23 Apr 2016 10:32:13
Like I've said before. We need power, pace and intelligence. We have players to win the ball and retain the ball but I believe we need a front 4 that can counter quickly, aggressively and with intelligence. We have Continho and Origi and perhaps Sturridge if he stays fit but I would get rid of markovic because he is not strong enough, along with Benteke and Balotelli. I think Ojo fits the bill. He looked strong, pacey and had that bit of arrogance you need. Imo I think continue to being on Stewart alongside Can and Hendo, this will allow Can to be freed up a bit more. Can has been immense recently. What an improvement he has made. He will. only get better too. He could add a real dimension going forward. As for the back 5 I'm still scratching my head. I'd possibly like to see Moreno improved defensively but I can't see Clyne improving more than what he is. A ball playing centre half would be a great addition alongside a keeper who has better distribution.

1.) 23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016 11:14:30
I can see Markovic doing an Origi next year. Hit the gym, bulk up a bit and give Ibe and Ojo some real competition. Think he will benefeit greatly from Klopps guidance like so many other have. Just hope he gives it another shot. Got some football in him, and pace to burn.

2.) 23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016 11:52:39
Ojo strong?

3.) 23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016 12:22:26
Ojo has great strength for someone his age! To op, think you're quite harsh on markovic to just write him off, also don't know if you forgot about firmino but he certainly has to be a player capable of fitting in our front 4.

4.) 23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016 13:42:38
ShaneK, Markovic has struggled in Turkey. He has been struggling to get in the side even before his injury and in what can only be described as a terrible league he's not even scored a league goal and registered just 2 assists.

Why do people want Lallana and/ or Milner to be replaced by a player who has proven he doesn't have the physicality to make it in the Prem?

It's not harsh at all. He wasn't ready when we signed him. He was unproven and inconsistent. It was impossible to tell if he would turn his potential into actual end product. Hence why Chelsea passed on signing him for a third of what we paid.

We got ripped off for an average player. Ojo is already a better player than him. Markovic is 22 years old so he's hardly a youth player. Origi is younger and has shown far more ability and physical presence.

Markovic will never make it here and bringing him back to be 8th choice wide player makes no sense for his career or our wage budget. Coutinho, Lallana, Milner, Ibe, Ojo, Kent and Canos are all better players. Let him go.

5.) 23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016 14:26:46
'Markovic will never make it here' I heard the same crap about Origi . Marko actually turned in a couple of man of match appearances played out of position . Why are people so quick to put down young forgein players. He was one of Europe most highly rated players, yes he came too soon and was expensive but his potential is immense. 8th choice wide player? Who are these amazing wide players we have? Most are central players shunted out wide. Get a grip. Bet you hated origi as well until 8 week ago.,

6.) 23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016 14:31:25
Origi was a laughing stock at the start of the season for being all be it harshly include in the worst 11 in ligue 1. Now obviously I'm not deluded to think that any player now at Liverpool will be a superstar but it is clear that klopp can be a great motivator which can be a huge difference. Again I'm not saying he's first choice for next season or he'll even be here, but the player clearly has talent, he even showed that in glimpses at Liverpool playing all over the park. He deserves the pre season to work his way into klopps plans and then it's up to his performances to keep him at the club long term but that has to be taken window by window. I just don't see the point saying he has to be gone in what would be another big loss on what we paid. Don't remember him saying too much negative about the club or hearing that he caused any problems while at the club, deserves a chance anyway at least :)

7.) 23 Apr 2016
23 Apr 2016 15:40:27
I didn't mention Lallana. I think he should compete with Coutinho for number 10. I'd love nothing more than for Markovic to make it but I think at 22, others will overtake him purely on power and strength. Firmino I'm still unsure of. I actually prefer him as a number 9. Still gives the ball away deep unnecessarily for me. I would have him competing with Sturridge, Origi and Ings.