25 Jun 2017 10:50:18
I don't understand why everyone is complaining about spending x amount on a certain player.

A it's not our money
B we don't know the budget (ignore the papers they just speculate)
C going into the summer we knew Klopp was looking at an extra mid (Keira or ox), a left back, a winger (Brandt or salah) plus someone who could ideally cover both sides. We weren't looking at VVD until we knew he was interested in us so rather than whinge about spending so much on one player why not just let the club buy who they think necessary and we will see at the end of the transfer window if we have filled the areas required.

If we get to the close of the window and we haven't purchased a left back, then we can complain about buying players and not focussing on an area that stevie wonder would know we struggle in.

1.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 12:17:51
Whist we have great ability and can beat anyone on our day with our best team available, we have struggled if injuries kick in, players go on international duty etc. Also, a pressing game is demanding and will catch up on players eventually. The key to playing a pressing game is to win back possession quickly and keep possession, so that you are not running around like lunatics for 90 minutes. Eg, Barcelona play a pressing game but don't have to do it for long because they win the ball back and keep it.

The other thing with playing a pressing game, particularly if you have potentially a lot more games to play, is to keep players fresh by rotation. To do this without a drop in standards you have to be able to bring quality players in, hence the pursuit of the Ox. We have some quality young players but, in my opinion, only TAA is ready to come in without a drop in standards. The others will have to raise their games even more to get into the squad. Hopefully, Woodburn, Wilson, Ojo, Brewster. Ejaria and Grujic will step up to be challenging for the season after next. They might not all make it but even 2 who prove good enough will be a big bonus and save us a lot of money on transfers.

This is why Klopp wants the Ox. He is an established England international and can come in to a variety of positions without weakening the team. Don't forget last season, when we were absolutely murdering Arsenal at 4 - 1 up, he came on, scored and nearly got them back into the game. Everyone seems to view potential signings as, where will he play? Will we have to leave Can or Lallana or Wijnaldum out to put him in? Those days are gone, they are all squad players who will rotate if we have to play 60 or more games. A strong bench, to bring on gamechangers in the last 20/ 25 minutes is vital, and can win you are lot of points.

I believe this is where Klopp wants to be at, if he is looking to progress to winning trophies.