15 Jul 2023 21:00:44
Hi Ed's

Just wondered if you see bajcetic having what it takes to make it in the first team long term as we've seen plenty on promising youngsters never quite make the cut especially after suffering a long term injury but this lad looks to be a cut above from early performances.

{Ed001's Note - he looks to have what it takes.}

1.) 15 Jul 2023
15 Jul 2023 23:00:25
Definitely has what it take for me he has already shown this last season before he got injured.

2.) 15 Jul 2023
15 Jul 2023 23:03:13
I’ve got a lot of faith in ‘Badger’ this season

He’s going to be a top performer.

3.) 15 Jul 2023
15 Jul 2023 23:03:19
Absolutely he does. Confidence Ali has to pass the ball to him in tight situations is enough to tell me he'll be great for us.

4.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 02:14:55
We all liked his performance, though it was a short sample.

We will know if he has it at this level only if he gets more chances.

Hope it isn't like - since fabs was so bad last term that we all got carried away with a new face.

5.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 07:54:30
Bajcetic is the real deal. If he can stay injury free and recovers ok from the one he just had. He has everything needed to be a top class midfield player.

6.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 08:00:48
Do you think he’s really a 6 or more likely to play a more advanced role?

7.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 08:35:03
He took fabs position for me pre injury last season. He needs to learn when to play it safe and when to do what he clearly loves to do first though. He got caught a few times and that will only increase if he gets another sustained period and regularly turns players in the middle of the pitch every time.
That said, a bit of know how and he's set. Who provides that mature advice now though?
For about 6 games he was hands down the best Liverpool player on the pitch during that really ordinary patch.

8.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 08:35:11
Regarding Stefan Bajcetic, I certainly believe he can play a role in the team, but I also think it should be managed in away that it doesn't have a damaging effect on his future.

We need to go back to the midfield 3 being rotated, having 2 for each position, being backed up by players coming through the academy. SB time will come to be a starter, or even a back up, but in football terms he's still a baby.

Curtis and Harvey are certainly good enough to be our substitute RM/ LM, to compete with our starters Mac and Szob. We now need to bring in 2 DMs, one for now and maybe a Lavia type in experience, to challenge, share the DM position. Llorente as the experience from his days at Real Madrid to fill the position and he also could play in the RM role if injuries require it. Koopmeiners is also a shout, a player we have shown interest in, who could play the DM role and versatile enough for all the midfield slots.
Steffan Bajcetic, Bobby Clarke and James McConnell are the kids who may well step up, and certainly play early rounds of cup competitions.
It will be interesting to see our next move, but I will be surprised if he doesn't bring in a more experienced player to go along with a Lavia type player, for now and the future.

9.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 09:01:26
He needs to learn when to play it safe and when to do what he clearly loves to do first though.

What a load of bollocks The boy oozes in class and confidence. He is the only player bar Thiago who can turn on with the ball and carry through a press. Anyone can play safe.

10.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 10:11:46
Baj is a real talent and I rate him a lot. Is he ready now? No. Will he be ready? Only time will tell but I sincerely hope so cos he is that good, IMO.

11.) 16 Jul 2023
16 Jul 2023 12:24:48
how are we really doing to know what is going to have a damaging impact on his future? We didn't head into last season with the intention of playing Baj so much. But injuries and his performances made it that way until he go injured.