13 Jul 2020 17:18:51
Evening Ed’s,

Just a quick question regarding Juan Castillo, is he still with the Ajax 2nd string on loan, and if so, is there an option for them to buy? Is he a player that we have an interest in or simply a viable and sensible suggestion of yours?

Thanks as always.

{Ed002's Note - No he is back at Chelsea and may well be available. He is not a player Liverpool has shown an interest in but as the fans are keen for another option I suggested him as he is very well respected, under 21 and Home Grown.}

13 Jul 2020 18:00:37
Thanks for the reply Ed, I have literally just read something suggesting interest and remembers you making a mention of him. Appreciate the swift reply. Thank you.

13 Jul 2020 18:00:37
Thanks for the reply Ed, I have literally just read something suggesting interest and remembers you making a mention of him. Appreciate the swift reply. Thank you.

13 Jul 2020 20:39:26
Would you say he was currently a step above larouci and Lewis right now?

{Ed002's Note - From what I am told he is. He is also capable of making the transition as Lamptey has done.}

14 Jul 2020 07:27:06
Thanks Ed, I’ve always been impressed with the Chelsea youth set up, seems to be ahead of the other in England in having players at the appropriate level to transition into playing at premier league level.

Really rate Lampety already showing his talent at Brighton.

{Ed002's Note - It has taken a long time and a great deal of money but the system is churning out good players. Lamptey left because he was ready to step up but Reece James was ahead of him.}

14 Jul 2020 10:21:28
What do you think is lacking at Liverpool’s academy vs Chelsea’s in order to get up to a similar standard?

I know we have made big strides since the days of pre Benitez, but still a long way to go!

Just hopefully we can start seeing some players make that 100 game mark rather than the odd debut to then have to move on.

{Ed002's Note - It would be the equivalent of at least a couple of years behind right now.}

18 Jul 2020 13:42:00
Money is the answer IMO. Chelsea and City sign young players from all over the world paying them and their clubs much more than LFC can offer. They farm a lot of them out to develop elsewhere. After Brexit it might be a bit more difficult to get them all work permits but I am sure they will be able to place them with " friendly" clubs in Europe until they were ready.

{Ed002's Note - Chelsea and Manchester City do not pay youngsters more than anyone else. Liverpool’s wage bill is more than both Manchester City and Chelsea. Where do you get this stuff?}