Liverpool Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 2014 - Mod Note in OP 28/8

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googled eyes wrote: »

He can't be voted MOTM as he's too young to drink in the States ( Guinness sponsorship)

That is hilarious.
As is this subtle trolling: Gerrard: I told Luis he was too good for Arsenal

Underpaid Mike

If not Remy then who? - Football 365 article

Despite playing without any enduring problem for the last four years, it seems a failure to pass a medical has scuppered Remy's proposed move to Liverpool this week. Divock Origi has arrived at Anfield but only on the condition that he would be loaned straight back to Lille and with Luis Suarez having moved to Barcelona, Brendan Rodgers is left with Daniel Sturridge and Rickie Lambert as the only recognised strikers in the squad.

Remy boasts strengths of 'long shots' and 'finishing' on WhoScored.com, and was one of the Premier League's biggest threats on the counter attack last season; in fact, only Suarez (nine) had more attempts on the break than Remy (six) in the whole top flight. He had the third most shots per game in the Premier League (3.5), hanging on the shoulder of the last man and thus caught offside the second most times per game (1.2), while also faring well for a striker in terms of both dribbles (1.1) and key passes (1.2).

It is proving difficult for Liverpool to spend the riches that came with Suarez's departure on an adequate replacement, and now that the Remy deal has fallen through, what other options, statistically similar to the Frenchman, are available to the Reds?



Marco Reus - Borussia Dortmund

Any hope of Liverpool signing the Borussia Dortmund winger is slim to say the least, but he is certainly the best option out there for the Reds to pursue. Like Remy, he is a pacy forward who likes to cut inside from the left, as his WhoScored characteristics dictate, while he can also match the Frenchman's strengths, additionally strong at taking set-pieces, key passes, through balls and crossing. The lofty fee suggested reflects how much better an option he would be to Liverpool than Remy, but his quality also means that his club are unlikely to sell.

Able to play on either wing or through the middle, Reus is two years Remy's junior but is more prolific and has more big-game experience, whilst also providing vastly more in a creative sense. It is unclear whether Rodgers has already admitted defeat on this one, and it may be that bringing in Reus is a dream too big for this summer.

Kevin Volland - Hoffenheim

One of Europe's most exciting prospects, Volland was in Jogi Low's provisional squad for the World Cup but failed to make the final 23 after the manager instead chose to stockpile midfielders in Brazil, though that is not to take anything away from the ability of the forward. Still only 22, Volland hit 11 Bundesliga goals last season and Hoffenheim will be desperate to hold on to him for at least another year. He is a threat on the break, having had eight such attempts last season, and could well thrive in a fast-paced, counter-attacking Liverpool side.

A left-footer who plays on the right, Volland too likes to cut inside, but he is probably not entirely what Rodgers is after in terms of replacing Suarez. However, young, fresh and bursting with talent while also reportedly carrying a £12.5m release clause, Volland could represent the kind of value Remy was originally going to be.

Alessio Cerci - Torino

Another option that may prove difficult to tear away from the grasp of his club, Cerci enjoyed a fantastic season at Torino alongside Ciro Immobile, but with the latter having since moved to Dortmund, the Turin-based side will be keen to avoid selling. Cerci hit double figures for both goals (13) and assists (10) in Serie A last season, with three of those goals coming on the counter attack. With 1.6 key passes per game, he is less of an out-and-out goalscorer than Remy, but further creativity for the likes of Sturridge and Raheem Sterling to feed off certainly would not go amiss.

Also caught offside on average 1.1 times per game, Cerci looks for balls in behind often while coming deep to collect possession too, so he is probably the most varied of these options, and is certainly more so than Remy. He has statistically calculated strengths that can match and better Remy's, with through balls and key passes stated as 'strong' in addition to finishing and long shots. He certainly has the talent to thrive at Liverpool, the only doubt will be whether he can adapt to the pace of the Premier League.

Shinji Okazaki - Mainz

Japan striker Okazaki would be another versatile option for Brendan Rodgers to consider. Only six players scored more Bundesliga goals last season than Okazaki (15), who also added another one against Colombia at the World Cup before James Rodríguez was introduced to proceedings. His conversion rate (20.8%) was significantly better last season than that of Remy (15.6%), and he is mostly concerned with making clever runs to be played in behind, caught offside 1.5 times per game.

Often charged with challenging for long balls up field at Mainz (winning an impressive 3.4 aerial duels per game), things would be different at Rodgers' short-passing Liverpool, and Okazaki would need to get used to seeing more of the ball, having completed just 13.5 passes per game last season.

Rodrigo Palacio - Inter Milan

Replacing the likes of Sergio Aguero, Ezequiel Lavezzi and Gonzalo Higuaín, Palacio found it difficult not to disappoint at the World Cup. He missed a couple of guilt-edged chances that saw many fans prematurely write him off, but after a fruitful season for Inter, there is little reason to doubt his value at club level.

He ranked joint-fourth in the goalscoring Serie A charts this season (17) with compatriot Higuaín, whilst also registering seven assists. Not as fast or physically domineering as the likes of Remy or Suarez, Palacio could still assert himself on the Premier League, in the same way Philippe Coutinho did after moving from San Siro. At 32 he is not quite the sprightly, young, exciting option that fans may be after, but he could be a good stop-gap in this market from which it is so far proving understandably difficult to replace Suarez.

Vicxas

Volland sounds like a great prospect.

Raif Severance

Vicxas wrote: »

Volland sounds like a great prospect.

Nuri mentioned him awhile back.

martyos121

Out of that list, Cerci is the one I'd go for, assuming Reus is out of the question.
He's clearly a huge threat on the counter attack so he fits the system well.

Underpaid Mike

Just admiring this again from Can and Sterling last night
Sterling has actually seemed to get faster than last year, he left Clichy for dead time after time
This finish is spectacular

https://vine.co/v/MEreTVFYQxH

One of his many 1v1 against Clichy here
https://vine.co/v/MEHEp3QAXbZ

Underpaid Mike

From the Mirror, Brazilian players that would be suited to Europe

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/5-players-brazil-your-club-3935969

New wave: Could these players light up the Premier League?
With prices rising ever higher in Europe, more and more sides will be looking further afield as they seek to boost their squads this summer.

Contrary to received wisdom, Brazil is no longer one of the great training grounds of the beautiful game. Coaching, even in the upper echelons of Brazil's league system, often leaves a great deal to be desired, while funding and long-term planning have increasingly become alien concepts.

This, of course, is a discussion for another time, but it is noticeable that the talent does not flow as thick and fast as it once did.

But there are bright spots, even they owe more to sheer weight of numbers than anything else.

Here are five players based in Brazil that could make an impact in the Premier League:

Everton Ribeiro
Age: 25
Club: Cruzeiro
Position: Attacking midfielder

The standout player for Brazilian champions Cruzeiro, zippy attacking midfielder Everton Ribeiro has beet attracting covetous glances from a number of European clubs, including Liverpool, who were linked with a January move.

GettyJinky genius: Everton has grown into one of Brazil's most promising talents
Fleet of foot and sharp of mind, Everton is a menace running at defenders from his post on the right. He enjoys cutting inside onto his favoured left foot to pick out a through ball, darting forward for a one-two, or nipping in on goal to shoot. The results have often been spectacular: the 25-year-old racked up 11 assists in last year's Brasileirão and scored plenty of scorchers to boot.

Would suit: Liverpool, Manchester United

FEATURE: Everton Ribeiro scouting report

Lucas Silva
Age: 21
Club: Cruzeiro
Position: Centre midfield

Another player whose star has risen with that of Cruzeiro over the last 18 months, Lucas Silva oozes class in the middle of the park. Despite strong competition for places, he has become a first-team regular for the Belo Horizonte club, relegating far more experienced players to the bench.


Tall, elegant and blessed with plenty of technical ability, he likes to start attacks from deep, clipping passes to his full-backs before striding forward. The 21-year-old also marshals the back four well and takes a tidy set piece. Destined to become a star.

Would suit: Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal

Marcelo
Age: 22
Club: Atlético Paranaense
Position: Striker

A product of hometown club Atlético-PR, Marcelo's career looked in danger of petering out just two years ago. He managed just two goals in his first three seasons in the national championship and returned to the Hurricanes from a loan at Vitória with his tail between his legs.


But 2012 changed everything. Marcelo scored 16 goals in Série B to fire Atlético back to the top flight and then carried that form into 2013. While Ederson top scored for the Curitiba club last term, it was Marcelo whose direct, hard-running style stretched the play and set the tempo. Speedy and powerful, he could be worth taking a punt on.

Would suit: Everton, Newcastle, West Ham

Rodrigo Caio
Age: 20
Club: São Paulo
Position: Centre-back

A senior debutant at the tender age of 17, Rodrigo Caio has long been tipped for the top. Originally used at right-back and even in midfield, he was able to nail down a first-team spot in 2013 in his preferred position of in the centre of defence.


While not the tallest, he is strong in the tackle and reads the game very impressively. Perhaps his biggest strength, however, is his ability on the ball: he passes with confidence, allowing the Tricolor to build from the back without fear. That skill could make him a very useful acquisition.

Would suit: Arsenal, Tottenham, Manchester United

Charles Aránguiz
Age: 25
Club: Internacional
Position: Centre midfield

Is this cheating, given Aránguiz is not a Brazilian? Maybe, but you'll forgive us when you see the Chilean in action. Bullish, energetic and capable of getting up and down the field all afternoon, he has been a revelation since making the switch to Brazil, slotting into Inter's midfield with aplomb.

GettyTireless: Aránguiz has an impressive engine
He also showed this summer that he can cut it at the highest level, performing well for Chile against top-class opposition like Spain and the Netherlands. Europe beckons.

Would suit: Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool

0028673

Underpaid Mike wrote: »

Just admiring this again from Can and Sterling last night
Sterling has actually seemed to get faster than last year, he left Clichy for dead time after time
This finish is spectacular

https://vine.co/v/MEreTVFYQxH

That finish reminds me of a young Thierry Henry..

With BR's guidance Raheem really does have the world at his feet..

Sappy404

Great view of the Sterling goal:

http://i.instagram.com/p/rGN3yRAWbf/

Luckycharms_74

Underpaid Mike wrote: »

Just admiring this again from Can and Sterling last night
Sterling has actually seemed to get faster than last year, he left Clichy for dead time after time
This finish is spectacular

https://vine.co/v/MEreTVFYQxH

One of his many 1v1 against Clichy here
https://vine.co/v/MEHEp3QAXbZ

And he was well onside :mad:

SlickRic

the ref is in a terrible position, far too far ahead of the play.

Gbear

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

And he was well onside :mad:

I think the weird way the pitch was set up creates an optical illusion.

He's actually about 2 yards offside there.

I think the lines of grass on the pitch weren't parallel to the goal-line but more like this:
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NukaCola

Gbear wrote: »

I think the weird way the pitch was set up creates an optical illusion.

He's actually about 2 yards offside there.

I think the lines of grass on the pitch weren't parallel to the goal-line but more like this:
////////|
////////| <- Goal line
////////|

Yup. In the picture the linesman and Sterling are level, if that makes sense?

Speak Now

Fair play to linesman for getting that call right, they're used to dealing in straight lines!!!

Underpaid Mike

Gbear wrote: »

I think the weird way the pitch was set up creates an optical illusion.

He's actually about 2 yards offside there.

I think the lines of grass on the pitch weren't parallel to the goal-line but more like this:
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////////| <- Goal line
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Ya you seem to be right unfortunately. Doesnt take away from the exceptional finish though

DDC1990

Luckycharms_74 wrote: »

And he was well onside :mad:

I was sure, but look at the other angle, the lines of the Baseball Diamond are fúcked up, to the degree that he is actually well offside.

Ignore the lines and look straight across, with the linesman.

The pitch was a disgrace!

Apparently this New York City FC are meant to be playing games in there next year? Good luck!

viper006

Rumours going about originating from RAWK that we are back in for kono for 9.8m.

Think he'd be a great buy and at that price can't go wrong.

Milkers

Kess73 wrote: »

The gist of his interview was him saying now that he is a Sevilla player that he would prefer if Moreno stayed with Sevilla. Basically saying he wants the club's best players to stay there. He is just stating what pretty any player would say when asked a direct question (which he was), and is a pretty typical soundbyte from a player trying to get the supporters of the team he is with onside.

Would lay money if any of Lallana/Lovern/Can etc were asked in the morning if they hoped that Sturridge/Coutinho/Sterling would be at the club long term, then they would give an answer that was similar in terms of content to what Aspas gave.

Except Aspas is still a Liverpool player, only on loan there.

And Sterling was miles offside, grass lines were cut diagonally on the pitch as noted above.

SlickRic

brilliant.

DDC1990

Already Can is looking like a sure first team player.

I didn't realize how physically big he is, until I saw him next to Sakho going for a corner. He gives a great physicality, but also great ball skills in the middle.

He worked really well with Sterling and Henderson.

Sturridge is still quite rusty I think, but he was very clever for Hendersons goal. Got on the right side of Kolorov, went down under the contact, but kept himself between the Kolorov and the goal, and Henderson was able to fire in. Also in his defence, the quality of the ball to him in the first half was awful.

NEDDURC

DDC1990 wrote: »

Already Can is looking like a sure first team player.

I didn't realize how physically big he is, until I saw him next to Sakho going for a corner. He gives a great physicality, but also great ball skills in the middle.

He worked really well with Sterling and Henderson.

Sturridge is still quite rusty I think, but he was very clever for Hendersons goal. Got on the right side of Kolorov, went down under the contact, but kept himself between the Kolorov and the goal, and Henderson was able to fire in. Also in his defence, the quality of the ball to him in the first half was awful.

I didn't get to see the game at all but I haven't seen any mention of how Sturridge and Lambert played together? Any signs that it could work?

Knex*

Never trust a Luckycharms image. That man could photoshop your own Mother's face onto the Pope, and make you believe it too.

Iused2likebusts

Raif Severance wrote: »

Not in that Game. To me he look Tired.

There was 1 Incident in that Game, that really Irked me about Gerrard. He decided to Loop the Ball towards Hendo, instead of Controlling it and Laying it Normal-like. He was Under no Pressure when he was doing this, and Hendo was only a Few Yards ahead of him.

The Problem, is that Hendo had a Man City Player (Forgot who) near him. And when he Failed to Control it (it was not an Easy Ball to Control), the Man City Player stole the Ball and we got Counterattacked.

That should never have happened.

That's one of the Reasons why I wanted Gerrard, to be Rested as much. We don't want any of that Lazy/Casual/Tired Instance happening, once the Real Season begins.

Pre season is about getting the players sharp enough to be able to play 90 mins once the season starts. If he gets 30 mins here and 45 mins there he won't be ready for when it matters. Mistakes sloppiness tiredness happens at this stage as the players aren't match fit but this is part of the process of building them up to the 90 minute level.

DDC1990

NEDDURC wrote: »

I didn't get to see the game at all but I haven't seen any mention of how Sturridge and Lambert played together? Any signs that it could work?

From just that game alone? No, I don't think it will work. But that may be down to the midfield rather then the Strikeforce.

Midfield of Coutinho, Allen, Hendo, Gerrard was so weak, we couldn't play any ball through. So it was a lot of lumped forward ball.

DDC1990

Saw this and the comments on Facebook.

Is Markovic the new Ashley Cole? Bad form on the lads not waiting for him before taking the pic. :P

Cjs21

Wondering what everyones thinking about Gerrards new contract.

He's on his last year of his contract now.

Surely he can't be on the same wages he's on right now if a new contract is agreed upon?

Knex*

Enrique looks like a bloke hanging from a weekend at a festival.

Lex Luthor

Underpaid Mike wrote: »

From the Mirror, Brazilian players that would be suited to Europe
Everton Ribeiro
Age: 25
Club: Cruzeiro
Position: Attacking midfielder

The standout player for Brazilian champions Cruzeiro, zippy attacking midfielder Everton Ribeiro has beet attracting covetous glances from a number of European clubs, including Liverpool, who were linked with a January move.

GettyJinky genius: Everton has grown into one of Brazil's most promising talents
Fleet of foot and sharp of mind, Everton is a menace running at defenders from his post on the right. He enjoys cutting inside onto his favoured left foot to pick out a through ball, darting forward for a one-two, or nipping in on goal to shoot. The results have often been spectacular: the 25-year-old racked up 11 assists in last year's Brasileirão and scored plenty of scorchers to boot.

Would suit: Liverpool, Manchester United

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/5-players-brazil-your-club-3935969

hmmmm, how odd would that look, a Liverpool shirt with EVERTON written across the back...!!!

MD1990

Sterling is a huge talent & can potentially become of the best players in the world in 4 or 5 years. There is going to be huge pressure on him this season so i hope he doesn't get burned out like in 12/13. Robinson was terrible last night.I don't think he will make it as a squad player & Kelly was poor too.Can looks a great addition & has better presence about him than Allen who has been poor all pre-season.

Agent Coulson

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Sakho---Lovren

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---Henderson--Can----Lallana--

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Coutinho

---

----Sterling

---

Sturridge

---

The core of the team looks very strong and the oldest there is Lallana at 26 so swap him with Markovic who is 20 then that core team could be together for the next 6/7/8 seasons.

That makes me very happy.

jasonb

Underpaid Mike wrote: »

As Alonso so famously put it, a midfielder should never have to tackle if he can avoid it at all

Reminds me of the old line 'His second touch is a tackle'.

Unlike Sterling, whose second touch is a goal! Just loved his goal last night, so calm, the first touch controlling the knock on and taking it past the defender, and then the second touch finishing it off. Such composure and skill is great to see in someone so young...

J.

billymitchell

Agent Coulson wrote: »

---

Sakho---Lovren

---

---Henderson--Can----Lallana--

---

Coutinho

---

----Sterling

---

Sturridge

---

The core of the team looks very strong and the oldest there is Lallana at 26 so swap him with Markovic who is 20 then that core team could be together for the next 6/7/8 seasons.

That makes me very happy.

We could do with a Aguero, Van Persie, Sanchez level player in there as well, so guy who can win a game by himself. Not sure if any of them lads are capable of doing that

Soft Falling Rain

DDC1990 wrote: »

Saw this and the comments on Facebook.

Is Markovic the new Ashley Cole? Bad form on the lads not waiting for him before taking the pic. :P

Poor oul Rickie struggling to hunker down. :pac:

Underpaid Mike

Agent Coulson wrote: »

---

Sakho---Lovren

---

---Henderson--Can----Lallana--

---

Coutinho

---

----Sterling

---

Sturridge

---

The core of the team looks very strong and the oldest there is Lallana at 26 so swap him with Markovic who is 20 then that core team could be together for the next 6/7/8 seasons.

That makes me very happy.

Until Real and Barca come knocking with 100m+ bids for our best players again! Imagine that team with Suarez still there. :(:(:(:(:(

Cjs21

billymitchell wrote: »

We could do with a Aguero, Van Persie, Sanchez level player in there as well, so guy who can win a game by himself. Not sure if any of them lads are capable of doing that

Sterling. Since the turn of this year he has been the best player I've seen play football and he looks to be getting better. Hope we can hold onto him in the future.

Agent Coulson

billymitchell wrote: »

We could do with a Aguero, Van Persie, Sanchez level player in there as well, so guy who can win a game by himself. Not sure if any of them lads are capable of doing that

I think Sterling, Markovic & Coutinho(If he every finds his shooting boots) can become those kinds of players.

But I do agree we really could do with one of those players right now.

Chip Whitley

Soft Falling Rain wrote: »

Poor oul Rickie struggling to hunker down. :pac:

He looks massive next to Coutinho and even Stevie. must be the angle the photo was taken at.

K-9

jasonb wrote: »

Reminds me of the old line 'His second touch is a tackle'.

Unlike Sterling, whose second touch is a goal! Just loved his goal last night, so calm, the first touch controlling the knock on and taking it past the defender, and then the second touch finishing it off. Such composure and skill is great to see in someone so young...

J.

I don't usually like going over board either way on a player but he really looks the real deal, and after a few teething problems with attitude and being over used, he'd developed more than I ever thought, at his age. The criticism last year was OTT, players will have dips in form especially at that age. People don't know what is going on in the back ground in training and developing the player either.

I remember an opposition fan getting a dig in about Adnan early last season, wishing he wouldn't become the next Sterling. He wishes! I'm sure he'll turn out a very good player too.

billymitchell wrote: »

We could do with a Aguero, Van Persie, Sanchez level player in there as well, so guy who can win a game by himself. Not sure if any of them lads are capable of doing that

Very few are tbh.

Harry Palmr

England U17s play Sweden, for a place in the Nordic Tournament final at 5 pm.

Goalkeepers William Huffer (Leeds United), Taye Ashby-Hammond (Fulham).

Defender Trent Arnold (Liverpool), Reece Oxford (West Ham United), Darnell Johnson (Leicester City), Edward Francis (Manchester City), Vashon Neufville (West Ham United).

Midfielders: Kyle Edwards (West Bromwich Albion), Sadou Diallo (Manchester City), Callum Slattery (Southampton), Daniel Wright (Sunderland), Yan Dhanda (Liverpool), Herbie Kane (Liverpool), Todd Cantwell (Norwich City), Marcus Edwards (Tottenham Hotspur).

Forwards: Andre Green (Aston Villa), Admiral Muskwu (Leicester City), Jonathan Leko (West Bromwich Albion).

the FA twitter feed shall have updates

S. Goodspeed

Cjs21 wrote: »

Wondering what everyones thinking about Gerrards new contract.

He's on his last year of his contract now.

Surely he can't be on the same wages he's on right now if a new contract is agreed upon?

Interesting piece on the ESPN site about the Red Sox trying to off load one of their star pitchers and home town boy because they don't fancy paying a 30 year old high wages. I know the baseball trading system is very different to football's but gives some insight into the mindset of Henry and his team. They seem pretty cut throat but hard to argue with their record over the last 10 years.

http://espn.go.com/boston/mlb/story/_/id/11289423/jon-lester-awkward-adventure-continues-boston-red-sox-contemplate-trade

NEDDURC

DDC1990 wrote: »

From just that game alone? No, I don't think it will work. But that may be down to the midfield rather then the Strikeforce.

Midfield of Coutinho, Allen, Hendo, Gerrard was so weak, we couldn't play any ball through. So it was a lot of lumped forward ball.

I know alot of people were excited to see how Sturridge and Lambert played together but when I saw that team I thought it looked too one paced. No quick players in there.

So I think if we are going to play the diamond we'd need Sterling or Markovic in their instead of one of the strikers or replacing Coutinho.

I think Rodgers might revert to more of a 4-3-3 this year or 4-2-3-1 with the 3 behind the striker playing interchangeably.

Pilsbury Doughboy

Harry Palmr wrote: »

England U17s play Sweden, for a place in the Nordic Tournament final at 5 pm.

Goalkeepers William Huffer (Leeds United), Taye Ashby-Hammond (Fulham).

Defender Trent Arnold (Liverpool), Reece Oxford (West Ham United), Darnell Johnson (Leicester City), Edward Francis (Manchester City), Vashon Neufville (West Ham United).

Midfielders: Kyle Edwards (West Bromwich Albion), Sadou Diallo (Manchester City), Callum Slattery (Southampton), Daniel Wright (Sunderland), Yan Dhanda (Liverpool), Herbie Kane (Liverpool), Todd Cantwell (Norwich City), Marcus Edwards (Tottenham Hotspur).

Forwards: Andre Green (Aston Villa), Admiral Muskwu (Leicester City), Jonathan Leko (West Bromwich Albion).

the FA twitter feed shall have updates

Talking about kids .... Check
Talking poorly of Gerrard .....Check

I look forward to your loan watch next season

dogbert27

With last nights penalty and the one he missed against Everton, Sturridge really needs to get practicing. Can't be having that if we're in a CL shoot out.

Chip Whitley

Pilsbury Doughboy wrote: »

Talking about kids .... Check
Talking poorly of Gerrard .....Check

I look forward to your loan watch next season

mada999

DDC1990 wrote: »

Sturridge is still quite rusty I think, but he was very clever for Hendersons goal. Got on the right side of Kolorov, went down under the contact, but kept himself between the Kolorov and the goal, and Henderson was able to fire in. Also in his defence, the quality of the ball to him in the first half was awful.

yep he doesn't look sharp yet... he was dropping to the ground at every opportunity last night

Pilsbury Doughboy

Highlight of last nights match was when Richards was powering down the wing and Emre Can just laid him on his arse, beast!

dogbert27

I think Henderson could step up even more this year.

Looking at the highlights of last night the determination on his face as he bust a gut to get past Sterling who was on the ball and make it in to the box showed that he won't be resting on last seasons laurels. He could be the one to drag the team through some games next season.

He also had a great lay off for Sterling's goal.

He seemed to be over awed when he first arrived and maybe felt the pressure of the price tag but he's definitely growing into a Liverpool player.

kfallon

DDC1990 wrote: »

Saw this and the comments on Facebook.

Is Markovic the new Ashley Cole? Bad form on the lads not waiting for him before taking the pic. :P

WTF does Jones have under his shirt???

Pilsbury Doughboy

dogbert27 wrote: »

I think Henderson could step up even more this year.

Looking at the highlights of last night the determination on his face as he bust a gut to get past Sterling who was on the ball and make it in to the box showed that he won't be resting on last seasons laurels. He could be the one to drag the team through some games next season.

He also had a great lay off for Sterling's goal.

He seemed to be over awed when he first arrived and maybe felt the pressure of the price tag but he's definitely growing into a Liverpool player.

Yep, that was vintage Hendo, I loved that as well, he's unreal the way he just goes and goes and goes.

Knex*

kfallon wrote: »

WTF does Jones have under his shirt???

Hot water bottle?