Very happy 2 of our biggest workhorses from last year get a break. Firmino and Trent aren't getting much playing time so I don't worry about them as much.
Trent is also gaining valuable experience. He will be better for every day of practice and competition he gets with England. Let him have two weeks off after the quarters he will be fine.
While I check Liverpool reddit for Fekir "updates", I'm completely indifferent to whether we sign him or someone else as the Coutinho replacement. Klopp, Michael Edwards, and the backroom staff might have cocked up the VVD deal. But perhaps all that tampering in Blackpool kept VVD from joining Man City? Southampton were also trying to prove a stupid fucking point and almost got relegated. And VVD is good enough to wait for. So I trust their judgment. FSG were willing to spend £150 million to upgrade the midfield with Keita, Fabinho, and Fekir? That is really exciting.
Definitely has earned it. Now Liverpool need to go out and win something so these guys stay around. No one ever comes for man city players, United almost never get players poached. If we’re going to win we have to hold on to these guys for 5-6 years during their prime.
Watching the World Cup, if Barcelona is still loaning out Mina as was rumored in May, I want him. Guy has been a monster in the air. He and VVD would cure all of those long ball/set piece issues we deal with every year.
When you shine up a piece of turd and put it next to a new bronze statue.....it may shine some but it’s still shit at the end of the day Same goes for our goalie situation
Goalie is one thing. Our defense was either first or second in the league from December on. I know lovren made mistakes in the past but he turned it around.
Want to see Joe Gomez strictly at CB this season. Clyne backing up TAA. I don’t think we should sign a CB. Mainly concerned that it sounds like we are sticking with Karius.
Karius was a lot better than lovren and him coming into the team was as much responsible to the defense improving as lovren’s play.
Let's be honest, if the champions league final debacle hadn't occurred I think most of would have been content with Karius next year.
I would have been keen on an upgrade but wouldn’t be clamoring for it. I’d love an upgrade but for 60-80 or so fee? I’d take an upgrade across other spots
Sister moved to London this past weekend. Got a 18/19 home kit in the mail today. I’ve never been a fan of collared jerseys (and was planning on skipping this home in favor of the away) but must say it’s not bad. No name. Will still snag Firmino away. YNWA
LFC first half lineup: Karius; Clyne, Gomez, Phillips, Moreno; Fabinho, Jones, Woodburn; Wilson, Solanke, Origi. LFC second half lineup: Ward, Robertson, Phillips (Chirivella), Klavan, Camacho, Milner, Keita, Kent, Ojo, Ings, Sturridge.
Great ball from Curtis Jones and a cool finish from Harry Wilson. 2-0. Those 2 wingers so impressive. Especially the Jones kid.
Good to see Wilson still in form. Really don’t want him going to Scotland or the Championship again..