Who would you buy?

[cynicaloldgit]

Players want to play. I'd take Tierney, but will he want to play second-fiddle to the player he plays second-fiddle to already internationally?

First choice for a team in an uphill battle for fourth and facing Thursday nights in the Europa League or a rotational option (he won’t be sitting on the bench every week) in one of the top two teams in the country and the defending Champions League title holders?

Besides, if (heaven forbid) Robertson gets injured, Tierney would get a good run of games.

You decide.

 

[Zinedine Biscan]

First choice for a team in an uphill battle for fourth and facing Thursday nights in the Europa League or a rotational option (he won’t be sitting on the bench every week) in one of the top two teams in the country and the defending Champions League title holders?

Besides, if (heaven forbid) Robertson gets injured, Tierney would get a good run of games.

You decide.

No, he'll decide.

Or rather, he won't have to, as no indication we're interested.

 

[rab]

Buying Tierney to back up Robertson would be like buying Wan-Bissaka to back up Trent.

They'd never come because they know they'd be second fiddle and we'd never go after them as it would a significant outlay for someone we'd envisage as squad depth.

Far more likely we pick up someone out of the lower half of a continental league I reckon. Seen tentative links to Philipp Max at Augsburg who'd be far more the profile of player is anticipate we'd be after.

 

[Kopstar]

Buying Tierney to back up Robertson would be like buying Wan-Bissaka to back up Trent.

They'd never come because they know they'd be second fiddle and we'd never go after them as it would a significant outlay for someone we'd envisage as squad depth.

Far more likely we pick up someone out of the lower half of a continental league I reckon. Seen tentative links to Philipp Max at Augsburg who'd be far more the profile of player is anticipate we'd be after.

Really? Do you have any links?

I name checked him a couple of weeks back simply due to his transfermarkt profile.

 

[rab]

Really? Do you have any links?

I name checked him a couple of weeks back simply due to his transfermarkt profile.

I think it was just a throwaway line at the end of one of the Firpo articles. Nothing concrete at all but I did the same as you and thought he might fit the bill as a "versatile left sides player" a couple jounos have mentioned we might be after.

 

[William Clarke]

Players want to play. I'd take Tierney, but will he want to play second-fiddle to the player he plays second-fiddle to already internationally?

You're absolutely right @Zinedine Biscan it would be a big NO. Yeah, he's an up and coming player, international as you say, so why would he virtually put a hold on his career? If he goes anywhere it will be to where he is more or less guaranteed first team football.

 

[Quicksand]

Don't see how Fekir and Shaqiri are comparable, two different players. But we simply had to buy someone for the forward line. Shaqiri played a bit from the start when we went to two pivots in midfield and Bobby dropped deeper in a role Fekir would play more often (either as a #10 or false 9). In the end, we didn't really get Fekir's replacement but simply used Bobby (he's our key player and I hope we already know by now what Klopp wants from his striker or #10, certain players will never get game time there, it's more fan's imagination) at times in a deeper role. Sturridge tried to do it a little bit (like Wolves away in the cup and a few other games/periods in games), but it didn't work. Origi covered that role behind Salah in the last period in Madrid (was funny watching Klopp going mental over Salah's non existant defensive play when we were on the ropes).

Two things...
Sturridge didnt try too hard to do anything last season, he looked lazy and bored against Wolves.
And Salahs lack of defending "when we were on the ropes" in Madrid??
Must watch that match again, because we were never on the ropes as you put ut.

 

[Zoran]

Two things...
Sturridge didnt try too hard to do anything last season, he looked lazy and bored against Wolves.
And Salahs lack of defending "when we were on the ropes" in Madrid??
Must watch that match again, because we were never on the ropes as you put ut.

It didn't work with Sturridge, yes. Said the last period in Madrid. That wasn't good enough, the rest of the match we were completely fine.

 

[Limiescouse]

We brought in Robertson for under £10m and it would look strange to buy a backup for double the price.

We cant judge future transfers on the value for money we got for Robbo.

 

[Dave-D]

First choice for a team in an uphill battle for fourth and facing Thursday nights in the Europa League or a rotational option (he won’t be sitting on the bench every week) in one of the top two teams in the country and the defending Champions League title holders?

Besides, if (heaven forbid) Robertson gets injured, Tierney would get a good run of games.

You decide.

Or stay at the club he has supported since he was a child and go for a record breaking 10 in a row and go down as a hero before he leaves. I expect the third option to happen.

 

[RedForever2014]

Getting the right depth of quality in your squad is a tough balancing act, as is keeping everyone happy.

But you need similar level quality way beyond your 'best 11' if you want to win things, so you have to find a way.

I don't think it's as black and white as saying that players won't come to be 'back up' players. I think the footballer ego is such that players believe they can take another's place, and if they haven't got that self belief who wants them anyway.

Also, players know that to win things they have to be part of a big and high quality squad, so they accept that competition for places more than people suggest.

Of course it's impractical to have two like for like players in every position. But it's very realistic to have a scenario whereby a best 11 is debatable because there's at least one more quality option in each department.

We have that scenario in midfield and to some extent at centre back, but we don't have any genuine competition at full back or up top, and that's why we need a couple of signings in those positions as the minimum.

People talk about the value for money of having multiple options, but to my mind the reverse is true.

Rotating players of a similar quality ensures your best players don't burn out thus breaking your own assets, and it means you can compete on more fronts (and get more prize money and associated commercial income).

In fact, there is zero value for money in having a player like Moreno on £40k a week and playing 10 times a season because he wasn't good enough to play more. That's £208k for every inept performance, way more per performance than your best players.

 

[Claymenza]

Getting the right depth of quality in your squad is a tough balancing act, as is keeping everyone happy.

But you need similar level quality way beyond your 'best 11' if you want to win things, so you have to find a way.

I don't think it's as black and white as saying that players won't come to be 'back up' players. I think the footballer ego is such that players believe they can take another's place, and if they haven't got that self belief who wants them anyway.

Also, players know that to win things they have to be part of a big and high quality squad, so they accept that competition for places more than people suggest.

Of course it's impractical to have two like for like players in every position. But it's very realistic to have a scenario whereby a best 11 is debatable because there's at least one more quality option in each department.

We have that scenario in midfield and to some extent at centre back, but we don't have any genuine competition at full back or up top, and that's why we need a couple of signings in those positions as the minimum.

People talk about the value for money of having multiple options, but to my mind the reverse is true.

Rotating players of a similar quality ensures your best players don't burn out thus breaking your own assets, and it means you can compete on more fronts (and get more prize money and associated commercial income).

In fact, there is zero value for money in having a player like Moreno on £40k a week and playing 10 times a season because he wasn't good enough to play more. That's £208k for every inept performance, way more per performance than your best players.

Clyne was great value for money for the quality and experience he brought.
He makes 70k per week more than what robertson and trent did despite having less game time. Yet when he came on against man united, he looked like he's been playing all season. Explain that.

Versatility is something we should be expect from the experienced pros in the squad. Lallana and Ox will have to up their game either as midfielders and/or wingers to get in the team. Origi had to do this as a striker in the pending exit of sturridge.

 

[William Clarke]

Clyne was great value for money for the quality and experience he brought.
He makes 70k per week more than what robertson and trent did despite having less game time. Yet when he came on against man united, he looked like he's been playing all season. Explain that.

Versatility is something we should be expect from the experienced pros in the squad. Lallana and Ox will have to up their game either as midfielders and/or wingers to get in the team. Origi had to do this as a striker in the pending exit of sturridge.

What you say about Clyne is true, but a failing that a lot of people attribute to him is that, unlike Robbo and Trent, he's not very good at crossing the ball into the box as our fullbacks do now.

 

[jackh1092]

Twitter dogs are barking that Bruno Fernandes is a likely signing.

from 1-10 how happy would you be + why??

 

[Zinedine Biscan]

Twitter dogs are barking that Bruno Fernandes is a likely signing.

from 1-10 how happy would you be + why??

Eh... a 7 maybe? He's done well in Portugal but hard to know how he'll find the step up in quality and physicality in the PL. I'd be hopeful but not exactly dancing through the streets.

 

[William Clarke]

There's been mention by John Aldridge saying Coutinho could be on his way back to us. I can't see it myself. The transfer fee would be a sticking point with us and how happy would Coutinho be about coming back here. It's all very questionable.

 

[Flobs]

There's been mention by John Aldridge saying Coutinho could be on his way back to us. I can't see it myself. The transfer fee would be a sticking point with us and how happy would Coutinho be about coming back here. It's all very questionable.

Well at least I hope not!

 

[GaryBarlow99]

Twitter dogs are barking that Bruno Fernandes is a likely signing.

from 1-10 how happy would you be + why??

Meh. Don't think he is what we need.

 

[treboeth]

There's been mention by John Aldridge saying Coutinho could be on his way back to us. I can't see it myself. The transfer fee would be a sticking point with us and how happy would Coutinho be about coming back here. It's all very questionable.

John Aldridge doesn't want Liverpool to blow budget on Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool sold the Brazilian play-maker to Barcelona 18 months ago.

www.hitc.com

John Aldridge doesn't want Liverpool to blow budget on Philippe Coutinho

Doesn`t seem in favour of his return

 

[RedForever2014]

Clyne was great value for money for the quality and experience he brought.
He makes 70k per week more than what robertson and trent did despite having less game time. Yet when he came on against man united, he looked like he's been playing all season. Explain that.

Versatility is something we should be expect from the experienced pros in the squad. Lallana and Ox will have to up their game either as midfielders and/or wingers to get in the team. Origi had to do this as a striker in the pending exit of sturridge.

It's interesting you mention Clyne, as he's an example of a player that eventually broke down through overuse. We should learn from that with VVD and Bobby.

In any case, I didn't cite Clyne as a player without the required quality to come into the side when required.

Defensively Clyne is a similar level to TAA, it's his lack of offensive output that limits his game time.

 

[William Clarke]

John Aldridge doesn't want Liverpool to blow budget on Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool sold the Brazilian play-maker to Barcelona 18 months ago.

www.hitc.com

John Aldridge doesn't want Liverpool to blow budget on Philippe Coutinho

Doesn`t seem in favour of his return

Hmm, so I wonder who put it about that Aldo was mentioning it? Obviously someone who doesn't like him. I wonder if he has a doppelgänger, a lookylikey over in the Bitters side of town? Cheers @treboeth you've saved a lot of egg hitting my face.

 

[FilthyBloke]

I’d go for Tierney. Plays right back for Scotland and left back for Celtic. Is young.
Could be like a Dennis Irwin type player and would get more than a fair share of games.
For 15 - 20m I would be happy with that.

And personally I would still be happy with Zaha. Knows the premier league. Is direct and pacey. Under klopp I think he could really flourish.

 

[Kopstar]

Clyne was great value for money for the quality and experience he brought.
He makes 70k per week more than what robertson and trent did despite having less game time. Yet when he came on against man united, he looked like he's been playing all season. Explain that.

Versatility is something we should be expect from the experienced pros in the squad. Lallana and Ox will have to up their game either as midfielders and/or wingers to get in the team. Origi had to do this as a striker in the pending exit of sturridge.

? Clyne's on less than Trent and Robertson.

It's interesting you mention Clyne, as he's an example of a player that eventually broke down through overuse. We should learn from that with VVD and Bobby.

In any case, I didn't cite Clyne as a player without the required quality to come into the side when required.

Defensively Clyne is a similar level to TAA, it's his lack of offensive output that limits his game time.

When? Last year maybe. Trent's better than Clyne in every department now, including defensively.

 

[SadiosMio]

Twitter dogs are barking that Bruno Fernandes is a likely signing.

from 1-10 how happy would you be + why??

IDK but it's a 10 for a fan podcast getting itself noticed with a rumor out of nothing. Such is twatter.

We know the player is interested. Very. Less clear if the club is. Agent and club likely leaking to media to spur action, this podcast account is likely just repeating that. Add siren emojis and stir to desired inconsistency.

 

[SirBillShankly]

I’d go for Tierney. Plays right back for Scotland and left back for Celtic. Is young.
Could be like a Dennis Irwin type player and would get more than a fair share of games.
For 15 - 20m I would be happy with that.

And personally I would still be happy with Zaha. Knows the premier league. Is direct and pacey. Under klopp I think he could really flourish.

Tierney would be a cracking player to have. Has played CB for Scotland to. I hope we are looking at him. Wouldn't want to see him in an Arsenal shirt.

Would be VERY interesting to see how Jürgen would develop Zaha.I don't think we'll go for him though. Reckon we will be after someone like Havertz or Aouar.

 

[SithBaare]

It didn't work with Sturridge, yes. Said the last period in Madrid. That wasn't good enough, the rest of the match we were completely fine.

Expecting Salah to defend in Madrid , what ever happened to catching them off guard and team tactics. It's Salah with the quick speed remember , getting him to defense would only help Tottenham get one more body into liverpools half.

 

[SithBaare]

Put it simply , I don't think Salah has shirked defensive responsibilities. It's team tactics.

 

[SithBaare]

Also remember the counter pressing tactics of jurgen , Salah has to be on point to recieve the intercepted ball.

 

[SithBaare]

Twitter dogs are barking that Bruno Fernandes is a likely signing.

from 1-10 how happy would you be + why??

9.

Close to 30 goals from midfield , if he helps us with atleast 13 , it's well woeth

 

[belldiouf]

I've been watching a lot of the Copa America this year, and there is a player from Brazil who has impressed me immensely. His name is Everton and he plays wide on the left and cuts in on his right. He reminds me of Mane in terms of his playing style. He plays for Gremio in Brazil and is likely to be far cheaper than Neres or Pepe who we've also been linked with. The only downside is his name.