24 Jun 2017 12:09:13
Ed. One report coming out of calciomercato. com is about Keita Balde - There have been a number of speculative rumours before but have you heard anything?

{Ed002's Note - This would be to replace Salah? Or Mane?}


1.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 13:14:10
Ed - I have no idea. Having said that, I presume that the manager is looking to improve the squad not only the first 11. Firmino is not classed as a striker per se, but fits well into Klopp's style and formation of play, therefore the article might suggest that he is intended as support and back-up for this position.

{Ed002's Note - So Ings, Sturridge and Origi? I would doubt Firmino would get a game if he doesn't play him as centre forward. You cannot keep adding players without other leaving. May Coutinho will gey to move?}


2.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 14:29:12
Calciomercato is normally grade A bullsh*t. Wouldn't take what they say seriously.


3.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 14:39:41
I think we need better strength in depth. Sturridge, Ings, or Origi to be one or two of those to be replaced with each offering currently the lack of the type of strength in depth we need. Probably Sturridge because clubs that will pay do rate him and will probably pay more. None are good enough in today's world for a title challenge even as back up in my opinion. And yes Firmino best for CF right now but his versatility helps when those behind have injury, as they will. Need another class cf though, a class cb, a natural lb, and a class cdm or box2box!


4.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 15:14:02
Not asking for too much LOL. Let me just offer caution to what I said about Sturridge. I am talking about "now" not a few years back! I don't think he will ever be a first or strong second choice again for a top 4 (maybe to pay 6) Prem side. For him it is just time gone by and injury - it's a shame but Liverpool could get decent money for the lad and he'd do a fair job at a Mid table Prem side or an Italian team where the style and pace of the game is different. Ings will work his socks off but just does not have the quality for me. Origi - really not sure - maybe need some another season to prove?! But one, maybe two should go and we should get a ready made!


5.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 16:44:12
Centre midfield who scores = Gruicj.


6.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 18:12:09
A lot of successful teams in europe have more than two out and out wingers in their squads. That's what enables them to qualify for CL and win titles. Don't understand why that concept would not apply to LFC.


7.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 19:13:44
Firmino just got the number 9 shirt and it very clear Klopp sees him as his first choice striker.


8.) 24 Jun 2017
24 Jun 2017 22:02:03
Keita-Balde is off to Milan or Juve.


9.) 25 Jun 2017
25 Jun 2017 09:48:07
IGORS UNCLE: I think you have the wrong Keita mate. We are being strongly linked with Naby Keita. Midfielder from Leipzig.