21 Oct 2016 08:26:58
Hi Ed's,
Wanted to get your opinion on decision to sign Gini Wijnaldum.

I am not slating him, I am satisfied with his performance so far.

My reason for questioning his signing is because we have many players to play in that position and they have not been getting chance.

I personally like to see more of Stewart/ Gujic/ Branagan be given the chance from bench and Can/ Lucas being used together with Henderson.

I have to trust our Manager on this but would like to know your opinion on the Necessity to sign another Midfielder.

{Ed001's Note - none of those players you mention are similar to Wijnaldum in style of play, though they do play the same position. While I do agree it was an odd signing, in a position we didn't need, my issue is more with the lack of outgoings. Though that was more down to the club than Klopp.}

1.) 21 Oct 2016
21 Oct 2016 08:49:11
Thanks for your reply Ed.
I only fear that the players from Academy Stewart/ Brannagan/ Chrivella
won't get enough chance to earn a place and end up leaving Liverpool.

I watched the Game of Allah (Hertha Berlin) he is also a decent player but there are far too many Big names ahead at Liverpool before these players get a decent chance.

{Ed001's Note - I agree, we do need to reduce numbers, and I really want to see Chirivella get a good chance, in particular.}

2.) 21 Oct 2016
21 Oct 2016 09:18:06
I think Wijnaldum has been really good for us this season. When he signed I expected him to play further up the field in place of Lallana maybe.

I think we missed him badly against MU and it showed how big of a step up he is from Can. Can was given his chance the other night and showed he is good enough to play in League Cup games, maybe a bit of defensive cover here and there, but that's about it.

For me Can slowed the game down every time he touched the ball. Wijnaldum forward passing is excellent, is much quicker at starting attacks and has been involved in a lot of the quick counter-attacking goals we have scored this season. His assists stats don't reflect how important he has been to the team as it is the player who plays the final ball who gets credited with the assist, not the man who started the attack and left the opposition flat footed.

I had my head in hands when we signed him {why? why? why? )

I can see now though (aaaahhhhhhh! )

3.) 21 Oct 2016
21 Oct 2016 09:36:55
So funny how people change their opinion so quick. Can was the next Viera, Next Keane, Next Souness and what more. No chance of gamnes unless Wijnaldum is injured.
Could some one tell me Y did we even sign Grujic?

4.) 21 Oct 2016
21 Oct 2016 10:19:18
grujic will get his chances over the course of the season i'm sure.

5.) 21 Oct 2016
21 Oct 2016 12:06:35
Grujic is only 21 and adapting to the pace and higher standard of the Premier League in comparison to the Serbian League. I'm sure he'll get his chance in well selected league games and cup games soon enough. he's currently building up fitness and form in the u23s and looked a cut above the rest in the recent United match, with his passing in particular standing out as well as his clever movement and him using his physique to good effect.