Liverpool FC Team Talk, Gossip, Rumours 2024/25

yourdeadwright · 27-08-2021 10:29pm

Ronaldo will cause problems

Firstly Cavani what happens there, hes a huge character and wont take sitting on the bench,

Secondly pens and free kicks, No way on the world Bruno is happy handing them over to Ronaldo,

Greenwood less chances to plat through the middle.

No way Ole drops him of things go bad,

I think itll be l

27-08-2021 10:36pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813114#Comment_117813114

As much as they are worth.

Whoever was willing to pay the most and the player agreed to join.

Whoever the best young striker Klopp felt would fit the bill.

While Haaland/Mbappe are the highest profile young strikers in football at the moment, Klopp has helped turn quite a few players into superstars. No doubt they are looking beyond the two aforementioned.

Agent Coulson · 27-08-2021 10:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813190#Comment_117813190

So really you have no answers just get rid players and buy new shiny players is all you want

27-08-2021 10:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813197#Comment_117813197

Isn’t that what usually happens in clubs that want to stay at the top?

BorneTobyWilde · 27-08-2021 11:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813033#Comment_117813033

Not according to me. Everyone knows the '' Big 6'' , seems it's the same 6 regardless of where they currently are in terms of performances or squad.

In reality only 3 team are currently at the races in this league, Liverpool, City, Chelsea .

mormank · 28-08-2021 2:59am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117812278#Comment_117812278

That won't happen while we have Klopp and even if it does who cares what people refer to it as?

marklazarcovic · 28-08-2021 5:57am

Epitome of toys out of the pram ,we have jurgen klopp and a great team,a premier League winning team,a premier League winning team with two 90+ point seasons ! ,a champions League winning team,and loosing finalist's, none of it would have happened without Jürgen klopp.

Relax ta fcuk and enjoy the ride will ye,the man will be gone in a copy of years.

28-08-2021 6:42am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813696#Comment_117813696

Had, you mean. Due to serious injuries, loss of form, and age, we no longer have that team. It’s pretty stupid to think the same group of players can keep up that intensity and performance indefinitely, no team can, hence why adding to the squad each year is so important. MC walked the league last year, Chelsea won the CL, both have improved their squads, they didn’t think, ya we won, no need for new players, let’s enjoy the ride. No one is saying this Liverpool team isn’t a very good team, or that they won’t be challenging at the end of the year, what I said was that if some of the players who were injured/lost form last season have another mediocre season this year, there will be an awful lot of surgery needed next summer, because unlike other teams at the top, Liverpool haven’t been adding top quality to their squad each summer.

I’m really looking forward to this evenings game, with all first team players fit (haven’t heard if Fabinho/Robertson are available) Liverpool’s first eleven can compete with any bodies, but premierships aren’t won in August, it’s a long season, and quality squads are needed.

Widdensushi · 28-08-2021 7:52am

Is there any older outfield player that is playing regularly in the Premier league this season?

28-08-2021 8:00am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813778#Comment_117813778

Thiago Silva is 37 next month.

Enzokk · 28-08-2021 8:12am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117812775#Comment_117812775

I don't know why people are falling over themselves here over this signing. Yes he will score goals, but so would Cavani. So did Ibrahimovic, didn't help them compete for the league. This is a 36 year old who will be on big wages who has a legal case hanging over his head. Would you want Ronaldo associated with your club if that trial goes ahead and the allegations are in the headlines again?

I also wonder how his not tracking back will work in the big games. There are more unanswered questions than guarantees for this transfer for me.

ben.schlomo · 28-08-2021 9:11am

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He'll be playing as a central striker for them, why would he be tracking back. Your clutching at straws trying to make it look like anything other than it is, a very good signing. He is and always has been a far better player than either Cavani or Ibra. And can still score goals as evidenced by his 81 in 3 years at Juve. He improves UTD, without question. If we do our thing it'll be a close run thing between all the top four sides.

Enzokk · 28-08-2021 9:13am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117812959#Comment_117812959

To add to this, these are our fixture before and after our CL fixtures -

Leeds A - Sun 12 Sep - 16h30

Milan H - Wed 15 Sep - 20h00

Crystal Palace H - Sat 18 Sep - 15h00

Brentford A - Sat 25 Oct - 17h30

Porto A - Tue 28 Sep - 20h00

Man City H - Sun 3 Oct - 16h30

Watford A - Sat 16 Oct - 12h30

Atl Madrid A - Tue 19 Oct - 20h00

Man Utd A - Sun 24 Oct - 16h30

BHA H - Sat 30 Oct - 15h00

Atl Madrid H - Wed 3 Nov - 20h00

West Ham A - Sat 6 Nov - 15h00

Arsenal H - Sat 20 Nov - 15h00

Porto H - Wed 24 Nov - 20h00

Southampton H - Sat 27 Nov - 15h00

Wolves A - Sat 4 Dec - 15h00

AC Milan A - Tue 7 Dec - 20h00

Aston Villa H - Sat 11 Dec - 15h00

I don't think it looks too bad. We play City and United after a Europe midweek matches so no advantage either way and only West Ham and United are away. We have had worse fixtures in previous years after midweek matches in the CL.

The matches in the PL are subject to change as it looks like TV matches up to West Ham has not been decided yet on who will show what. A lot of that will depend on the position of the teams at the time. I can see our match with West Ham being moved to Sunday 7 November, Arsenal can be moved as well to either later in the day or to the Sunday. Just an FYI post for those that may be interested.

28-08-2021 9:19am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813934#Comment_117813934

Most of the top teams press from the front, we often see the front three in our own half tracking back, waiting to receive the ball and turn, MC and Chelsea the same. I’m sure lots of central defenders will appreciate the extra couple of seconds to pick a pass when playing against Ronaldo.

I agree with you that he is a very good signing though, he will improve the team.

Enzokk · 28-08-2021 9:53am

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If playing Ronaldo means less pressing from United and more counter attack play, I will be happy. They did well against the top teams where they would have less possession, but struggled when they had to break teams down. How buying Ronaldo solves this needs to be explained to me as the problem was creating clear chances, not putting them away. But maybe I am missing something as I honestly don't watch them that intensely.

As for making them so much better, good for us? We only play them twice a year and we are still more than capable of beating them. If we take care of our business then it will not matter what they do. If they are better and able to take points off City and Chelsea, then I will not be complaining.

gimli2112 · 28-08-2021 10:27am

I'm not as excited about the Ronaldo return as I was when Fowler came back.

robwen · 28-08-2021 10:28am

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And no early Saturday kick offs after playing champions league on the Wednesday, well done Mr Klopp

SlickRic · 28-08-2021 10:42am

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No we don't.

I've thought a lot about this over the last 48 hours.

We do have a way of doing things, and Klopp is consistent with it. We will not destroy our wage structure or squad camaraderie for the sake of it.

Utd are loaded. They've gone down the Galacticos route, which is fine. I actually don't want that. We don't have the funds, and Klopp is not that manager.

Do I want a midfielder? Absolutely.

Do I want a back up for Salah/Mane. Absolutely.

But our first eleven is still as good or better than everyone's, no matter who is bought. I get it, we're fans, we want the marquee signing at every opportunity. We want the excitement of a Ronaldo type, or Varane type. But that is just not what we want or need.

I'm delighted that so many contracts are sorted. It's great work. It's validation of what's happening that the likes of Fabinho and VVD in particular see their best years here. You can't improve on them.

The Utd thing is either going to be spectacular, or look utterly foolish. I don't think there's an in between when a manager gets given that insane backing in a transfer window. Don't worry about them. They're spending the world to try to get to our level. Ignore last year's table - we all know last season was a mess.

I'm more than confident we'll be there or thereabouts. But we'll of course know more after today.

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 10:45am

Really surprised no team has even come in with a lowball offer for Origi.

I can see Phillips getting a move late on deadline day.

citytillidie · 28-08-2021 11:30am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813942#Comment_117813942

The West Ham game will be moved since they are in the Europa League

Knex* · 28-08-2021 12:51pm

Chelsea are the team to beat this year, I think.

Massive test today which should tell us a lot about where both sides are.

retalivity · 28-08-2021 1:01pm

When are liverpool due to play arsenal? Hopefully soon

Widdensushi · 28-08-2021 1:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117814660#Comment_117814660

November 20th and February 26th

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 1:39pm

I'd love to see us court Saka in the media for the next year and sign him next summer.

He is to good for Arsenal.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-08-2021 1:59pm

Our 17 still remain the best in the league, of course other clubs have a far deeper squad. Staying fit will see us good though. We do have decent like for like players now if one goes down.

If a paper plane was to accidentally fly into Matip and he was down for 4 months, Konate can step up.

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 2:24pm

As mad as Tobys posts can be you have to laugh that he thinks this Arsenal team are a top 5 team and Liverpool aren't even top 6 anymore.

~Rebel~ · 28-08-2021 3:13pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117814842#Comment_117814842

Last summer was a serious missed opportunity to put real pressure on there, when he was out of contract with them. Be an excellent addition alright, and very much a Klopp type of player.

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 3:45pm

Ivan Toney would one to keep an eye on this season if he can continue the form he has shown over the last 4 seasons coming up the divisions.

At 25 he is coming right into the Premier League for his prime years.

23 in league 1

25 in league 1

33 in the Championship

1 so far in the Premier League.

antimatterx · 28-08-2021 3:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117815301#Comment_117815301

Would love him and Saka. Great additions

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 4:26pm

Sepp scored his second goal of the season for PNE.

I think it's safe to say the loan last season and this season is working out well for him.

Fromvert · 28-08-2021 4:31pm

Robbo and Bobby get their spots back and Elliot keeps his! Big confidence boost for him getting the nod ahead of the rest.

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 4:31pm

Team

Elliott in ahead of Naby & Thiago is a bit of a shock.

No surprise Bobby is back in.

https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1431640235050405890?s=20

Widdensushi · 28-08-2021 4:35pm

I had hoped tsimikas would get another chance, thought he had done enough.

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 4:38pm

Strongest bench we have had in a long time.

Origi & Phillips must know they need to find a club now when they can't make the 9 man bench.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-08-2021 4:56pm

No Jota! He's so dangerous.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-08-2021 5:01pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117815578#Comment_117815578

He did plenty, and he'll get his games, even today I expect he'll come on.

Still can't believe Robertson is back, confirmed ankle ligament damage, time to full heal, 6-8 week, Robertson is back, in 6-8 minutes virtually wtf

I dunno what the rush is, surprised Klopp didn't let him sit this one out, and then have the whole international break to recover, he'll most likely go play for scotland too. Don't get it.

mormank · 28-08-2021 5:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117815703#Comment_117815703

Cos regardless of what so called pundits think we are in a title race and 3 points is vital today.

Charlie19 · 28-08-2021 5:21pm

That's some boost for Elliott to picked in this game.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-08-2021 5:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117815793#Comment_117815793

He's still in awe, so many great positions to go it alone last week, and he passed every time. Hope he has the will power to try himself today. Would love to see him score today

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 5:31pm

Cracking atmosphere

~Rebel~ · 28-08-2021 5:32pm

Sliiiightly worried about Fab coming straight in… sometimes looks a bit rusty for a game or two.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-08-2021 5:35pm

Great start by Elliott

Charlie19 · 28-08-2021 5:38pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117815827#Comment_117815827

He came very close to scoring already.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-08-2021 5:38pm

Matip went out of his way NOT TO FOUL HIM, and he dived for it, and ref gave it. WTF

And last week Burnley were body slamming players into the ground, and it was play on !

Agent Coulson · 28-08-2021 5:40pm

Oh Hendo what a miss

machiavellianme · 28-08-2021 5:40pm

Get up virg!

machiavellianme · 28-08-2021 5:42pm

Matip not reading it at all yet. Hopefully he wakes up.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-08-2021 5:44pm

UNREAL the freekicks Chelsea are getting,

machiavellianme · 28-08-2021 5:46pm

Robbo playing very well on his return

Fromvert · 28-08-2021 5:49pm

Great first 15. It was a tough ball for Henderson and on his bad foot but should do better.

We're the better team so far

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