Liverpool Fc @ Anfield - Reds Supporters Gatherings

[LeeHsienLoong]

Not sure why we gave up on Joao Mario.
He would have given us that strength and special element in midfield.
Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum and Grujic are more attacking minded and are unable to perform a defensive midfielder role.
Lucas and Milner are ok but age is catching up.
The attacking seems really good and if Sturridge comes back I think we might have one of the best attacking line up in the world.

[Baigonggong]

Ah Gong feels that the weakest spot is definitely the left back. If Klopp can't solve the left back position than other teams will capitalize on the situation.

[escobar43535]

Originally Posted by Firmino

We need a new left back and a holding midfielder.

As it now stands, it looks like these 2 positions shall hold Liverpool back from challenging for the title and perhaps even for a top 4 finish. The last 2 pieces of the puzzle to find the right optimal balance.

Really hope Klopp can fix these 2 problems before the August transfer window closes.

[Europa]

Originally Posted by escobar43535

As it now stands, it looks like these 2 positions shall hold Liverpool back from challenging for the title and perhaps even for a top 4 finish. The last 2 pieces of the puzzle to find the right optimal balance.

Really hope Klopp can fix these 2 problems before the August transfer window closes.

Trust Klopp to fix it.
His players will respond.
Moreno is not bad and all players will have bad games.
Still have 2 weeks before transfer dateline believe some players will be on the move.

[Europa]

Originally Posted by Grounded Eagle

Klopp getting desperado with transfer window closing soon..... made a bid for old man Gary Medel who was a flop when he last played in England for Cardiff during the 2013-2014 season. Medel is more suited for the Italian league where the game is slow and technical..... but in England he cannot cope with the physical nature of the British style and was often outpaced, outjumped and outmuscled. He could end up being worse than Moreno.

Gary Medel played for Chile in Copa 2016 and won.
If he can come in to help will be a good backup for left-back.

[LeeHsienLoong]

Originally Posted by Europa

Moreno is not bad and all players will have bad games.

Are you serious or joking?
Players can have 1 or 2 down games but not 2 bad seasons.

[Europa]

Originally Posted by LeeHsienLoong

Are you serious or joking?
Players can have 1 or 2 down games but not 2 bad seasons.

Most of Liverpool games lost cannot just blame on Moreno and left-back.
Think of those games he saved and won for Liverpool.

Anyway each of us have our own opinions. Will not be keen going into further arguments.

[Europa]

Alberto Moreno criticism will not force Jurgen Klopp to sign new left-back for Liverpool

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/...p-to-sign-new/



Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is ready to resist the clamour to sign a new left back, despite the renewed criticism of Alberto Moreno.

Moreno’s performance against Arsenal on Sunday revived harrowing memories of poor displays last season, most notably in the Europa League Final.

The Spaniard’s lapses in concentration have proven costly on multiple occasions, but Liverpool have kept faith in him so far and are showing no inclination to rethink their plans.


Liverpool tried to sign another left back to provide competition to Moreno during the summer, but Klopp pulled the plug on a move for Leicester’s Ben Chilwell when he felt the fee of £10 million was excessive.

Klopp does not believe such funds should be squandered on a full-back – certainly not for one who is untried at the highest level - and has not yet identified an obvious candidate to add to his squad who would be anything more than a temporary solution.

Instead, he is prepared to wait for James Milner to return to fitness and give him the chance to settle and establish himself in the position.


Milner has made it known he is not especially keen on reinventing himself as a left back, but he would put the team’s needs first and such is his professionalism Klopp is sure he would add a new dimension to the side in the role.

Liverpool are also waiting patiently for the return to fitness of Joe Gomez – who started last season at left back prior to his serious knee injury – while there are other emerging youngsters who could also fill in if required. Centre-back Ragnar Klavan could also play left back if the situation demanded it.

That has made Klopp less convinced of the urgency to recruit than many of those who witnessed his side’s exhilarating but flawed opening day win at The Emirates.

It is not completely out of the question Klopp will rethink before August 31, and he has more funds available should he require more players before the end of the month, but it is clear he believes the solution to Liverpool’s left back issue is already within his squad.

[KatongCowboy]

Originally Posted by Europa

Gary Medel played for Chile in Copa 2016 and won.
If he can come in to help will be a good backup for left-back.

Sampiona used Gary Medel as an attacking midfielder / winger for Chile.
Gary was a disaster playing for Cardiff City as its defensive midfielder and worse when deployed as emergency centreback. As he is short, the opposing teams always target long balls over him and he was outjumped many times. And he is not fast runner either. I don't think he will bring any positive to this current Liverpool team.

[countryman]

Shifting Milner to LB will be a good option now cos Pool has too many midfielders in the squad now..

[Lamborghini]

Liverpool's chase of Alberto Moreno was well documented in 2014 and raised many eyebrows when Sevilla asked for £20 million.

Now into his third season he seems more of a liability as he gives away needless penalties with his reckless fouls and occasionally is out of position.

This is such a shame reason being he has great speed and a lethal left foot.

Liverpool have a potential EPL winning squad presently.

To finish the puzzle Klopp needs a left back similar to Paolo Maldini and a midfielder close to Patrick Vieira.

[masterwanker]

Liverpool will not be buying a left back this summer .

Klopp will be using Milner as the left back .

Liverpool have rejected a bid from Crystal Palace for Benteke .

Hope those still injured will recover faster .

Danny Ings has recovered from his injuries but he still lacks match fitness .

[Europa]

Originally Posted by masterwanker

Liverpool will not be buying a left back this summer .

Klopp will be using Milner as the left back .

Liverpool have rejected a bid from Crystal Palace for Benteke .

Hope those still injured will recover faster .

Danny Ings has recovered from his injuries but he still lacks match fitness .

This news yesterday.

According to the rumour mill, former Real Madrid left-back Fabio Coentrao could be on his way to the Reds.


Milner training and may play left-back this Saturday.

Once Sakho or Matip fully fit then Klavan can play left-back.

Joe Gomez play left-back before injured.

[Firmino]

Originally Posted by escobar43535

As it now stands, it looks like these 2 positions shall hold Liverpool back from challenging for the title and perhaps even for a top 4 finish. The last 2 pieces of the puzzle to find the right optimal balance.

Really hope Klopp can fix these 2 problems before the August transfer window closes.

It will be a very tough job this season for Klopp as both Manchester clubs, Chelsea and Spurs look brutal. There are still the underdogs and surprise packages.

It seems Klopp is confused who to field in the striking position in the absence of Sturridge. I think Firmino is not a good call.

Moreno has to improve or cut him off from the team. Chances are low a new holding midfielder will join but lets stay positive.

[Europa]

In the news today.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly held talks with Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli. Mourinho managed him during his time at Inter Milan.


Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp pulled the plug on Lucas' move to Galatasaray, according to the player's agent.


Fernando Torres has claimed he was 'betrayed' by Liverpool when he moved to Chelsea in a £50m deal in January 2011, insisting the Merseyside club instigated the controversial move before making him look like 'a traitor'.