16 Jul 2019 12:06:54
Ed1, what do you make of Klopp’s apparent idea to turn Lallana into a deeper midfielder, do you think he poses the right skills and attributes to succeed in that sort of role? Was thinking you could maybe look at it as though he was a player we were scouting for that role, similar to the way you break down a player profile?

{Ed001's Note - added that to the to do list mate.}


1.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 12:15:21
thanks mate.

{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}


2.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 12:38:39
Can’t tackle though.


3.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 14:38:46
Could be a good one to do a podcast on Ed001? Not much research needed as you already have an idea as to what you want to say. So can just talk into the mic for 15-20 mins to give your own in depth opinion on it.

Red Sandman.

{Ed001's Note - might be a stretch to talk for that long on Lallana!}


4.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 14:58:51
Maybe you could take a page out of Ed002's book and add some musical flair and sing to us? You teased us a bit with your "Benny Baller joke of the week" jingle - you loyal audience are left wanting more!

Red Sandman.

{Ed001's Note - sing? Oh mate I couldn't do that to you all. It would leave all other music sounding out of tune by comparison....}


5.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 15:00:35
This is all pre season talk, we all know he won't have a place in this team when the season starts.


6.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 15:14:00
I think Lallana will be someone that may be a target for mid table clubs as we approach the end of the transfer window.
I just don't see him getting that many games. Maybe towards the busy Christmas period but we have Fabs, Hendo, Wiji, Milner, Keita, Ox and Shaq to cover 3 positions. Then you will have the younger lads who will want an opportunity too.
Obviously if he stays it's great for that additional option but if he wants regular game time a move is probably the sensible option.


7.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 15:49:22
The Lallana conversion makes no sense when Marko Grujic is available and better suited with a contract until 2023. Just my opinion. I like AL and he's certainly a good squad member willing to do whatever is required but I think he needs a bit of freedom to move and use his skills that I can't see him getting with our set-up and available players. I guess we'll see.


8.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 17:59:37
Or does he have the quick feet to find himself some space in midfield when he’s facing our goal and we’re being pressed, Reynard? I guess we’ll find out in Ed’s profile!


9.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 18:17:21
Ed if you have a skin full first probably take you 10-15 just to pronounce his name.


10.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 15:49:22
The Lallana conversion makes no sense when Marko Grujic is available and better suited with a contract until 2023. Just my opinion. I like AL and he's certainly a good squad member willing to do whatever is required but I think he needs a bit of freedom to move and use his skills that I can't see him getting with our set-up and available players. I guess we'll see.

{Ed002's Note - But no work permit and zero chance of getting one under a "talant" exemption.}


11.) 16 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 19:29:52
I have a hard time believing this Lallana as a #6 thingy. I don't believe it will see the light of day cos we already have Fab and Hendo and to some extent Wiji, who can play the #6 much better than Lallana can. Even Jorginho who he is being compared to, is more of a DLP than a DM a la Fab or Hendo so not sure what all this is about, really. I will say that this is preseason hence, it is the time to try diff. things so in the end, it is what it is.


12.) 17 Jul 2019
16 Jul 2019 22:01:25
Sorry to ask a stupid question, but how are grujic and many south Americans able to play in Europe but not the UK while we are still (for now) a member state of the EU.

{Ed002's Note - They have to qualify for work permits - and rules change from country to country.}


13.) 17 Jul 2019
17 Jul 2019 21:45:51
Im not sure about his ability to play a deeper role and with fabhino in the team it doesn't seem like we will see it much. But lallana can tackle. Maybe not well enough to play as a dcm.


14.) 17 Jul 2019
17 Jul 2019 23:14:20
Me neither, Robbie.


15.) 18 Jul 2019
18 Jul 2019 05:52:26
With AL in last 2 games against weak opposition I feel klopp was just using him in that role to gradually get him up to speed after 2 seasons without any rhythm, confidence and fitness. He could get a lot of the ball and have more time to play.

Against any sort of top tier team he'd never play there. Maybe only be used in cup games if playing league 1 or 2 weak teams.