10 Sep 2026 08:55:22
I have thought for a long time time that Llorente would fit well into an Iraola Liverpool team. Proper energy and a grafter and can score goals too - as he ever been on our radar?
10 Sep 2026 09:07:37
Iraola hasn't been our manager for a long time.
Do you mean that back when he was at Bournemouth you thought Llorente would play well there?
10 Sep 2026 09:19:47
I'll translate for you CBell - watched the game last night, liked the look of Llorente, can we buy him please - brace yourself for additional random posts such as this everytime someone has a decent game against us.
10 Sep 2026 09:32:33
I must admit, not being that knowledgeable of players for other clubs, especially non-PL clubs, I saw Llorente had scored and immediately thought of Fernando, i.e. a striker!
Didn't realise that Marcos is principally a RB!
I think a few weeks ago, I would have been keener on him given our gaps in that position.
However, with Araujo seemingly making the role his own, I think our need is less in that position, especially once Bradley returns.
If Bradley ends up having a LT injury issue, then I would prefer we went younger as Llorente is closer to the end of his career than the start.
If Araujo ends up continuing in this vein then I think most of us see us exercising our buy option and being very happy. I would hope we are able to give VVD a 1-2 year extension and therefore Jacquet, Leoni, VVD and (potentially) Ndukwe are a pretty strong CB cohort, allowing Araujo to be available for RB when needed.
I do see Araujo ultimately being a leader at CB, given his vociferousness, his leadership qualities and his bite/housery. But having him doing so well at RB means that we can potentially deprioritise that role, perhaps in favour of a CDM, in Jan.
10 Sep 2026 10:03:08
I'm pretty sure ed2 said we where interested in him few years ago
10 Sep 2026 10:38:58
Gotta say Zed, in the short time I've been watching him, I really like him. Really like Jacquet too.
Early days, I know, but both look like really good acquisitions at this point!
Thought Macca had a decent game last night (not just because of the goal), but he got a bit more stuck in. Still not the long term answer for me, but nice to see a little more from him (It's the least he should be doing tbh).
10 Sep 2026 11:31:11
You're correct there Digger. I think Klopp wanted him. Might be wrong with that though.
10 Sep 2026 12:07:53
2Shoes, it is still really early days, but his performances so far seem to eroding the opinions of some posters that he is a Melo or Caulker-esque loan signing.
I liked Araujo's profile going back a couple of years, but my concern was (and remains) injuries. Let's hope he makes it through the season.
10 Sep 2026 12:02:17
Shankly, he did want Llorente. Ed02 said so at the time, I concur with Digger.
10 Sep 2026 12:30:22
Watching Araujo wheel around after providing the assist was priceless. Just for that I'd buy him.
10 Sep 2026 12:35:55
I know a few questions have been asked about Kerkez's performance, albeit I thought on balance he did OK (based on extended highlights, though, as I didn't watch the whole game) - defensive lapse offset by attacking threat.
However, with Araujo at RB, and given he is less attacking minded than, say, Trent was, essentially we have a 'back 3' of Araujo, Jacquet & VVD which should help shore up the backline to allow Kerkez to press forward more.
I just like the solidity that Araujo in that position gives us, and is also a help to Jacquet as he settles in.
10 Sep 2026 13:09:19
I'm pretty sure Llorente is a box to box midfielder who can play RB rather than being primarily an RB. Would have been a good signing a few years ago, he's kind of getting on in years now.
{Ed666's Note - I thought Barrios was exceptional last night. I wouldn’t mind him in our midfield.
10 Sep 2026 14:46:12
Fully agree with Zed there on how we do/should use Araujo, adjusting loosely to 3 at the back when Kerkez goes forward is ideal. I like the look of Araujo, on the brief evidence so far he's a keeper for me. Unusual for our loans! I see some concerns about his injury problems but many of them have been very short, not an issue for me.
10 Sep 2026 15:04:07
Not sure how anyone can like the look of him .not with that ponytail! ?.
10 Sep 2026 15:51:58
Personal choice, Cardiff, or should that be Vidal Red!
10 Sep 2026 18:49:47
He ran the show for much of the time Ed, looked a really good player. Macca did well for us but more of a battling performance from him.
{Ed666's Note - I’ve never really noticed Barrio before but last night he was eye catching mate.
10 Sep 2026 19:19:10
Klopp was very very eager to sign him if I remember correctly.
10 Sep 2026 22:46:39
@CardiffRed, still haven't recovered from Voronin?