06 Nov 2016 20:10:28
Shifting Firmino to wide when Mane is off is a terrible idea. Mane relies on Pace and is an actual winger while Firmino is a completely different player who is the focal point for all the three behind him.
I guess that's exactly the reason Klopp is in search of a Winger ( Pace and trickery ) to play on the wings.
There is no place for sturridge while Ojo is out injured and Origi could be looked up on.
But none of them are anyway close to what Mane does and brings to the team.

I agree on squad depth but you can't play Robbie keane on the flanks anymore. That's stupidity.


1.) 06 Nov 2016
06 Nov 2016 20:44:25
Agree with you that Firmino should stay through the middle. Disagree that we don't have a replacement for Mane. For me it is hands down Origi. He has the pace, power and goalscoring exploits to perform the same role and is equally direct. He is probably slightly less creative, but has superior hold up play. If not Sturridge could arguably slot in too.

I wouldn't sign someone to replace a guy who is only gone for 3 or 4 weeks. If all else fails surely Wilson, Woodburn, Ejaria or Ojo (if he recovers) deserve a chance!


2.) 06 Nov 2016
06 Nov 2016 21:05:39
MK

Origi and Sturridge on the right is similar to Walcott playing on the right. Pace and that's it or Marcus Rashford ( again pace and power ) . Let's not be Brendan and play anyone at any place just because they have pace.
And Boy Sturridge out wide is dreadful and he is never going to take on his man something Mane does on a consistent basis. Mane hits the byline which is what an actual winger does on the flanks.

Ojo could do a job but only if the kid is fit enough. Rest all are possibles, none anywhere close to what Mane gives us on the flank.


3.) 06 Nov 2016
06 Nov 2016 21:44:34
I would put Firmino out wide when Mane leaves and put Sturridge through the middle. Firmino is intelligent enough and tracks back more than either Origi or Sturridge when played out wide too while Sturridge and Origi are way better off through the middle.

Why do you need Mane to be replaced by pacey player when he is away? If you are intelligent like Firmino, I see no issue with him dropping in there.


4.) 07 Nov 2016
07 Nov 2016 00:14:56
Did you watch the game? Frimino and Mane constantly changed places - also did you see Frimino's pace for the 5th goal?


5.) 07 Nov 2016
07 Nov 2016 00:43:15
Firmino played well out wide a few games back, pace on the wing isn't everything as Coutinho has proved and Firmino is as dangerous as Mane from out wide due to his ability to creat for others like Mane's second goal and Sturridges shot against the post. I'd also be comfortable seeing Origi or Ojo there too, no need to bring in another player.

Having said that, I do agree with the view we don't have a pure outright winger besides Mane with first team experience, by Ojo (or Kent or Wilson) should be given the chance to develop as we have enough solutions to back up Mane for the odd game here or there until they do.


6.) 07 Nov 2016
07 Nov 2016 01:08:38
Though Mane is obviously a loss, for me there's no reason why Sturridge or Origi couldn't slot into his position. None of them ever stay in one position. Firmino always pops up wide and Mane through the centre. That wouldn't change.
Both are playing well when they do get minutes. Studge was brilliant today when he came on. I'm convinced there's no one better we could get in January.

PS. you don't sign players to cover 4 game absences anyway.


7.) 07 Nov 2016
07 Nov 2016 03:03:25
well said joe, we have plenty of cover, sturridge could have had a hat-trick, 30 goals scored and none from sturridge or origi, both players will be eager to change that statistic, both know the system we play, the days of panic buying should be well and truly over.


8.) 07 Nov 2016
06 Nov 2016 09:34:39
Sturidge again showed tonight he has no work ethic and plays for himself and not Team.
I'd play Origi ahead of him every time,


9.) 07 Nov 2016
07 Nov 2016 10:58:40
Mane does not rely on just pace, front 3 never sit still enuf, Klopp/ team have a plan to replace Mane.