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29 Sep 2024 07:38:49
Goodmorning Eds and reds. Any truth in the rumours that we and Man City are interested in Torino's Samuelle Ricci for dm? Also Ed002 if you know, are we actively seeking for a dm or is Slot happy for Gravenberch to be a permanent solution to the problem? Thanx in advance.
{Ed002's Note - Samuele Ricci (DM/CM) Milan and Napoli are interested in the Torino DM player. Has been watched by scouts from Spurs and Fulham (who saw him as a potential Palhinho replacement). Considered as one of the options to join Manchester City following the injury to Rodri - but not first choice. Recently two Liverpool scouts took a look at him. A wildcard might be Inter Milan.
Liverpool need to add a DM player.}
1.) 29 Sep 2024 18:41:08
I agree Ed, we need cover and someone to play along side Grav.
24 Sep 2024 12:08:43
Hello Eds and Reds. Ed002 is it true that Liverpool is looking at Sevilla's Loic Balde as an addition to the cbs? Is it also true that there a 60 mil clause in his contract?
{Ed002's Note - Loic Bade (CB) Signed in the summer of 2023 but has attracted the attention of Roma and Spurs - so a new contract has been signed this summer adding a €60M buy out clause.}
1.) 24 Sep 2024 14:46:24
Thanks Ed002.
{Ed002's Note - You re welcome.}
2.) 27 Sep 2024 06:02:12
I know we say other priorities, but LB must be up there? Milos Kerkez an option? Thought we might’ve looked at Maatsen before Villa got him.
Any chance of getting Van de Ven from spurs as VVD successor?
I see the Gordon / Gomez rumours have started again.
{Ed001's Note - why would we want van der ven? He can't defend.}
3.) 27 Sep 2024 09:56:16
Ed001 what do you think of Balde as a VVD successor? Do you rate him?
{Ed001's Note - Bade do you mean? Or am I missing someone you are referring to? Bade is ok, done well for Sevilla but never really stood out as top class defensively.}
4.) 27 Sep 2024 10:18:42
Ed1, what players would you like to see added to the squad for succession/ replacement to the likes of robbo, Virg, mo etc. I think the latter 2 would be good for another 2-3 seasons with their conteact situations, mo especially as his life choices will prolong his speed/ fitness etc.
The squads in a good place, another cb and mid would leave it well rounded out and looking very strong to challenge on all fronts.
{Ed001's Note - I am hoping Beck or Chambers can take over from Robbo. Beck certainly looked capable if it is old style Robbo. Chambers would probably be a better fit if it more of a 3 at the back system in possession. Virgil is the one to worry about, there is no natural successor out there.}
5.) 27 Sep 2024 11:07:49
We've got 3 young let backs out on loan and it's not been a good week for them Ed001! Beck got bitten, Chambers pulled a muscle and Scanlon has a stress fracture in his back!
Chambers was doing really well up to that point though so hopefully it's just a minor strain and he's back at it soon. Have you seen his free kick goal against Bristol Rovers Ed001? Well worth a look as it was a real display of the confidence he has in his own ability to even try and shot from where he was.
{Ed001's Note - yes mate it was very good.}
13 Sep 2024 11:17:51
Goodmorning Eds and Reds. Ed002, if i remember correctly, you said that Luis Diaz had destroyed his relationship with the club by seeking a transfer preferably to Barcelona. Seeing his good start in the season, is there any change or is he still looking to move?
{Ed002's Note - I would not have used the word "destroyed". He wants Barcelona, that much is clear. The thing is that at best he would only be third choice for Barcelona. Liverpool have also added Chiesa so need to decide on a new contract offer or letting him go next year.}
1.) 13 Sep 2024 12:53:41
Thanks Ed002.
2.) 13 Sep 2024 16:21:29
Surely the club will let him run down his contract, it seems to be the way now.
3.) 13 Sep 2024 22:45:30
@Langland, the three that popped into mind re contracts running down we Millie who was 37, Matip who is 33 and injury prone (and, so far, has no takers) and Thiago who is in his 30’s was crippled by injury and retired . Not sure f there’s anybody else recently?
4.) 14 Sep 2024 00:06:34
West Derby, Bobby left after his contract had run down, as did Keita and we are in the awkward position of our 3 most senior players (Capt, vice Capt and Salah) on less than a year to go. Slot says it's not a distraction, but it certainly is! I would say that's it's a valid comment. It's a position we find ourselves in more than we would like. A result of high wages that no one else is willing to take on.
5.) 14 Sep 2024 02:33:53
The club told Bobby he wouldn’t be getting a new contract and Naby was clinging on like a limpet until his contract ran down because of the money he was getting to lie on a table in the medical department.
6.) 14 Sep 2024 07:56:13
West Derby, I take your point but I do think that we as a club try and wring out all we can from our players. Meaning that we end up with players leaving at the end of their contracts and no additional funds for the club. Yes, they may be old, overpaid, told they are surplus to requirements and injury prone, but we let those situations occur more than is preferable. The comment was, it seems to be the way, for whatever reason it is the way. First team players leaving on a free, it’s not ideal and we have 3 huge players in that situation again. We were almost caught out by the front 3 a few years back, Mane sold with a year to go, Bobby left on a free and Salah signed up on a huge last minute contract. I think it’s a fair comment.
7.) 14 Sep 2024 08:03:36
I'd say it's more of a distraction for fans than it is for Slot.
Slot is clearly focussed on the job at hand.
8.) 14 Sep 2024 09:11:31
Pot in what way is it a distraction? Does the team look distracted? Do the players look distracted? Does the manager look distracted?
The only people distracted are some fans who obsessively go on about contracts when they have no idea what’s going on behind the scenes.
Relax, enjoy the football. That’s our job.
9.) 14 Sep 2024 09:57:18
1jj well it will be a distraction come January, when these players can talk to other clubs . if they don't sign n get offered multi million pound deals at other clubs, do you think they will still bust a gut for us knowing that an injury could ruin their chances . to me n iv said it before it's a shambles that this has been allowed to happen,
10.) 14 Sep 2024 10:01:45
Pretty relaxed 1jj but thanks for the life advice.
I agree the team is doing well, early days but i am enjoying it.
To answer your question, the longer the situation goes on unresolved, the larger the issue will become. It will become a distraction because that is what the team and the manager will obsessively be asked about and with good reason, our captain, our vice captain and the best player of the last ten years at least potentially leaving. Like it or not, the issue isn’t going away, it will only become a bigger distraction. The club should have resolved the issue sooner. In the same way Klopp’s departure was talked about to the point of distraction. Just because you don’t think it should be, sadly doesn’t mean that it isn’t.
11.) 14 Sep 2024 10:32:11
Bit of a difference between Klopp definitely leaving and players with contracts about to expire.
Who will be obsessively and continually asking about the contract situations? The aforementioned fans and the media.
It also depends on the individual fan's outlook. This kind of situation is manna from heaven for those who need something to complain about on a daily basis.
12.) 14 Sep 2024 10:45:23
Flash, I am simply answering the question not complaining. Is the situation, for whatever reason a distraction? Yes it is. Is the issue of the contracts a problem of the club’s own making? Yes, it is
The comparison of Klopp leaving was put forward by many fans, pundits, ex players and managers as part of the reason why our season fell away. It was commonly reported as a distraction that affected our performances. Again whether you agree or not is irrelevant, both that and this contract situation is a distraction and it will only get worse. You don’t think it’s not going to be spoken about every time we play? The club needs to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
13.) 14 Sep 2024 11:44:54
FSG's MO is about to come under the spotlight, in the most revealing of ways.
They let their star baseball player go a few years ago, which turned out to be a bad move.
Lets see if they are willing to bend their own rules for generational talents.
14.) 14 Sep 2024 11:53:15
It depends on your outlook Pot old chap.
The players themselves don't look distracted, Slot doesn't look distracted. The club overall doesn't look distracted, the matchgoing fans don't seem to be distracted. The only people I see going on and on about it are fans using social media/ forums. I think you do Slot a great disservice if you think he's going to let what fans say on the Internet distract him from what he's currently doing.
Just because fans start to get hysterical it doesn't mean that the club staff will.
15.) 14 Sep 2024 12:35:12
A player cannot be sold against their will and they cannot be forced to sign an extension. The power is all with the player. It has been this way since Bosman.
Surprised people so agitated about contracts. Call me naive but I trust they know what they are doing.
13 Aug 2024 11:21:04
Goodmorning Eds and reds. Eds given our affinity for Chelsea players, any chance for making a bit for Gallagher, given the problems appearing regarding his move to Atletico?
{Ed002's Note - Liverpool has shown no interest in him and he is not what Liverpool need.}
1.) 13 Aug 2024 11:40:45
Thanx Ed002 for the immediate response.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
04 May 2024 07:16:21
Goodmorning Eds and Reds. There are reports that Barcelona are looking to cash in on Pedri with Liverpool showing interest. Any truth in this?
{Ed002's Note - No, someone is teasing you. Pedri will be given a new long-term contract by Barcelona.}
1.) 04 May 2024 11:18:30
Thanks Ed002.
21 Nov 2024 07:30:20
Why not sell both and keep Mama as No 1 and Jaros his backup. We are making it a habit leaving players out the door for nothing. Alisson can bring at least 30 mil from the Arabs. Why not use it for a top cb and a top no 6?
{Ed001's Note - because Alisson is the best in the world and Mama can't play the way we do - think De Gea and you will have an idea about him. Great shotstopper but hates to leave his line and poor at kicking the ball. We are not set up to play the way that will get the most out of him.}
27 Sep 2024 09:56:16
Ed001 what do you think of Balde as a VVD successor? Do you rate him?
{Ed001's Note - Bade do you mean? Or am I missing someone you are referring to? Bade is ok, done well for Sevilla but never really stood out as top class defensively.}
24 Sep 2024 14:46:24
Thanks Ed002.
{Ed002's Note - You re welcome.}
13 Sep 2024 12:53:41
Thanks Ed002.
13 Aug 2024 11:40:45
Thanx Ed002 for the immediate response.
{Ed002's Note - You are welcome.}
23 Jan 2025 17:27:52
These should be put on a new lb WDW.
23 Jan 2025 16:50:20
7 wins up to now almost 15 million. Take the 90 for Numez from the Arabs and go to Villa for Duran. There will be something left to put on the side for a new no 6 i believe.