10 Nov 2016 13:23:39
Ed001 or Ed002, both your opinions are greatly valued.

Do you think we need to bring in a replacement for Mane this Jan (due to the ACON)? I think i'm the only one on the planet who thinks its a ridiculous suggestion. We already have Wijnaldum (played there previously), Origi, Coutinho, Firmino and Lallana who can operate those roles and Sturridge can go into #9 and Firmino can drop back into attacking midfield.

Also, crossing your fingers and hoping a player from another league will instantly settle seems a stupid gamble and unless Sturridge were leaving again I don't see the need.

We have Ojo who will be coming back into the fold too and I see him as a very nice option for us so where would that leave him if we bought another attacking option?

Thoughts are appreciated and if love to hear others opinions on this too.

{Ed001's Note - no, we don't need a replacement. I think it is more intended as a kick up the arse to the alternatives.}

1.) 10 Nov 2016
10 Nov 2016 15:17:35
sorry but Wijnaldum is not a replacement for mane. i hope klopp doesn't go that route and plays sturridge or origi instead. when mane came off last match we never looked like scoring another till sturridge was brought on 15 minutes later.

2.) 10 Nov 2016
10 Nov 2016 14:55:33
Exactly ed1.

3.) 11 Nov 2016
11 Nov 2016 07:17:50
Didn't Wijnaldum score Wiseryan?

As a one for one replacement they ar not the same type of player as we know but GW is a class player who absolutely provides an alternative to replace Mane in the starting 11.

We should remember that up until his short injury he was indeed part of the 11 starters and proved very reliable and capable.

The thing about GW if you have ever followed him outside of the current city is that he has a fair amount of versatility he can and will score goals too. At Liverpool so far he's played with a smile on his face even when coming on from the bench and has put in solid if not exceptional performances throughout. However he does also have exceptional in him.

In a nutshell a definite consideration for the starting 11 as Mane is away. I'd argue he should be in there now anyway (not as replacement for Mane generally) .

4.) 11 Nov 2016
11 Nov 2016 00:09:27
Lallana can do a job out on the right. We have plenty that can play centrally to cover too.