23 Sep 2018 04:39:42
Good morning, Ed001

I hope you are well this morning. Just finished watching the Klopp post match interview - it was interesting to hear his reasoning around bringing Shaqiri off (tactical reasons and not due to injury) .

What stood out for me though was his comment on Milner. He illuded to the fact that it wasn't ideal to bring Milner on as he has played so much recently and it's starting to take its toll, if that's the case then why didn't Klopp bring Fabinho on? He is a defensive minded midfielder and could there have been a better game for Fabinho to dip his toes into premier league football? 3-0 playing a weaker team and at Anfield (so Fabinho could experience the Anfield crowd in a competitive game for the first time) .

I'm interested to know your thoughts.

Red Sandman.

{Ed001's Note - then you are bringing in another player who has not played much, having to reshuffle even more to fit him in. It was about going back to the familiar so the players knew their roles and could play to their strengths. Bringing in Fabinho moves Henderson out of position, which means you have a new player learning a position in the vital role just in front of the back 4. Putting in Milner meant everyone knew exactly what they were doing.}

1.) 23 Sep 2018
23 Sep 2018 05:40:38
That's a fine point, Ed01.

I think the fans, me included, were just excited and can't wait to see any new players play.

We just have to wait then.

{Ed001's Note - I am used to the days when you barely saw new signings. I still remember how shocking it was when Dalglish brought in Beardsley and Barnes and they were both straight into the first team. Players used to go into the reserves usually for at least 6 months.}

2.) 23 Sep 2018
23 Sep 2018 06:14:09
Haizan, I think you hit the nail on the head.

Me wanting Fabinho on was definitely a case of my thinking with my heart and not my head. I’m desperate to see what the lad can do on the pitch in a Liverpool shirt.

Have you got big hopes for the lad, Ed001?

Red Sandman.

{Ed001's Note - yes mate, but not immediately. I watched him a lot for Monaco and was not impressed with him at all initially in midfield. The season they won Ligue 1 he was ok but I would have been disappointed if we signed him on the back of the year. He was all over the place positionally, you could tell he was new to the role and he struggled at times. Last season however he started off better and grew even more into it, with the increased pressure and responsibility on his shoulders as they sold off their key assets, and remembering he had been told he could leave for two summers in a row only for them to change their mind, his attitude was excellent. He changed my mind about him. That is why I was excited when we signed him, but I am not expecting him to jump straight in and be brilliant. He will take time.}

3.) 23 Sep 2018
23 Sep 2018 06:20:01
Very true that Ed mate, I remember them days too! (old buggers) . As much as I'm looking forward to seeing Fabinho play and seeing more of Shaqiri, it must be admired what Klopp is doing, he's making sure they are ready before just throwing them in! and that seems to be quite rare these days, it's far too easy to just go ahead and play a new player immediately.

Certain fans can be toxic, if we played Fabinho from day one and he was terrible, by this point we'd have people questioning the club for buying him! it's best to be patient and let the club help him out until he's ready, I'm sure we'll see plenty of him in time when he's ready.

Who knows he may well get a game on Wednesday? I think Milner and or Hendo needs to be rested for next Saturday.

{Ed001's Note - when the team is winning and playing well as a team, the last thing it needs is wholesale changes and new boys to integrate. When form dips or injuries come along, that is when the noobs will get their chances.}

4.) 23 Sep 2018
23 Sep 2018 09:23:11
In mourinhios last league title with chelsea i remeber he bought filipe louis at full back a big money big name signing who is doing well at athletico.

He hardly played him all season and was sold back to athletico the season after.

What I got from that is you don't want to change a winning formula just cause you have a new player and that sometimes players don't work out in this league.

5.) 23 Sep 2018
23 Sep 2018 09:45:17
I am not overly worried by his absence, he and the other new boys will get their chances. Its also smart from klopp, because when we get to xmas and the congested fixture list during and just after. We will have fresh players who know their role better from extended training who will be motivated to prove themselves.

Im still waiting for keita to really prove his worth, who i think is playing within himself.