Liverpool FC: 20 for 20-21

[maninblack 7,974]

I wouldn't go that far. Thiago is one of the best midfielders in the world.

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

28 minutes ago, maninblack said:

I wouldn't go that far. Thiago is one of the best midfielders in the world.

No doubt. But how long for him to learn Klopp's system? By the time he does, he's nearing 30.

[Firemans4Horn 18,126]

1 hour ago, Cheeseweasel said:

This. And "trading" Gini for Thiago is a setback. Klopp's system isn't something anyone in our midfield has picked up quickly. It's taken Naby 1 year. It took Fabinho 6 months. Obviously Lallana never got it. 

Incorrect. He was a model Klopp player from 15-17. Injuries caught up with him but Klopp still loved him. Look at the send off he got compared to every other player that has left under Klopp. 

[mdmost 43,056]

Couldn't we also say Naby taking a year to get it also was due to injuries?

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

54 minutes ago, Firemans4Horn said:

Incorrect. He was a model Klopp player from 15-17.

Yeah, that was tongue-in-cheek. The team just got better than him. It happens.

[Bone3421 716]

I'm with cheese on the transfer fee being to low....are we passed the window on the % increase Barca has to pay for liverpool players?

20 mil seems low for gini

[Bone3421 716]

Only a good move if it's because we are getting thiago....

Can roll with fab,naby and hendo until thiago is ready 2nd half of season( full grasp of system)....plus jones,ox, Milner as depth

[mdmost 43,056]

Hendo and Matip back in training. There’s a friendly with Blackpool on Saturday though I’m not sure who will be in town to play given international duties.

[mdmost 43,056]

 

[maninblack 7,974]

I'd take pied at LB before Milner

[maninblack 7,974]

Bobby with the back heel goal 3-2

[pied 252]

Like Minamino looking good. 

[pied 252]

24 minutes ago, maninblack said:

I'd take pied at LB before Milner

I’ll give you a few minutes of good defense before getting winded. I’ll give you nothing going forward. 

[pied 252]

Think he was offside, good hit and it counts, don’t care. Nice to get on the scoresheet Harvey.

[pied 252]

19 minutes ago, pied said:

Like Minamino looking good. 

Like it even more that he got a goal. 

[Firemans4Horn 18,126]

24 minutes ago, pied said:

Like Minamino looking good. 

He looks really good. Like Bobby Jr. 

[pied 252]

Origi and Van de Berg get goals. Who’s next?

[HenryJames 66,188]

 

[Firemans4Horn 18,126]

 

[406W30th 1,111]

Only caught highlights but damn Keita and Taki are looking good. We need big things out of both of them if we're gonna defend attack our title.

 

[Firemans4Horn 18,126]

Neco!!!

 

 

[mdmost 43,056]

 

[ztejas 43,545]

2 minutes ago, mdmost said:

 

How did I never catch this when y'all won? 

Pop wants his meme back.

[maninblack 7,974]

 

[406W30th 1,111]

Rumors swirling that we'd be willing to part w/ Brewster for £20M. Sounds like bullshit, especially at that fee.

 

 

[mdmost 43,056]

Dumb move if we do it which means it's probably bullshit. 

[mdmost 43,056]

 

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

That's pretty cool. You never know how much impact a player has off the pitch.

[maninblack 7,974]

Henderson is a excellent human being. Best compliment one could get.

[Firemans4Horn 18,126]

I know the majority of LFC fans dislike Dejan for his many brain farts on the field but he is universally loved in the locker room. Speaks 5 languages, grew up a refugee from the Bosnian civil war, hilarious sense of humor. 
 

He’ll be a successful person long after his football career is over. 

[maninblack 7,974]

FYI in case you're wondering what's happening at Chelsea. It appears Roman is still very much floating the boat.

 

[Firemans4Horn 18,126]

You have to have a room temperature iq to see that spending during covid and think it’s coming from club revenues. 

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

Financial Fair Play is dead.

[mdmost 43,056]

Got my membership renewal packet this morning. Added a new badge to my scarf. It also came with nice grey scarf with a red Liverbird on it. No book this year though. I guess a victim of Covid cutbacks. 

Edited September 10, 2020 by mdmost

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

Mine is "in the mail". No flag this year? 

[mdmost 43,056]

So with the African Cup news, any forwards we can buy that aren't going to need to take part in that. Sarr would be an issue if he's still in the cards. Obviously, Egypt and Senegal probably both won't go the distance but there's 6 possible matches each could miss. 

Edited September 10, 2020 by mdmost

[Jive Turkey 12,646]

 

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

38 minutes ago, mdmost said:

So with the African Cup news, any forwards we can buy that aren't going to need to take part in that. Sarr would be an issue if he's still in the cards. Obviously, Egypt and Senegal probably both won't go the distance but there's 6 possible matches each could miss. 

Of course this is when we play ManU, Spurs, and City. 

Keep Brewster at the club, for starters. Go after Adama Traore. 

[mdmost 43,056]

Don't see FSG spending big for what would be needed to get Traore unless they can get a good amount for Origi, Gini, and others. Definitely want to keep Rhian or at least try to do a half-season loan. Gets him some experience but brings him back when we need him. Assuming you can even do that. I don't profess to know much about loan out protocols. 

[maninblack 7,974]

If we can get a deal for Grujic and Wilson we'd have the funds for Thiago without selling Gini.

Worst case in that scenario would be when our African players have to leave we lead with a more midfield dominant team and play 1 or two up front. 

Edited September 10, 2020 by maninblack

[mdmost 43,056]

True. I'm hoping we can build a big lead like last season that creates a nice buffer. Though I think City will be better and we will drop off a bit. This season will be really interesting given the short offseason. Fitness could be a bigger issue than most seasons. 

Edited September 10, 2020 by mdmost

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

Mini can play on the wing as can Origi (not nearly as great as Mo & Mane obviously)

[Cheeseweasel 26,438]

1 minute ago, mdmost said:

Though I think City will be better

I think City will be putting all their eggs in the Champions League basket.

[maninblack 7,974]

3 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said:

Mini can play on the wing as can Origi (not nearly as great as Mo & Mane obviously)

I wouldn't do that although it's a possibility. I'd play with a box/diamond midfield with Fabs, Henderson, Gini and Thiago. In front of them put Bob and Origi. Then you have Ox, Jones, Taki, Elliott, Shaq and Brewster in reserve provided they're all fit and some of those aren't sold/loaned by then.

That's just what I'd do if I brought in Thiago and was able to keep Gini.

[maninblack 7,974]

3 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said:

I think City will be putting all their eggs in the Champions League basket.

They'll be much improved in the league would be my guess. Losing the amount of matches they did last year was wild. I wouldn't expect that two seasons in a row with their roster.

[iodeac 138]

Are you all really excited for the season to start again? I'm trying to get excited about it but I can't yet for some reason. Maybe it's because the season just ended or that Anfield won't be the same without people there. I think Liverpool might struggle a bit more than people think due to just not having that presence this year.

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[mdmost 43,056]

I'm excited. It feels like we're getting more towards a return to normalcy. EPL Saturday mornings, college football in the afternoon and evening. NFL on Sunday. I saw that United are going to try for supporters in the next couple of matches. That could all be just talk but Anfield is shooting for supporters in October. 

3rd kit:

 

Edited September 11, 2020 by mdmost

[406W30th 1,111]

I'm not terribly bullish on us this year but if there's any manager in the world that can motivate his squad, it's Klopp. I'm concerned with fatigue, both mental and physical, and obviously the fact that we've brought in basically no one over the last three windows. Coupled with the fact that Anfield will be empty and our mostly uninspiring form after the restart, I'd be somewhat shocked if we're able to repeat.

Klopp has always spoken about the need to keep things fresh, so I'm hoping he has big plans for Keita, Minamino, and Jones. I'm not sure how much we'll stray for the tried and true 4-3-3 that absolutely decimated the league last season, but it feels like some teams have figured it out and I'd like to see more of the diamond and 4-2-3-1. 

Our opening match has banana skin written all over it, and while I think we'll end up winning, Leeds is going to come out firing and there will be periods of the match where they take it to us.

Very excited to have meaningful football back. Honestly feels like Boxing Day was the last time a league game felt consequential.

 

 

[maninblack 7,974]

5 hours ago, iodeac said:

Are you all really excited for the season to start again? I'm trying to get excited about it but I can't yet for some reason. Maybe it's because the season just ended or that Anfield won't be the same without people there. I think Liverpool might struggle a bit more than people think due to just not having that presence this year.

I have a general malaise about everything. I'm glad there's sports to somewhat distract but nothing feels right.

[mdmost 43,056]

I wonder if anyone has done a deep dive into how the lack of supporters has affected the home and away teams such as goals scored, win/loss record, and penalties awarded? I'd imagine it has had an effect on the officiating as there's no home crowd to be swayed/intimidated by. I'd imagine form would hold in that the good teams do fine regardless and the lesser talented teams still struggle on the road. The only real factor is how the traveling team has to change their protocols and the impact that has, which I'm doubtful is that much more of an impact than previously.