26 Aug 2017 09:57:52
Questions for Ed01, once Couts goes:

1) how do you think our season will go
And
2) who would you replace him with.

{Ed001's Note - I don't do predictions, it is bad luck. We have already replaced him by bringing in Salah and playing Mane where he played.}

1.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 10:09:28
Why would we sell now? Yeah let's rub up all the fans by not saying our top targets and insisting Couts isn't for sale up until 5 days to go with absolutely no time to replace him. Ed Salah could be a decent player but he's no Coutinho replacement, nowhere near.

{Ed001's Note - I don't think you understand what I was saying. Oh and having him there alongside Firmino and Mane is a much more potent attack than having Couts there. It suits our style of play much more. He is not the same as Couts, not as good as Couts right now, but he is better for us in the attacking trio.}

2.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 10:24:33
Ed I agree with you that Salah makes our front 3 a more balanced attack and understand that's how coutinho has been replaced. But he started the end of last season and the start of pre season in the midfield role more often and reminded us how useful a player with world class vision can be in that role, so are there plans to replacement that role for when he leaves? Appreciate your insight.

{Ed001's Note - yes, Keita.}

3.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 10:26:51
Thing is though Ed, we do miss having someone to make an incisive pass. Our midfield lacks anyone with that sort of vision.

{Ed001's Note - yes but that is not the way Klopp likes to play. He prefers quick interchanges at pace. So it really should not be as bad as it seems.}

4.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 10:27:53
Thanks Ed.
Appreciate
I personally would have loved to have Courts playing behind the 3 up front with Can and Hendo behind them
Something like a 4 2 1 3 formation

But it is what it is and we move on I suppose.

{Ed001's Note - I would have too, I have said for years he should play deeper, so I am gutted this has happened.}

5.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 10:31:54
Isn't the Keita deal a no go now for this season at least? Imagine selling Coutinho and not signing Keita! There will be some very unhappy fans. We were supposed to add to the squad, not deplete its numbers.

{Ed001's Note - I was just pointing out he was meant to be the replacement.}

6.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 10:46:08
Has Klopp made any provisions if Coutinho leaves? Backup plan for Keita?
Tbh I'm done with the Coutinho saga. He is a fantastic player but not worth the hassle and disruption. The club has been in the headlines for his antics and not for the effort put in by his team mates for their recent strong performances (the defense aside) . Just sell the rat and sign some decent players.

{Ed001's Note - it is likely that Can will be held onto, when otherwise it is likely the deal would have been done with Juve. That seems to have been the option decided on. Not sure it is ideal, but it gives us a year to develop Grujic and look for other options. The lack of forward planning within the club is appalling to be honest.}

7.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 10:58:33
Ed- going forward do you think we would be more suited to hitting teams on the counter?
We struggle to break teams down who arrive at Anfield with a couple of double-deckers.
I believe our front 3 would suit this, as would our overlapping fullbacks.
Our CBs don't though (IMO)

{Ed001's Note - yes mate, Salah and Mane being linked by Firmino should be much better on the counter. The issue is when teams sit back against it, then is when we need something different.}

8.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 11:08:09
I think we were all hoping for a different transfer window than what its turning out to be.

We needed 2 or 3 quality signings to improve on our week areas (defense, ability to break down defensive teams), and it hasn't turned out that way, at least not yet.

No one can ever know how things are going to work out, but this is LFC, my beloved club.

If someone doesn't want to be here, then go and good riddance.
For those who want to be here, wear the shirt with pride and give your all when on the pitch

We are LFC and You'll Never Walk Alone.

{Ed001's Note - the window is not shut yet.}

9.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 11:17:48
We will struggle against teams who sit back which is why coutinho playing deeper is what we needed.

10.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 11:18:04
Ed, I agree that Keita was supposed to be the replacement for Cou at least, CM as Salah was already coming in as the winger Klopp wanted. If Cou stays which I think he will now, Cou would just slot in to thew deeper CM role as Klopp wanted already, right?

{Ed001's Note - that is the plan.}

11.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 11:51:44
Also a great plan b is solanke up front with his strength pace heading ability throwing balls in box from wide the likes of robertson trent got sumthin too aim for.

12.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 12:14:42
Ed001 this means if we don't sell coutinho keita won't be coming? Can't we have both?

{Ed001's Note - no, it means that Coutinho is expected to leave at some point and Keita was brought in as a long term replacement.}

13.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 15:19:06
How people can say we lack players who can make incisive passes after watching our start to the season. I dunno man.

14.) 26 Aug 2017
26 Aug 2017 16:30:02
I was going to say the same Faith. Wiji and Firmino have both demonstrated amazing vision already. And hendo's long balls over the top are pretty useful.