Summer 2019 Preseason

[My_Blood_Bleeds_Red]

It's all gonna melt in that heat.

 

[MaBigTip]

What's with the clover?

Its a fleur de lis. Could have many different meanings to him personally.

 

[doctor_mac]

Its a fleur de lis. Could have many different meanings to him personally.

He has a clover on his arm.

 

[MaBigTip]

He has a clover on his arm.

Now I see it! He's clearly got too much ink. 😳

 

[Modo]

We've discussed our lack of options in the forward position as well as left back, but how about DM?
What if Fabinho gets sidelined for 4 months?

 

[tombrown]

He has a clover on his arm.

Its a four leaf clover - for good luck, maybe?

 

[Brizzle]

T-24 hours until the community shield pre match thread.

 

[Mystic]

We've discussed our lack of options in the forward position as well as left back, but how about DM?
What if Fabinho gets sidelined for 4 months?

Adam Lallana.

 

[Modo]

Adam Lallana.

Jesus

 

[rurikbird]

Jesus

He's joking, it's Henderson.

 

[Judge Jules]

While Keita was setting the Bundesliga alight he was winning the ball himself in deeper positions as well as going on forward runs with it, and could well be an option if the need arose. He may not have played that kind of role for us so far, but then Klopp doesn't really play with a dedicated DM anyhow. He prefers all-rounders who can not only win the ball but then do something with it. Fabinho's defo in that mould and Keita's familiar with it from his Leipzig days. It's something to keep an eye on, yes, but not a cause for serious concern IMHO.

 

[Modo]

He's joking, it's Henderson.

Well duh....still though...

 

[Buddha]

We've discussed our lack of options in the forward position as well as left back, but how about DM?
What if Fabinho gets sidelined for 4 months?

Hoever!

 

[Judge Jules]

Just occurred to me - when Gini was pressed into service as a CB he did well there. If we were pushed, he'd be a good deeper-lying MF of this type iMO.

 

[Hansern]

Hasnt he played there in a few games? Seem to remember that he has.

 

[Modo]

Hasnt he played there in a few games? Seem to remember that he has.

I remember that too. Don't know which game though.

 

[Modo]

More rumours about Lovren leaving. It's understandable, I mean at 30 you don't want to be 4th choice.
I say sell and let Hoever, Van den Berg or Philips take that spot.
Worst case, Fabinho jumps in.

 

[Hansern]

At this point and with the squad depth we have, I’d keep him for one more year.

 

[Modo]

At this point and with the squad depth we have, I’d keep him for one more year.

What if it helps us buy a left back or a wing forward?

 

[Hansern]

What if it helps us buy a left back or a wing forward?

We’re not that skint

 

[Hyena]

I suspect we would sell if a credible bid came in

 

[MomoWASright]

I’d sell because he’s shit.

 

[bluebell]

 

[Modo]

Sepp van den Berg, Ki-Jana Hoever, Bobby Duncan, Yasser Larouci and Adam Lewis have all been sent back to Merseyside to continue their new season preparations, according to the Liverpool ECHO.

So Brewster, Wilson and Elliott are still with team.

 

[Frogfish]

Sepp van den Berg, Ki-Jana Hoever, Bobby Duncan, Yasser Larouci and Adam Lewis have all been sent back to Merseyside to continue their new season preparations, according to the Liverpool ECHO.

So Brewster, Wilson and Elliott are still with team.

Which suggests, to state the obvious, that none of them are slated as back-ups for any position, especially FBs.

Klopp true to his word re. Brewster & Elliott.

 

[rurikbird]

Which suggests, to state the obvious, that none of them are slated as back-ups for any position, especially FBs.

Klopp true to his word re. Brewster & Elliott.

When everyone is healthy/rested, Milner is currently probably the first back-up for both RB and LB and then there is Gomez. So no need for Hoever/Larouci for City and Norwich, but over a long season depth in these positions will be vital.

BTW, I have a feeling Klopp has chosen Larouci over Adam Lewis.

 

[Hyena]

Did Lewis play much in pre season? Don't recall many comments about his performances

 

[HC]

So Harvey Elliott is straight into the first team squad?

 

[Brizzle]

I wouldn't be surprised if we see Elliot given a few outings at the start of the season whilst a loan somewhere is carefully selected for the second half of the season.

 

[rurikbird]

Did Lewis play much in pre season? Don't recall many comments about his performances

He played a lot of minutes, but mostly in midfield (bar the first couple of games). He looks tiny compared to other players – excellent cross and smart passer, but I think Klopp will find Larouci's athleticism more valuable.