09 May 2016 03:16:10
Hi Eds,

Hope you are well and enjoyed the weekend of footie.

Quick query, if you don't mind:

Their will be some trimming no doubt as you have said and we already have Matip coming in. However, without any additional changes do you think our squad is strong enough to compete next year for the top 3 spots taking into account the extra that Klopp and his team add?

We are showing that on our day we can compete with anyone and I think with more time Klopp will bring a consistency. Just wondered your thoughts on this or if you think we really need 1 or 2 really strong additions above Matip?

Thanks as always for your insight.

{Ed001's Note - we still need a keeper and a left back, if we are going to compete on a consistent basis.}

1.) 09 May 2016
09 May 2016 05:21:48
Thanks Ed001, while it's no doubt hard to find a suitable LB and GK - it's encouraging that we don't too many additions to compete consistently. I don't remember where I read it but Liverpool seem to always have a better season when there aren't many changes made to the first team.

{Ed001's Note - most clubs do.}

2.) 09 May 2016
09 May 2016 09:45:30
Ed001, don't you feel we need a midfielder too? We all saw what happened when Can and Hendo were both out. I know we will have Grujic but he's still a young player.

{Ed001's Note - and Stewart and Branagan will be there. We need to develop those not buy.}

3.) 09 May 2016
09 May 2016 12:28:44
we cannot keep blocking the route to the 1st team, these lads need a chance to show what they can do, stewart, branagan and chirivella with the right coaching and patience could save us a fortune, plus we have invested in these players already, let's continue to give them a chance and see what happens, our recent record of expensive midfielders have not exactly paid of for us, in fact we would be losing money on most of them if we were to sell them, for example no one would pay over £25million for adam lallana, I wouldn't mind if klopp gave branagan a start vs Chelsea on Wednesday his passing range and balls from set picies are excellent and bentenke should have scored from his cross.

4.) 09 May 2016
09 May 2016 15:11:17
I have a strong suspicion Grujic will be our Delle Ali (hopefully! ) and agree we should give him, Stewart and Brannagan a shot. We have Milner and Lucas who can provide senior support/ backup if required too.