May 23, 20214 yr Wow, what a run to end the season. 15 out of of 15. 26 out of 30 with 2 guys none of us have ever heard of pairing at centerback and a top 10 worthy squad made up just of injured players. Klopp is a magician.
May 23, 20214 yr Son of a bitch, you stole the title I thought of exactly! So we lose Gini, Origi, and probably Shaq. We add Konate. An interesting name I saw rumored was Florian Neuhaus from Mönchengladbach as the Gini replacement. I'm fine with letting Kabak go. He wasn't bad but I don't think he has the speed to stay in the EPL. I wonder if Rhys is loaned out because he definitely could use some seasoning. Though he'll get no better teacher than VvD. Oh also saw we may try to sell Keita to Atletico. Get whatever you can and don't look back. Edited May 23, 20214 yr by mdmost
May 23, 20214 yr Yea I think we might as well move on from Naby. Jones is more than capable. We do need someone to replace Gini a bit at least. Think we also need another attacker but maybe Ox can finally stay healthy
May 24, 20214 yr I love Shaq, but if he’s just bringing what he brought against wba I’m ok with him leaving. That shit was bullshit.
May 24, 20214 yr Here's a look at the contract situation: 2021: Position Player Age GK Adrian 34 CM Georginio Wijnaldum 30 2022: Position Player Age GK Caoimhin Kelleher 22 GK Loris Karius 27 CM James Milner 35 AM Ben Woodburn 21 2023: Position Player Age CB Virgil van Dijk 29 CB Nat Phillips 24 DM Marko Grujic 25 DM Fabinho 27 CM Naby Keïta 26 CM Jordan Henderson 30 CM Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 27 LW Sadio Mané 29 RW Sheyi Ojo 23 RW Harry Wilson 24 RW Mohamed Salah 28 RW Xherdan Shaqiri 29 CF Roberto Firmino 29 CF Taiwo Awoniyi 23 2024: Position Player Age GK Alisson Becker 28 CB Joe Gomez 23 CB Joel Matip 29 CB Sepp van den Berg 19 LB Andrew Robertson 27 RB Trent Alexander-Arnold 22 CM Thiago 30 LW Takumi Minamino 26 CF Divock Origi 26 2025: Position Player Age CB Rhys Williams 20 CB Ben Davies 25 LB Konstantinos Tsimikas 25 RB Neco Williams 20 CM Curtis Jones 20 LW Diogo Jota 24
May 24, 20214 yr We're getting long in the tooth in the midfield and attack. We haven't really spent in a few years so I'd like to believe even with Covid we have money on top of sales to spend. JMO but this is who I'd sell if possible: Position Player Age GK Loris Karius 27 CB Joel Matip 29 CB Ben Davies 25 DM Marko Grujic 25 CM Naby Keïta 26 CM Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 27 AM Ben Woodburn 21 LW Takumi Minamino 26 LW Sadio Mané 29 RW Sheyi Ojo 23 RW Harry Wilson 24 RW Xherdan Shaqiri 29 CF Taiwo Awoniyi 23 CF Divock Origi 26 It's really Ox OR Naby this summer for me. I don't really care which one. Neither provides anything but injuries but getting rid of both seems unlikely. Those sales plus not splashing after the UCL winning season or the EPL winning season should provide more than enough funds to bolster the midfield and attack with younger players. The unknown is if any clubs will really be able to buy this summer. With Covid I'm not sure anyone knows what's going to happen.
May 24, 20214 yr We need a couple of “big signings”. One in midfield, one at striker. Our competition will be spending money like drunken sailors. We need to spend just to keep up.
May 24, 20214 yr My favorite episodes of The Anfield Wrap are the post match shows. many/most of the time you can tell the guys are partying pretty good (well not so much the last ~year), but john Gibbons took that to the next level yesterday. Absolutely blasted. He was in that state where you usually get your friend out of the way discreetly and send them to bed or take them home.
May 24, 20214 yr Author Just now, pied said: My favorite episodes of The Anfield Wrap are the post match shows. many/most of the time you can tell the guys are partying pretty good (well not so much the last ~year), but john Gibbons took that to the next level yesterday. Absolutely blasted. He was in that state where you usually get your friend out of the way discreetly and send them to bed or take them home. Robbo and Neil weren’t too far behind him. Neil still a poet even when battered.
May 24, 20214 yr I would like to apologize for suggesting these two lads weren't sufficient for our last 3 matches.
May 24, 20214 yr I probably sound out of my mind but I think we have a legit shot at Haaland, though that may only be feasible if we sell one of Mané or Salah. Hard to imagine this side without Salah, but it might be the right time to cash in on him, if there's a side willing to pay us what he's worth. Konate sounds done and dusted. I'd keep Kabak – he's only been about a replacement level defender but he's had some time to settle in and I'm not sure you can find a fourth-choice CB as good as him for £20M. You want to ease Virg and Gomez back in and having depth will be very important. As for Gini's replacement, Bissouma is the rumored guy but I think I'd prefer Sander Berge, who'd be cheaper and wouldn't leave when the rest of our team departs for AFCON. Is he tight w/ Haaland? Love having Scandinavians in the squad.
May 24, 20214 yr I think unless someone wants to break the bank this summer, Haaland won't be sold until next season. Dortmund making Champions League helped keep him around a bit longer. Dortmund will sell Sancho first to Man United to get more cash but I bet they wait and drive up the price with all the Haaland suitors. Edited May 24, 20214 yr by mdmost
May 24, 20214 yr 41 minutes ago, 406W30th said: I probably sound out of my mind but I think we have a legit shot at Haaland, though that may only be feasible if we sell one of Mané or Salah. Hard to imagine this side without Salah, but it might be the right time to cash in on him, if there's a side willing to pay us what he's worth. Konate sounds done and dusted. I'd keep Kabak – he's only been about a replacement level defender but he's had some time to settle in and I'm not sure you can find a fourth-choice CB as good as him for £20M. You want to ease Virg and Gomez back in and having depth will be very important. As for Gini's replacement, Bissouma is the rumored guy but I think I'd prefer Sander Berge, who'd be cheaper and wouldn't leave when the rest of our team departs for AFCON. Is he tight w/ Haaland? Love having Scandinavians in the squad. I see no reason to keep Kabak. I think Nat was/is better than he is.
May 24, 20214 yr 23 minutes ago, mdmost said: I think unless someone wants to break the bank this summer, Haaland won't be sold until next season. Dortmund making Champions League helped keep him around a bit longer. Dortmund will sell Sancho first to Man United to get more cash but I bet they wait and drive up the price with all the Haaland suitors. I thought Haaland has a reasonable (~70m) release clause that kicks in after next season?
May 24, 20214 yr 70-100 M if triggered in 2022 supposedly. No one seems to know the exact amount. I think Dortmund would entertain a Coutinho like deal but you could cut that significantly by just waiting. Though with Real Madrid facing losing La Liga and UCL titles this year, they may get desperate.
May 24, 20214 yr Author Raiola is Halaand’s agent. The total package release clause or no release clause will be insane.
May 25, 20214 yr Southgate pulled his head out of his ass at the last minute and added TAA to the Euro squad. Henderson is also a part of it.
May 25, 20214 yr 2 minutes ago, mdmost said: Pearce is saying Konate is imminent and we're not bringing back Kabak. Who needs depth? Why would we ever need a 5th CB?
May 25, 20214 yr I'd imagine Edwards thinks he can get a 5th CB for a lot cheaper than 18M. Kabak could be good but his speed was always going to be an issue.
May 25, 20214 yr 2 hours ago, mdmost said: Southgate pulled his head out of his ass at the last minute and added TAA to the Euro squad. Henderson is also a part of it. Wish he would've left it planted there
May 25, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Cheeseweasel said: Who needs depth? Why would we ever need a 5th CB? For 20m? No thanks.
May 25, 20214 yr Paul Gorst of the Echo had a Q&A this morning. Here's his comments: Spoiler ptgorst2 9:59 AM Blimey! Konate not done yet and you're already after fresh meat! They will look to bring in a forward, I am sure of it. Wijnaldum's an interesting one and whether or not they feel a replacement is needed. For me, it absolutely is, but Klopp sometimes moves to his own drum. ptgorst2 10:01 AM I believe talks with begin on new deals for Fabinho and Alisson. Salah has been angling for one for a while now too I think and Liverpool would be foolish not to assess that situation too. Van Dijk is surely a no-brainer isn't it? ptgorst2 10:03 AM If it is up to Klopp, I think he will keep Phillips on. He's been delighted with what the 'Bolton Baresi' has done this season. But the player himself might feel as though he can play regularly elsewhere after 20 LFC appearances this season. He has proven that he can so I expect he'll have suitors if he wants to secure more regular football next season, ptgorst2 10:05 AM We can. Liverpool will assess Elliott this pre-season but they have been delighted with his progress at Blackburn and much like his first season at the club they will see him playing a role in the cups. I wouldn't rule out a PL loan entirely, but I imagine they want to retain him. ptgorst2 10:07 AM Concern for who? Not sure if that thought process is prevalent inside the club but the move for Konate - who is 22 today - shows you that they are looking at players with plenty of years ahead of them. i expect that to be a key component for any incomings this summer. I think there's another 12 months before the club seriously get worried about the age of their key stars. ptgorst2 10:08 AM No, Kabak will be heading back to Schalke now. I asked Klopp about this on Friday and he said no decision had been taken but he was talking in past tense about Kabak which I found to be telling. He will head back to Schalke but I am certain he'll leave there this summer. ptgorst2 10:09 AM I don't now, no. Kabak will be going back to Schalke. Certain he'll leave for someone new, however. Been linked with Leipzig who are losing Upamecano and, if Liverpool get their way, Konate. ptgorst2 10:11 AM I guess by virtue of there being another midfielder in the mix, it will, yes. But I don't think that is too big of a problem. Jones is still just 20 so doesn't need to be starring at a club the size of Liverpool every week. Plenty of time on his side to develop and improve. He's had a good season all things considered. ptgorst2 10:13 AM Salah, I am almost certain, is angling for a new Liverpool contract. His assertions of his future 'being in the club's hands' in Dec/Jan were telling on the score. I have no reason to doubt that Van Dijk is anything other than happy at the club too. Liverpool will be relaxed on both scores as far as new contracts go. ptgorst2 10:14 AM I've no real idea as to the severity of Gomez's knee injury, but it was a bad one. Klopp is hopeful he can be fit for pre-season but with Matip fit and Konate likely on board, there will be some serious competition next season. It will be three players fighting mainly for one spot though as we know how important Van Dijk is. All four will play. ptgorst2 10:15 AM Not that I am aware of at this stage. I like both of those Leicester midfielders but they are not names I've heard mentioned at Liverpool. Tielemans is quality though, isn't he? ptgorst2 10:18 AM I don't see a scenario where Liverpool sign Kylian Mbappe. I know, sorry...I would be surprised if they aren't taking at least a passing interest in Bissouma. Reports on Monday suggested he's told Brighton he wants to leave and he's been excellent for them. Aouar is another with big potential but not someone I've seen seriously linked for some time. ptgorst2 10:19 AM He has played at full-back, yeah. Having watched him for Liverpool he seems more suited to a central position. His deal was part of the Ben Davies one and if Preston want him again I see no reason why Liverpool would stand in their way. It seems like it was a healthy loan for all parties. ptgorst2 10:22 AM No interest in Renato Sanches as far as I know. No idea if the Goncalves link is genuine. It's come from Record in Portugal but Liverpool's name is sometimes an easy one to include as far as speculative interest goes. ptgorst2 10:23 AM If you're putting a gun to my head I think Grujic, Wilson and Awoniyi will leave if Liverpool receive suitable offers. Shaqiri and Origi will be in the shop window too. ptgorst2 10:24 AM The 7,000 seats for the Anfield Road expansion is only costing around £50-60m. You'd need to double that to get PSG to answer the phone over Mbappe, sadly. ptgorst2 10:26 AM Adrian's contract is up this summer, but as we've seen this season, Caoimhin Kelleher might reasonably be above him now in the pecking order. So I don't expect another backup to arrive. ptgorst2 10:30 AM Matip will be staying put. I definitely agree that Wijnaldum needs replacing. He played 51 times last season, it would be incredible if that was just shunned, especially when Keita and Oxlade have had their injury problems and Milner is in the twilight of his career. ptgorst2 10:36 AM I think Liverpool will look to target a more traditional centre-forward this summer as opposed to a versatile one who can play across all areas of the front. It's been a long time since Roberto Firmino has had serious competition for a place as a No.9 and we've seen that in his performances at times.
May 25, 20214 yr 12 minutes ago, maninblack said: I don't see a scenario where Liverpool sign Kylian Mbappe. (unfollow)
May 25, 20214 yr That's the think I loved about Matip. He was never afraid to push forward and dribble into the box. I'm guessing that's why Klopp likes him.
May 26, 20214 yr Nat may be sold off this summer if the price is right. Nat may push for it as well so he can get more playing time. Rhys should be going out on loan.
May 26, 20214 yr I don't know if it should be Kabak but we should probably bring in another CB. Gomez, Matip and even Konate all have extensive injury histories. Gomez may not be back for awhile if some of the rumors are true. So our "5th" choice CB could realistically be our 2nd or 3rd. And when it's put in those terms that player should not be Phillips.
May 26, 20214 yr 14 minutes ago, maninblack said: I don't know if it should be Kabak but we should probably bring in another CB. Gomez, Matip and even Konate all have extensive injury histories. Gomez may not be back for awhile if some of the rumors are true. So our "5th" choice CB could realistically be our 2nd or 3rd. And when it's put in those terms that player should not be Phillips. That's my thinking too, but I actually think it should be Kabak. He didn't set the world on fire but he came in and played from day one and never really looked out of place. He also had a fantastic performance against Leipzig in the CL. We might not be interested at the agreed-upon price but I think if we offered £15M it would be a great deal. He's got a high ceiling and has already settled into the team. Nat was a damn warrior for us and more or less saved the season. I wouldn't be against keeping him but I think we could recoup 50-75% of the price we'd pay for Kabak. The wildcard is Ben Davies, who is definitely sticking around, according to Pearce. Then again, can he even stay fit? We need a new physio staff.
May 26, 20214 yr Seeing we have interest in Youri Tielemans from Leicester as a possible Gini replacement.
May 26, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, 406W30th said: The wildcard is Ben Davies, I'm not sure this guy actually exists.
May 26, 20214 yr As we all suspected, LiVARpool indeed! https://www.thisisanfield.com/2021/05/liverpool-had-the-most-var-decisions-go-against-them-this-season/?fbclid=IwAR0NQFG3w-WSGllGO3AVSMQ5HutsGPHPN6Mx75b2gKvrysZtlNujLF_SDo0
May 26, 20214 yr Author 3 hours ago, mdmost said: Seeing we have interest in Youri Tielemans from Leicester as a possible Gini replacement. I don’t see it. Leicester are going to want £70m+ for him.
May 26, 20214 yr 1 minute ago, Firemans4Horn said: I don’t see it. Leicester are going to want £70m+ for him. This. I'm hearing Houssem Aouar from Lyon is a target which seems more likely
May 27, 20214 yr 8 hours ago, mdmost said: As we all suspected, LiVARpool indeed! https://www.thisisanfield.com/2021/05/liverpool-had-the-most-var-decisions-go-against-them-this-season/?fbclid=IwAR0NQFG3w-WSGllGO3AVSMQ5HutsGPHPN6Mx75b2gKvrysZtlNujLF_SDo0 having read that, i declare cromulent embiggened shenanigans
May 28, 20214 yr Hell yeah. Now let's get another reliable engine in the midfield and a forward to compete with Bobby.
May 28, 20214 yr On 5/26/2021 at 11:06 AM, mdmost said: Seeing we have interest in Youri Tielemans from Leicester as a possible Gini replacement. Fuck yes get that done
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