, is he any good?

31 Dec 2018 23:17:08
Ok Ed cheers mate appreciate your help.

31 Dec 2018 23:57:07
Lloyd Kelly is still very young, 20yo i believe. He is tall, a very good athlete though need to bulk up. Has good technical ability but needs to work on reading of the game and his defensive skills as he tends to use his physical attributes more at the moment. Currently he plays at LB though he is expected to play in CB in 4-5 years time (a bit like how Gomez has progressed you can say) .

Seemed to be highly rated in Bristol and at England U21 level.

02 Jan 2019 18:03:21
Hi, just a quick one on Lloyd kelly, I’m a season ticket holder at Bristol city and kelly is a local lad who is highly thought of, very quick, lovely left peg, tall and strong, but seems too relaxed sometimes, he is prone to making quite a few mistakes, but he’s very young and still learning, and I agree with the Gomez comparisons, he’s played centre half a fair few times for city already this season and he’s certainly one who looks like he has the potential to move up a level.

31 Dec 2018 13:35:05
I know Diego Laxalt was mentioned as a possible left sided player (LB/ LM), but is there any sign of revisiting Julian Brandt as a left midfield option (instead of LW)?

{Ed002's Note - I wouldn’t think Liverpool willlook to buy him and then pay him out of position on the odd occasions he is required. If Salah or Mane were to leave perhaps.}

31 Dec 2018 18:38:17
OK I thought he played LM as well.

Anyway Ed2 thank you very much for all your hard work and info in 2018. I hope 2019 brings you much joy peace and health. Happy New Year. YNWA.

{Ed002's Note - Julian Brandt is an out and out attacking LW.}

31 Dec 2018 23:42:48
I’m not saying we are going to get brandt, but why do we have to sell to buy? City have mahrez aguero sterling Jesus sane and silva who all play in the front three positions. We have salah mane Firmino Shaqiri and Sturridge who are first team. When city signed mahrez we didn’t say well who is leaving then? Shaqiri plays in the middle a lot anyway, we don’t have natural pace as an option on the wing, if mane and salah wasn’t available.

01 Jan 2019 00:34:51
Doesn’t really matter who city has. We are well stocked up top.

01 Jan 2019 03:04:41
We’re fine but not massively stocked upfront IMO. A long term injury to either Mane or Salah and we’ll be putting a lot of strain on Shaqiri as there’s no one else able to provide pace and goals from out wide (especially with the Ox injured) .