14 Apr 2019 10:31:36
Hi Ed, do you no if we Klopp still has an interest in Brandt please, or have we moved on? I guess it will probably be a "possible if Mane were to leave"? .

{Ed002's Note - My understanding is that Liverpool will be interested if Brandt is made available.}

1.) 14 Apr 2019
14 Apr 2019 11:53:35
Thank you for your reply Ed. I’ve read he will definitely leave at end of season, but not sure how accurate that is.

{Ed002's Note - It is not accurate at all.}

2.) 14 Apr 2019
14 Apr 2019 13:30:32
Cant see him sticking at Leverkusen without European football.

3.) 14 Apr 2019
14 Apr 2019 16:14:48
He would want some guarantees regarding playing time. Cannot imagine him willing to sit on the bench and starting only domestic cups games.

4.) 14 Apr 2019
14 Apr 2019 20:17:46
Hmm interesting. Not seen us really linked with anyone that I know that well. Brandt and Laxalt seem recurring names. I think as I've said before we need a right back option, a striker to give a different option and maybe left back cover.

{Ed0333's Note - Brandt can play anywhere across the front.

5.) 14 Apr 2019
14 Apr 2019 20:31:30
I’d see him as a good buy think he’d get quite a bit of game time since he’s so versatile in his positions. I’ve liked what I’ve seen of him this season in his attacking / box to box type of role.

6.) 14 Apr 2019
14 Apr 2019 21:35:47
People say they can't see him joining us without guaranteed playing time. let's face it he won't get that guarantee but at Leverkusen next year without European ball he's going to get 35-40 games at most, whereas with us with a squad good enough to go deep into the domestic cups he's going to get at least similar numbers, more if he proves himself and forces his way into the starting lineup.

7.) 15 Apr 2019
15 Apr 2019 08:47:40
Little Naby, I think the player himself wanted assured playing time when we looked at him last time. I can’t see that will have changed but if Ed002 has said we are interested if he is available then I guess it’s doen to the club to persuade him mate.

8.) 15 Apr 2019
15 Apr 2019 14:14:21
I don't understand the worrying about Brandt having "concern for playing time", unless he's publicly stated that concern. One (very small) criticism I have of Klopp is that he overplays guys because he doesn't like to compromise on players who haven't quite mastered his system (see Fabinho's and Oxlade-Chamberlain's slow integration, Shaqiri's disappearance when we moved to the 4-3-3). I would love to see him expand the rotation by a couple players. Brandt can play in the midfield or in the front 3. He'd be a perfect addition as there will be plenty of opportunity to play for a guy with this type of versatility.

{Ed002's Note - Brandt has previously expressed that concern.}

9.) 15 Apr 2019
15 Apr 2019 22:10:22
If that’s the case then he’s destined to play for a mid table team for his entire career. If you want to play at the top table you will never be guaranteed playing time.

{Ed002's Note - Maybe Klopp should stop making such promises then.}

10.) 16 Apr 2019
16 Apr 2019 10:21:53
Surely by now professional players understand that with the amount of games that have to be played each season demanding game time from a potential new club is ludicrous. Different systems to counteract different opponents etc automatically dictates players have to be rotated.

11.) 16 Apr 2019
16 Apr 2019 14:20:21
Surely City ( I say begrudgingly) have shown a model whereby young stars and the ego’s that sometimes come with have been managed effectively; Sane being a good example of a player who would demand playing time but comes on and off the bench. I would feel disappointed that Brant would put playing time first, when our clubs aspirations look promising. In my opinion, no matter how big a player, they shouldn’t demand playing time ahead of any future signing. The player themselves should believe in their confidence and prove their metal on the pitch to earn playing time at a club.
My opinion, subject to criticism of course.

{Ed002's Note - Sane is looking at his options to move on.}

12.) 16 Apr 2019
16 Apr 2019 16:17:36
Thanks Ed, that comes as a surprise. Is there a favoured destination?

{Ed002's Note - Not that I am aware, but he is 23 and wants to be playing regularly as he thinks he is good enough. But there was some interest in Leroy Sane in January so Manchester City will look to resolve the situation.}

13.) 16 Apr 2019
16 Apr 2019 19:33:12
Thanks Ed, appreciate the response. Best of luck to the lad.