19 Jul 2020 15:53:43
Hi eds,

I am aware that Klopp is looking for a starting centre back - do you agree with this, or do you think we should rather be looking for a Lovren replacement? If so, then who (in your opinion) would be a decent option?

Cheers.

{Ed001's Note - surely a Lovren replacement should be a potential starting centre back to push Gomez and Matip on to keep improving?}


1.) 19 Jul 2020
19 Jul 2020 18:53:24
I can't imagine a top club looking to sign a '4th choice' centre back! What would be the point? Surely by its nature, that role could be filled by anyone. A youngster, a defensive midfielder. If Lovren does leave and we look to sign a centre back then it should be someone who will be almost a definite starter. Otherwise just don't bother.


2.) 19 Jul 2020
19 Jul 2020 19:25:01
I would sell Lovren and use Philips as 4th choice. If we are looking for a CB starter then I would also sell Matip. If we didn't have the money for a first choice CB, then I would still sell Lovren and use Philips anyway. Nat Philips wouldn't be over exposed as 4th choice.


3.) 19 Jul 2020
19 Jul 2020 21:01:03
I’m not sure Irish. With Matip and Gomez Injury records our 4th choice centre half could get more game time than some of our midfielders.


4.) 19 Jul 2020
19 Jul 2020 21:57:45
Fair response ed.

Regardless, who would be a good option?

Cheers.

{Ed001's Note - that depends on if we are looking for left or right side? Konate to play alongside VVD but to push him it would need to be some one like maybe Klostermann?}


5.) 20 Jul 2020
20 Jul 2020 00:35:30
Cheers ed.


6.) 20 Jul 2020
20 Jul 2020 09:52:56
Klostermann can actually play all across the back line and very comfortably as well.