19 Mar 2018 23:21:52
Hi Eds, I know we've been linked with loads of midfielders (Draxler/ Lemar/ Ndidi/ Ceballos/
Jorginho/ Seri/ Fekir to name a few) but are we looking to bring in one or two (as well as Kieta)?
Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - I would only expect one at most, then Keita and a right back + a back up keeper are the priorities for the summer.}


1.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 04:53:15
Eds 001 can you tell us maybe who it could be? Butland for back up? Jorginho? Thanks again.

{Ed001's Note - neither of those two.}


2.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 04:57:48
Backup keeper really doesn't sound good. I think we need a quality keeper at least and a center back. if we do sign those two i'd be pretty chuffed.

{Ed001's Note - not happy with Karius?}


3.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 05:06:27
I’m happy with Karius right now, he looks like he’s finally finding his feet, I think he could become a very good goalkeeper.


4.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 05:19:06
Hi Ed - if Hendo gets injured and Can leaves, do you think Keita is more likely to be the player dropping in deeper or do we need someone else to come in?

Also, do you think it would potentially make sense for us to consider a 4-2-3-1 with Hendo and Keita able to double pivot or is the 4-3-3 firmly entrenched given how our front 3 are playing?

{Ed001's Note - personally I would prefer us to get someone for the deeper role,

As for formations, it is not FM, the formation changes constantly throughout a game.}


5.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 05:34:05
Cheers, and fair point on formation, it was quite noticeable against Watford how deep Hendo was at times, dictating play as almost a third CB.

{Ed001's Note - the only time formation matters is when you don't have the ball, when players will get into shape. Even then, it depends on where the opposition have possession as they will shift about to counter. At some points of the game there will be 3 or 4 players in wide areas for each team, but no team plays 3 or 4 wide players in the same team. Really formation is not all that relevant any more, unless you are talking about rigid dinosaur managers like Pulis.}


6.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 06:01:12
Hi Ed, so based on your response up there do you think Karius has impressed to the extent that he should be the No 1 for next season?

I seem to recall one of the posters saying that Karius really impressed in training, and I also think he has improved leeps and bounds from last season. I’m excited because in a short space of time it seems like he has eradicated, or at least not exhibit, most of the errors of last season. It would be great if we can continue to see him develop year on year.

{Ed001's Note - unless we are going to get a world class keeper, I see no reason to change him.}


7.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 07:04:23
Ed I no that keylor Navas is the one Klopp wants in sticks but im not sure he will be happy to be back up to Karius?

{Ed001's Note - he does not have a lot of options, no top club is interested in him as a first choice.}


8.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 07:15:01
I do like Karius Ed001 but if we had the opportunity to aquire a world class keeper then we should. If we are going to really push and challenge Man City and top teams in Europe in the future a top class keeper is so important, De Gea at United a prime example.

I’m not so sure about Achterberg either Ed001.

I agree with you regarding formations, especially the way we move forward in attack. But there are times when we need to do something different, just small tweaks, especially when teams set out to frustrate the front 3. Ashley Young took Salah out of the game last week and we struggled. We kept trying to thread the ball through the eye of a needle against a well organised United defence.

We need to spread the play more when we come up against these teams, take Sane af City for example, when things are right, he literally hugs the touch line which draws the defences out.

{Ed001's Note - nonsense. Young did nothing of the sort. The 8 players packed within the penalty box blocked his runs not Ashley Young.}


9.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 07:36:14
1) Draxler (to provide cover for our front 3 and drop into midfield to add more creativity and burst of pace. Effectively a Couts replacement

2) DLP most likely Jorginho or maybe Paredes. Can play with Hendo and Keita in midfield or a Hendo replacement depending on the opposition.

3) Backup GK if Ward and Migs both leave

4) RB bcoz Ed001 says so. Cannot think of anyone I would want that starts over TAA tbh.

Cannot see anything more than that in the summer. Klopp likes to keep a closely knit squad. Wholesome changes are not his thing.


10.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 08:48:57
Just to follow up Ed, who would you put in that world class bracket that’s “attainable”? Obviously that rules out De Gea and Buffon. I would say Alison and Oblak?

The other German options, Leno, Horn, Ter Stegen are very very good but I don’t know if they’re that much of an upgrade, if at all. Interested to know what other reds feel as well.

{Ed001's Note - Alisson would be the onlyone and I expect him to go elsewhere.}


11.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 08:56:39
Righto. Thanks ed!


12.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 08:57:04
I think if Karius continues his form until the end of the season we should stick with him, he deserves it. Bringing in another GK I don't see as urgent right now, unless of course it's Allison but that's not going to happen.


13.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 09:23:18
I am happy with Karius ed, but i still feel it an area we should be better in. Will give it till the end of the season though. If Karius does good then he is the no.1
my only gripe is with the world knowing that we are in for a keeper even the second choices are going to cost a bomb so why not just buy a world class first choice keeper.


14.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 09:28:30
Been some great update snippets from Ed002 and Ed001 last few days. I would be happy with keita and another starter quality CM and a RB. Think that would improve the squad if we are able to keep our key first team figures.


15.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 10:53:15
Hmmm so reading between the lines replacing Emre, Clyne and Mignolet are priorities this summer.

Personally I think we need two central midfielders as Hendo (injuries), Milner (not a midfielder) and Gini (anonymous more often than not), Ox (not a midfielder) aren't the hub of a title-challenging team.

As for Karius, well kudos to him for re-establishing himself and being a keeper that does not lose us points. However, wouldn't a title challenger want a keeper than wins you points?


16.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 10:09:04
Hi Ed001, thanks for what is very interesting info. When you say a back up keeper will be sought does this mean both Mignolet and Ward will most likely move on? Ward is the one I'm most interested in with regards to what plan Klopp has for him. Thanks.

{Ed001's Note - Ward wants (and needs) first team football and Mignolet has a face on because he was dropped and is not good enough.}


17.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 10:15:57
if karius continues to perform like he is right now, im happy to give him a full season next season.

only make a purchase someone like alisson is attainable. most likely he is not, so first team focus should be on right back, and replacements where necessary.

anyway ed001, do you think we'll be looking at any CBs? is klopp happy with the 5 that he has (including gomez), or are there potential changes there as well?

thanks.

{Ed001's Note - in the immortal words of Ed002 - rtp!}


18.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 10:54:06
Ed. You say you only expect 1 CM at most, how do you see the midfield line up? I agree we need to replace Hendo as he's to slow at starting attacks and teams get organised very quickly when he's on the ball.

surely we also need AM. I'm struggling to get a sense on our midfield. I think Keita is an upgrade on OX, aggressive box to box. But who going to supply the quality as we have moved away from coutinho in midfield but struggle against defensive teams. Where does Ndidi fit in.

Keita - DPL - Lallana
OX Hendo -
Gigi Milner -.

{Ed001's Note - no I did not say that.}


19.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 10:54:15
Just reading the thread about Karius and I’m really pleased to hear that he might be getting the chance he needs. More so, I am relieved Butland rumours are fading out. We have potential in Karius, he’s shown that he wants to succeed now he needs to prove his ability it for a longer term.


20.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 13:03:50
yeah ed001 just as i scrolled i saw the conversation right at the next post.

go easy on me ed have been so busy at work haven't been here for atleast a week. new record that is! haha good day ed.

{Ed001's Note - no worries mate, there was no F in the reply after all.}


21.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 16:40:13
We need a 'Kante'. Simple as. Hendo was magnificent in the season that Gerrard played 6 and though he plays the deeper role very well, if he doesn't have to have an eye and a half behind him, he can go and play his strongest game in the middle. He is currently our most creative midfielder and he also plays the deepest role. Give him some license along side Keita and we'll be laughing I think. There is also the problem of Hendo's injury record and a defensive type/ holding midfielder would at least give the cover we don't currently have, and very desperately need.

As for the keeper, I'm chuffed that Karius has come on in the last few months. I don't know if it was always the plan to just buy a back up but if he has changed Klopp's mind, he's also saved us a fair few bob as well. Good lad.

I'm torn on the right back, however. The young lads have really come on leaps and bounds this year and I just hope they're not stifled too much by a new arrival. Maybe they'll get more of a go in their more 'natural' positions.

I'm just mainly chuffed there's no mentions of the Keanes, Aquilanis and Degens of this world. I am excited to say the least.


22.) 20 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018 19:05:50
Flypelicanfly, correct me if I'm wrong but Karius made a few good saves against Newcastle that could have easily been described as 'winning us points'. At the moment we are winning our games by quite big margins so it doesn't allow a keeper to win us points unless he's making 3-4 world class saves per game. I'm confident Karius will 'win' us some points throughout his tenure, give the lad a chance to first he's barely played half a season.