22 May 2017 09:47:25
Ed01 can I get your opinion on wijnaldum I wasn't particularly over excited when we signed him Klopp has changed his position from the one he played at Newcastle. he is a difficult one to judge because if you don't look for him on the pitch he is anonymous, but to his credit he is doing the dirty work most of the time holding the ball up for his size he ridiculously strong at fending people away from the ball, to top it off he has the joint most assists this year with 11.

{Ed001's Note - to be honest, I was very against the idea of signing him, but this season he has proven me completely wrong. He was an essential part of the team, rather than the player who went missing for Newcastle (and previous clubs) every time things got a bit tough for the team, he stepped up and was there when we had a bad patch. He has an excellent touch, gets up and down the pitch constantly, is strong, quick and has worked hard all season. I think he has to go down as the signing of the season for us, despite Mane's brilliance at time, as he was involved so much more than Mane was able to.}

1.) 22 May 2017
22 May 2017 10:52:25
i love the player but was against the signing but everything he has done for liverpool this season is exactly what i thought he didn't have in the locker which was composure and thought throughout a season. i thought he would come in like a shelvey 2.0 and score a few screamers but not feature. he hasn't scored a goal from outside the box if im not mistaken which i think he will add to next season as his confidence grows because when his shots are hit they stay hit and i expect him to be in double digits for goals and assists next season.
Top Player!

Also always has been a really genuine guy and big family guy from anyone i heard off in holland so a good one to have around!

2.) 22 May 2017
22 May 2017 11:07:01
Agree with Ed001. Before he signed for us, I thought he was a 'flash in the pan' winger at best who would provide decent cover for Mane. How wrong I was.
I believe Gini will start next season as our first choice midfielder in a trio with Couts and Can. These three all have their respective strengths and offer just about the same balance of attacking and defensive qualities. Special mention to Hendo who could also slot right into that midfield at Can's expense (rotation option) .
Ed001, what do you think about our midfield options at the moment? U think we have enough in there to compete on all fronts with Couts, Lallana, Gini, Hendo, Can, Grujic and Lucas next season? Personally i think we have enough mids unless Keita desperately wants to move to us, in which case it might spell the end of Grujic's career at LFC.

{Ed001's Note - a lot depends on Hendo's fitness, Grujic's development and whether or not Lucas is still here. For next season I would say what we have is enough, so long as we bring in the left sided option. Otherwise I would like us to bring in someone with energy and bite to provide a different option.}

3.) 22 May 2017
22 May 2017 11:18:59
We could always look to the likes of Nainngolan, Vidal or Bakoyoko to provide that 'energy and bite' u talk about Ed001. But it looks like we either target Keita or no one for midfield. Personally i feel other areas of the squad need more strengthening and Klopp can take a look at the midfield the season after next. Maybe try to convince Lucas to stay for one more season.

{Ed001's Note - Nainggolan would be the last player any team would want to spend money on. 29, parties every night, smokes 50 a day, I doubt he has more than a couple of seasons left in his career. Vidal and Bakayoko would cost too much.}

4.) 22 May 2017
22 May 2017 11:20:17
I was against it too and had posted it. Over the years, I had seen so many Dutch players with attitude and character problems despite being highly skilled, I had sort of written him off too. But he's been a very refreshing surprise. No attitude on the pitch whatsoever, and above all, seems to be very adaptable and accommodating to whatever Klopp asks him to do. Every team needs grafters who silently get on with it without fuss and dazzling football skills - and he is definitely one of them. I actually think it's far more important for him to break up play and prevent goals, rather than score them. The Barcelona version of Yaya Toure.