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02 Apr 2025 18:55:44
Looks like Diaz’s exit route to Barcelona is now off the table with Barca’s appeal to register Olmo now rejected and there there financial crisis deepening. Any interest from Saudi on the horizon? Surely it’s sign a new contract or sell time?
1.) 02 Apr 2025 22:17:00
Maybe we could lowball them for Olmo? See how desperate for cash they are?
2.) 03 Apr 2025 00:17:43
Hopefully Saudi come in for him.
3.) 03 Apr 2025 07:51:41
If we can't convince him to sign a new contract I agree let him go but I think if its based on performances you'll do well to find many left wingers around Europe much better than Diaz at the moment.
4.) 03 Apr 2025 15:08:07
I believe I know of one, he actually plays for Liverpool.
27 Feb 2025 21:28:12
Very interesting listening to Slot of late talking about what he looks for in a player and what he wants from his squad, gives us a good insight into players who may be on the way out and players we may be looking to recruit.
Biggest thing Slot references is being fit and available regularly, being quick to the ball and competitive in a tackle. This to me means Slot could look to move on Jota, Gomes, Elliott, I think it will also be the reason why we go for a 1st team RB if Trent leaves and not rely on Bradley!
I feel like there is a big summer approaching and could be even bigger depending on the 3 contracts and uncertainty around Diaz.
1.) 27 Feb 2025 22:06:07
Definitely interesting Dow-ney. Where did you catch this? I'd love to check it out too.
2.) 28 Feb 2025 03:22:55
Slot liking/ wanting is one thing but whether we have the budget to get is completely another thing.
If he wants 4 positions, getting 2/ 4 would in itself be a big achievement. We will have to do with existing / youngsters for the remaining 2 positions.
What if the available players to buy in the open market are not able to improve the first team critirea? This logic would be applied to please and cover the inadequacy.
3.) 28 Feb 2025 07:55:46
Zed he has mentioned bits briefly over the last 15 days in pre match and post match interviews, but he also did like a 15 minute sit down with Jamie redknap I think that was Sunday it’s on YouTube.
I’m pretty sure he has also referenced the fact that he had assessed his squad now, knows what he has and what areas he wants to strengthen!
4.) 28 Feb 2025 09:47:29
Thanks Dow-ney, I'll check it out - the more I hear from our new manager, the more I like!
5.) 28 Feb 2025 13:38:40
Well as we’ve just reported a pre-tax loss of £57 mill we’d better start a crowd fund to buy a player for next season ???.
6.) 28 Feb 2025 19:56:50
What arne looks for most in a player! Surely has to be able to carry the premier, european cup and carabao cup without dropping them on the floor!
7.) 28 Feb 2025 20:00:39
My turn … “this is why we don’t talk about finances” ?.
16 Aug 2024 21:23:51
Any truth in reports that Liverpool contingent have travelled to Spain for talks with Barcelona about swap deal involving Diaz and Raphina? I know we previously had an interest in the player and Diaz father has been on talking up the move but please tell it’s BS.
{Ed002's Note - I really don't know about travel plans.}
1.) 17 Aug 2024 10:11:16
Don’t read this stuff @Victor - it won’t do your health and wellbeing any good at all.
2.) 17 Aug 2024 11:46:26
Dow-ney- According some some, they went to Spain to do some window shopping and to top up his orangeness for when he does interviews in the Athletic.
3.) 17 Aug 2024 11:59:05
Didn’t Slot say Diaz was staying the other day?
4.) 17 Aug 2024 19:30:37
What has Diaz's dad got to do with it? ?
How much control does he have over what Liverpool, his son, Barcelona and Raphinha want?
16 Jul 2024 20:29:44
Apparently Yoro to Utd is on with the player now open to the move, Yoro was allegedly a big target for Liverpool so I’m surprised we let Utd in ahead of us on this one!
1.) 16 Jul 2024 20:34:28
Money! UTD offering more than any other club.
2.) 16 Jul 2024 20:38:02
Can’t say I have watched him play as I don’t watch ligue 1.
However it seems to be a hell of a lot of money for an unproven 18 year old who is out of contact next season.
I would prefer we go for someone more experienced to partner Quansah (and eventually replace VVD) .
3.) 16 Jul 2024 22:03:26
As long as we don’t waste £60-70m on Guehi in desperation.
4.) 16 Jul 2024 22:15:17
Always rely on Victor to change the subject and say something positive.
5.) 16 Jul 2024 22:50:26
I’d be gutted if he goes to United without us stepping in. Still think it’s Real that win out, as usual.
6.) 16 Jul 2024 23:23:14
Sounds like we pulled out as we know he only wants Madrid.
7.) 17 Jul 2024 08:30:57
If you’d watched Guehi regularly you’d realise he is a top player.
8.) 17 Jul 2024 10:27:12
Guehi was clearly England's best player at the tournament. The offer doesn't sound outlandish if you factor that in, and that it's ManU buying (real penny pinchers those guys) and the usual HG English player mumbo jumbo.
26 Jul 2023 09:14:32
Few rumours circulating that Liverpool are interested in Kessie and a deal could be done quickl, could be an interesting signing and compliment a signing like Lavia well. Would give us more experience in midfield and is still only 26.
1.) 26 Jul 2023 09:34:54
I would be very keen on this, I think he’s a decent player for whom the move to Barcelona hasn’t worked out.
I actually posted a week or so ago as to whether a Thiago+cash deal could be done with Barcelona if they were interested in having Thiago return and finish his career where he started it.
Lavia + Kessie (with or without Thiago going the other way) and I think our midfield is done.
Then just get the CB sorted ?.
2.) 26 Jul 2023 10:04:09
Agreed Zeddicus.
Plus, wasn't Klopp keen on him last season?
3.) 26 Jul 2023 10:13:48
Is kessie not an alternative instead of lavia?
4.) 26 Jul 2023 10:30:18
Yep, he was PV. Hopefully he gets his man this time.
No, Magico, I believe, and Ed002 shares that opinion, that we will get Lavia + one other CM given we are losing Hendo, Fab and possibly Thiago too.
If Thiago went, and we get Lavia and Kessie (who is a versatile midfielder who can play CDM, CM and CAM) we would have:
CDM: Lavia, Bajcetic, (Kessie, TAA)
CM: Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, Jones, Elliot (Kessie)
We don't really play with CAMs, but Szob, Elliot and Jones could play in that position, as could Gakpo.
To me that presents a decent balance, albeit quite a young midfield - if we ignore Trent, there's an average age of 21/ 22. I know we had more midfielders last season, but most of them were on the treatment table! With a bit of luck we get good availability from all of the above so plenty of rotation options without clogging the team (and wage roll) or blocking development.
5.) 26 Jul 2023 10:31:05
What’s Kessie like Zed?
We need a MK player review!
6.) 26 Jul 2023 11:22:34
Yeah, you're right, NK! I only know what I have read, I haven't specifically watched Kessie play. He's described as an all rounder and also apparently available for a reasonable price (c£25-£30m) so seems a good fit for us being an older pro.
I know nothing about his character, leadership qualities etc.
Where are you, Adam?!
7.) 26 Jul 2023 11:41:24
A few comments from Ed002 on the availability of Kessie:
14 Jul 23 - Ed002's Note - I suspect Kessie will go out on a loan or loan to buy deal.
7 Jun 23 - Ed002's Note - I am not aware of a bid being made but the third party looking to broker a sale says Klopp is keen.
6 Jun 23 - Franck Kessie (CM) Not working out - available. Inter or Spurs may offer a solution. A third party has offered him to Newcastle and Liverpool. [T]he player is fine but it simply did not work out.
Some posts from 2021/ 22 are not that encouraging - he wanted a huge signing on bonus as a free, Ed0666 wasn't that keen on him saying his form had suffered at AC Milan etc.
He's not had huge injury problems - 2 muscle injuries in 22/ 23 and 21/ 22 keeping him out for 4- 6 weeks each, other than that, he's had a handful of minor strains (absence of 1-6 days each) . In total he's missed less than 90 days in the last 5 seasons.
If Klopp and the team like him, he could be the sort of bargain that we are renowned for.
8.) 26 Jul 2023 12:03:04
A loan would be a great bit of business, but the idea of the trade between Thiago and Kessie is a good one too (much as we know player trades don't really happen often) . I have to admit, I'd be gutted to lose Thiago, but you can totally understand if he wants to return to Barcelona to end his career.
If we get Lavia, I think Kessie would be an excellent choice to finish up the Midfield for now. He adds good level experience, physicality and adaptability.
{Ed002's Note - Right now, Barcelona are trying to get wages off the books and will accept loans with the obligation to buy, but they could do with some cash as they try to regroup - so a preference will be to sell, even at a slight discount.}
9.) 26 Jul 2023 12:22:26
Ed002, I may be pushing my luck here (and apologies if that is the case) but do you think Kessie could be a shrewd acquisition for Liverpool? Do you consider him to be a decent player who would suit the Premier League's physicality?
{Ed002's Note - There is no doubt Kessie is a good player and he would certainly fit in the Premier League and a third-party has been asking around for interest on behalf of his agent. Even though the wage issue and signing on fee needs resolving, Juventus are well placed to give him the move he wants as they have a tax advantage. So I think any move to Liverpool may be difficult, but not impossible.}
10.) 26 Jul 2023 12:25:42
I'd just get lavia and thuram. And if thiago goes another. maybe kone or palinha.
11.) 26 Jul 2023 12:34:18
Thank you Ed002.
12.) 26 Jul 2023 13:34:01
I'll be honest lads i haven't seen that much of Kessie recently. The last time i saw him play was when Nat Phillips sent him and Zlatan for a hotdog with a Cruyff turn 8 yards from our goal ?
He was a good player from memory, but i always saw him more as an energetic box to box player, probably another who is misidentified as a DM because he likes a tackle. More like a Kante type player than and Fabinho in my opinion. If you shackled him in a holding role you would take away his best asset which is his work rate and powerful running. I can't say i've seen him play since he left AC Milan though.
13.) 26 Jul 2023 14:21:36
Although my preference is still for Lavia and Thuram, I wouldn't be against Kessie being brought in. Even if he is more of a CM than a DM (as people are saying) it's not a deal-killer for me; just a matter of telling him to focus on the DM role of protecting the back 4, tackling potential threats and positioning himself to cut off passes through the channels.
It wouldn't be the first time we've bought a player and asked him to play a different role from the one he previously played. As long as Klopp and staff think he can do it, as well as the player agreeing with the "new role", there shouldn't be any fuss.
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11 Apr 2025 20:52:54
What are peoples thoughts on Cunha as a striking option, lots are mentioning him as a potential Darwin or Jota replacement but isint he more of a 10 and favours playing from the left if in an attacking 3? Skilful player but could he make the move to 9?
1.) 11 Apr 2025 21:37:51
100% he can play in the Bobby role.
He’s perfect for it, if he can control his temperament.
2.) 11 Apr 2025 21:42:41
I like him a lot bar the red cards. Hard to tell because im not totally sure what Slot wants from his Striker. Im very curious about his picks in the market.
3.) 11 Apr 2025 22:07:42
Liam Delap is the way to go.
4.) 11 Apr 2025 22:17:46
I like the Bobby comparison but is that the way Slot wants to play? In my head I had slot down as more of a focal point No 9 kinda manager but tbh I didn’t know much about him prior to him becoming Liverpool manager. Summer could be very interesting and I really like Cunha and would love him at Liverpool but for me his best position is a 10 and that’s where I’d like to see him play.
5.) 11 Apr 2025 22:28:18
I kind of like that edge that he has. Plus I read the FA disciplinary hearing decision and he didn’t deny responsibility, he admitted fault and recognised his behaviour over stepped the mark. So you’ve got to give him credit for his honesty. He’s skilful, scores goals and is bit of a rubbishhouse, what’s not to like? Yeah I’d far prefer Isak but can't see that happening.
6.) 11 Apr 2025 22:58:43
But will they be Slots picks or will they be Hughes and co, the stats guys, who tell him these are the players we think will suit you?
7.) 11 Apr 2025 23:25:14
The more I watch him, the more I grow concerned about his work rate.
Very talented.
It might be tactical I don't know. I haven't watched him for Brazil. He might play different and the goal against Argentina was great closing down.
But yeah. Work rate is my only concern with him really.
on the fence.
Outside of Julian Alvarez I have some concern or other about every striker out there.
I'm starting to like the thought of Sesko. Think he could be someone who becomes special.
{Ed001's Note - Cunha works very hard mate.}
8.) 11 Apr 2025 23:39:39
Cunha would be an excellent addition if jota leaves. Not totally sold on Delap but as a Darwin replacement we could probably do worse.
9.) 12 Apr 2025 01:04:18
In his previous jobs slot liked a poacher to tap in pullbacks from byline wingers but. he can't play that way at Liverpool because of Salah so he'd be better off getting someone a bit more creative who drops a little deeper allowing Salah to drift inside. Cunha pretty much does this already for wolves.
10.) 12 Apr 2025 01:35:05
Is he not a diving little rubbish bag Ed001?
{Ed001's Note - he is certainly no worse than any other Prem player in that regard.}
11.) 12 Apr 2025 06:09:18
Cunha is top class and has that grit about him, I’d be doing everything as a club to bring him in he immediately improves the first team, and isn’t priced extortionately (due to a release clause? ) - seems like the obvious pick for us. Don’t get me wrong I’d love Isak too but finances and Newcastle themselves might make that a lot more difficult.
12.) 12 Apr 2025 07:03:31
Cunha a proven premier league goal scorer, scores lots of different types of goals, saw him play live against Brighton away, he is very industrious. Yes please!
13.) 12 Apr 2025 07:21:56
Seano agree on the Cunha obvious pick for us due to his release clause but I think he’s also the obvious pick for quite a few other teams as well due to that same reason.
I’d love us to get him but I imagine there will be quite the number of clubs in for him.
14.) 12 Apr 2025 07:31:05
I'd go for both Delap and Cunha if both Nunez and Jota leave.
15.) 12 Apr 2025 08:24:20
Glad you said that Ed.
I thought his closing down efforts were a bit weak and a lot of walking but it's difficult with a team like wolves who are struggling to gauge what a clear star player like him is asked to do.
That's why I need to catch a Brazil game. The goal against Argentina was a good sign that he does work hard.
Need to watch more of him.
Actually think he is a strong contender to come to us. Financial conditions seem right for him.
16.) 12 Apr 2025 08:26:15
I would sign cunha as my forward signing when take all into account. Don't see isak coming as too expensive when we have so much to do. Delap for me not quite good enough to be no.1, a good squad player at the moment may prove me wrong and develop into top class player in future. Frankfurt striker I know nothing off.
17.) 12 Apr 2025 08:48:18
Surprised no one has mentioned Osimhen above. He's quick, aggressive and very good in the air. Although I'm not completely sold on him as he is hot and cold but an upgrade on Nunez. Cunha behind Osimhen would be interesting.
18.) 12 Apr 2025 08:51:34
In my view Cunha would be an excellent signing. Though I think we should break the bank for Isak. Imagine Gakpo-Isak-Salah up top next season. Mouthwatering. Up there with Mane-Bobby-Salah.
19.) 12 Apr 2025 08:57:40
A lot of love on here for Cunha! Personally I would loose Jota and Darwin and bring in Cunha and Viktor Gyökeres, both have relatively low release clauses and wouldn’t be high risk. I’m a little apprehensive about the league Gyokeres is coming from and how he would translate in the premier league but if you look at his stats in big games such as Europe and to an extent international football his numbers still stack up. At 26 maybe older than we normally do business but for me a better option than Delap, Sesko and Ekitike.
{Ed001's Note - he also scored some great numbers in the Championship for a very poor Coventry side.}
20.) 12 Apr 2025 08:58:37
Well, I am greedy lol but what would it look like in games with Cunha as the 10 and Isak (or even Harry Kane lol) as the number 9?
17 Mar 2025 17:14:56
Frimpong is available for €40m release clause this summer, Trent replacement?
1.) 17 Mar 2025 17:38:09
Would make sense given his speed, price and abilities on the wing too - he could either rotate with Bradley or with Doak and Mo. And/ or make 1 of those positions his own.
2.) 17 Mar 2025 17:41:52
It’s not looking good for Bradley. 2nd full season with us and he’s hardly ever Available.
3.) 17 Mar 2025 17:47:12
Isn’t he more of a right midfielder in a 3-4-3? Good player though.
4.) 17 Mar 2025 17:55:43
Rather keep Trent
Up the pool.
5.) 17 Mar 2025 18:21:19
LFC8 - yeah, you have a point. But I always remember how injured Gerrard was at a similar age - growing pains etc. I'm prepared to give Bradley the benefit of the doubt for a couple more seasons.
6.) 17 Mar 2025 18:29:24
Conor Bradley is 22 soon, growing pains? I though men stopped growing around 20.
{Ed025's Note - only certain parts Kurt.. :)
7.) 17 Mar 2025 18:34:34
I think Bradley is a talented player but talent has to make it onto the pitch consistently and that hasn’t happened, maybe it’s age, growing issues etc but the best indicator of the future is the past and it doesn’t fill me with the confidence needed to go into a new campaign with Bradley as our number 1. Personally I’d like Trent to sign a new contract because we could do without the headache of replacing him when we have other areas in need of address but I’m pretty sure he is off! Frimpong does and can play as both a RB and a right sided wing back kind of position but for €40m euro that’s a steal and his flexibility would be brilliant for when u want to have Bradley on the pitch too and push Frimpong more advanced.
8.) 17 Mar 2025 18:47:27
Speak for yourself ed25.?.
{Ed025's Note - i am doing Digger.. :)
9.) 17 Mar 2025 19:55:08
Don’t think beer gut counts ed025.
{Ed025's Note - thats me out then Avit..
10.) 17 Mar 2025 22:11:24
Fond of a scoop or two ed?
{Ed025's Note - i do love a drink Flash, and ciggies, and fatty foods, im also a gambler and have been with some dodgy women in my past mate, hardly a role model i suppose...but i do enjoy life.. :)
11.) 18 Mar 2025 01:15:16
???? A sense of humour honed by decades of being a blue nose @25. Good man.
{Ed025's Note - i have tried being miserable WDW but it jut doesn,t work for me mate.. :)
12.) 18 Mar 2025 04:32:16
Frimpong is great going forward but suspect defensively. Furthermore, be plays in a back 5, with three CBs behind him. I have a feeling he'd get found out if he plays in a back 4 actually but if he comes in, he'd get my fullest support.
17 Mar 2025 10:51:56
What are peoples opinion on our front line getting a refresh in the summer? Who do you think goes and who stays? I’m thinking that we could see Jota, Nunez and Diaz all depart With possibly Chiesa leaving too.
1.) 17 Mar 2025 11:08:59
Difficult to see 4 going. Jota is so off form but I like him as a sub. Chiesa has potential with a full pre season. Diaz and Nunez will never be good enough imo.
2.) 17 Mar 2025 11:11:30
Depending on replacements (and I think it would be important to have at least one replacement who has PL experience) I could see Jota, Nunez and Diaz leaving.
Perfect scenario: Jota + cash for Isak. The cash for Isak (probably £50-£70m on top of Jota) to come from Nunez to Saudi.
Diaz off to Barcelona - he is one I would have kept, but his heart seems elsewhere.
Chiesa becoming more of a regular - he proved on Sunday that he has still got the game, we just need to see if he can do it week in weel out. I think he deserves a run at least.
I would bring back Doak and give him a chance in the squad, along with Danns.
Oh, and I would renew Salah!
So, that would give us Gakpo, Isak and Salah as our starting front 3, with Danns, Doak and Chiesa as rotation.
I would then see what 'speculative' forwards could be available for a decent fee - one I keep going back to is Bakayoko as I do think there's a player there. Also, Wolves look safe now, but if they do go down, I would defeinitely be looking at a deal for Cunha.
3.) 17 Mar 2025 11:42:15
I think Nunez and Diaz should stay as squad players however I think Nunez is done, he hasn’t settled. Diaz will want Spain if they want him so I’d suggest probably those two will go.
Chiesa is a strange one, how do you judge when we haven’t seen him? He showed a desire yesterday and a hunger that Salah didn’t show all game. Jota I would only ever have on the bench as an impact sub so sell him if a younger lad coming through could do the same job. Obviously Isak would be the first choice up top, in terms of replacing Salah long term I’d actually like to see a right footed player there to be honest, if TAA leaves then we need delivery from wide and pace.
Out of all of the contract debates I’m on my own saying I’d rather keep TAA out of the 3. Yesterday we badly missed his passing range, VVD lost Isak twice and Salah was just Salah. It amuses me the talk of Balon D’Or because he needs 5 clear cut chances to score one goal, his numbers are so good because Liverpool dominate most games and create 10 chances (4 of which he misses on his own) . Against PSG we created two clear chances in the first 10 mins, Salah missed them both and that was that (the second one I’ll give him credit for creating it himself however both should have been buried) . Great player (especially in his early days with us) but very selfish, this is the first season he’s passed the ball for others to score.
We need to finish off the title race asap and then Slot will rebuild. The big test is next year, this was a bonus but Slot won’t have the luxury of resting on it, he needs to build a squad to challenge every single season. I’m excited to see who we get in, hope it’s not 5 Dutchmen though!
4.) 17 Mar 2025 11:44:38
Salah needs to go now. Nunez Jota unfortunately haven't got what we need. There's a lot of changes needed at LFC. The question is can Mr Slot and others in charge be able to balance the outgoings correctly.
Maybe best to let two in each position go over the next few windows.
I don't think we can let 4 forwards and 3 midfielders 4 defenders go all at the same time.
Hopefully over the next 3 windows Mr slot had the team he needs for us to succeed.
I actually think next season we have more of a chance of winning the league than when we did this season. This of course is dependent on if hopefully Salah Trent and a few others are moved on.
5.) 17 Mar 2025 11:54:47
I think Nunez possibly brings in the highest transfer fee which could be critical in the replenishment of the frontline/ squad moving forward.
6.) 17 Mar 2025 12:03:43
I think Chiesa showed more than just hunger and fight. His positioning, movement and finish for the goal were top class. Remember we're talking about a player who was one of they key men in one of the best international teams in the world not so long ago, and is still young enough; not some plucky journeyman who got a lucky break by ending up at Liverpool.
I've seen enough of him to think he'll be an asset if he establishes, and maintains, fully post-injury fitness.
7.) 17 Mar 2025 12:14:30
Can we really afford an £80 million footballer as a squad player? I mean for that money he should be playing and some other player in the squad to give him a break, not the other way round.
I think Diaz is certainly the one to go, I like him, he’s a grafter but we need more from him up front. We might be able to get £50 million for him?♂️
I think Jota stays, just my opinion.
8.) 17 Mar 2025 12:52:02
Jota 30m
Nunez 50m if we lucky
Diaz 50m ish
Gomez 30m
That just about covers Isak who Newcastle would want near 150m for. Then we need a cb, lb, cdm, lw, 1 more striker and maybe to replace mo, vvd, Trent and at this point maybe even konate.
Busy summer ahead.
9.) 17 Mar 2025 12:53:01
Jota goes his injury record is abysmal. Diaz goes a great worker but his end product is terrible. As much as I love Darwin he's too expensive to be kept as a squad player. So unless Arne preforms a mericle of Biblical purportons Darwin is gone aswell lad's.
10.) 17 Mar 2025 12:59:12
Nunez will probably leave, it's clear as day that Slot doesn't rate him, and to be fair, he hasn't done *a lot* to persuade him otherwise. I'd have still been picking him with Gakpo out, but says more about the alternative options than about Nunez.
Diaz is toiling ineffectively and has been linked with a move for a while, so he could go.
Jota should really go, but with his injury record he mightn't get much of a fee and despite being terrible in his last few games, he still has the potential to break the deadlock against a looking for a draw and playing a low block. So it might make more financial sense to keep him.
Chiesa took his goal extremely well yesterday, but he's barely been used and I'd be surprised to see much of him in the run in. So what would be keeping him for?
11.) 17 Mar 2025 13:05:16
If it was my choice, Salah renews, I’d move on Diaz, Nunez and Jota, keep Gakpo and Chiesa, then bring in Isak, Mbuemo and Semenyo, both Semenyo and Mbuemo feel like the kind of under the radar players who would do really well for us. Both have got goals in them and Semenyo in particular is a menace for defenders with his pace and physicality. But can’t for the life of me see us making that many changes or spending that kind of money.
12.) 17 Mar 2025 13:25:56
If rumor's are true of the extent of Jota's injury back in Oct then he might never get back to the player we saw before and it might be difficult to move him on in regards to passing a medical.
13.) 17 Mar 2025 13:46:38
I suspect we'll sell anything that isn't nailed down to a long-term contract this summer.
Can see all 4 of them moving on - although I would keep Chiesa. Unfortunately, I don't think Slot wants him.
I also think Gomez and Elliott could be moved on too along with Tsimikas, Morton, Doak, Gordon, Kelleher, Jaros, Bajcetic, Koumas, Chambers and Endo.
Assuming Mo and Virg stay and Trent heads to Real Madrid we will have a huge amount of work to do at both fullback positions, deepening midfield and almost entirely replacing the forward line.
I am concerned!
14.) 17 Mar 2025 14:02:29
VV, I'd hardly consider Semenyo and Mbuemo "under the radar".
15.) 17 Mar 2025 14:31:57
Pelican, I have to agree with you I think there is a massive rebuild on this summer and it does concern me if the manager will be backed or not? For me Trent is leaving, Tzimikas and Gomes gone, Elliott and Endo are both getting sold and Jota, Nunez and Diaz are up for sale. Personally I don’t thing Diaz is something the club necessarily want to do and is more player/ contract driven.
That means potentially needing a RB (1st team), a new LB ( 1st team) and a CB over. In midfield we need Slots midfielder that Zubimendi type player that slot identified last summer but never got (1st team) and the we need 3 attackers if all depart, hoping Diaz stays and then we focus on 2 Cfs …this is a lot to do in one window but is there an alternative?
16.) 17 Mar 2025 15:14:41
Dow-ney - exactly. There doesn't seem to be an alternative.
16 Mar 2025 22:05:06
Todays loss was an absolute mess and what was more concerning than the players performance on the pitch was the managers substitutions? Our midfield was getting absolute battered and outbattled but yet Endo sat warming the bench, Robertson was literally falling over from tiredness and Tzimikas stayed on the bench? In truth this game was lost weeks ago when slot refused to rotate our midfield.
09 Feb 2025 18:15:41
How are people complaining about Slot and his team selection for today, we put out a team that should have walked over Plymouth and I don’t mean any disrespect by that. We had in our line up more than enough to blow them away and our senior players didn’t turn up with the exception of Endo! Completely unprofessional and exactly why the likes of Elliott and Kostas cannot be trusted near our 1st team! Honestly shameful display and one which should bring a reaction from the coach… credit to Plymouth they did a great job and deserve there spot in the next round.
1.) 09 Feb 2025 18:36:48
Slot got it wrong today n think he took the win as granted . should have had one or two more senior pros in the starting line up . the players were absolutely awful today esp the established ones. we are flying n had a great chance to get to the next round . we need to be in all the comps . No trophies are guaranteed.
2.) 09 Feb 2025 18:41:01
McConnell-Quansah-Gomez-Tsimikas
Elliott - Endo - Nyoni
Chiesa - Jota - Diaz
Subs used Mbaya, Nunez, Koné-Doherty
So of the 10 original outfield players 8 had played in the premier league, Gomez, Tsimikas, Endo, Chiesa, Jota and Diaz (6/ 10) have all played international football.
This is not on the manager, those players should have been good enough to beat bottom of the Championship (Plymouth)
3.) 09 Feb 2025 18:48:07
We all want to win every trophy. But let’s face it, our squad hasn’t got the depth to go for every competition when we rarely spend money.
We’re out now. And I think it’ll benefit us in the league for the run in.
4.) 09 Feb 2025 18:59:05
I agree 100% with lfc8. For people shouting about wanting to compete in 4 competitions and try and win 4 competitions, we need to be a lot more ambitious in transfer market.
That's not looking a shiny new toy r PlayStation football it's just a fact.
5.) 09 Feb 2025 19:01:36
Bench was not good enough for just incase this happened. Players have to hang their heads but manager needs to have a back up to rescue the game if needs be and he left them at home. Bad from all concerned and Slots first mistake.
6.) 09 Feb 2025 19:03:34
Because if you're going to play the kids, you can't concentrate them in the same area of the field. I can understand resting Salah, Van Dijk and Gravenberch because we rely on them every game but Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and Bradley should have travelled. Mac Allister didn't even start against Spurs. They can all be rotated out later on. We were never going to control the game at Plymouth away with two very inexperienced players in the centre of midfield. You can't take the p against Championship teams, even ones at the bottom. Games like that you need to take control of straight away, get a goal and then rest your senior players while you pick off the inferior opposition as they try to get a goal back.
I'm really frustrated with this result as this year is a golden opportunity to win the FA Cup which we haven't won enough in our history. Chelsea and Arsenal are already out, either Villa or Spurs will be out today, City are VERY ropey and will be distributed by the Champions League and top 4 race (they can't seem to juggle their schedule this year) and United are very bad. Slot and the players messed up big today.
7.) 09 Feb 2025 19:18:33
The back 4 and midfield 3 that started aren’t good enough, proven today!
8.) 09 Feb 2025 19:20:54
It was clear we lost the midfield battle and what I can’t understand is why take jones and then not play him at all. We needed more in midfield so put the lad on.
9.) 09 Feb 2025 19:26:49
Every performance is on the manager and the players.
This was not a good one from anyone involved.
It happened. I would have preferred a performance from our squad players that pushes our first teamers and keeps the mood high as well as be in the hunt for all the trophies.
Now, we can't deny either that having less games helps and having talk of a quadruple gone helps ease some pressure.
We have to regroup, refocus and use the potential advantages in the right way.
I'm not trying to pretend today was a good day. It wasn't. But let's not pretend it's the end of the season either.
We need to go again Wednesday now. Huge game. Looking forward to it.
10.) 09 Feb 2025 19:34:58
Slots big mistake today was to leave the bench so short on experience. He took a gamble the starting eleven would win it and they underperformed.
Just a really, really poor day at the office.
That Plymouth defence is terrible. And Diaz, Jota and Chiesa never really put a glove on them.
11.) 09 Feb 2025 19:38:43
Well said ron completely agree.
12.) 09 Feb 2025 19:59:37
I thought the majority said it was too hard to improve the squad.
13.) 09 Feb 2025 21:22:13
Are people seriously crying about losing a game that many of us did not care about the result before hand?
14.) 09 Feb 2025 22:01:49
Did you watch the game, Oli?
16 Apr 2025 13:33:29
I think Quansah has shown that he isint at the Liverpool level, still only young so has time to develop but no better than van den berg or other youngsters which we were happy to leave.
14 Apr 2025 11:55:51
It’s a pity it hasn’t worked out but some players are just not suited to the premier league and to the demands of being a title contender, Darwin has all the raw materials but perhaps not that clinical streak that top strikers need. I have no doubt he can go and thrive in another team in another league like Spain if he doesn’t get drawn to the riches of Saudi!
04 Apr 2025 10:38:07
I’m not sure Kubo is the answer however I don’t think Harvey is either. Both lack real pace and goal threat if they are to occupy the Salah position. Admittedly the RW position is difficult to fill if your looking for a like for like Salah replacement or back up as the case may be but surely pure pace is a prerequisite?
03 Apr 2025 20:09:16
I think Gravenberch’s recent form has shown why we need a new midfielder, we have nobody else for that position to rotate and I’m still not convinced that he is or should be our No6.
29 Mar 2025 13:13:54
I firmly believe that all these ‘leaks’ are stemming from Liverpool which is understandable as they want to control the narrative and manage supported expectation and potential anger for allowing this situation to occur. There is information coming out daily about the club doing everything, making lucrative offers but that TAA just wants a new opportunity and as such the club are powerless. Like with everything there are 3 sides here, the players perspective, the clubs and then reality some place in between.
There are some rediculous rubbish online about Trent being a traitor, signing Madrid shirts already and criticising him for leaving on a free. I think it’s important to remember that yes he is a boyhood fan from Liverpool but he is also an employee and they are a club/ business and both sides are naturally going to look out for their own best interests just as we all do in our profession capacity. Just as people are saying Trent should stay because he is a Liverpudlian the same could be said about the club that they should have done everything and given him whatever to keep him.
I for one and happy for Trent to move on, he has been a loyal and good player for the club, has brought us success and now he wants to try something new. Trent is a talented lad but football and teams move on and we will strengthen and evolve as a team as a result. Hopefully we win the title, Trent gets a good send off and everyone can be satisfied with what was achieved collectively and embrace the next chapter.
17 Apr 2025 15:03:04
Bradley is the future but next season is probably coming one year too early for him. Still major concerns over his fitness so it will be a very interesting transfer window, do we go for a RB starter or do we get someone younger who can deputise for Bradley but won’t be expecting a starting position week in week out?
For me I think Frimpong is an ideal signing as he covers that entire right side, can cover Bradley when needed but doesn’t completely block his progression, more than able to cover Salah or right side of midfield where he plays frequently! With a release clause of 30 odd million he answers a lot of questions and gives what Slot loves, versatility…now if only he could defend.
16 Apr 2025 10:31:58
The rumour came from Marca so it’s likely nonsense and never going to happen, years left on his contract and would command a large fee! Great to see the players camp come out and pour cold water on the rumour straight away!
16 Apr 2025 10:06:26
It’s sad but I think his race has been run at Liverpool and it’s best he moves on, been a great servant and I don’t want him to turn into a liability and whipping boy for fans with these performances. Legs are gone and appears he is playing in constant fear of being Caught in behind, this is killing our offside game by breaking the defensive line at every opportunity.
15 Apr 2025 22:16:41
100% Nevada, you can look at this league in two lights, we lacked competition for the top spot because our closest rivals dropped off a cliff or the rest of the league have improved and there are no more gimmes anymore! I actually think it’s a really strong and competitive league because points can be dropped anywhere and the eventual winner needs to be on it every week to gather points! People will always have a narrative but this weak league doesn’t stack up, if the league is so weak then Arteta should be sacked because Arsenal have been miles off it despite Arteta spending a fortune.
12 Apr 2025 08:57:40
A lot of love on here for Cunha! Personally I would loose Jota and Darwin and bring in Cunha and Viktor Gyökeres, both have relatively low release clauses and wouldn’t be high risk. I’m a little apprehensive about the league Gyokeres is coming from and how he would translate in the premier league but if you look at his stats in big games such as Europe and to an extent international football his numbers still stack up. At 26 maybe older than we normally do business but for me a better option than Delap, Sesko and Ekitike.
{Ed001's Note - he also scored some great numbers in the Championship for a very poor Coventry side.}