18 Jan 2018 08:34:51
Hi ed, is it true that liverpool have agreed to sign Matins from sporting lisbon as coutiho replacement or are they still interested in signing Thomas Lemar this January? Pls reply.

{Ed001's Note - I do not know of any agreement to sign anyone from Sporting right now.}


1.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 09:35:16
If the rumours that we're going after Emerson are true, i personally think he'd be the Lemar alternative after Monaco priced us out of the move. He is in no way suited to be a left back in a back 4 like the media seem to think. That is why Chelsea and Juventus want him; he is perfect for their 3-4-3 formations in the left midfield/ wing back role. For us, he'd offer perfect balance to the midfield (with Ox on the right of a 3, and Emerson on the left) as both players can pull wide when Salah and Mane come in-field, but additionally, both Ox and Emerson are extremely hard working and very direct which is exactly what Klopp wants. He wants us to press high, and get straight at the opposition when we win possession back. Gini, Can, Henderson and Lallana all take too many touches on the spot, without actually going forwards far too often. They're too slow in terms of the transition from defence to attack. Keita, Ox and Lemar/ Emerson will just fly at the opposition and cause havoc.

Patience is required with either Lemar or Emerson though. Neither player are the finished article just yet. Emerson offers far better value for money though, as He'll likely be less than a quarter of what Lemar would cost.

{Ed002's Note - When did Monaco price Liverpool out of a move?}


2.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 09:58:09
MK
This comes from a Chelsea fan. He is not rated at all. And I hope we stay away from such signings.

“This lad was loaned out from Santos to Palermo and was playing as a back up to their first team player. He was then loaned out to AS Roma and was playing as a back up to Digne. He was then bought for a small fee. He also got injured seriously. This lad has hardly played enough football, if he can't make the first team of Palermo or be ahead of Kolarov in Roma then how is ever going to be good for us as a back up? I would rather throw in Kennedy and give him games. This is the story of our transfers nowadays.


3.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:12:34
who cares what a chelsea ''fan'' thinks baby driver? if we are supposed to care what fans think then we are never signing anyone because there is always someone who doesn't rate someone! How about you? you wanted up to sign Douglas Costa from Bayern instead of Salah, how is that turning out? Hmm.

{Ed025's Note - thats a bit insular of you legendary, im sure others appreciate what other fans think and for me its healthy, who wants to hear liverpool fans who are lauding up their own players and how good they are all the time?, dont be so shallow mate..


4.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:24:03
He is a wing back and would never replace Coutinho.
Not in million years. We don’t need a WB in the first place unless I am worng in where Klopp intends to play him.
Regarding Salah, No one wanted him and he was the 4th choice for Klopp! But he was a winger! You have to explain how Palmeri would be a good option to Lemar! Completely different players!


5.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:27:44
You're far more well placed than me to know the truth Ed002. I'm only speculating, but it is a rumours site after all mate! From the outside, it looks like Lemar would cost far more than he's worth (you yourself have said it would take a ridiculous offer to interest Emenalo) . If you know that, I've made the assumption Liverpool also know that. I could be completely wrong though and maybe Liverpool are still pushing to sign Lemar. I won't be holding my breath!

Harry, when a player is being tracked by Juventus, Chelsea and Liverpool you can be pretty sure they aren't a bad player! Regardless of what some Chelsea fan who clearly has never watched him play, might think.

For a start, the only reason he hasn't been playing at Roma recently, is because he had an ACL injury and he's only just returned. Gomez also needed easing back after doing his ACL. Emerson hasn't ever been a regular in Europe because he is 23 years old, but in Brazil he was seen as a future star by everyone. Alisson wasn't a regular until 6 months ago and couldn't get in the team ahead of Szczeny (sp), yet he is wanted by multiple top clubs around Europe. The thing is mate, scouts and avid followers of European football look beyond a players appearance stats and actually go and watch the player before fabricating an irrelevant opinion.

That Chelsea fan is clearly a muppet. He hasn't actually judged the player on anything to do with ability, just on which teams he's been at and how often he's played. That makes it patently obvious he is judging a player he's never watched.

{Ed002's Note - I enquired after you typed "after Monaco priced us out of the move".}


6.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:43:20
Remember, our opinion means much more than any other football fan.

What do they know?


7.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:44:51
Harry he is not a wing back, and the only reason Emerson is not playing is because he has been injured.

Last season he made 36 appearances for Roma. Around half of those appearances came at the left midfield/ wing, with the other half coming in a combination of positions which included central midfield, left back, and right back. He completed the full 90 minutes on 24 occasions.

You really should form your own opinion mate instead of listening to a Chelsea fan who has never watched him play, hasn't even done their stat research properly, and was simply looking for an excuse to bemoan their recent transfer record.

If you watched Roma at all last year, you'll know that they were the 2nd best team in Italy. So to make 36 appearances for them at 21/ 22 years old was impressive. He never looked out of place either. If we are genuinely interested, and he's not a Thomas Lemar alternative, i will eat my own shoe. Because he plays the exact same positions as Lemar does, which is primarily in an attacking left sided role. I'll be gob smacked if he ends up as a left full back. Even left wing back is wasting him to the same extent it was when Wenger put the Ox at right wing back.

He is very similar to Lemar and the fact you think differently suggests that you also have never seen Emerson play.


8.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:49:00
And mr. Harry i never said he would be an option to Lemar did i? Or replace Coutinho? please point me to where i did. MK Scouser did talk about Lemar, in my opinion Alberto Moreno has only next season on his contract and the club will move him on and Emerson is seen as his replacement.


9.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:49:46
No one wanted Salah? That is hilarious, please stop making up nonsense and believing it.


10.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 10:45:10
You won't see me overrating our own players or undermining other teams players ed025, this is my honest opinion, that we as fans have too much opinions and the club will do what they want and see as the best option for them moving forward no matter what we think. Plus that fan's opinion ignores the fact he had a bad injury saying he can't play ahead of Kolarov which is simply not the full picture, i honestly couldn't care less what other fans think to be honest, because i speak 4 languages and most ''fans'' talk crap about most LFC players! Even our fans do, so i will take other ''fans'' opinions with a pinch of salt thank you very much!

{Ed025's Note - thats your choice legendard, i just think its helpful to hear other fans point of view myself mate as long as its not out of spite of course..


11.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 12:03:07
I always like to hear other fans views Ed025, but that Chelsea fan that Harry has quoted has managed to write 100 words plus about a player, without once mentioning anything about his actual ability, style of play, or even preferred position. His final line slagging Chelsea's business just gives away his true intentions; to belittle and moan about Chelsea's recent transfer business. Sounds like a fan not happy with Barkley and Carroll, who has decided to start a little agenda against someone at the club.

I don't watch every Roma game, but i try my hardest to catch at least 5-10 a season and watch the highlights of every game. Emerson was fantastic on the left of midfield. He made driving runs at the opposition at every opportunity, whipped in dangerous crosses, took on shots from distance, always wanted to beat his man, and always looked for the killer pass. The only difference between Emerson and Lemar is that Lemar is much better at that final pass right now, and Emerson is a much better dribbler. Their playing styles are remarkably similar though, and they are both left midfielders who can cover various positions down the left flank or in central midfield.

That Chelsea fan has based his entire misinformed opinion of a player on incorrect appearance stats, and Harry has proceeds to base his opinion of Emerson on the misinformed opinion of the Chelsea fan!

I'd say, at least make an effort before acting like you know anything about the player? Even Youtube will probably show you that Emerson's strengths are in direct attacking play and running with the ball, not defending!


12.) 18 Jan 2018
18 Jan 2018 12:31:37
I remember in the early 90's that lfc were after boro's Emerson, man city's Paul lake and Carlton Palmer. imagine it. emerson lake and Palmer would have made sweet music for us.

{Ed025's Note - love it roller..