Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2017/2018

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Lemar would be a great signing if that happened.


Also is MoTD 2 on tonight?

Let me google... **** it, I just did for myself....

10.35

Still hope we don't sell COutinho though. Partially because, as I said, we don't have a replacement (yet) and partially on principle...

sword1

I don't see lemar as a likely signing unless Coutinho is going, sanches has not performed at all so I imagine Bayern would have to take a big loss. He has played crap but at his age maybe it could be turned around.

Osmosis Jones

We've all said the best strategy for Coutinho leaving next season is to replace him now, Lemar would be exactly that.

~Rebel~

Just a bloody really enjoyable game to watch. Every outfield player was fantastic, especially the front three, and Can and Gini behind them. Gini... we've missed a player like that so much since Alonso. The guy who can just instantly turn from trouble into space, and play an attacking ball forward.

Even the back four looked very good today. And it was nice of Karius to keep things interesting for the viewers with a bit of drama too.

ERG89

sword1 wrote:

Sanches has not performed at all so I imagine Bayern would have to take a big loss. He has played crap but at his age maybe it could be turned around.

It was a pre season game but he was incredibly bad against us a few weeks ago.
A loan with option to buy imo.

sword1

I think klopp is keeping mignolet fresh as he thinks he gets complacent if he plays too many games. He hardly played at all preseason iirc.

SlickRic

I often come in for a moan, so I have to say sonething after such a glorious afternoon.

Firstly, Arsenal were a shambles. But with that out of the way...

As complete a performance as I've seen for a while. Apart from Karius' nonsense attempts at football, back to front the team was focused, quick, incisive, penetrating and more.

Moreno was brainfart-less.
Lovren managed to get in front of his striker.
Can was a beast.
Mané scared the shít out of them.
Firmino couldn't be marked.

A special mention for Gomez. Apart from getting skinned once by Ramsey, what a game he had. Quick, great decision making, safe in possession. Just brilliant to see a performance resembling what we all thought he'd become before his injury woes.

Just another mention for my favourite player right now though - Bobby Firmino. I can't speak highly enough of him. You forget he's there, then he pops up with some genius skill to get us out of our half. Or he pops up as if out of a cloud of smoke to head in the opener. Or he makes a mug of 2 Arsenal defenders at 3-0 up to set us on our way for a 4th. Or he's at RB helping clear another attack.

Problems with this team will come from places we all know they'll come from - defending balls into the box, and the amount of games a relatively small squad may have to play in the style that Klopp wants.

But let's revel in today's win. It was stunning. Fair play to the whole fúcking lot of them.

Gbear

It's worth watching Sky's post-match coverage for anyone who missed it.

You can probably find it on youtube.

They absolutely eviscerate Arsenal.
Maybe they don't spend quite enough time on us but really the story of the day is Arsenal's ****eness so it's fair enough, I suppose.

Harry Palmr

Thomas Lemar, Rene and Renato - sign all the midfielders. Surely someone is off if both are being sought even if it's a loan in the case of the latter pair.

SuperTortoise

Gbear wrote: »

It's worth watching Sky's post-match coverage for anyone who missed it.

You can probably find it on youtube.

They absolutely eviscerate Arsenal.
Maybe they don't spend quite enough time on us but really the story of the day is Arsenal's ****eness so it's fair enough, I suppose.

Watched that earlier, it pains me to say it but i thought Carra's analysis was a bit cringy, and i thought Neville got it spot on IMO.

ERG89

Harry Palmr wrote:

Thomas Lemar, Rene and Renato - sign all the midfielders. Surely someone is off if both are being sought even if it's a loan in the case of the latter pair.

F*cking sign Can is what I want.

livinginkorea

On MOTD now.

5starpool

No way we're signing anyone on loan unless there is a clear option to buy for a set price.

corwill

When we break:

BorneTobyWilde

Love how Mane ran across two Arsenal players who were hot on the tail of Salah as he closed down on Čech to score. He could of just watched Salah, but he sprinted to lend a hand.

bur

The Chelsea reject is okay eh?

TitianGerm

corwill wrote: »

When we break:

Are we the raptors or the motorbike?

Gbear

bur wrote: »

The Chelsea reject is okay eh?

He's got a few rough edges that stop him being truly spectacular.

If he could just polish up his finishing he'd be one of the best wingers in the world.

He works, he moves off the ball, he links well, he's aggressive with the ball.

I was a bit worried he'd be a glorified sprinter but his all round game is very very good.

corwill

emmetkenny wrote: »

Are we the raptors or the motorbike?

I couldn't find a raptors on motorbikes gif.

noodler

Gbear wrote: »

He's got a few rough edges that stop him being truly spectacular.

If he could just polish up his finishing he'd be one of the best wingers in the world.

He works, he moves off the ball, he links well, he's aggressive with the ball.

I was a bit worried he'd be a glorified sprinter but his all round game is very very good.

How could you have thought that after his stats in Seria A the last two seasons?

Harry Palmr

He needs to take a step back, if you're quicker than Bellerin then you don't need to be on the shoulder and get caught offside.

Just looking at Fantasy Six results - Mad Albert is the top player on 100 points! :eek:

corwill

Gbear wrote: »

He's got a few rough edges that stop him being truly spectacular.

If he could just polish up his finishing he'd be one of the best wingers in the world.

He works, he moves off the ball, he links well, he's aggressive with the ball.

I was a bit worried he'd be a glorified sprinter but his all round game is very very good.

He's only just got here. Watching him a few times so far, I've thought he looked like he's still adjusting to the pitch of the game in England in general, while also still looking seriously good.

I loved the way he was looking about and assessing options while he burned into the Arsenal half for the 3rd today.

Gbear

noodler wrote: »

How could you have thought that after his stats in Seria A the last two seasons?

A quick player in a counter-attacking team doesn't necessarily need to have a particularly good short game, he doesn't need to be particularly clever in hus movement, he doesn't need to be that great a dribbler and the finishes and final balls he'll be playing won't necessarily have to be that difficult.

I think we're seeing that with his finishing. He botched a similar 1v1 effort either against Palace or away against Hoffenheim and we've seen some ropey finishes in all of his games.

However, what we're also seeing is that he's working really well with the full backs and his buddies up front, we're seeing great communication and intelligence in his work off the ball, we're seeing some excellent, perfectly executed assists and he's having no trouble at all getting in behind even deeply positioned defences both by himself and with help from his teammates.

He's had a brilliant start.

NukaCola

emmetkenny wrote: »

Are we the raptors or the motorbike?

Bellerin is the motorbike left behind, Salah is the Raptor with the ball running clear on goal....

noodler

Gbear wrote: »

A quick player in a counter-attacking team doesn't necessarily need to have a particularly good short game, he doesn't need to be particularly clever in hus movement, he doesn't need to be that great a dribbler and the finishes and final balls he'll be playing won't necessarily have to be that difficult.

I think we're seeing that with his finishing. He botched a similar 1v1 effort either against Palace or away against Hoffenheim and we've seen some ropey finishes in all of his games.

However, what we're also seeing is that he's working really well with the full backs and his buddies up front, we're seeing great communication and intelligence in his work off the ball, we're seeing some excellent, perfectly executed assists and he's having no trouble at all getting in behind even deeply positioned defences both by himself and with help from his teammates.

He's had a brilliant start.

Nice tactical sidestep there!

Not too sure that answer why you thought he'd be a "glorified sprinter" !

1 in 2 man, also Dzekos main provider.

Gbear

noodler wrote: »

Nice tactical sidestep there!

Not too sure that answer why you thought he'd be a "glorified sprinter" !

1 in 2 man, also Dzekos main provider.

I used some hyperbole. I wouldn't get too animated about it.

noodler

Gbear wrote: »

I used some hyperbole. I wouldn't get too animated about it.

That's all I needed.

Osmosis Jones

https://twitter.com/Oliver__Bond/status/901920966477008896

"Brace yourselves for tomorrow Reds. 👏"

Tweet from founder of Anfield HQ. Can contract?

Agent Coulson

There was a fake tweet from a Pearce clone account saying Southampton had contacted Liverpool and were ready to sell.

I'm guessing that's what that is about.

He fell for it.

sword1

Rank in order of importance
Can contract
Coutinho not sold
VVD signed

I know that tweet means nothing but pretend it does what would you like it to be

Osmosis Jones

Honestly Can contract is most important right now. Coutinho's off next summer anyway.

mosstin

sword1 wrote: »

Rank in order of importance
Can contract
Coutinho not sold
VVD signed

I know that tweet means nothing but pretend it does what would you like it to be

Can not Coutinho signed contract. VvD sold.

Hope this helps.

noodler

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

Honestly Can contract is most important right now. Coutinho's off next summer anyway.

I kind of question how much Barca want him if they weren't in the mad situation of having three weeks to burn 222m.

Next summer I'd be interested to see how their team is shaping up and whether 100m+ on Phil still seems like good business.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

sword1 wrote: »

Rank in order of importance
Can contract
Coutinho not sold
VVD signed

I know that tweet means nothing but pretend it does what would you like it to be

Mignolet to Napoli? Reina coming back?

ElTel

sword1 wrote: »

Rank in order of importance
Can contract 2
Coutinho not sold 1
VVD signed 3

I know that tweet means nothing but pretend it does what would you like it to be

Only 3 days left before we'll have to wait 4 months.

sword1

ElTel wrote: »

Only 3 days left before we'll have to wait 4 months.

Except for the can signing

chicorytip

Osmosis Jones wrote:

Honestly Can contract is most important right now. Coutinho's off next summer anyway.

Can, Henderson, Milner, Wijnaldum and Salah all lack the skill and composure that real top class players possess. The brilliance of Mane and Coutinho aside Liverpool are mediocre and considerably below Champions League winning standard.

Agent Coulson

J Mysterio wrote: »

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Took the words right out of my mouth.

sword1

chicorytip wrote: »

Can, Henderson, Milner, Wijnaldum and Salah all lack the skill and composure that real top class players possess. The brilliance of Mane and Coutinho aside Liverpool are mediocre and considerably below Champions League winning standard.

Djimi traore, Milan baros etc disagree

Jesus Wept

Princess Consuela Bananahammock wrote: »

Mignolet to Napoli? Reina coming back?

Please no.

BorneTobyWilde

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Took the words right out of my mouth.

It must have been when you were kissing him.

OwaynOTT

emmetkenny wrote: »

Are we the raptors or the motorbike?

No a raptor on a t-Rex back on a stealth bomber souped up on noz playing a bat out of hell turned all the way up to 11

BorneTobyWilde wrote: »

It must have been when you were kissing him.

I would do anything for klopp but I won't pass back
No no
I won't pass back to karius

J Mysterio

Osmosis Jones

chicorytip wrote: »

Can, Henderson, Milner, Wijnaldum and Salah all lack the skill and composure that real top class players possess. The brilliance of Mane and Coutinho aside Liverpool are mediocre and considerably below Champions League winning standard.

cool :rolleyes:

gimli2112

chicorytip wrote: »

Can, Henderson, Milner, Wijnaldum and Salah all lack the skill and composure that real top class players possess. The brilliance of Mane and Coutinho aside Liverpool are mediocre and considerably below Champions League winning standard.

I fell asleep and woke up in 2005?

Shanotheslayer

Lads what are your thoughts on Salah so far?

He seems very dangerous on the attack and very pacey, but I feel his finishing let's him down a lot. He scores after some easy misses. He could be nearly double digits for goals already if he was able to bury them.

corwill

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

Lads what are your thoughts on Salah so far?

He seems very dangerous on the attack and very pacey, but I feel his finishing let's him down a lot. He scores after some easy misses. He could be nearly double digits for goals already if he was able to bury them.

Yes, he's failing to keep up with all the other players on 10+ goals this far into the season.

Shanotheslayer

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

Lads what are your thoughts on Salah so far?

He seems very dangerous on the attack and very pacey, but I feel his finishing let's him down a lot. He scores after some easy misses. He could be nearly double digits for goals already if he was able to bury them.

Edit -

Shanotheslayer

corwill wrote: »

Yes, he's failing to keep up with all the other players on 10+ goals this far into the season.

It was clearly an exaggeration.

It just wouldn't surprise me later in the season for it to be costly in a game.

machiavellianme

Shanotheslayer wrote: »

It was clearly an exaggeration.

It just wouldn't surprise me later in the season for it to be costly in a game.

Well, he's outscoring England's great Harry Kane and I don't see anyone asking for Harry to be dropped!