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09 Jul 2022 21:38:44
Is there any interest in Fabian Ruiz, I seem to recall Liverpool having him watched a season or so ago? a good player and running into end of his contract so value may be there…has interest gone from Liverpool completely or do you think we are all done for incomings this transfer window.
{Ed002's Note - Lots, but not from Liverpool.}
1.) 09 Jul 2022 22:28:18
Who else will be sent out on loan?
2.) 10 Jul 2022 11:50:40
Really good player although perhaps could/ should have moved to one of the big clubs a couple of years earlier.
16 Jan 2022 18:37:26
Dybala out of contract in summer and free to negotiate with premiership clubs at the moment, is there any interest from liverpool? Not sure if he suits our style 100% but may be a firmino alternative if he were to move on?
1.) 16 Jan 2022 19:55:27
Heard he's lazy and injury prone.
30 Dec 2020 18:48:53
Do Liverpool have a genuine interest in Adama Traore, I've watched him in recent weeks and he reminds me of a poor ryan babel, good pace but absolutely no football brain, a terrible first touch and extremely weak in a challenge for a guy who is built like a fridge! Surely with recruitment team we have in place Adama rumours are nonsense clickbait?
{Ed002's Note - Yes, Klopp has the Klipperties for him. But unless Salah were to leave it is unlikely it will be followed up.}
1.) 30 Dec 2020 19:35:49
I’ve been watching him a while and just can’t see a footballer there, no end product whatsoever. He can run like a battering ram down a wing but that’s it.
2.) 31 Dec 2020 00:32:17
Traore is close to 25yrs of age
He’s scored 7 goals in his last 107 Prem league appearances
Someone’s pulling your leg about him joining us!
3.) 31 Dec 2020 01:32:48
Im pretty sure Klopp knows what's he doing and he got an eye to pick out the right one. Of course maybe you guys know better than him.
4.) 31 Dec 2020 08:42:30
shaqiri making a little cameo for 2mins at the end of the game makes me think he may be out and Traore comes in as a replacement or even part of a swap.
5.) 31 Dec 2020 10:00:06
'can't see a footballer'
'no end product whatsoever'
'poor attitude'
'not consistent enough'
all sound like salah, mane, bobby, gini, shaq, Jota etc etc etc before they signed for us.
6.) 31 Dec 2020 10:06:47
“ all sound like salah, mane, bobby, gini, shaq, Jota etc etc etc before they signed for usâ€
No it doesn’t.
7.) 31 Dec 2020 10:34:23
Podence is much more of a player than Traore.
8.) 01 Jan 2021 02:53:48
Gingerlfc - er yes it does. basically all these players we signed were dogged on by our fans for not being good enough and all that. I think it was ed1 who had made the comment about Gini and Mane's attitude issues. More to the point, for me the scouting looks at the qualities a player can bring to the club. Not so much reliant on the production in their current environment.
9.) 01 Jan 2021 12:19:43
If any fans said any of that about any of those players prior to signing then it was a tiny minority who know little about football.
23 Dec 2017 19:01:41
Out of intrest when coutinho is sold in either jan r summer who do we replace him with. do we gamble on lemar who is going to be high risk and high cost or go for someone like mahrez who is proven in the prem and would be cheaper.
{Ed002's Note - There are lots of options, Lemar, Max Meyer, Krovinovic, Draxler, Brandt ...
1.) 23 Dec 2017 19:48:02
Agree ed, lots of options out there. Who would be your preffered option and out of interest how do u rate mahrez? I think his pace, passing, finishing and prem experience could really fit at liverpool if he can buy into klopps philosophy.
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has no interest in Mahrez. Meyer can be approached in January - he would be a good option.}
2.) 23 Dec 2017 19:49:30
Mahrez has had one good season and several mediocre ones, he’s not at all capable of replacing Coutinho.
3.) 23 Dec 2017 20:34:17
I haven't seen a lot of meyer but he seems a talented lad from what i have watched. Do we have a genuine interest?
Im surprised Mr D u think mahrez is so mediocre, clearly not at couts level otherwise Barcelona would be splashing 130 mill on him and not chasing couts. who do u think we should get to fill his boots and is also financially attainable?
{Ed002's Note - I have dealt with this plea to of times - try searching.}
4.) 23 Dec 2017 21:00:35
Insigne, Lemar, Draxler. All top class. Mahrez would be a massive step down.
5.) 23 Dec 2017 21:02:21
Krovinovic is a new name to me ed. Were is he at currently mate please? Is a a CAM also? Is he attainable?
{Ed002's Note - He is an AM player who has been looked at}
6.) 23 Dec 2017 21:28:14
Quiet like draxler and insigne there good shouts not sure if there is serious interest from us? Lemar for me is an expensive risk could be pure class or a very expensive flop! The premiership is a tough and intense league so i worry about young untested players.
7.) 23 Dec 2017 21:39:33
Insigne is a wonderful footballer. Genuine talent and had similar skill set to Couts. Hard little bugger as well.
8.) 23 Dec 2017 21:42:34
Cheers ed spot on info aa normal mate.
9.) 23 Dec 2017 22:02:30
Reports coming in that we are in talks with SOTON for VD, structured deal with add-ons, any news EDDS.
{Ed002's Note - I would need to check.}
10.) 23 Dec 2017 22:11:46
Insigne would be my choice fantastic little player. Napoli are very difficult to deal.
11.) 24 Dec 2017 10:37:31
Morning ed. Im sorry we are back on this subject but when you say "I would need to check" ( On VVD ), Is this something you are could do please.
{Ed002's Note - Not right now.}
12.) 26 Dec 2017 11:57:04
Still nothing ed? I will move on then.
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31 Dec 2022 00:12:09
3 points is the most important thing but lessons must be learned, I know fab was a last minute change (on the day) but Elliott as part of a midfield 3 is a non starter for me, great touch and passing in the final third but not mobile enough and very weak on the ball in areas where we can’t afford to loose the ball as evidenced tonight! Hendo had an off game which we just couldn’t afford to have and that was the main issue tonight. Defence tried to play a high line but pressure from midfield was non existent so the pass over the back line was always on, naturally the defence dropped off to cut off the space and then the distance between midfield and defence was huge and we stopped winning 2nd balls…all clear evidence that a mobile and b2b midfielder is crucial asap! On a positive Nunez is a beast and once he hits a goal scoring purple patch he will be unstoppable particularly when he lines up with Diaz and Salah ??.
{Ed001's Note - and how is Elliott meant to learn if he doesn't get games? He won't learn by playing 5 minutes at the end. You have to allow kids to make mistakes.}
1.) 31 Dec 2022 00:43:11
Him playing in that (non) system is borderline abuse. What do they do in training?
2.) 31 Dec 2022 01:11:02
Elliot is playing in system not designed for the current crop of players. I mean the combination of midfielders is all wrong and non of them really compliment each other. Also, he is having to track back and defend more than he should due to a virtually non existent midfield, which is not helping him instead of concentrating on playing further up the field. What do you want him to do?
3.) 31 Dec 2022 01:40:05
I agree that the system we are playing is completely wrong for our players and is making them look worse than they are. Personnel does play a part and I would like to see a new midfielder being brought in in Jan, but if we keep playing this system, it would still struggle regardless of who we bring in.
4.) 31 Dec 2022 02:31:35
Elliot is not a midfielder he’s a forward. I have been saying exactly the same as Ed1, we need to give the young players games but he needs to be higher up the pitch where it’s not so disastrous when he looses the ball and he can create things.
At the moment he’s just not offering anything and it’s doing him more harm than good.
5.) 31 Dec 2022 06:04:06
Where do you play Elliott further up the pitch though?
You can’t drop one of the quick forwards for him.
He can’t (as yet) play the Bobby role, with his back to goal for much of the time.
I’ve termed it ‘the Suso conundrum’; it reminds me of the dilemma of where to play him exactly.
At the moment, I’m thinking a deeper-lying playmaker type or developing some of Thiago’s skill set.
I don’t like him stuck out on the wide right in tight games, he just doesn’t do enough there.
If two midfielders came in, where would he go?
6.) 31 Dec 2022 08:30:02
Alonso what do you mean by the I agree that the system we are playing is completely wrong for our players mate.
7.) 31 Dec 2022 09:50:41
Everything about Elliot screams number 10.
Same with Carvalho, they’re too slow for wingers. Not enough power for a Klopp midfield.
Minamino Esc type players that are good, but don’t necessarily fit a Liverpool 433 at the moment.
8.) 31 Dec 2022 12:20:14
I agree liverpoolfc8 but I think once the team sorts out its press we can definitely get the best out of these young players in a midfield 3, but I think they need power runners next to them. I can see Elliot and carvalho sharing the Thiago role longer term with a 6 and an 8 beside doing the dog work. I also think Jones could play that role well too and he has shown that. Just wish he could stay fit!
9.) 31 Dec 2022 12:25:38
I agree that the younger players need minutes on the pitch to learn and there will be bumps along the road as a consequence I just can’t see him playing as a high intensity midfield 3, he doesn’t have the strength at the moment in his ball retention and tackling to play that role and is leaving us badly exposed, it’s not coincidental that many teams target down that side and are getting free runs at Trent…believe it or not this isint an attack on Elliott because I think he has great qualities but just don’t see how he fits into our system as a midfield 3 ( with our other non mobile midfielders) but equally can’t see him squeezing out one of our attackers. Either a change of system is required which I don’t see happening or maybe a loan deal to a mid premiership club where he can get some valuable game time?
25 Aug 2022 16:51:33
With all this talk of the need for a new midfielder I’m putting it out there as a discussion, the likes of De Jong or similar ( who is very available now) or wait and take a punt on Bellingham next summer ( who might change his mind and go elsewhere) classic case of a bird in the hand or two in the bush ??
1.) 25 Aug 2022 17:38:44
Both. De Jong this summer and Bellingham next summer. Let's face it we'll need 2 new midfielders. it looks like ox and keita are leaving on a free and Milner will retire/ move in to coaching or leave?
A midfield of Fabinho De Jong and thiago would be great. With Bellingham and Elliott rotating. Hendo to take the milner role and Jones as back up. I see Carvalho as more of a back up for Diaz or salah than a midfielder but I may be wrong. Obvs wishful thinking but hey ho.
2.) 25 Aug 2022 17:54:42
Definitely would take both if we have funds available. De jong would be a great replacement for Thiago longer term. Don’t ever see it happening mainly due to wages but would love him.
Tbh we have had an absolute shocker this summer, missed out on so many potential targets to in the end look like we may need to go out and panic buy anyway. I can see us being stubborn now we’ve left it so long and just sticking with what we have,
3.) 25 Aug 2022 18:03:06
In fairness it’s all pretty academic as I think the chequebook has been put away for this window. But I can’t see either of them happening. In De Jung’s case he’s pretty much ruled out coming to England unless it’s playing for a London team in the champions league, he told United as much. As for Bellingham, I’m pretty certain pigs will sprout wings and fly before we see him in a Liverpool shirt, too much money and too many in competition for his signature who can financially blow us away.
4.) 25 Aug 2022 18:20:15
With Bellingham and elliot rotating
Bellingham isn't joining to a squad player he will arrive as the main man in midfield
Weather he cam back it up depends but he won't be rotating with Elliott for 100m.
5.) 25 Aug 2022 18:24:18
Agree with you there, Dezy.
6.) 25 Aug 2022 18:50:40
This squad player is nonsense every player is a squad player! Plus it’s a 5 sun rule now and we’ve a very injury prone set of players and good player would fancy his chances with us!
7.) 25 Aug 2022 19:06:29
I agree with most that we actually need 2 in the medium term but also have that sinking feeling that we will hang tough and stick with what we got, I just hope we don’t end up regretting it! Great team strengthen when there ahead and in this league if your not moving forward your moving back because there are a pack of teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Man Utd all snapping at our heels and top 4 is no guarantee! I’m not all doing and gloom and we won’t become a bad team overnight but just hope that we pull something outta the bag before the transfer window shuts because we can’t just rely on Klopp working miracles.
8.) 25 Aug 2022 19:30:35
Dow-nee, it looks like we’ve become a bad team over three games and not overnight.
9.) 25 Aug 2022 19:56:01
It’s all context, we have been kicked in the balls with so many injuries so things will improve significantly when we welcome back Nunez, Jota, thiago, Konate, Matip but I think most people anticipated the midfield rebuild to start this summer with the age profile of the midfield getting older and players coming to end of contracts but I have faith that there is a plan in place because Klopp see’s these players day in day out and the recruitment team have a record of success so let’s keep those fingers crossed ? I just hope it doesn’t bite us in the ass or we have to endure another season like when we had our team decimated by injuries and had to rescue champions league from the embers.
10.) 25 Aug 2022 20:01:09
Hi Dow-nee, Would like to know why you don't think Newcastle United will not be in the chasing pack or other posters, when you consider they have no european football this season, which if used correctly could be a very, very big advantage, consider as well they now have the biggest purse strings in the Premier and Europe, so can strengthen in the upcoming january transfer window if needed.
Could they perform a "Leicester" only time will tell, i think they could well have a stellar season.
11.) 25 Aug 2022 20:45:57
Once Newcastle break into the top four, that’s it, they’ll be there to stay.
12.) 25 Aug 2022 21:14:38
I think Newcastle are a year or two off the pace to be honest but a lot will depend on there recruitment, FFP is more stringent now than when City got there Arab owners and I don’t know if they can just throw money at the squad in one big fix. I would have slight question marks over Howe and whether he has the experience to maintain the on field success and consistency which may be needed to sustain a push on top 4 when you look at the likes of pep, klopp, tuchel, conte etc can he cut the mustard? I do Agree 100% once they break into top 4 they will only get stronger and can attract higher profile players…then the fun begins! That’s essentially why I feel the need to strengthen our midfield now because that gap between the top 6 teams is only going to get smaller and that’s not a gun fight we should be getting into.
13.) 26 Aug 2022 05:02:18
Newcastle are still a ways off as Down_nee said. They may flash here and there but to break into that top 4 is going to take a lot more than flash results here and there, IMO. Let’s wait and see, me thinks.
14.) 26 Aug 2022 10:46:16
@6Times - do you think Newcastle will be the last English team to be bought by billion / trillionaires?
14 Aug 2022 20:41:23
The level of officiating and use of VAR in this league is an absolute disgrace. I’m not a Chelsea fan but few for them today they were robbed by inept officials! Chelsea defender getting dragged to the ground by his hair which was reviewed by VAR and not even a free out given? Absolute bonkers! Fans of football want to see competitive games where the football does the talking and decisions like today only serve to undermine the integrity of the game.
1.) 14 Aug 2022 21:49:00
Completely agree. VAR so poor it’s making me hate watching matches!
2.) 14 Aug 2022 21:53:56
Spot on well said I can't stand Chelsea but what a joke today was for them and English football ?.
3.) 14 Aug 2022 22:38:22
Think they were having a cocaine and absinthe party in Stockley Park today.
4.) 14 Aug 2022 23:52:02
VAR is to decide if it was violent conduct and a red card. Which is was in my opinion. It could not have given a foul.
5.) 15 Aug 2022 00:03:21
Have they also decided that more contact is OK, unless it's in the area.
Seems challenges which were free kicks last year are waved on, but doesn't seem to match when in the box.
6.) 15 Aug 2022 00:26:46
VAR adjudged that hair pulling was not a red card offence. VAR only rules on goals or red card incidents or clear and obvious blunders. The goal was scored from the subsequent corner, not the first corner.
The Havertz foul was in a different phase of play. VAR does not overrule on field referee in previous phases of play leading up to the goal.
VAR did great on both incidents. I'd hate to see VAR overturning these goals.
We like to moan about VAR even when it is doing its job.
7.) 15 Aug 2022 03:12:45
agree hhani. There was some awful officiating, but both goals were correctly given. Tuchel also claimed the second goal was offside?
8.) 15 Aug 2022 07:46:26
And why would hair pulling be a red card offence?
Sounds like a perfectly acceptable way to bring your opponent to the floor to me ?.
9.) 15 Aug 2022 08:51:14
Ok so before the Chelsea fans and manager kick off, let’s dissect both goals here, shall we?
First goal, sure it was a found but based on the ref and linesman’s interpretation, it was a clean tackle. That’s football. This happened a whole 65 yards from Chelsea’s goal. Spurs recover the ball and tried to attack. BUT the Chelsea fans won’t tell you that actually, Cucurella wins it back (new phase of play) and passes to Jorginho who instead of clearing it, stupidly loses it and Spurs score. VAR cannot review due to change of possession. Where’s the prob?
Second goal, there is literally NO rule that I know of (pls, enlighten me) that pulling someone’s hair is violent conduct. Again, it was a judgment call. It’s football. But the Chelsea fans won’t tell you that they completely go to sleep on the corner and left THREE Spurs players free and they Spurs score. Again, where’s the problem?
Pls, the Chelsea fans and their crybaby manager should go learn how footie and VAR works before spouting baseless nonsense as a deflection to cover for their incompetence on both goals.
{Ed025's Note - of course pulling someone’s hair is foul oli. Come on mate get a grip..
10.) 15 Aug 2022 10:01:43
Not hard to tell when someone has never played a competitive game of football in their life. Imagine trying to pull someone’s hair in a grassroots game.
11.) 15 Aug 2022 10:13:55
If we were on the end of those decisions, this site would go into meltdown.
Agree the first goal can’t be pulled back after so much time passed but it was a clear foul in real time. Shouldn’t need VAR for that. Poor officiating as always.
12.) 15 Aug 2022 10:20:28
No-one's saying it's not a foil Ed. The limits on VAR mean that unless it was judged a red card it literally cannot intervene.
I personally believe that if something is checked then the correct decision should be made, but the decision VAR had to make there wasn't whether what happened should be punished, but whether what happened should be given as a red card, or should the game be allowed to continue.
{Ed025's Note - then it’s no use having VAR alvy. Or maybe the referee should go to specsavers mate..
13.) 15 Aug 2022 11:18:43
JK23, speak for yourself Einstein, cos clearly you were NEVER coached to take take control of situations you have power over on the pitch rather screwing up and then blaming an incompetent ref for your mistakes in the “competitive football games” you played in, which is my argument here. Also, where is the rule that says that pulling someone’s hair is violent conduct? Cos you think it is a foul does NOT mean it is a foul. That’s just your opinion, Mr. “It’s all about opinions”.
Also, what stopped Chelsea from properly defending the ensuing corner kick instead of collapsing under pressure? What stopped Jorginho from clearing the ball after they recovered it off the foul initially NOT given for the first goal? You blaming the ref for these too? I propose you and Chelsea fans focus more on their on pitch screwups that they could have averted by taking responsibility on the pitch.
14.) 15 Aug 2022 11:26:21
Oli ?? I’m going to have to start charging you rent soon.
15.) 15 Aug 2022 13:31:33
If nobody can understand your jokes then it’s only normal that you are the only one laughing at them ??.
16.) 15 Aug 2022 14:17:14
Was the ball in play when he did it? If not then it's not a free kick as the ball is dead. He could still be sent off but Spurs keep the corner.
17.) 15 Aug 2022 14:49:09
VAR is a complete joke. Everton almost got relegated last season because of it, and we may have won the league if someone could see what everyone else saw that Rodri clearly handled the ball. I can't imagine what it would have taken to get Mike Riley to pick up the phone to call and apologize to Everton! That's all you need to know how bad that handball decision was, because Riley and his cabal are never wrong!
Now, just 2 days into the season, it already feels like the standards of last seasons that was pure farce is going to get even worse! How can you cope with that? Chelsea yesterday, who's next? Now, the FA wants to sanction Tuchel! Almost like a witchhunt; it's just an absolute disgrace!
18.) 15 Aug 2022 16:23:45
Forget the football, it's bland and boring. This stuff going on between JK23 and Olired has great exciting potential. ?. I want to know when they'll suit up in armour, and I want to see the videos afterwards.
19.) 15 Aug 2022 19:49:45
Aye, I get you completely Ed. all they need to do is change it so that if Var checks something, then they give the appropriate outcome whether it's a red or not. Such an easy change to make but I guess it'd upset too many egos in the refs room.
02 Aug 2022 12:51:41
Jota signs a new contract with the club! Not the most appreciated player within the squad but a valuable squad member who has a knack of finding the back of the net, good piece of business and In keeping with Liverpools wage structure of bringing players in on lower terms, incentivising performance and rewarding achievements.
1.) 02 Aug 2022 13:26:50
He will certainly be appreciated within the squad but not necessarily among the fans.
2.) 02 Aug 2022 13:53:22
never understand the Jota bashing. Very clever player who has an eye for goal and can play across the front line. If JK rates him enough to give him a contract extension then that's good enough for me.
3.) 02 Aug 2022 14:19:55
Fantastic cover for Diaz and Nunez should they be injured or need a rest.
4.) 02 Aug 2022 14:31:00
The man scores goals and the last time I checked, that’s one of the most fundamentally important parts of the game.
5.) 02 Aug 2022 14:48:01
As I’ve been saying for a while now to anyone who listens - he does the hardest part of football very well. He’s not perfect but a brilliant squad player.
6.) 02 Aug 2022 15:00:59
I actually rate Jota a lot but if I had to ask for one area for him to improve on it would be his link up play. Sometimes moves break down when he tries to take on too many players and he doesn't seem to have the vision that others have yet.
His goal ratio is admirable and if he can add these other attributes to his game we would have a very good player at our disposal.
7.) 02 Aug 2022 15:17:26
43 goals and assists in 58 starts.
Last season
21 goals
8 assists
9 of those goals and assists were against the Top 6.
Some fans might not appreciate him but goals win games and the lad certainly knows where the net is.
8.) 02 Aug 2022 15:23:17
OP, I know Jota has flaws in his game that he needs to improve and Im happy he he got his deal cos they clearly think he can get better BUT seriously, how is he not one of the most appreciated players in the squad? Do you have any info to back that up?
9.) 02 Aug 2022 15:32:59
Oli Perhaps you saying he stinks up the place after most games is a good place to start.
Some people surely have short term memories ??♂️?.
10.) 02 Aug 2022 16:57:36
JK23 100% agree, anyone who regularly visits this page in particular live chat on match day would see that Jota is under appreciated given his goal contribution ( not by all)
11.) 02 Aug 2022 17:45:09
I recall the Ed’s bashing him a few times. Whilst his general play needs to improve, his goals record speaks for himself. Great bit of business to tie him down.
12.) 02 Aug 2022 18:26:34
Let's not have this debate again. its been done about a thousand times. Jota is a great little player and his record speaks 4 itself.
13.) 02 Aug 2022 22:32:32
Remember when we (well, not me lol) out for a 20 goal a season striker lol.
14.) 02 Aug 2022 23:42:43
I think jota is a very good player but definitely not a starter, he's more of a super sub the last 25 minutes coming from the bench will give any defender headaches. But his goal ratio speaks for itself. Well done jota on getting a new and improved contract.
15.) 03 Aug 2022 05:24:00
Jota, the new Origi.
16.) 03 Aug 2022 08:32:29
Deisred definitely not a starter. He’s played around 85 games for us in 2 seasons and started 58 of them.
Apart from Salah I don’t think the other 4 forwards are definite starters at this stage and I believe Klopp will rotate them as he sees fit be it from the start or bench.
Wdw Jota averages around 40 games a season for us and Origi averaged between 6-9 games a season in 8 years. I hope Jota’s not signed a new 5 year bumper contract to be the new Origi mate ?.
21 Jul 2022 20:08:44
Nunez will get all the headlines and rightly so, very impressive movement from the lad and very dynamic but have to say some of the touches and passing from Harvey Elliott were great, he seems like a real talent! The more I see of Elliott the more shades of coutinho I see developing… I know it’s all about minutes in the legs etc but it great to see the younger players put in a performance.
1.) 21 Jul 2022 20:28:04
Yes definitely only thing with elliot is he has no pace so playing him on right wing might be a mistake, more of a right sided midfield role because his passing is amazing for a lad of his age .
Special shootout to bajetic ( name butchered ) he looked nice and steady.
2.) 21 Jul 2022 20:28:47
Yeah, Elliott has been really good this summer so far. But the eye openers for me this preseason have been Chambers and Bajcetic.
3.) 21 Jul 2022 20:57:53
To say Elliott has no pace is a bit harsh, he’s quick but not lightning quick, but equally he has intelligence in his movement and very quick feet.
4.) 22 Jul 2022 00:19:43
@6Times, I agree mate. Football intelligence gets you where you need to be on the pitch as often as not. Pace is obviously very useful but not necessarily guaranteed to get you where you need to be as often.
5.) 22 Jul 2022 10:47:08
Pace means very little if your speed of thought is faster than the average pace merchant, IMO. Elliott has that speed of thought in his game already even tho I think he is more suited to the 8 than out wide. Well, preseason is there to experiment things like this so I’m glad we are exploiting all possibilities.
04 Jan 2023 21:29:06
If there is a genuine and legitimate opportunity for us to sign Bellingham than I for one am more than happy to wait until the summer than blow vital funds on average players, no guarantees that we will get him but isint it better aim for elite players than shopping in the basement bin and settling for the likes of Tielemans or Amrabat! Neither our owners or managers are fools, they want success just as much if not more than us so they are not going to waste there time on pipe dreams like Bellingham if we are not in with a shout…big deals take time but the benefits can be massive just look at our pursuit of Virgil, god knows how the last 5 years would have panned out had we opted for an immediate fix and not looked at the long game!
09 Dec 2022 23:36:23
I think it’s a little unfair on the lad to lump him in with the likes of neymar, messi, anthony, and the other olympian South American diving squad and cheats…watching the game he was one of the more honest players and didn’t get too drawn into some of the shenanigans
From a football skill perspective the lad is impressive, very composed on the ball, didn’t shy away from taking the ball under pressure and great potential, have to admit I hadn’t heard a lot about him prior to the World Cup so I’m curious to know everyone’s else’s opinion on him?
On a side note and completely unrelated How good is Modric, what a pro, understated and underrated, Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo all steal the headlines but at 37 he is a phenomenon.
26 Aug 2022 16:17:41
I would imagine the chance of joining Klopp would be a significant draw and the fee would probably be made available if klopp asked for the signing but I’m not sure if he is the profile of player that Klopp goes for, possibly a Fabinho/ Thiago role as isint he traditionally more DM? I’m assuming his wages would be a major problem as he is currently on quiet a sum, any idea what kinda salary Utd we’re proposing?
23 Aug 2021 22:40:14
Reports of a possible loan with obligation to buy in media today ( for spurs), seems like a possible option for us if true? There is def a player in there if he could gain more composure in front of goal and can be explosive, think he would def create space for others like mane, salah and jota also. i know he can divide opinion but he reminds me of salah when he first snubbed us and moved to Chelsea in that he gets into promising positions but lacks that finishing touch.
17 Aug 2021 16:22:25
What were peoples thoughts on Traore's change of position in opening game for wolves, apparently he was more central and looked a real danger, finishing was a bit erratic but with coaching that could well be improved ala Salah. if the money was right I think he is a good option to supplement the front players and could well do a job for us.
14 Jan 2023 20:11:19
In that backline I think it’s criminal that we play a high line and have Matip at CB, like seriously the QE2 turns quicker! To be fair to Trent he plays a very difficult position in this team, play high and wide with no midfielder covering on his side and having Matip as his cover CB who doesn’t have the pace to get out to cover either; honestly it’s startling that fans look at Trent and think he suddenly became a bad defender! Sure there are times when he has been slow to track back but if you look at all he has to do I’m not surprised either. klopp has hung him out to dry with this system and team selection.
31 Dec 2022 12:25:38
I agree that the younger players need minutes on the pitch to learn and there will be bumps along the road as a consequence I just can’t see him playing as a high intensity midfield 3, he doesn’t have the strength at the moment in his ball retention and tackling to play that role and is leaving us badly exposed, it’s not coincidental that many teams target down that side and are getting free runs at Trent…believe it or not this isint an attack on Elliott because I think he has great qualities but just don’t see how he fits into our system as a midfield 3 ( with our other non mobile midfielders) but equally can’t see him squeezing out one of our attackers. Either a change of system is required which I don’t see happening or maybe a loan deal to a mid premiership club where he can get some valuable game time?
09 Dec 2022 23:41:22
According to Colombian media he is to have surgery tomorrow, was so looking forward to having him back too! We are either cursed or I would be double checking our medical staff because our players get injured and never seem to recover? Genuine question, Is this a regular occurrence in other teams or is there an issue with our training, fitness or medical dep?
29 Oct 2022 22:41:35
I think the answer is somewhere in between age of midfield and effort, players clearly elevated there performances against city and possibly in the champions league but can’t do this on a consistent basis. Players like Henderson, wijnaldum, Milner, Fabinho are not the most technical players and rely heavily on there power and intensity so when that goes all they have left is there technical ability and that just isint that high. For me the one player who you can point to and say that they aren’t trying there best is Fabinho! The need to get our midfield refreshed is real and if we want to get back to challenging for titles we need some real high intensity players who can attack a game and avoid players like de jong.
22 Oct 2022 23:10:31
Jones is nowhere near the quality required for this squad, he has been in and around the senior team the last few years and hasn’t kicked on, time to loan him out to a premiership team or move him on ( if we can find one) . Carvalho looks promising but again needs game time and bulking up, again would benefit from a loan after Xmas to get used to premiership physicality. We need to move on players that are no longer up for the fight, not regularly fit for selection or agin put. top of that list ox, Keita, jones, Philips, Matip, bobby and Milner. I know people will say that bobby and Milner have been good recently but our style of play with a high press is highly physical and there legs have gone which I think is hurting us badly of late, could argue that fab could be added to that list too…seems like a mass culling at once but in truth many of the above should have been moved on last summer.