04 Apr 2017 15:27:48
Why is everyone moaning about 'missing' dahoud
Is it so improbable to see a young German boy move from one German city to another German city? How many of you guys at your teenage years would leave everything behind in search of a job? that's why I have so much respect for players like Manquillo, Markovic Chirivella because they're very young boys and have left home, friends and family to come play here.

{Ed001's Note - Manquillo?}

1.) 04 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 15:54:19
I think he means in general ed001 players leaving there home country so young and adapting without anyone, but then I always assumed when a young player from say Spain at the age of 16 moved to Liverpool surely clubs foresee this problem and bring there family over with them? or do they leave that to the family to decide what they want to do?

{Ed001's Note - well Manquillo only came here on loan initially, so he should not be in this discussion. Different clubs have different ways of dealing with it, but it has moved forward a lot from the days when a Spanish lad at Everton was taken to the snooker club and told it was law that he had to smoke while playing snooker. These days there are employees, player liaison officers/agents etc, to help them settle in and sort out problems. Sometimes clubs will bring their families over and provide them accommodation etc. It really depends on the case. Some clubs do not have the money to do so, or the inclination when the player is not seen as vitally important.}

2.) 04 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 16:25:14
Thanks for the Insight Ed001,

there was a young lad that played with myself years ago all be it he was a couple years younger than myself David Moli and he was signed up by Liverpool he didn't make it at the time but currently plays in the lower leagues, his did used to work for Vauxhall in Luton and Liverpool arranged that his dad kept his job but moved factory's to the one just outside is that a regular thing Ed? clubs talking to other company's to accommodate players if they shine a little bit more than others?

I might getting the player wrong but I remember there was a lot of discussion years ago about it in my high school :)

{Ed001's Note - yes, it used to be very common, nowadays the family tend to not need to worry about jobs once a player has a professional contract.}

3.) 04 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 16:34:40
Manquillo is at Sunderland after a loan at OM. Just saying.

{Ed001's Note - he is not really a young boy though.}

4.) 04 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 17:05:34
Much like an internship abroad then ED lol but it's still must be daunting being 19 and far afield from home, I can only guess, he may have loved being away from Spain but in general there must be a culture clash for foreign youngsters coming to play.

{Ed001's Note - they are usually very unhappy, at least initially, unless they are well looked after. We are lucky at Liverpool having players like Lucas and Sturridge, those two, in particular, do a lot to make newcomers and youngsters feel a part of the squad.}

5.) 04 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 17:30:48
Sturridge? Wow that's a surprise given his attitude on the pitch, not that it's a bad thing but he really wants it for himself, but we all know Lucas is really cool guy.

{Ed002's Note - Ed001 is right that the senior players are generally very good at welcoming others. One of the reasons that there needs to be a structure to the loan system when kids are sent abroad - something Liverpool do need to think about. One English club T]found there was a problem with a couple of loan players in the Netherlands and that resulted in the club having them get involved with spending some time with the local community (schools and charities) to keep them active when not playing or training. They have also helped clubs they have and are building relationships with - this has included providing training facilities, loaning coaching staff, having ex-players works with them in some capacity etc.. With players coming to England it is important they have the help to settle - some South Americans find it very difficult. There are major cultural changes between mainland Europe and England - habits, food, drink, language, attitude etc.).}

6.) 04 Apr 2017
04 Apr 2017 19:39:00
Oh no, he is not, Ed01. That part is clear.