29 Jul 2020 20:41:00
Since the HG and Non-HG issue will play a huge part in player sales and purchases, I thought it would make sense to write out the current squad in those terms.

Non-HG - Allison, Adrian, Van Dijk, Robertson, Matip, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Keita, Shaqiri, Firmino, Salah, Mane, Origi and Minamino. Total of 14; rule says maximum of 17 in a squad of 25.

HG - Kelleher, Gomez, TAA, Milner, Henderson, Oxlade-Chamberlain and Jones. Total of 7; rule says minimum of 8 in a squad of 25.

I have left Lonergan out (end of contract) and I am assuming Karius will not play even if he is not sold.

If you add one of Brewster or Philips, (or buy another HG player) to the squad you meet the HG requirement.

If Klopp wants a full squad of 25, then he could add another 3 players to the non-HG quota; perhaps keep Grujic and/ or buy a Thiago, a Kabak, a Sarr or any other, that are the flavor of the week.

It's crucial that Kelleher stay (and not go out on loan), and another HG player is added, otherwise the HG quota goes haywire. The 8 HG players is a minimum. Klopp can play with the 14 non-HG we have at present, if he so wants, and not add anybody.

I've assumed Ojo, Woodburn, Wilson, Grabara and Awoniyi will go out on loan again or be sold.


1.) 29 Jul 2020
29 Jul 2020 21:00:02
Elliot and williams will complete the HG quota should they be included in the squad.


2.) 29 Jul 2020
29 Jul 2020 21:39:03
I may be wrong but elliot and neco are under a certain age and can be used in addition to the 25 man squad. Maybe too much football manager.

{Ed002's Note - Right.}


3.) 29 Jul 2020
29 Jul 2020 23:47:46
Doesn’t robertson count as home grown because is form UK.

{Ed001's Note - no.}


4.) 30 Jul 2020
29 Jul 2020 22:57:49
The likes of Jones, Brewster and Woodburn wouldn't count as HG as they're not 21 yet mate. Had a look at the squad and I believe these below would count as HG.
TAA, Ox, Hendo, Milner, Gomez - I think these 5 are definite and then would need 3 from below. I would guess Lonergan extends plus Hardy stays but the others likely to leave on loan or permenant so we would have 7 HG there needing one more.

Lonergan, Kelleher, Grabara, Phillips, Kane, Wilson, Ojo, Hardy.

Please correct me if I am wrong Eds.

{Ed002's Note - The HG rules relate to 21 and over.}