12 May 2017 23:34:32
Klopp has said that there's a good chance Coutinho could play in the 8 position next season, think this could be a great decision as I feel he could really pull the strings deeper and dictate play. This correlates with the idea of us going after a left winger which the Eds have said. Remember Phil in midfield in the 13/ 14 season, he was excellent.


1.) 13 May 2017
12 May 2017 23:58:54
Did he say which team he'd be playing for?


2.) 13 May 2017
13 May 2017 00:09:58
I like the idea of having more attack-minded players in our midfield too. Always thought two attacking midfielders and 3 front players is the way to go. Not sure if we are doing that already.


3.) 13 May 2017
13 May 2017 04:52:18
I like the idea but think a midfield 3 works best with a complementary set of players. 13/ 14 for example saw a deep playmaker in Gerard, a box to box player in Hendo and Coutinho for creating in attack.

If Coutinho drops deeper, I can see him working best alongside Gini, Hendo or maybe Can but not so sure about Llalana who I think might find himself a bit more restricted playing in a midfield 3 with a Coutinho (unless against sides with no interest in attacking like Southampton)

Still feel the best way to Coutinho and Llalana in midfield would be in a 4-2-3-1 and then play Llalana, Coutinho and Mane behind Firmino.


4.) 13 May 2017
13 May 2017 08:19:48
Couts as a CM would at least scrap the experiments with 3-4-3, wouldn't it? Can't see a CM pair with him in it that could work.


5.) 13 May 2017
13 May 2017 08:55:38
COUTINHO has been tried as an 8 in various games and has been rubbish, a new attacking midfielder will be bought in and coutinho and lalana will be competing with him, when push comes to shove coutinho and lalana have had there chance and they've been found wanting, don't forget the cup finals.


6.) 14 May 2017
13 May 2017 23:39:33
It's a really good idea. It would have a number of benefits:

1. More creativity in the midfield
2. Improves how the midfield pulls the strings
3. It gives him more space
4. He will drag defenders away from the front 3
5. It can make the front 3 more expansive by occupying Coutinho's old position with a winger that provides width