The Official Liverpool FC Thread [Vol 12]

[jammy-git]

I'd love to see him spend a season back at LFC to see if he can get back to his best under Klopp. But I can't see it happening unfortunately.

[type-r]

According to Sky sources, Klopp won't be targeting a new keeper in the summer.

I've been really impressed with Mignolet, really has started to command the high ball and has been very vocal with the defenders around him. That combined with his aleady well known great shot-stopping capability, is starting to make him look like a top quality keeper now.

I personally would like to see Ward pushing him next season, who has had an excellent season with Huddersfield.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/10843...

[Flip Martian]

type-r said:

According to Sky sources, Klopp won't be targeting a new keeper in the summer.

I've been really impressed with Mignolet, really has started to command the high ball and has been very vocal with the defenders around him. That combined with his aleady well known great shot-stopping capability, is starting to make him look like a top quality keeper now.

I personally would like to see Ward pushing him next season, who has had an excellent season with Huddersfield.

Source: http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/10843...

Be interesting to see how Klopp sees Ward and Karius. By rights, Karius is number 2 at the moment but if he's not impressing and Ward IS, while on loan... Or if Karius is, perhaps Ward will be sold. Maybe Karius isn't settling over here and would prefer to go back to Germany, who knows. Either way, Mings has stepped up and its a pleasure to see.

[RedTrident]

m3sye said:

RedTrident said:

Once we've replaced Sakho I'd rather we then bought a full back rather than another centreback. Someone that can rotate with Clyne or Milner. My preference is Milner and give some more pitch time next season to AA.

Is Virgil any good? How much is he likely to cost? I've never seen the lad play.

I think he will be buying botyh a CB and a LB

Never seen Virgil play? dont you watch the prem ? or even their games against us?

I agree on both a centre back and left back as I think (hope) Moreno will be gone also.

I'd completely forgot about that Virgil!!! We should just buy Southampton.

[jammy-git]

The "Best Wide Forward" player in the Premier League, Mane, is one of only three non-Chelsea and Tottenham players to make it into the PFA Team of the Year: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39648483

[Ascayman]

jammy-git said:

The "Best Wide Forward" player in the Premier League, Mane, is one of only three non-Chelsea and Tottenham players to make it into the PFA Team of the Year: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39648483

You wouldn't play him there though would you? and what no Clyne?

[jammy-git]

I don't know why they have Mane and Hazard that way around. I'm sure I've seen Hazard more often on the left and obviously Mane is better on the right.

[m3sye]

Ascayman said:

You wouldn't play him there though would you? and what no Clyne?

This year Clyne has been a shadow of a player that he was last year - rightly so he will be feeling a lot of pressure from Trent next year too

[Ascayman]

m3sye said:

Ascayman said:

You wouldn't play him there though would you? and what no Clyne?

This year Clyne has been a shadow of a player that he was last year - rightly so he will be feeling a lot of pressure from Trent next year too

Six months ago he was the best full back in the world. ever.

[m3sye]

Ascayman said:

Six months ago he was the best full back in the world. ever.

I am only being honest with you - i can make something up if you prefer? in his 1st season he was as good a RB in the prem - this season his form has well dropped -
Not only LFC fans would have told you that but so would Saints who also used to say it ....

From drops, st happens
He is not suddenly a bad RB he is just not at the level he was....

[Black can man]

Ascayman said:

and what no Clyne?

[type-r]

Klopp has mentioned that Henderson may not play again this season.

Can we realistically rely on Henderson in the future? I may not be his biggest fan but he had a great start to the season, the team missed him when he was injured, he certainly emerged from Gerrard's shadow and provided a decent amount of quality in the middle. We know he carries a heel injury that is unlikely to completely heal - which means he has to play through certain amount of pain each game I assume but is "manageable" with painkillers - but this foot injury for whatever reason doesn't seem to want to heal. Can we carry him if he is a potential injury liability for next season (he has had a history of injuries - not quite Sturridge numbers however)? Do we need to go out and get a solid replacement. In my view, we probably need a top quality central midfielder anyway and if we sign a LB, we have Milner too that can fill in.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/04/jurgen-klopp-...

Edited by type-r on Thursday 20th April 12:12

[counterofbeans]

"He looks really healthy but he cannot play football".

No change there then...

[m3sye]

type-r said:

Klopp has mentioned that Henderson may not play again this season.

Can we realistically rely on Henderson in the future? I may not be his biggest fan but he had a great start to the season, the team missed him when he was injured, he certainly emerged from Gerrard's shadow and provided a decent amount of quality in the middle. We know he carries a heel injury that is unlikely to completely heal - which means he has to play through certain amount of pain each game I assume but is "manageable" with painkillers - but this foot injury for whatever reason doesn't seem to want to heal. Can we carry him if he is a potential injury liability for next season (he has had a history of injuries - not quite Sturridge numbers however)? Do we need to go out and get a solid replacement. In my view, we probably need a top quality central midfielder anyway and if we sign a LB, we have Milner too that can fill in.

http://www.thisisanfield.com/2017/04/jurgen-klopp-...

Edited by type-r on Thursday 20th April 12:12

I am sure we wont be 'relying' on anyone as such next year - he will be adding to his squad this summer so we can cover when anyone is out

[Ructions]

Lucas and Matip are doubts ahead of Sunday's home game against Palace. Joe Gomez, who played for the U23s on Monday may play a part in the game.

[jammy-git]

FFS. That's my only issue with Lucas, every time he gets a run of games he gets injured. I can see why Klopp might reluctantly sell him. Matip is slowly turning into a sick note too!

As for replacing Henderson; between him, Can, Wijnaldum and possibly Lucas I'm happy with the CM/DM options next year. Possibly sell Lucas and get a good quality replacement in? I think we need a really good quality option for Lallana though.

[Ascayman]

m3sye said:

Ascayman said:

Six months ago he was the best full back in the world. ever.

I am only being honest with you - i can make something up if you prefer? in his 1st season he was as good a RB in the prem - this season his form has well dropped -
Not only LFC fans would have told you that but so would Saints who also used to say it ....

From drops, st happens
He is not suddenly a bad RB he is just not at the level he was....

Sye, I hate to break this to you but he was never actually that good, certainly not as good as you made him out to be.

[m3sye]

From a couple of games I have seen of him this year he would have been a great signing

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transf...

[jammy-git]

Can't see that ever happening.

[Flip Martian]

Never played for us but he grew up a Liverpool fan, so relevant I think. Ugo Ehiogu died after collapsing yesterday at Spurs training ground. 44 is no age.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39664839