Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours 2018 Mod warning post 9350 and 9421

ERG89 · 09-05-2018 4:03pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

guardian running story that Liverpool are in pole position to sign Portuguese defender Diogo Leite from Porto (I can only assume he didn't play in the 5-0 game)

City instinctively bid 50 million before asking themselves; who is he again?

D'Agger · 09-05-2018 4:23pm

murpho999 wrote: »

In fairness Bale or Ronaldo v Anybody is worrying.

Bale will hardly be playing and Ronaldo should be more in the centre against VVD & Lovren.

TAA being unfairly picked on for a few perceived mistakes and stuff like his man of match performance against Man City being ignored.

I don't agree that he's being unfairly picked on tbh.

He was top notch against City in both legs, no doubt about it. But I do think Guardiola missed a step in not switching Sterling and Sane, plus, everything came down that side against City and Roma, meaning our opponents know that's where to go at, meaning Trent gets overloaded at times.

Against Roma anyway, I thought Salah did him no favours and left him isolated, but with that said - Trent made mistakes, and one or two of the issues have been there from as early as the Hoffenheim game where he got caught under a high ball and we conceeded - same for the United game, same in the Roma game (pen call).

Like people have said, he's going to be a very, very good footballer for the club, he's not the complete package right now, nor do we expect him to be at 19. But I do expect him to have coaches around him who can develop his weaknesses into strengths. Ronaldo will be in the centre but he'll drift, Marcelo will bomb down that flank all game - we've right to be worried.

MD1990 · 09-05-2018 4:24pm

yourdeadwright wrote: »

Bale or Ronaldo v Trent is worrying

Would be a concern especially with crosses coming in. Both unreal in the air.

garra · 09-05-2018 4:28pm

jem wrote: »

I cant understand why klopp has brought on solanke as opposed to woodburn in the likes of the second roma match.
solanke seems slow and ponderous as opposed to woodburn who also was on teh bench

When Solanke was brought on in Chelsea game, it was the correct move as we needed a target man to glance in a cross like Giroud did for them.
Having another nippy AM on the field would not have made a blind bit of difference that day.
Likewise in the 2nd Roma game we needed something different tactically in terms of holding up the ball and allowing us to retain possession - that was the idea anyway.

Turtyturd · 09-05-2018 4:29pm

If anything it’s probably the opposite with Trent, people are praising him for his exploits against City etc, while overlooking that he has made a lot of mistakes.

Was the same with Gomez a few months back.

fyfe79 · 09-05-2018 4:37pm

D'Agger wrote: »

I don't agree that he's being unfairly picked on tbh.

He was top notch against City in both legs, no doubt about it. But I do think Guardiola missed a step in not switching Sterling and Sane, plus, everything came down that side against City and Roma, meaning our opponents know that's where to go at, meaning Trent gets overloaded at times.

Against Roma anyway, I thought Salah did him no favours and left him isolated, but with that said - Trent made mistakes, and one or two of the issues have been there from as early as the Hoffenheim game where he got caught under a high ball and we conceeded - same for the United game, same in the Roma game (pen call).

Like people have said, he's going to be a very, very good footballer for the club, he's not the complete package right now, nor do we expect him to be at 19. But I do expect him to have coaches around him who can develop his weaknesses into strengths. Ronaldo will be in the centre but he'll drift, Marcelo will bomb down that flank all game - we've right to be worried.

Exactly why I reckon Clyne will start the final. Marcelo is probably the best attacking full back in the world, and to put a 19 year old midfielder at right back to counter him would be too risky, even for Klopp. Clyne, while not as attacking, is dogged and I’ve never seen him caught out by a diagonal ball over the top. We need to be as defensively sound as possible - on that side especially.

Robertson will probably have more license to rampage on the other side and the top 3 will hopefully do what they do best. Henderson and Wijnaldum need to have career-defining games, too.

Turtyturd · 09-05-2018 4:40pm

Rightly or wrongly I think putting Clyne in ahead of TAA for the final would go against everything Klopp is about.

Knex* · 09-05-2018 4:46pm

Playing Clyne would just be daft, tbh. He's played about two games in 12 months.

Sofa Spud · 09-05-2018 4:51pm

Turtyturd wrote: »

Rightly or wrongly I think putting Clyne in ahead of TAA for the final would go against everything Klopp is about.

+1

I think you're right - at most, he might put Clyne in at RB and tell TAA he needs him in case he has to sub Hendo or Millie. I think someone already said that whoever starts RB on Sunday could be the CL Final starter.
Have to wait and see but Clyne hasn't looked great in either starts in the Everton and Chelsea games - to be expected after his absence - it could be the case that Klopp is willing to forego TAA's pace moving forward for Clyne more solid defensive abilities. Tricky one but at least they have 2 weeks to figure it out...

Fitz* · 09-05-2018 4:52pm

I think Klopp will go with TAA. Has kept faith with him all season, and TAA is one of the reasons we have got to the final, so he will continue to trust him.

Whether he lasts the 90 is another thing.

The Marcelo / Salah conundrum will be interesting. Which one will play their natural game - Marcelo bombing onwards and giving Salah freedom to attack all that space? Salah tracking back and negating his attacking qualities to help out TAA? One will have to give in.

09-05-2018 4:54pm

murpho999 wrote: »

In fairness Bale or Ronaldo v Anybody is worrying.

Bale will hardly be playing and Ronaldo should be more in the centre against VVD & Lovren............

Why won't Bale be playing?

Knex* · 09-05-2018 4:54pm

Statement from the club on behalf of Sean Cox's family

Liverpool Football Club is publishing the following statement on behalf of the family of Sean Cox.

As a family we have been overwhelmed and humbled by the support we have received since Sean was so badly hurt two weeks ago.

From the wonderful medical staff at the Walton Centre who continue to care for Sean to the highly dedicated officers of Merseyside Police who have assisted us from the moment we arrived, it has been a great comfort to know that we are in such good hands.

There are no words to describe the gratitude we feel to the ordinary people of Liverpool and Ireland who have taken Sean to their hearts in a way that underlines why those places have such a deserved reputation for generosity and solidarity.

Every day letters and cards arrive from this country, from Ireland and beyond. Every one of them wishes us well and the accompanying offers of support have reminded us, even in our darkest moments, that we are not walking alone.

Sean remains in a critical condition but he is a fighter and that, coupled with the medical and spiritual support he is receiving, gives us hope in our hearts and we long for the day when our husband, dad and brother returns home to Dunboyne so we can be together as a family once more.

In the meantime, we would ask that our privacy continues to be respected and when we have news we will share it at the appropriate time. Until then, all we can do is hope and pray for Sean in the knowledge that he is receiving the best possible care.

The Cox family.

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/announcements/301187-sean-cox-family-statement

not yet · 09-05-2018 4:58pm

Muahahaha wrote: »

I think with the two week rest we will be okay for 90 mins. I also see us having more possession than Madrid so not as much chasing around for the ball. A worry would be the match going to extra time. Lets face it we have no impact coming off the bench whereas Madrid do. If any of the midfield or front three get injured during the game there is just no quality to replace them. For us to win it I think we need to be in the lead by around the 70th minute and then see it out and avoid extra time at all costs.

Have you ever watched Liverpool try see out a lead..

HandsomeBob · 09-05-2018 5:02pm

Morzadec wrote: »

Fekir looks an unbelievable talent.

I remember being impressed with him a few years ago, but he seemed more like a speedster wide forward back then. From what I can see now he's more of a Coutinho / Hazard, picking up the ball in between the lines, turning superbly on the ball and then dribbling at defenders. The way he can turn on the ball and doesn't get knocked off it despite his size reminds me a lot of Hazard.

Can't really comment on him as I haven't a breeze. Only read an article on the Echo saying he did his ACL 2 years or so ago and comments from the odd Lyon fan saying he can pick up injuries.

Obviously there's no accounting for a player getting injured but I do hope we're cautious towards acquiring players who have that kind of history. Not a luxury we can afford to be indifferent about.

Dickerty · 09-05-2018 5:07pm

I see Neuer is not going to play this season, hard to imagine he goes to the world cup in that case.
What chance of Karius being picked as one of 3 keepers, although he's still uncapped to date?
Ter Stegen and Leno definitely go, but Trapp would be squeezed out since he's not playing at PSG...

Morzadec · 09-05-2018 5:09pm

HandsomeBob wrote: »

Can't really comment on him as I haven't a breeze. Only read an article on the Echo saying he did his ACL 2 years or so ago and comments from the odd Lyon fan saying he can pick up injuries.

Obviously there's no accounting for a player getting injured but I do hope we're cautious towards acquiring players who have that kind of history. Not a luxury we can afford to be indifferent about.

Wasn't aware of that injury, definitely something to keep in mind.

Based on his appearances however it looks like he's been largely injury free for the last two seasons

bluefinger · 09-05-2018 5:09pm

Apologies if this has been posted before but i haven't seen it before and thought a few here might appreciate it.

https://www.facebook.com/TheDustinEVERTONStrophycabinet/videos/10153907346176711/?t=0

jem · 09-05-2018 5:12pm

FitzShane wrote: »

I think Klopp will go with TAA. Has kept faith with him all season, and TAA is one of the reasons we have got to the final, so he will continue to trust him.

Whether he lasts the 90 is another thing.

The Marcelo / Salah conundrum will be interesting. Which one will play their natural game - Marcelo bombing onwards and giving Salah freedom to attack all that space? Salah tracking back and negating his attacking qualities to help out TAA? One will have to give in.

I would move milner to the right side of the 3 to give taa a little more protection.

murpho999 · 09-05-2018 5:12pm

Augeo wrote: »

Why won't Bale be playing?

Has been in and out of the side lately so a reasonable chance that he won't start.

Dickerty · 09-05-2018 5:19pm

murpho999 wrote: »

Has been in and out of the side lately so a reasonable chance that he won't start.

I think they'll play him because he's more direct that Asensio, which is more of an defensive issue for us. And he knows us well, has a good record against us.

murpho999 · 09-05-2018 5:24pm

Dickerty wrote: »

I think they'll play him because he's more direct that Asensio, which is more of an defensive issue for us. And he knows us well, has a good record against us.

We'll see.

Woudln't agree he knows us well, he hasn't played a Liverpool side under Klopp.

Sofa Spud · 09-05-2018 5:27pm

bluefinger wrote: »

Apologies if this has been posted before but i haven't seen it before and thought a few here might appreciate it.

https://www.facebook.com/TheDustinEVERTONStrophycabinet/videos/10153907346176711/?t=0

Christ, Tony Gubber or Gubba - makes me feel old seeing that.... hilarious

Agent Coulson · 09-05-2018 5:52pm

Read part of John W's interview with the BBC.

I'm taking from it FSG are going to back Klopp to the hilt in the summer transfer market from.

TitianGerm · 09-05-2018 6:05pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Read part of John W's interview with the BBC.

I'm taking from it FSG are going to back Klopp to the hilt in the summer transfer market from.

Don't you be getting ricero hopes up... You know how he gets during the transfer windows

Agent Coulson · 09-05-2018 6:14pm

Reports in the Italian press that Napoli have set the price for Jorginho at €40m.

Honestly I would pay double that to get him to sign for Liverpool.

Harry Palmr · 09-05-2018 6:24pm

He is heading for City to replace Gundogan

TitianGerm · 09-05-2018 6:41pm

Kevin Friend is the man with the whistle on Sunday

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/994171114069876736?s=19

Gbear · 09-05-2018 6:56pm

Harry Palmr wrote: »

He is heading for City to replace Gundogan

Is he worth a punt on the cheap?

I know he's a bit of a crock, but on his day he's a tasty morsel.

He'd certainly fit Kloppball.

mosstin · 09-05-2018 7:01pm

For any Bunnymen fans out there, this is brilliant.

"We asked UEFA to change the date of the match....."

https://twitter.com/thethinair/status/994270593183879170

And some classic Bunnymen........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgPSpVUg0iM

MarkY91 · 09-05-2018 7:01pm

So if Chelsea win and totenham draw, were all on 72 points on the final day. That would be mad!

I'm still annoyed that Liverpool are even involved in the conversation about who will finish top 4. I'm dreading Sunday.

Sofa Spud · 09-05-2018 7:17pm

mosstin wrote: »

For any Bunnymen fans out there, this is brilliant.

"We asked UEFA to change the date of the match....."

https://twitter.com/thethinair/status/994270593183879170

And some classic Bunnymen........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgPSpVUg0iM

Love it... remember convincing the thick lad in class that the video was filmed near the Sally Gap during the big snow of '82

ShamoBuc · 09-05-2018 7:22pm

Start of the season I would have been happy with the prospect of beating them at home on the last day for top 4.
Throw in a cl final appearance aswell as an added bonus.

fyfe79 · 09-05-2018 7:27pm

I just saw there now that Brighton are away to Man City tonight - I didn't think they were playing midweek. That makes it even better for the weekend, and I was confident enough anyway considering their poor away form.... hopefully they'll get a chasing tonight and are wrecked for Sunday.

MarkY91 · 09-05-2018 7:33pm

ShamoBuc wrote: »

Start of the season I would have been happy with the prospect of beating them at home on the last day for top 4.
Throw in a cl final appearance aswell as an added bonus.

Me too but I'm bloody ****ting it!!

MonkeyTennis · 09-05-2018 8:23pm

Brighton are all 'scorey goaly' jwhen they should be all dying from a hangover

mosstin · 09-05-2018 8:24pm

There's fight left in Brighton.

Meanwhile, saw this on the Guardian. Diego Leite anyone?

Trigger · 09-05-2018 8:32pm

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Reports in the Italian press that Napoli have set the price for Jorginho at €40m.

Honestly I would pay double that to get him to sign for Liverpool.

That’s a fricken steal for whoever snaps him up, really find that hard to believe though.. €40m is pocket change to the clubs that would be after him these days

Kerrigooney · 09-05-2018 8:45pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

Kevin Friend is the man with the whistle on Sunday

https://twitter.com/premierleague/status/994171114069876736?s=19

Doesn't really matter as they're all as rubbish as each other this season. I know people like to give out about referees but they have all been astoundingly awful this season.