06 Apr 2018 10:09:55
Ed if Emre is now out injured could we look at recalling Grujic as an option?

{Ed001's Note - no.}


1.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 11:00:36
Cheers ed. Is that because of the terms of the loan with Cardiff or simply because it would be a panic move and not needed?

{Ed001's Note - the rules were changed. You can't do recalls. Though, from what I have seen of the lad there, he is simply not good enough and so would be a huge mistake.}


2.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 11:17:42
Ok mate majes sense, I didn't realise that is the rules now. I guess we wait for the news on Emre. Could well be Hendo Milner Ox and Gini as the only midfield options for the remainder of the season. Do you have an idea of any U21 or U23 players that are good enough to step up?

{Ed001's Note - any of them should be, or they should not be in the academy system.}


3.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 11:23:51
Is it too late to call Stevie G or Alonso out of retirement more like lol. Is it right in saying that for our midfield 3 we have the following
Lallana - injured (unknown duration)
Can - injured (unknown duration)
Milner - fit
Hendo - Fit (suspended CL)
Ox - Fit
Wijnaldum - Fit
Grujic - on loan.
Plus then the youngsters.


4.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 11:48:58
can we bring keita in now?

haha. I love this aye. adversity, challenges, always intrigued to see how we respond to it. Ox, Milner, Gini over to you now.!

imagine woodburn if fit makes the bench in Hendo's absence and if Gomez isn't yet fit? Altho I wonder if Klopp will turn to Clyne? Imagine Clyne coming on then we push TAA into his rightful midfield position to provide the legs to carry us to the semi.!


5.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 12:51:23
Losing Can and Hendo for the next leg is a big blow. I think Gini, Milner and Ox can bring it home though.

The problem with our midfield has always been when Hendo gets injured, we really need to fix this next season.


6.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 13:12:20
Can could be back as Ed said he was in training but not ready for the city game.


7.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 13:27:12
SGred, if hendo gets injured we've got Can. but he injured too. most teams won't the luxury of 3 starting quality players for a position!


8.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 16:00:09
Firmino could work in midfield with Ings having a stab up front? Ings has looked like he’s been drinking rocket fuel since returning.


9.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 17:29:48
I can't think of anyone in our under 23's who could step up into that position (regrettably) and on paper a midfield of Milner, Wijnaldum and Ox doesn't look like it has the discipline or defensive nous to work. But then again after Wednesday, anything is possible.


10.) 06 Apr 2018
06 Apr 2018 20:11:08
I agree Faith - but while we would normally have Can there and I do really like him, I don’t think even he has been able to fix the problems this team has when Hendo is out. He doesn’t move the ball quickly enough and is not quite disciplined enough defensively (yet) IMO.

We really need a top player able to cover Hendo given the position is so critical to the system.


11.) 08 Apr 2018
08 Apr 2018 15:04:51
Milner, Ox, Wiz. The front three won't be looking to score as much and will be able to absorb a lot of that pressure and counterattack. I think Can will make it, but if he doesn't, I'd try TAA or Moreno there as a last resort.