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11 Dec 2023 22:00:37
Hi Ed002. Hope you’re doing well.
With the January window soon to be approaching I was wondering whether Liverpool will be still looking to sign a CDM?
The glaring omission from Liverpools side is an out and out quality number 6.
Previously you’ve stated that Liverpool will likely look to other options compared to Palhinha. The interest in Trindade is also well documented, although looks difficult to complete.
What other options are Liverpool looking to in that role? There’s not a whole lot of CDM’s I know much about!
Thanks very much.
{Ed002's Note - Andre Trindade (DM) Recommended to Liverpool as Fabinho cover a couple of years ago. Arsenal have scouted the player and may well make a move prior to the January Window with Edu being praised as being more respectful than a representative of another club. Prior interest of Barcelona and Braga has gone.
Fulham are keen to take him if Bayern Munich return and they lose Palinha - but there is a catch for interested parties who have been told must be resolved. Fluminense only own 80% of his rights and that would need to be addressed. They will also seek perhaps €40M including add ons.
I would not rule out Napoli but they may be some way off meeting the transfer fee or indeed Manchester United who will need a Casemiro replacement. I am not aware of any agreement between Liverpool and Fluminense just yet but there is the possibility of completing the transfer for January although they will have competition. Fluminense have a replacement lined up.
Kalvin Phillips (DM) Do not rule out Manchester City letting Kalvin Phillips go in January. He has been offered around but Liverpool opted for another and will bolster their midfield with another preferred target if possible, but he remains on the list. Aston Villa or West Ham did not see any value at the asking price.
Newcastle may yet offer a wildcard option, perhaps an initial loan. Juventus offer an unlikely loan option but are concerned he won't settle away from England. Spurs may be tempted. I am not aware of Everton making any approach but if Onana were to be sold he may be a consideration.
Ezequiel Fernandez (DM) After losing out on Boca youngster Alan Varela, Benfica have turned to another Boca youngster, Ezequiel Fernandez, as a potential Florentino replacement - Fernandez is also interesting Milan and Liverpool who had him watched by an ex-PL player who is now a very high-end scout. Would be an option to Andre Trindade.
Joao Palhinha (DM/CM) Only moved 18 months ago and Fulham will not look to sell unless a huge offer is made and the player asks for a move. All interest except that of Bayern Munich, Arsenal and possibly Newcastle will have gone with the signing of a new contract although Manchester United and Liverpool have had a will respected ex PL and high-end independent scout watch the player on their behalf - although both have other targets. Fulham will still look to replacements as they fear the player could have his head turned by Bayern Munich or Arsenal, who see him as an option to Trindade, who Fulham are also keen on.
Arthur Vermeeren (CM/DM) Barcelona have offered the well liked Royal Antwerp youngster the opportunity to join their B side. Manchester United had a long history with Royal Antwerp but would face Work Permit issues in England and would have to pay over the odds, apply for an exception or wait until he gets a full cap. Arsenal, Liverpool and Juventus have sent scouts.
Manu Kouadio Kone (CM/DM) Prior interest of Milan has gone. Newcastle did approach Borussia Muenchegladbach but they will resist a sale although Newcastle remain keen and the club have identified a replacement for Kone. RBL were keen to add Kone to replace Laimer but that interest, like the interest of Bayern Munich has gone. Juventus and Liverpool may have a continuing interest but I expect both to look elsewhere.
Khephren Thuram (DM/CM) Nice felt they were messed around by clubs in the summer and then the player picked up an injury. Interest of Spurs, Liverpool and, in particular, Juventus remains but Liverpool will likely focus on a preferred DM option but will turn back to him if unsuccessful.
Interest of Newcastle will likely fall away. If interest further grows his price will rise and the club would sell given the emergence of Alexis Beka Beka and an impressive youngster in Reda Belahyane. Nice do not want to sell and again a move to OLd Trafford will not be welcomed by the Nice supporters.
Real Madrid have him on a list of potential additions given they are facing midfield departures in the summer - and I would not rule them, or indeed Manchester City, out. Player wants PSG but they have no interest at this time - but his representative is pushing PSG as well as Real Madrid and will encourage the player to wait out the year and see what happens.
Assan Ouedraogo (CM/DM) Much is expected of the kiddie and Schalke will try and fend off interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich who want to take him at 18 in the summer and have both spoken with his club. Schalke has also said that they are aware that an "agent" representing the underage player has been approached by someone representing Liverpool and that they have written to the club asking for this to stop. That will discount Liverpool. Brighton and Milan have sent scouts.}
1.) 12 Dec 2023 10:47:37
Is Andre our preferred target?
{Ed002's Note - Yes but there is strong competition.}
2.) 12 Dec 2023 13:51:29
Ed002 do you see us signing anyone in January or do you think we will go with what we have till the summer.
When with Thiago and Matip both out of contract frees up wages with both on big wages or do you think we will try to improve now we do looks very short of a first class number 6 Endo for me is nowhere near good enough to start against the top sides in the premier league or Europe.
{Ed002's Note - I would not expect Liverpool to sign players just for the sake of it in January unless a specific targate, such as Andre Trindade, were available. And they need to be aware of quotas.}
3.) 12 Dec 2023 15:47:57
I think if there were any way to engineer a move for Thiago and bring in Andre that would make the most sense.
4.) 12 Dec 2023 20:24:49
I'm guessing with Matip out for the season they could unregister him to create a space.
5.) 12 Dec 2023 20:25:36
Lol strong competition if he wants to go elsewhere he isn’t what we want then. There are 3 clubs in the Prem atm Liverpool Man City and Arsenal anyone interested in joining any of the others is not what we need.
6.) 13 Dec 2023 11:59:28
If we want him and are willing to compete with others on price, then I am sure we will win the race. However, if we're looking to play games, his advisors may just push him elsewhere.
10 Aug 2023 11:31:29
Strong rumours that Liverpool have bid for Caicedo.
Any of the Ed’s aware of this? It’s come as quite the shock as the amount would be upwards of £85mil but would go some way as to explaining why Chelsea outbid Liverpool for Lavia.
Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
(Not getting my hopes up)
{Ed002's Note - It would hardly explain Chelsea bidding for Lavia - their interest goes back way before Liverpool showed interest. If the club can sign Caicedo, it would be an excellent addition.}
02 Jun 2023 14:39:40
Just by way of update I thought I'd share some details from reliable journos atm with the most likely arrivals.
Midfield.
Alexis Mac Allister - Ed002 and reliable journos are consistently reporting that the player has no issues with the terms etc. Issue is the fee. Difference here is the media believe the fee will be less than £60.5mil and won't be an issue. Wait and see but this one will likely be concluded shortly.
Khephren Thuram - Ed002 has stated that Liverpool are very interested. Interest confirmed by two of the most reliable journalists in France (and Fabrizio) who claim Khephren would like to join, stress negotiations could take time as Nice don't want to sell. Neil Jones says to keep an eye and that Liverpool are very interested.
Kouadio (Manu) Kone - Fabrizio and swathes of reliable German reporters claim that this deal could be completed quickly. Kone would have no issue on joining and suggestions are Monchengladbach are in a bit of a pickle and will need funds (sacked their manager as I'm writing this) . Suggestions from Germany state Schmadtke's son is set to take on a sporting role within the club too. Reported fee is EUR35-40mil. Ed002 has confirmed interest.
Gravenberch - Reliable Liverpool journos and German media claim he's a top target. Has gone quiet of late. Ed002 claims Bayern don't want to sell.
Lavia - Reported interest from Neil Jones. No real news other than this. Will be leaving Southampton.
Mount - Was seemingly our first choice to join although I think Chelsea's asking price coupled with his preference of joining Man United means he will end up there. Shame. He's a great player.
Defenders
Goncalo Inacio - Clear first choice. Currently nothing in the media suggesting anything is imminent but Portuguese outlets claim Liverpool are intersted. Ed002 has repeatedly said this is the case.
Micky Van De Ven - First links in the media came this week. Reliable Wolfsburg paper (who broke the Schmadtke news) claim Liverpool are looking to sign him. Recently come out that he is a Liverpool fan and said he dreams of playing at Anfield. Has legs it seems.
Jurrien Timber - Name-dropped by The Athletic and Liverpool journos. Could be a target and it would make sense given he is a versatile player who can play as a fullback.
Not sure there's anything else.
1.) 02 Jun 2023 15:07:27
I agree with you in regards to Mount, I think he will be a good signing for whoever he does too (looking likely Utd) and I was surprised the amount of fans who don’t want him, even before it came out Utd are front runners.
2.) 02 Jun 2023 15:19:45
My take on things.
MacAllister seems all but done, but that doesn't mean it could take a turn sideways still. It does seem Liverpool are very interested in landing one of Kone or Thuram too. There's a lot going on here, and I believe Kone prefers Chelsea but they'd have to make room for him. It doesn't seem there was ever anything of substance to Gravenberch, besides conversations between Klopp and his dad. Lavia seems possible, but not first choice. That price is high for what he is at the moment. Mount seems destined for United. Something seems off with him too. He's had a lot of drama surrounding him lately, and I don't care for how he's handled his exit at Chelsea. Excellent player, but I'm unsure about his character.
As for the defenders, maybe Timber gets some legs, but these 3 in particular all seem unlikely. I think we go for someone, just someone else not on this list. Sporting is p. ed at Liverpool right now over tapping up incidents, van de Ven is rumored to have signed a deal that just hasn't been registered yet, and Timber doesn't seem like a good fit since we already have Konate. He isn't going to want to go somewhere to sit.
3.) 02 Jun 2023 15:48:33
Have to disagree on Mason Mount. Glad he is too expensive for us and glad his preference is United.
4.) 02 Jun 2023 16:25:09
Agreed alonso. also glad he won't be coming here. Sure 1 of the eds said its kone or thuram, not both. Hope its both myself with mcalistair. Think we need 3.
Hoping for a new cb but never really seen any mentioned play.
5.) 02 Jun 2023 16:37:25
I know we had previous interest in Lindstrom at Frankfurt, but have seen he's closely linked to Leipzig to be at the point where they actively bidding on him. Seems like LFC are out of the picture at this point.
6.) 02 Jun 2023 16:38:45
Would love both Kone and Thuram as they are the legs we need for our midfield but perhaps it is an either or situation as the Ed has previously stated. What are people preference between the two as they seem quiet similar? Again would love both but not sure where they would fit, even with departures we would still have hendo, Thiago, bacjetic, Fabinho, jones and Elliott although I do consider Elliott to be more of a Salah back up than CM, even discounting Elliott that's 8 midfielders for 3 spots.
7.) 02 Jun 2023 17:05:27
I'd be inclined to get both and make fabinho available personally. The drop off from this season is a massive concern. I know he and his mrs have had a child but that's no excuse for the drop off. He's on the decline unfortunately and may need a move for himself also. A midfield of thuram kone mcalistair adding in trent hendo baj thiago and Jones if he stays also. is a serious upgrade now ox and keita have finally gone.
8.) 02 Jun 2023 17:18:52
Magico, same here mate. I hope it’s both Kone and Thuram. Both players have come through the France youths teams together since the age of 13 and know each other well. Signing both would also allow Mac Allister to play further up the pitch in almost a free role, which would suit his game. Plus both would allow us to play a more intense tempo game. We will see what happens though.
9.) 02 Jun 2023 17:50:18
Magico stay clear of personal life comments, being 'no excuse' for poor performance. Keep it to the information we see not presume. Also, any father who prioritises their kid over career has my full backing.
10.) 02 Jun 2023 18:04:04
I agree on would be great to get both but I’d prefer It
If we got Thiago off the books .
I love Thiago he is just a joy to watch his abilities with a football are unreal but he’s a luxury player and we aren’t good enough to accommodate that . We need legs and mobility and 30+ games a season out of a player so for me I would get rid of thiago over fabinho just for the reasons above .
11.) 02 Jun 2023 19:21:59
Say what I want thanks. love fabinho but that season was dreadful from him and should be seriously looked at. baj could take his place for me.
12.) 02 Jun 2023 19:34:32
Completely agree Magico bud he's been well below par and id take both players if it means a stronger squad with legs.
13.) 02 Jun 2023 21:56:31
@OP, appreciate the update. Good summary and nice to have it all in the one spot.
14.) 02 Jun 2023 22:32:17
Dhfc. I'm not against letting fab and thiago go to be fair. its time. They slow the midfield right down and allow opposing players to get 10 men back in defence against our attack I'm afraid. New legs are needed for sure.
15.) 02 Jun 2023 23:52:24
Would love to see Thurman Kobe Mac alister in. Keep Thiago what a player yes he’s a luxury but when he has players who can do the majority of running like hendo fabinho 2 years ago he’s a cut above. This season has been a tale of decline in too many midfielders we’ve missed gini since he left too. Front line looks strong great young players just need some athleticism in cm. And probably a cb. Don’t rate konate he’s too clumsy. He’s decent but for me is a rotation player.
16.) 03 Jun 2023 03:41:46
No matter how great mount is with his injury record i would rather not have him here.
17.) 03 Jun 2023 10:34:12
I agree Magico we need legs and if we end up with Fab and Elliot/ Hendo having to play together we will have learned nothing.
18.) 03 Jun 2023 10:53:32
Diagree on Fabinho. He has dropped off, but the majority of the team has this season.
I see the games where he is caught out and it is often where his CM partners are not as defensively astute or cover as much ground. That leads to him covering more ground than he can and he gets caught out of position and has to make lots of dodgy tackles.
Then watch him with Henderson alongside him again, and possibly Thiago, and suddenly he is a commanding DM again.
Essentially, if Fab has legs around him he can perform, without that he looks average at best.
That is my opinion anyway.
VVD's performances this season have been no better than Fab's, and that is also linked as he has been exposed more due to Fab.
Honestly, that missing couple of midfielders has hurt the whole team.
23 May 2023 18:29:31
Hi Ed002, Neil Jones (highly respected journo) has provided the first reliable links to Khephren Thuram and said that the club are interested in the player, he also brought up Mac Allister and Mount (which we obviously already know of) . Interestingly he also stated we would be interested in Colwill, Jurrien Timber and Aguerd.
I’ve got 3 questions:
1) is there any development on the Thuram front? I know you previously stated he was in discussions with another team, have Liverpool thrown their hat in the ring?
2) Levi Colwill, will Chelsea sanction a move to LFC or is he considered not for sale?
3) Aguerd, are you aware of any interest in him? He’s looked a good player for West Ham.
Thanks very much as always!
{Ed002's Note - Firstly I am sorry my explaining Liverpool interest in Thurman over recent months was not reliable in your eyes. As I have said, repeatedly, Liverpool are interested but there are ongoing discussions with another side. Chelsea would not block a player moving to Liverpool - but Liverpool have not spoken to Chelsea about him. Liverpool have shown no interest in Aguerd.}
1.) 23 May 2023 19:16:13
Hi Ed002,
Your contribution is greatly appreciated, I was not accusing your information of being dishonest or unreliable! I meant reliable outside of this page, unless you’re a journalist of course. In which, yes I called you unreliable.
Thanks for the information!
2.) 23 May 2023 20:04:39
Aguerd is quite injury prone i think. And Colwill has struggled to break into Brighton's side as a regular. Timber is the best of those 3 CB options in my opinion. He's played nearly 4000 minutes of football this season. Would be very happy with those 2 or 3 midfielders too. We're spoilt on here with Ed002 giving us info months in advance of the journalists!
3.) 23 May 2023 21:30:17
Ed02 is fantastic, and I for one appreciate all the updates. Thank you and please keep doing what you do, you are really valued.
4.) 23 May 2023 22:09:49
Ed002 I trust your info as well as taking the pi22 out of ed25. Hey he's an easy target. But I don't get why anyone would go onto a free forum and just go "Well I've heard different so there"
5.) 23 May 2023 23:42:50
He hasn’t said I’ve heard different so there? He’s read some information from a journalist and from what I can gather is asking ed2 if there’s any truth in it.
6.) 24 May 2023 00:23:52
Agreed Pegleg, my reading was that the OP had read something that meant there might be an update and asked a perfectly reasonable question.
7.) 24 May 2023 02:24:45
Fair do's fellas. My misreading. No offence meant Monkey.
8.) 24 May 2023 08:07:17
I read about interest in Thuram in January. i came on to this site to see what Ed02 was writing about him and he confirmed we had asked about the player. So I can confirm Ed O2 has stated for months we had targeted the player.
9.) 24 May 2023 08:11:49
Agreed. he was simply asking a question having read some info from a journo. Nothing to take offence at.
10.) 24 May 2023 08:40:38
Instead of ed2 answering all the questions? Why don’t posters help out especially those on everyday try to answer them?
Just so Ed 2 isn’t repeating his answers tbh.
11.) 24 May 2023 09:11:15
@Wishy, January is a fair while ago mate, it’s fair to suppose that things might change over the course of 5 months. Not a biggie though.
12.) 24 May 2023 09:12:54
The echo blood red podcast in January mentioned Thuram and Koopmeiners as potential midfielders we are looking at, these 2 are 2 players Neil Jones as come out as potential signings this summer. Its old news. Ed02 said on both players at the time, Koopmeiners interest but will not be leaving
in January. Thuram interest but other clubs are interested.
If you see a name linked to us just submit it above and I am certain you will see Ed 02 has either confirmed or squashed it.
Just look at the above Koopmeiners, "Will not be leaving in the January window. Correct.
15 May 2023 15:37:59
Hi Ed002, hope all is well.
I've been reading through various reports about midfield players.
It seems Mac Allister is of interest to Liverpool and Chelsea (well documented) . You say also a bid is expected.
Mount is in contract talks with Chelsea and Poch could convince him to renew. If he doesn't I expect him to also join.
As for others the two seem to be Gravenberch and Ugarte.
1) Gravenberch: from reports today it looks like Bayern are set to sign Edson Alvarez from Ajax. With him potentially arriving and Laimer coming through the door do we think that Bayern would let Gravenberch leave? Is the player also interested in a move to LFC?
2) Ugarte is a strange one. Loads of reliable Portuguese media stated Liverpool were very interested. It went quiet and then reports of tapping up and Sporting potentially reporting Liverpool to UEFA came up. I saw your note on the European page regarding this also. I believe this case because Klopp then interestingly specifically mentioned 'tapping up' in his pre Leicester press conference and subsequently Liverpool briefed Journo, Neil Jones, then said Liverpool weren't interested. Is there a chance a deal still gets done on that? Or are Sporting very miffed and no longer considering negotiating with Liverpool at all?
Thanks very much!
{Ed002's Note - There is interest from elsewhere in MacAllister and a bid will soon arrive from another club.
Mount has not agreed a new contract and unless he does he will be sold. Liverpool have declared an interest.
Bayern are not looking to sell Gravenburch.
Sporting do not want to do business with Liverpool.}
1.) 15 May 2023 15:56:11
Surely the buy out clause will negate that.
{Ed002's Note - It is not as simple as that.}
2.) 15 May 2023 15:57:04
Were reports the other day that Sporting were unhappy with Liverpool for approaching Ugarte/ his agent mid season - wonder if that has anything to do with it.
{Ed002's Note - I have explained the tapping up.}
3.) 15 May 2023 19:27:08
We’ve been tapping up again? ?♂️ like that’s a joke how can Klopp/ the club not learn from past mistakes. Scandalous if this has cost us a top player.
4.) 16 May 2023 08:15:31
Bmena he probably feels he has to try and get the prices down, he does work with FSG after all.
5.) 16 May 2023 09:43:03
Reeks of dysfunction and will end up costing more than saving us.
I wonder if/ how Schmadtke intends to deal with this practise.
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06 Mar 2024 01:33:35
Wanted to know everyone’s thoughts on Luis Diaz this season. Especially Ed001.
Since his injury it generally looked like he was struggling (his offensive contribution took a complete nosedive) . Of late however he has looked pretty good, popping up with goals and assists and generally running his socks off whilst constantly probing in attack.
He doesn’t look quite what he was when he first joined (he looked like a genuine world beater), but do we think he is the right choice at LW for the foreseeable future? He’s only 27 and has a fair few years left in him.
My general concern is that he seems to have lost his explosive burst of speed which made him so difficult to defend, similar to Mane when he lost his explosiveness towards the latter stages of his Liverpool career. Perhaps it was just a complete knock of confidence, it took VVD almost 2 full seasons to get over his knee injury it seemed.
Cheers!
{Ed001's Note - it is difficult to say what the future will hold for him once Klopp goes. The new man might want a totally different approach from his wide players. He is coming back to something approaching his best and there are always options to replace him which means he can't let his standards slip. I see no reason to replace him when we have the long term future of VVD and Salah to consider. I like that he and his family have become a part of the club and that can be a spur to his performances for the long term.}
1.) 06 Mar 2024 07:38:39
Just wish he would cross more.
2.) 06 Mar 2024 08:41:09
Hasn’t reached his full potential yet and will only get better if you ask me. I think he’s a great player for how we play.
3.) 06 Mar 2024 09:20:41
He’s an essential part of the team and squad. He gives something different than all of the other forwards. People get hung up on his goal return and compare him to Mane but we play a different way now with a proper number 9 instead of the false 9 with the wide forwards inverting.
We really missed Diaz last season because we had no press from the left forward position. His work off the ball is just as important as his work on it.
The only way we should look to replace him is if he wants to leave. Otherwise just leave him where he is.
4.) 06 Mar 2024 10:23:44
Diaz can still improve his game esp. his end product creatively-speaking, just like Gakpo and all our forwards can in diff. areas. Apart from that, He is a threat and a pain to play against and he never stops coming at you. No issues with him, personally.
5.) 06 Mar 2024 11:42:07
I love Diaz, you can't fault his work rate and the effort he puts in. I do feel sometimes he can be a little frustrating when not picking the right pass or maybe when he should be taking a shot on a little earlier but tbh, with what he's been through this season it's not really surprising he has off days. He scores and assists well. I'd like to see him play on the right as and when Mo decides to leave and then play Jota or Gakpo on the right with Nunez through the middle.
6.) 06 Mar 2024 11:50:09
*Sorry, I meant play Jota/ Gakpo on the left.
7.) 06 Mar 2024 14:54:35
FOr me Lucho just doesn't have the football brain. He dosen't get himself into the right spot for that breaking ball or pull back. I love his energy and effort but he should be more switched on.
26 Jan 2024 11:23:03
Well the news today has absolutely floored me.
Jurgen wasn’t just a fantastic manager but a man who completely understood the people who supported his club. Akin to Shankly in that regard. His legacy will last forever at Liverpool, a certified legend and an icon that transcends sport.
There will never be another like him.
Fingers crossed we finish the season strongly and win a few trophies for him. I expect a statue of him outside Liverpool beyond too long too.
Dánke Jurgen Klopp!
1.) 26 Jan 2024 11:31:26
Absolutely gutted. Up there with Shankly and Kenny in terms of importance to the club for my money.
2.) 26 Jan 2024 11:33:43
Finish strong. That was his message at the end of his interview. Get ready for one final ride, ladies and gents. going to be a wild one.
3.) 26 Jan 2024 12:19:25
Finish strong indeed, take the title lads. A 30yr wait and 2 titles under his reign and let the fans show there appreciation in there thousands properly this time. Come on.
28 Aug 2023 12:32:28
Don’t like to complain about officiating but it was borderline farcical yesterday.
The ref set the precedent from the get go when Trent was bundled off the pitch from a blatant shove from Gordon and subsequently booked Trent for throwing the ball (which wouldn’t have happened had he given a foul rightly in the first place) .
The red card is very harsh but unfortunately from the rules it is a red.
The rest of the game was a joke. Every Newcastle player was given relative freedom to commit endless tactical fouls, kick our players into oblivion with no warnings or cards. Joelinton was eventually warned by the ref only to then commit another two fouls (and had advantages given and not pulled back) and still wasn’t booked. Bruno G and Tonali were also similar. I think Bruno G and Joelinton made around 8-10 fouls in total with no bookings. Last season the only player in Liverpool to make 4 fouls in a match and not get booked was Luis Diaz and that was across a whole season, Newcastle have three players in one game.
The bit that irks me the most was Gordon kicking the ball away twice after fouls (and not being booked) and Joelinton also doing it again, then Nunez kicks the ball two yards after a foul and is given a yellow. The inconsistency was absolutely staggering and the game was officiated horribly.
When are these officials ever going to be called out for their horrific performances? I feel they get away with it because we won, same as last game against Bournemouth. Then again it’s hardly surprising when the ref is the same one who watched Gakpo get assaulted vs Villa last season and determine that a Karate kick to the upper chest is not a red card.
I’m sure they’re pleased Mike Dean has also admitted to protecting his mate in a game rather than giving the correct decision. Absolute band of incompetent goons the lot of them.
1.) 28 Aug 2023 13:34:07
The ref was as biased towards Newcastle as he could be without accusations of bribery. Trent’s yellow was an absolute joke - even if his reaction was petty, being pushed like that shocks your body and can be quite painful, no wonder he reacted like that. From there, he managed to get the major call, Van Dijk’s red, correct, but was otherwise horrendous.
2.) 28 Aug 2023 13:41:51
It’s difficult to say anymore but I just think lots of them are incompetent.
How anybody who has watched more than five minutes of football couldn’t see that push on Trent before he got annoyed and launched the ball is beyond me. You can’t miss that. It’s just staggering incompetence.
Here’s something to ponder as well:
- when Gordon goes past Trent, yes Trent does put his arm out but I don’t overly think it’s anything other than making the other players job harder to go past. Gordon launches himself to the ground knowing Trent is on a yellow.
- not long later Trent’s mistake plays Gordon in, Trent desperately tries to grab a hold of Gordon and grabs his shirt. Gordon is through in goal and sees his name in lights. Much more of a foul than the earlier incident and funnily enough Gordon stayed up. Wonder why?
3.) 28 Aug 2023 13:57:12
Wassa-lfc, this is the problem as you have described it. When you have incompetent refs, they will eventually make bad decisions that hurt both teams which is exactly what happened. David Brooks in his bid to look competent and in control, ended up exposing his lack of control and relentless incompetence that could have hurt LFC way more than it did Newcastle.
Trent nearly gets sent off for a second bookable offence whereas the first offence he got booked for should never have happened, had the ref not been competent enuff to give the foul that we all know was committed on him by Gordon. So the whole mess was one of his own making and sadly, one or both teams suffer.
4.) 28 Aug 2023 14:01:12
Totally agree. But why was a Newcastle player not booked for trying to get Trent sent off? It was so inconsistent?
5.) 28 Aug 2023 14:16:53
Brooks was just not good enough for a match of this magnitude and it showed with how he officiated! As others have said, that push on Trent started it all and he failed to deal with it properly! Had he been told (via VIA) that he had got that decision wrong, so was more lenient on the possible 2nd yellow card? Let's get them miked up and hear all these communications live, it's the only way fans can be sure if actual corruption is happening or not.
6.) 28 Aug 2023 14:29:44
If Trent was in pain he might have been able to react.
7.) 28 Aug 2023 14:43:33
Agree, the ref was absolutely ridiculous. The Nunez yellow was another silly one, he clearly plays the ball before he realises a foul has been given.
8.) 28 Aug 2023 16:02:39
I think the ref got lucky with the red card decision in that it was the correct decision. I feel had it been closer to a fifty fifty, vvd was still going. I don’t like losing but I’ll accept a loss if it’s fair. There’s a lot of things happening in the game that don’t seem fair at all at the moment. I don’t blame clubs but I blame betting corruption. There is simply no way var is missing these many things across the board.
08 Jun 2023 12:51:40
First signing of the summer. Great bit of business that, Alexis is a fantastic player.
Moving forward I would really like to see us sign Thuram over Kone. Although Kone would also be a competent signing (just not as impressive) . I think Thuram has all the makings to be a world-class midfielder. Can play the defensive role but also excellent in attacking phases (so could be an ideal 8).
We also badly lack some real physicality and pace, Thuram has that in swathes. Fingers crossed we go hard on his potential signing. He's one of few midfielders in Europe with that size, athleticism and technical skillset.
I wouldn't be against the signing of both however. Whilst they are relatively similar Kone is much more suited to lying deep. Gravenberch would also be a good pick-up.
Be interesting to see what happens going forwards.
03 Apr 2023 13:01:20
From this season after reading a few scout reports and watching the players in Europe I think the following (that we are linked to) would make the most sense:
DM - Khephren Thuram, looks a very good player. Ed002 mentioned he could become first choice and I think Liverpool would do well to snatch him up. He's got all the attributes to do well in the Prem, tall (6'3), good speed and is rather strong. His ability to drive with the ball is also impressive. Something Liverpool have really lacked is some strong physicality and pace in the middle for some time. He would undoubtedly deliver that.
Other options I would look to at CDM would be Manuel Ugarte from Sporting (excellent passer of the ball and incredibly good all action defender), Manu Kone (unlikely) but looks a great player. My only concern with Kone is he looks a bit slow and isn't particularly agile.
CM (8) - Bellingham is the obvious shout. Paul Joyce today has stated that the player has made it clear that he would like to move to Anfield and if Klopp decides he wants him Liverpool will go all out for his signature. Paul Joyce is as close of a mouthpiece as possible to Liverpool FC and so it seems almost certain that Liverpool will be in the running. Everyone has watched Bellingham, there is no need to describe how good he is. Dream signing.
Mount - Can play the role. I wouldn't oppose his signing for a reasonable price as he is an excellent player. Good pace, work ethic, attitude and has a goal and an assist in him.
Matheus Nunes - He'd be a bit down the list for me. Has struggled at Wolves but has all the ability and physical attributes to be a top player. Incredibly quick, covers ground excellently, tall and strong. If he settled I think he could be quite the player.
Jesper Lindstrom - I have to confess I know very little about the player. Would be nice to hear from others about how they rate him. Looks a bit more attacking than those listed above which I don't think we really need.
I think two midfielders is a realistic figure for the summer based on the fees involved and the apparent need for another CB. The two I would choose would be Thuram and Bellingham. If I had to add a third I'd also pick Mount (but that's incredibly optimistic) .
For CB's Ndicka seems the obvious shout, would join on a free (giving funds to put towards the midfield) .
Hopefully FSG make this happen, although given their previous record I'm not particularly optimistic.
1.) 03 Apr 2023 13:10:02
Thuram is not a dedicated DM. He is a cross breed of Kante and Camavinga. He is excellent in tight spaces and carries the ball really well. We need a dedicated holding mid and not another converted. Makes no sense to me at all to use him deeper.
Bellingham. World class and one we should have it no matter what
Mount - I don’t know where he would fit in? He would flop like Elliot on the right.
Nunes - I personally like him. He is a terrific ball carrier and press resistant, can drop deep and take the ball all the way up. The old school vintage Kovacic. He is literally limited at wolves. I will sign him. We need a squad.
Lindstorm - He is no Bobby type. Played more as a RW.
CB
Gvardiol - absolute must. Excellent defender
Ndicka - A good cover (3rd or 4th) choice to have and let him push Konate. I have no problem whatsoever.
2.) 03 Apr 2023 13:14:48
Nice summary MonkeyMad. pretty much agree with you there.
I really like the look of Lindstrom plus he got Ed002s endorsement.
I would of course love Gvardiol but we have to be realistic about the type of ownership we have.
Ndicka, Thuram, Bellingham and Lindstrom would be really successful job by all involved.
3.) 03 Apr 2023 13:20:30
Thing is Monkey Mad player sales could bring in and add to what FSG gives Klopp - the club have apparently looked at Fabinho replacements, if they get one then he would be sold
I agree we need 2 midfielders and a cb minimum. Ndicka looks the obvious choice, think Adam likened him to a bit like Konate when we bought him - could be a great option and a free transfer to boot
Midfield, a proper holding midfielder would be great which would see Fabinho sold. I agree with Bellingham as the obvious cm target, lad is going to be special
Truthfully I haven't seen many of the names you've mentioned, I like Mount, but not at the prices quoted. 40ish million for me would be the maximum, but let's face it Chelsea don't have to sell and want him to sign a new contract. My only other concern then would be wages. There are stories circulating about him wanting huge wages (Salah like levels) . I take the media with a pinch of salt like, but this would be a worry
Other names mentioned on here include Caceido and MacAllister, both of which I think would be good for us, but not cheap
I agree we need 2 as is, maybe more depending on sales
I would replace the likes of Ox and Keita with youth and if we do sell Fabinho then would replace him. I would not want us to sign more than 3 though, as this would effectively bl9ck the likes of young Bacjetic and Elliott who I feel both have a good future with us.
4.) 03 Apr 2023 13:37:54
Like everyone on that list apart from Mount. Not to say he’s a bad player. But £50 million on someone who no one is quite sure if he’s a wide forward, 10, 8, or just a CM. That to me is beyond poor from our scouting network, Klopp and his coaches. For one, blowing that kind of money on a player that doesn’t quite fit our style of play and is not needed, is actually incompetence when you consider our budget ain’t exactly large to begin with and the size of the rebuild required. Plenty of cheaper, better and more suited to our system players across Europe. To make it easier, maybe our scouts should have a gander at the German and Portuguese league. Plus the wages Mount would demand is exactly why we are in the financial mess we find ourselves in, never mind the mess on the pitch!
5.) 03 Apr 2023 13:40:18
Decent synopsis, MonkeyMad.
Should add the Florentino Luis (probably too costly), Romeo Lavia (City buyback clause), Alan Varela (Boca Juniors) are some additional no6 options to Manuel Ugarte. It's fair to assume that Fabinho could be moved on so we'll need to bring in a specialist here as Bajcetic is still very very young.
Thuram, Kone and Caicedo would be best used as box-to-box players - despite being capable of playing no6 if needed. A bit like Gini was utilised. You could add Yunus Musah to that list. Any one of those would transform the physicality of our midfield.
Not sure what Gravenberch will end up as but is capable of playing in multiple positions. He may get more opportunities under Tuchel now.
Not sure if Forest will be able to keep hold of Danilo beyond the summer. A very good Brasilian box-to-box player too.
Alcaraz will probably stay at Southampton, even if they do go down. And Wolves will want to see what Joao Gomes can do next season.
6.) 03 Apr 2023 13:43:59
Yeah I agree. I think people are forgetting that Bajcetic is a player who will also have a part to play next season. With Ox, Naby definitely leaving and Fabinho/ Milner looking surplus to requirements it wouldn’t surprise me to see him sacrificed to bring in some funds.
Bellingham would be perfect as he is so versatile. Can play anywhere in the middle and that’s why he’s a must sign player for me.
7.) 03 Apr 2023 13:47:20
Davey Sulls - For the business of football, Ed002 is your guy.
For player recommendations, however, I’d trust Ed001 even over a typical PL manager.
8.) 03 Apr 2023 14:02:36
Good post MonkeyMad. Just to add, I would target Anton Sach of Mainz instead of Khephren Thuram. Sach and Ugarte at the base of our midfield would provide, steel, energy, mobility as well as two screens in front of the defence. And would do everything to get Bellingham to play ahead of them. How would finance such signings? quite simply by being ruthless, moving players on. We have some sellable assets and if we sell them could actually raise a decent amount to fund a rebuild. Sach wouldn’t cost the world, potentially between £25-35M. Not sure about Ugarte but I’m seeing £40-£50M would get him. Which is the same price that would get you Mount. But you’re getting a significantly better player and on lower wages to boot.
9.) 03 Apr 2023 14:06:30
Good post MonkeyMad.
I just posted on the Discussions page and listed similar players to you. I think if we could get Ndicka, Thuram, Bellingham, Nunes and Lindstrom we'd be well set.
Much as people may mock Harry, he makes a really good point about press resistance. To play this controlled possession we seem so keen on you have to have players who can receive the ball under pressure and turn out of the situation. Bellingham and Nunes can definitely do that. Thuram (based solely on YouTube to be fair) also looks pretty good at it. So you throw them into our midfield and all of a sudden the frenetic approach and complete lack of control would be transformed overnight. Thiago is the only player in our squad who can do this currently and he's injury prone and 31 years old.
Ndicka is a good player. Similar level to Konate when he first signed, but left sided. Would need a season to bed in but after that could genuinely put pressure on Van Dijk in my opinion. Can also cover left back so we could let Tsimikas go and trust Chambers as the back up knowing Ndicka can step in if needed.
As for Lindstrom, he's just a really classy player. He does mainly play right "wing" but the way he plays in tight spaces and links up in and around the penalty area is superb. He's not an orthodox winger at all. Works so hard up and down the pitch as well. I really like him and his versatility could really allow Klopp to mix up the front line. And in a crisis he can drop into midfield too. Throw in that he's admitted he's a Liverpool fan and it's just a good signing all around.
10.) 03 Apr 2023 14:16:09
Another Gini type would be fantastic, all the little things he used to do in that midfield that people took for granted. That performance against Barcelona being a prime example, obviously we all remember the goals. But I distinctly remember from about 85 minutes onwards he was just demanding the ball and holding on to it under pressure for the majority of the remainder of the game. Eating up time, nobody could knock him off it. How we have missed things like that.
11.) 03 Apr 2023 14:33:03
Nunes has not done enough to prove that he is EPL ready/ resistant. It seems LFC do not want to make anymore Naby sized errors in the TM, so the Nunes pre move to Wolves and the fact that 3 of the players mentioned in the first post are LFC fans. To my mind, that is what will bring the passion and drive back to the squad, along with some hungry youngsters.
Personally id rather take a punt on Ugarte than buy Nunes, who has looked inconsistent and a bit lost at times.
Football is changing (imo) as its only a matter of time until FFP is seriously implemented -just look at the world economic forum 'great reset'. There is a lot of sense spoken there about wasted money and resources, and football, at least at the top is guilty there.
This means that getting it right, unlike the Chelski way, is paramount.
Jurgen's first ever rebuild is almost upon us. let's see if he has the minerals.
{Ed002's Note - Ugarte won't be joining Liverpool.}
12.) 03 Apr 2023 15:00:46
Where is he going Ed? That is a real shame. He looks Ream.
{Ed002's Note - There are two sides in discussion and another three interested but nobody wants to pay the full release clause. None of this involves Liverpool.}
13.) 03 Apr 2023 15:16:04
Rabiot on a free would be a good signing.
14.) 03 Apr 2023 15:51:40
Rabiot is not conducive of good team spirit. He is exactly the type of player that we don't need after Naby.
Ed's do you think Caicedo is a no go, or moving elsewhere now?
I had not realised that Bradley was playing below the championship, hence he will need a season in the championship next to build toward being a squad member.
Will we make do between Gomez, Milner and Ramsay as back up for Trent? Unless any of that lot leaves, i can't see us buying another RB to challenge Trent.
Any idea on where Kamada is going to end up, on a free?
{Ed002's Note - Moises Caicedo might be an option to Bellingham but he will be very expensive after signing a new contract. I suspect Kamada will end up at Dortmund but there is interest from other sides as well. Not Liverpool.}
15.) 03 Apr 2023 16:57:10
DM - Khephren Thuram, looks a very good player. Ed002 mentioned he could become first choice and I think Liverpool would do well to snatch him up. He's got all the attributes to do well in the Prem, tall (6'3), good speed and is rather strong. His ability to drive with the ball is also impressive. Something Liverpool have really lacked is some strong physicality and pace in the middle for some time. He would undoubtedly deliver that.
No one can be certain to deliver. Naby looked absolutely world class in Germany and will go down as one of LFC's worst ever signings, up there with Julian Dicks.
The EPL is the most demanding league on the planet. Look at our squad-Rinsed from Klopp ball and the EPL pace and schedule.
16.) 03 Apr 2023 17:07:37
Rumoured midfield target Matheus Nunes appears to be less likely to complete a move to Anfield this summer, recent reports have suggested.
The 24-year-old is said to have been on Liverpool’s radar for a long time, but the Telegraph have reported that Liverpool are exploring “other more expensive targets” for the midfield this summer.
It is expected that Wolves will command a fee in excess of £50 million in the transfer window, and the Reds look to have turned their attention to other options.
Liverpool are still thought to be interested in moves for Jude Bellingham, Mason Mount and Moises Caicedo as they look to bolster their midfield for next season.
17.) 03 Apr 2023 16:33:09
Thanks Ed. I guess Lindstrom is going to be that signing instead.
Which of the young players do you feel are dwfinitely ready to take up squad / rotation places for next season?
{Ed001's Note - definitely ready? None, there is never a definite about this, it will always change based on how they perform and it is about their response to any chances they get. I am going to assume Bajcetic and Ramsay are already in the squad, along with Carvalho and Elliott. That only leaves Bradley as a stand out option, but we already have Trent and Ramsay there, so that makes it difficult to see how that will work. Personally I would send Ramsay out on loan but that is just me.
Other than that, Doak deserves a chance to stake a claim, he has always impressed and it is disappointing, imo, that he has not got more minutes this season already.
Morton and Clarkson look capable of being options, I just don't see it happening. Even though we were at our best when young players like that were in and around the first team, it seems everyone wants 3 midfielders to come in and remove any chance that them and Bajcetic play for us.}
18.) 03 Apr 2023 17:22:18
I really like the look of Jesper Lindstrøm. Frankfurt play a back 3, wing backs for width. Lindstrøm plays behind the striker as one of two number 10s almost. So he drifts out to the right and comes inside. He’s a workhorse and tricky. I think he’d be great. Can play all across the front and not like Firmino and Jota who apparently can but I think are a little ineffective in wider areas.
Whether he’d be high up my list or not, maybe not so sure. I do think we need an alternative to Salah sometimes. Diaz, Nunez, Gakpo, Salah and Lindstrøm would be a great mix for me. With youngsters after that.
But that midfield must be sorted first.
19.) 03 Apr 2023 17:50:17
Totally agree Barnesybob. Lindstrøm Is young, talented and is open in his support of Liverpool. Plus like you said he can play across the front 3, which Bobby and Jota cannot.
20.) 03 Apr 2023 17:53:50
Some good posts, ladies and gents, thanks very much. I'm no expert on the Bundesliga, but from what I've seen of Lindstrøm he looks one hell of a player and would be a great addition, so I agree with MK. However, where that would leave Elliott and Carvalho I'm not sure.
21.) 03 Apr 2023 18:07:12
If we lost out in the Jude Bellingham chase and ended up with Mason Mount, that would be an absolute disaster for everyone involved on our end including the player.
22.) 03 Apr 2023 18:52:26
Maybe it’s because i’ve seen much more of him but i’d rather Caicedo to Bellingham i think he’s more of what we need Bellingham from what i’ve seen look better when he’s going forward now if we could somehow have Caicedo and another deeper with Jude bombing forward ??.
23.) 03 Apr 2023 19:29:42
Jude Ugarte Caicedo is a dream midfield. Also unattainable I hear.
24.) 03 Apr 2023 20:56:30
Agreed re Doak Ed. He looks ahead of Carvalho to me in some ways.
Morton has not been as consistent as Elliot was at Blackburn, although i imagine his position requires more dicipline.
We absolutely do need those young players energising the mainstays, who can get complacent.
Every team should be made to field a certain amount of young players IMO. Money has ruined the game, or, like Chelski they create youth farms and stock pile for the purpose of making money.
The only way we'll get the turnover/ clear out we need for next season is with a handful of young players ready to fight. We simply can't buy enough to replace the outgoings.
{Ed001's Note - nor should we want to just buy replacements. The academy should always be a key part of the long term strategy and the players from it should be seen as, at worst, injury cover, to allow the club to just recruit top talent to build around.}
25.) 03 Apr 2023 23:18:45
We need to be looking at fullbacks. I think it is more important than the midfield at the moment. I’d keep what we have but there are definitely better fullbacks out there. It’s fine to play with no discipline or defensive qualities when you are wiping the floor with teams, but everyone has improved and we have got worse. So we can’t afford luxury players at the moment. We need players that will play in their position and stop making stupid mistakes in every single game.
26.) 03 Apr 2023 23:31:06
Geez lads, I clearly only watch us play. I think out of all the players mentioned, I've heard of maybe 4 and could only pick Bellingham out of a line up ?.
27.) 04 Apr 2023 04:25:30
If Lindstrom is more right sided I would definitely be going for him. That might sound a little mad given our attacking options but we have no effective cover or competition for Salah at all. I would be happy with any combination of the players mentioned above but I would just make one point. In years gone past I would always say signing less pure quality is better than signing lots of good players. Our squad needs such a refresh that I am changing my stance on that for hopefully just this summer. If not signing Bellingham means we can afford 2 or 3 of the other players mentioned here, I’d do that regardless of how good he might turn out to be. Kelleher, Pitulagia, Adrian, Tsimikas, Matip, Gomez, Phillips, Williams, Ox, Fabs, Jota, Bobby are all disposable to raise funds and free up wage space for me. Expectations are low, perfect time to give some of the academy talent an opportunity I’d say.
28.) 04 Apr 2023 09:23:34
To play for Klopp's team, you must understand the game, you must work hard against the ball and you must have the confidence and the capacity to play the final pass. Mount, at his best, does all of those things.
29.) 04 Apr 2023 14:22:08
Bang on MK.
Press resistant is the most important attribute one should have when you are playing from the back. Bellingham and Nunes are outstanding in that area.
We really need at least two midfielders who makes themselves available for a pass form either center backs or Alli and while you have to turn with the ball instead of passing it back! We should be targeting those type of players.
Although Thuram is pretty good at it what is the point of playing him the deeper role I don’t get it. I need a true DM. Someone who sits there and there only. His job should be to win the second ball / first ball and scree the defense!
30 Jun 2023 16:17:55
Some bloke on twitter is his source.
28 Jun 2023 14:39:17
Paul Joyce and David Ornstein both reporting interest. However both seem to state that the price is quite high. Wait and see on this one, if anything is to happen it will be in the next few days (as Ed002 has said and the reports have said his RC expires after June 30).
Thuram still being mentioned alongside Romeo Lavia too. All good midfielders at least!
05 Jun 2023 13:26:55
Reports now saying even lower than £45mil. The way this is going Brighton will be paying us!
05 Jun 2023 12:24:55
I mean you only had to watch Mane in his final year at Liverpool to see that he wasn’t the player he was.
He was shocking on the left wing and had a renaissance when shoehorned in the middle for a short time. Diaz looked a far better player when he was introduced.
For once I think the club made the correct decision in allowing him to leave on his own accord and fetch a decent amount of money for him. I hope we take this stance more often in the future.
There has also always been a bit of a nasty side to Mane. He forced his way out of Southampton, had a public spat with Salah in the middle of a game and then went about his departure from Liverpool in a disrespectful way (having his agent spew nonsense right before the UCL final) . He’s a fantastic human being by the way, charitable and respectful but undoubtedly he gets caught in the moment.
I think he’s struggled to settle at Bayern and his literal fight with Sane won’t have helped matters at all. His on pitch performances also haven’t been impressive for them. He’s also on very large wages. Bayern are going through a bit of a transition period with a new manager and staff in the background so I suspect they will cut their losses and alleviate their wage bill.
Shame really.
23 May 2023 19:16:13
Hi Ed002,
Your contribution is greatly appreciated, I was not accusing your information of being dishonest or unreliable! I meant reliable outside of this page, unless you’re a journalist of course. In which, yes I called you unreliable.
Thanks for the information!
09 Jun 2023 11:41:46
I genuinely think both would be the ideal situation here.
Kone is far more defensive minded than Thuram, that being said he's a far better dribbler than Thuram. His passes are generally much safer and more risk adverse than Thuram too, making me think he would be better suited to a deeper role. Currently in Gladbach he doesn't play as a sole holding DM, he is often seen breaking the line and driving forward upfield.
Thuram is an all rounder. I think he'd be a great B2B player. He has the athleticism to get around the pitch and has a far more nuanced attacking ability than Kone. He, too, is a very good ball carrier (largely owed to good technical ability and size, 6'4, which means he's very hard to dislodge) .
Out of them both, if stuck for choice, Thuram would be the obvious choice. He has been consistently excellent for Nice this season and has made it into the Ligue 1 team of the season, coming off the back of a good season prior. Extremely versatile too, he could easily be a success playing as a lone 6, as he has done in previous seasons. Kone is a better defender per say but lacks the all around game of Thuram. He's also not as athletic, I wouldn't say he's slow but he certainly lacks the pace of Thuram (although both are excellent at covering ground) .
I don't think it would have to be 'either or' as they are similar in some aspects but have played in completely different set ups and operate in different positions.
My preference though would be that of Thuram and then test Southamptons resolve for Lavia. I think that would be an excellent window (in terms of recruiting midfielders) .
06 Jun 2023 10:48:20
I think Mac Allister is a great signing. He's not the fastest but he's a very intelligent footballer.
In the last year, since moving into a deeper role, he's been excellent in the defensive aspects of the game too. Versatile player also which helps a lot.
On the ball is where he's really impressive. Excellent at keeping possession, can beat a man in the dribble and good with the passes.
Looking forward to watching him with us. He has all the tools to be a great player. My only slight concern is a relative lack of pace, however this shouldn't be an issue with the right players around him (as shown in Brighton's current set up with a mobile midfielder in Caicedo next to him) .
02 Jun 2023 14:21:51
I'm not sure this is entirely accurate. The most reliable journalists out there (including Liverpool briefed journos) have consistently been saying that AT-LEAST two midfielders are arriving with the majority stating Liverpool are looking for a minimum of three midfielders. They've also stated AT-LEAST one defensive incoming with a possibility for more.
Fabrizio has been on the money of late with Liverpool and has stated he expects three midfielders, one CB and potentially a fullback.
Paul Joyce has stated a minimum of two midfielders with Klopp further looking at defensive signings.
The most reliable French Journo for L'equipe has stated a minimum of three midfielders.
I think for the first time in a fair few years we might be in for a very busy transfer window. Let's see. Just have faith in the recruitment team. They have a very good hit rate in general (apart from last summer) and I expect that to continue.
04 May 2023 10:23:41
I think we should keep Nunez. He's undoubtedly raw, as proven by his performances all season, but I think he will turn into a star.
His physical attributes alone are a standout and he often gets into good positions. His return is also promising averaging a goal involvement every 120 minutes or so.
He's a player that relies on confidence hugely and there's no doubt that's been lacking slightly this season. It's a case of sticking with him and ensuring we support him, at Benfica he was hit or miss in his first season and then absolutely exploded in his second. I think he himself has eluded to this. With a pre-season under his belt and all of the talent around him I'm absolutely sure he will thrive and become hugely important for us.
What he needs however is the fans to get behind him. There's no doubt he's working hard in training and on the pitch he gives it his all. That's all you can ask for really!
27 Apr 2023 09:20:33
OP is a load of rubbish.
How is Trent still getting dragged? He was probably the best player on the pitch last night, excellent in posession and defended in that midfield role excellently.
As for VVD he also had a good game. I don't know what you watched. He misplaced a pass in the first half and then proceeded, along with Matip, to win every single aerial duel, prevented a certain goal and won the ball up the pitch several times. The Jarrod Bowen offside was also excellent defending, you can see he purposefully steps up which is the only reason that goal was offside. I understand he should probably not show him onto his right but it was an excellent finish.
I think people's agendas and negativity are getting in the way of logic here. VVD has not been as good as he should have been this season but he's nowhere near finished at this level and there is little doubt with some good midfield protection in front of him how good he could be.