Liverpool Rumours Archive March 21 2018

21 Mar 2018 18:55:50
It has been said on here that there is interest in draxler but I also see links to cabellos of Madrid. Would it be a case of one or the other or is the cabellos interest not real?

Keep up the great work.

{Ed002's Note - I have explained over and over about interest in Ceballos - but they play in different positions.}

21 Mar 2018 08:05:21
Eds what is the situation with Grujic? Does Klop rate him for a place in the team for next year or are we looking to sell him?

{Ed001's Note - it is all dependent on his loan spell, though his dad wants him to move on.}

21 Mar 2018 08:23:47
Thanks Ed001.With so many midfield players plus the new signings in summer to be honest i don't blame him. He will not find a place.

{Ed001's Note - personally I am not convinced he is anywhere near good enough.}

21 Mar 2018 08:28:44
What have you made of his performances at Cardiff ed? At while we're at it, what have you made of Keita lately? Seems to have upped his game to his levels of last season.

{Ed001's Note - I have only seen Grujic twice at Cardiff and he did not impress me at all. Same as his Liverpool performances, lots of running around but no thought. Keita is a top class player, just needs to act right off the pitch, all very well turning up early for training etc, but no need to be a dick over money. That will not wash in Liverpool if he starts dumping tips on the floor or similar. He will soon find himself regretting it.}

21 Mar 2018 08:31:05
I think it's best for him to move on. For his career and for us, I don't think he'll ever quite make it, Markovich springs to mind when I think of Grujic. I think we're improving dramatically, we're going for top players and I'm afraid Grujic just isn't that.

21 Mar 2018 09:49:17
contrary to posts, i believe if coached and played right Grujic can be a much better player than Matic. But he would need a lot of consistent chances to become a player like matic. which of course would not be happening at LFC. Makes me wonder why do we even buy young players at all. If i remember correct Grujic wasnt a free transfer.

21 Mar 2018 09:52:14
Nothing to indicate he’s good enough but it’s early days, if Cardiff get promoted and he spends a whole season there in the PL learning you never know.

21 Mar 2018 09:57:03
Ffs Ed Keitas not a dick is he.

{Ed001's Note - he has been one this season, taunting team-mates about money, in a restaurant threw his tip on the floor after mouthing about how much he is earning and stupid little things like that. Hopefully he will get that out of his system, it is a meteoric rise he has had and it is easy to let it go to your head.}

21 Mar 2018 10:09:53
Good God ed those are the worst kind. i am certainly now not looking forward to that. Hope he gets a reality check.

{Ed001's Note - he is just a kid who is in need of taking down a peg or two. A bit of community work, learning about those less fortunate etc, will soon teach him some humility and empathy. I just fear LFC, with its total focus on money over respect for others (see sponsorship deals in recent years), is not the place to teach him humility and respect.}

21 Mar 2018 10:30:32
I was about to say that but feared since the posters. It is really not a match keita's attitude and us.
Still i think we have down to earth players in Hendo, mo and others who he might learn a thing or two from.

{Ed001's Note - certainly Salah shows genuine humility and a lot of other players around the world could learn from him and his acts of generosity.}

21 Mar 2018 10:37:31
coming from Guinea i'd thought he would know better. But success really hits few very hard.
though i hope Klopp won't have any of his shenanigans and he will be shown the bench if his attitude persists.

21 Mar 2018 10:41:07
How's Mane's attitude Ed? From what I've read he's close to Naby off the pitch, hopefully he can be a positive influence on Naby when he comes.

{Ed001's Note - he has been fine since joining. I am hoping it was just a bit of childishness from Keita that he will quickly grow out of. We all do stupid things, that's how we learn. Just have to hope he learns.}

21 Mar 2018 10:59:34
To sign for a club like us, in the premier league and at his age, he's going to be overly chuft which has obviously made him look daft because he's bloated about it a bit too much lol which in a way I understand, he's young an excited, he just should've kept his mouth shut and got on with it but I believe once he joins us he'll get his head down and mould into our team comfortably. The more senior players, Salah, Mane, Firmino, Hendo etc will straighten him out I think just from their presence alone.

21 Mar 2018 11:00:46
I remember mane had a breakdown at soto when he was to join us. Attitude really went the drain. I just Hope both players help each other in becoming better and world class footballers and not create whining side corner in the dressing room talking things other than football.

21 Mar 2018 12:03:49
If Grujic can prove himself there is a place for him in the squad next season, we need a back up to Hendo and, with Can leaving, there's no suitable alternative at the club. However I think that Klopp doesn't trust him and will bring in someone else for that rule with Grujic going on another loan or being sold.

21 Mar 2018 12:03:49
If Grujic can prove himself there is a place for him in the squad next season, we need a back up to Hendo and, with Can leaving, there's no suitable alternative at the club. However I think that Klopp doesn't trust him and will bring in someone else for that rule with Grujic going on another loan or being sold.

21 Mar 2018 11:32:21
Keita regards Mane as a big brother figure so perhaps it will be Mane who gets to impact on Keita when he’s here.

21 Mar 2018 12:14:31
Keita will be fine it is different from any young lad who suddenly comes into money and has not really had to earn it like the working class do
Lee Bowyer John Terry Nile Ranger are all example of idiots who money could not humble but with Hendo there and Salah and Mane and Robertson setting the right examples he should be fine imo.

21 Mar 2018 13:41:48
Watched Naby play Bayern last weekend he run the midfield covered a lot of ground got into Bayern box on several occasions and scored and set up Werner for his goal them two work well together . The two center half’s were out standing they nullified the Bayern attack they need scouting for future reference . I would of rather had Bayern than city in champs league they are not that great.

21 Mar 2018 14:07:32
Henderson, Wijnaldum and Keita can all play a holding midfield role.

21 Mar 2018 14:17:36
I think one of Grujic's biggest weakness, which can often make or break a quality footballer, is his inability to improve the mental side of his game.

I have watched Cardiff, as often as I can, and I still see the same problems that made me concerned with signing him. Grujic's concerntration throughout a match is suspect, his positioning often questionable, he makes silly challenges early in matches which leaves him on a yellow card within the first five minutes. He is rash and aggressive, not so much with intent, but accidental. He will often judge a defensive tackle, often a sliding tackle, inccorectly and take the man out completely. He does this so often.

The boy does have ability, although his passing, I think, will always lower his ceiling of development. His passing is often times horrendous and I am not talking about his inaccuracy with long balls, I am talking about his inability to play a simple pass when no defenders are closing either him or the receiver down. It is very troubling, he turns over possession so frequently. If he is to play for Liverpool then that needs to stop because, with our offensive strategy, turn over possession in the areas Grujic occupies would see us concede a number of goals.

For me, Grujic is not ready to perform in the Premier League just yet. Maybe near the mid to bottom sides of the Premier League, but definitely not the top. In my opinion, the club needs to make a big decision in regards to Grujic, either sell him and let him develop him, or loan him out and make a firm decision next year.

21 Mar 2018 19:25:17
Sadly, I think Grujic missed the boat by insisting on loan back to finish the season with the old club after he signed in january, Klopp gave bunch of kids a run of games that spring as he was all in on the europa league. He's been very stingy giving chances to kids since then preferring a more finished players. With top 6 being so far ahead of everyone else and bunched up on top of that, early cup exits, there will be only so few chances afforded to the youngsters.

22 Mar 2018 20:06:54
Ketia will get jumped on by 20 angry Scousers in a restaurant if he threw a tip on the floor.