10 Sep 2017 18:27:02
I'm sure this has been said, but it is hard to believe that we couldn't have bought a CB who was better than what we already had, despite missing out on our primary target.

I get not wanting to buy any old player but surely better is at least a step forward?

{Ed002's Note - It has been done to death really Slack. Klipperty made clear it was van Dijk (that obviously wasn't going to happen) or no one. Klipperty also made it clear that Sakho (who is far better than the others at the club) had no future at the club.

There is little or no point explaining to everyone the shortcomings of what most perceive to be their "world class" coach nor to suggest that a defence coach would improve matters. All it does is upset all of the vegetables again.}

1.) 10 Sep 2017
10 Sep 2017 18:50:02
Klopp doesn't use defenders. Who needs em' when you have 7 in midfield? The sooner everyone accepts this new soccer ball philosophy the better you'll feel.

2.) 10 Sep 2017
10 Sep 2017 19:46:47
I have no idea what you afre on about, 8th. Please, elaborate and BTW, stay on topic as this is football, not soccer.

3.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 04:00:24
totally agree there with Ed 02.

{Ed001's Note - what with his assertion Sakho is clearly better than the rest? Except he had shown he wasn't any better, he was on exactly the same level.}

4.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 09:57:52
Considering the constant theme of switching off, standing and watching runs and walking back the issue is beyond ability to tackle, head or pass. There is a huge mental problem across the squad's ability to defend and just signing someone who looks better in a different structure isn't the answer. It needs to be a better than not bet that they will bring far more focus and ability to hold a structure and play the Klopp way. Otherwise it is just another defender who can't defend on this team. The other thing people need to look at is the replacement would need to be exceptionally solid because they will be bombarded. Teams are targeting specific issues with the defensive structure and bringing in one CB won't stop that, so anyone who comes in can expect to be attacked and challenged in the same ways, so anyone who hasn't proved they can cope with that is still a gamble.

5.) 11 Sep 2017
11 Sep 2017 12:04:41
Completely agree, Sakho is in no way better than the others at the club.