17 Jul 2023 16:46:40
I don't want to be disrespectful but I think Lavia is a bit too raw to be a direct replacement for Fab. He does some things well but others he's still learning and will come together. I don't doubt there is a good player inside with a high ceiling.

Personally for me I'd like to see us add some experience. Lorente seems a good shout in that regard and of course being a good footballer.

1.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 17:01:08
Of players that have been linked, I think Goretzka, Llorente or Kessie could lay that more experienced pro role.

Someone like Phillips, with his PL experience and the fact he qualifies as HG, would be ideal, other than the question marks over his fitness.

So a few options out there, but I agree that if we lose Fab, Hendo and Thiago we do need a more experienced midfielder in the mix.

2.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 17:10:32
I beg to differ. Are we talking about the Fabinho of last season? Been a great servant but we can’t get away from the fact that he is on the decline and at an accelerated pace mind. Lavia is young and ready to play straight away but has the potential to be a very good player. A lot of us envy the likes of Brighton signing talents before they become too expensive, with Caicedo being a prime example.

We are apparently trying to get a young talent in Lavia before he is completely out of reach in a year or two. But saying he is not the finished article? He is not meant to be the finished article but someone who can come in a play a fair share of games right away but has a high ceiling that Klopp and the coaches can bring him to.

3.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 17:19:23
Fab might have all the experience and knowledge in the world, it means nothing when he can no longer run.

4.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 17:48:25
I agree with Quigz ?.

5.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 18:03:42
If reports are to be believed Amrabat is now our top target.

6.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 18:12:36
OP, there is noting disrespectful in voicing your opinion and saying a young, inexperienced tho talented, is too raw and still has a lot to learn beforea club invests a ton of money on him. That is a valid argument and one many in the fan base share.

For me, it will all depend on how much the club believes if put in the right situations with the right experienced and quality olayers around him, he can be who they think he can be. One can't really know that right now, for sure.

7.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 18:18:15
The Fabinho was run ragged and left #ole open for most of the season. Now I know he was on an 18 month poor streak but he didn't go from one of the best DM's in the world to poor all on his own.

8.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 18:40:38
Would anyone be surprised if Fab went and a replacement isn’t brought in and the money just balances the books.

9.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 18:40:50
Why aren't we after sangare?

10.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 18:43:52
Top G, All Romano tweeted was - "Sofyan Amrabat will be an expensive signing as Fiorentina are tough negotiators. There are many clubs after him from Spain and England. " So I would not presume that is LFC, apparently the player would like Manu.

11.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 18:53:22
I don’t think Fabinho looked good at all last season until Trent moved next to him and gave him some help.
I fully back Trent to have the same impact and help whoever he’s playing next to.

12.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 19:00:23
I trust Klopp's judgement; after all he brought Fabinho in and the lad was World Class for a while. I just hope he steers clear of injury prone players.

In unrelated news, Naby Keita has injured his groin while warming up for a game for Werder Bremen. Out for several weeks, he will miss the start of the season. The more things change, the more they stay the same.

13.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 19:45:22
I wouldn’t be surprised JK but it isn’t a case of just balancing the books, I think we have enough in midfield, especially if Trent is going to play there.

14.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 19:35:30
Hasn’t the Ed’s said Arambat opportunity has gone? Also rags are suggesting that the Mancs want him.

15.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 19:49:36
Start the season without a defensive midfielder. No offence but you don’t know what you’re talking about Ron.

16.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 20:05:40
I think the Amrabat ship has sailed chaps. Ed002 has provided some comprehensive info.

17.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 21:06:11
None taken Tom, it’s about opinions.

18.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 22:29:06
You've misread, Tom. We have a DM in Bajcetic already so the question of starting the season without one simply doesn't arise. Not buying an additional DM is another thing.

19.) 17 Jul 2023
17 Jul 2023 23:00:57
I think Fab was harshly judged last season it was a collective fk up in fairness. I really thought with some younger midfielders around him adding some energy into what was at the most part a lethargic midfield and Trent dropping into CM we would see the best version of Fab again next season but not to be. I trust Klopp to make the right calls.

20.) 18 Jul 2023
18 Jul 2023 00:13:22
I just think it's a big ask to go into the season with two teenagers as the starting CDM.

21.) 18 Jul 2023
18 Jul 2023 04:21:18
Bajcetic is not a DM.

22.) 18 Jul 2023
18 Jul 2023 07:59:51
Ed2 said we upset aramabats entourage so is a no go.