LET'S GOOOOOOOO!!!
Agvet12 said:
Did we offload Karius last year or the winter transfer window?
I'm keen on signing Memphis to fill that exact role.AG@RICE said:
Absolutely need a backup for Bobby that can actually play like Bobby. Origi went from transfer $$$ bait to untouchable, but he can't press like Bobby. We need someone who can start league/FA cup games that can establish a high press.
Dalton Hughes said:I'm keen on signing Memphis to fill that exact role.AG@RICE said:
Absolutely need a backup for Bobby that can actually play like Bobby. Origi went from transfer $$$ bait to untouchable, but he can't press like Bobby. We need someone who can start league/FA cup games that can establish a high press.
AG@RICE said:
Anyone willing to go to Liverpool should already know they will have to earn their place. Even De ligt would not walk into a first team place without tons of stout competition. One could argue the VVD - Matip (or Gomez) partnership was the best in the world.
I read a quote by Klopp that he shares with his knew signees as they sit on the bench and adjust to the physical/mental demands of Liverpool - "Are you here for 5 months or 5 years?" Every player must truly understand and be physically capable of carrying out Klopp's gameplan. Very few non-Liverpool players will have that ability, so I expect that anyone who signs will understand they might be coming off the bench.
Shaqiri is a great example of this. He is an absolute top class player who rarely plays, yet he is happy being a winner so he stays and fights for his place.
OregonAggie said:AG@RICE said:
Anyone willing to go to Liverpool should already know they will have to earn their place. Even De ligt would not walk into a first team place without tons of stout competition. One could argue the VVD - Matip (or Gomez) partnership was the best in the world.
I read a quote by Klopp that he shares with his knew signees as they sit on the bench and adjust to the physical/mental demands of Liverpool - "Are you here for 5 months or 5 years?" Every player must truly understand and be physically capable of carrying out Klopp's gameplan. Very few non-Liverpool players will have that ability, so I expect that anyone who signs will understand they might be coming off the bench.
Shaqiri is a great example of this. He is an absolute top class player who rarely plays, yet he is happy being a winner so he stays and fights for his place.
Would there be competition? Yes. Would a $100M player sit on the bench? No. You can't spend that kind of money and not play someone. I also think he's better than Gomez/Matip/Lovren.
I think the fact that we have Gomez and Matip makes De Ligt a want but not a need at all. Matip was possibly the most important player for us after Gomez's injury because he played so damn well. Gomez is our CB of the future and I bet we end up selling Matip next summer.
AG@RICE said:OregonAggie said:AG@RICE said:
Anyone willing to go to Liverpool should already know they will have to earn their place. Even De ligt would not walk into a first team place without tons of stout competition. One could argue the VVD - Matip (or Gomez) partnership was the best in the world.
I read a quote by Klopp that he shares with his knew signees as they sit on the bench and adjust to the physical/mental demands of Liverpool - "Are you here for 5 months or 5 years?" Every player must truly understand and be physically capable of carrying out Klopp's gameplan. Very few non-Liverpool players will have that ability, so I expect that anyone who signs will understand they might be coming off the bench.
Shaqiri is a great example of this. He is an absolute top class player who rarely plays, yet he is happy being a winner so he stays and fights for his place.
Would there be competition? Yes. Would a $100M player sit on the bench? No. You can't spend that kind of money and not play someone. I also think he's better than Gomez/Matip/Lovren.
I think the fact that we have Gomez and Matip makes De Ligt a want but not a need at all. Matip was possibly the most important player for us after Gomez's injury because he played so damn well. Gomez is our CB of the future and I bet we end up selling Matip next summer.
They paid 65 million for Naby Kieta and he struggled to find the field.
I agree with eiggA2002 though, it seems counter culture to bring in De Ligt...if anything they are just trying to drive up the price. Also, I'm not sure he is the ideal defensive CB for Liverpool. He can certainly score, but Gomez's recovery speed (when fully healthy) might make him a better defender in Klopp's system.
OregonAggie said:
Gomez is one of my favorite players on Liverpool but I would take De Ligt over him any day. Gomez is damn fast for a big guy but De Ligt isn't a slow player at all.
But as you said, these rumors were agents trying to drive up a price so in the end it doesn't matter. Also, CB is not a weakness for us when it comes to starters or depth. It's by far our deepest position.
eiggA2002 said:
Agreed. Klopp has said something similar to we're going to "reinforce not rebuild" this window.
Seems like we are focused on extending some current contracts (Ox, Origi) and giving VVD improved terms while adding depth in the areas of need (LB, FWD, GK).
Fixture release day is tomorrow!!!!