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re: tOfficial Liverpool 2019/2020Thread: Back on our Perch
Posted on 7/12/19 at 10:09 am to BlackCoffeeKid
Posted on 7/12/19 at 10:09 am to BlackCoffeeKid
I echo that sentiment bb.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 10:31 am to JackVincennes
So let me bring up a formation discussion:
2e should be able to step into MULTIPLES next season. 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1, 4-1-3-2... Several possibilities.
What is your preferred formation and lineup moving forward, and six subs you'd prefer?
I really like the idea of having the following:
Allison
TAA - Gomez - VvD - Robbo
Fabs
Mo - Hendo - Ox - Manè
Bobby
Subs: Brewster, Gini, Migs, Matip, Milner, Origi
The reason I see it this way is that there are rumblings that Klopp brought Brewster to the UCL final last year because he sees Brewster getting significant time in the squad; not necessarily at striker, but on the wing or as a center mid as well.
To me this screams that when Origi is on we will be playing Brewster as a false nine of sorts at the tip of the midfield spear.
When Bobby is in, both he and Brewster could settle into the false nine role at different points, kind of like a double-pivot on top of the formation. I'm especially excited about the potential of seeing this (maybe not much this year) if Brewster is what he seems to be. This would be really great to help break pressure since the attention of the opposing back line would have a minimum focus on 4 players, but not know who is coming or when.
Maybe that's just me dreaming, though.
Anyone else have a formation/lineup they want to see or think we will see this season?
2e should be able to step into MULTIPLES next season. 4-4-2, 4-1-4-1, 4-1-3-2... Several possibilities.
What is your preferred formation and lineup moving forward, and six subs you'd prefer?
I really like the idea of having the following:
Allison
TAA - Gomez - VvD - Robbo
Fabs
Mo - Hendo - Ox - Manè
Bobby
Subs: Brewster, Gini, Migs, Matip, Milner, Origi
The reason I see it this way is that there are rumblings that Klopp brought Brewster to the UCL final last year because he sees Brewster getting significant time in the squad; not necessarily at striker, but on the wing or as a center mid as well.
To me this screams that when Origi is on we will be playing Brewster as a false nine of sorts at the tip of the midfield spear.
When Bobby is in, both he and Brewster could settle into the false nine role at different points, kind of like a double-pivot on top of the formation. I'm especially excited about the potential of seeing this (maybe not much this year) if Brewster is what he seems to be. This would be really great to help break pressure since the attention of the opposing back line would have a minimum focus on 4 players, but not know who is coming or when.
Maybe that's just me dreaming, though.
Anyone else have a formation/lineup they want to see or think we will see this season?
This post was edited on 7/12/19 at 10:32 am
Posted on 7/12/19 at 11:22 am to DByrd2
I'll be honest--wish I knew enough about the game to argue with you. I went to the World Cup semis in Dallas since a company I repped was a sponsor. Watched Brazil play the Netherlands and was mesmerized.... I just know when its played bad or well. Formations and position numbers still largely mystify me. I'm old I guess
Posted on 7/12/19 at 11:36 am to DByrd2
I like any formation that has Fabs as the holding mid and that frees Hendo to get up field. I found that was when we were at our best throughout the season.
ETA: was about to ask you where’s shaq, but google tells me he’s done for a bit.
ETA: was about to ask you where’s shaq, but google tells me he’s done for a bit.
This post was edited on 7/12/19 at 11:38 am
Posted on 7/12/19 at 11:50 am to jordan21210
Well not only that, I think he will be a situational/squad player. He may not make the bench at times this coming season, fit or not.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 7:44 pm to DByrd2
Ox is a power and pace guy and Keita is s b2b creator. I still hope that somewhere we find a true creative midfielder. After the elation of #6 we forget we lost the league because when teams parked it we had trouble creating for our finishers consistently. Yes, we missed some chances in those matches but I believe we still need a guy who can break a bus down more than once or twice a match. There’s a guy who just got his #7 taken from him at his dream club.........anyone?! I know it’s not gonna happen but I loved that little magician.
Posted on 7/12/19 at 7:45 pm to JackVincennes
And DB isn’t there a Baby Byrd running around? Am I mistaken?
Posted on 7/12/19 at 8:15 pm to JackVincennes
Posted on 7/12/19 at 10:33 pm to DByrd2
quote:
He may not make the bench at times this coming season, fit or not.
i'd be very surprised to still see him on the squad after the January window, tbh...
Posted on 7/13/19 at 2:14 am to JackVincennes
For sure a couple of baby Byrd's, but they are a couple of decades from being the next Bobby and Mo.
This post was edited on 7/13/19 at 2:15 am
Posted on 7/13/19 at 2:44 am to DByrd2
You're missing Keita in that 18... no way he's not at least a bench player (I think he's more than that tbh)
Posted on 7/13/19 at 10:51 am to Tigerfan7218
I think Keita has a big year for us. He has a year in and should be way more comfortable to start.
Posted on 7/13/19 at 11:57 am to Tigerfan7218
You're right. I'm starting to see where it will be hard to decide who does and doesn't make the bench.
Great problem to have.
Great problem to have.
Posted on 7/13/19 at 2:12 pm to JackVincennes
quote:
I think Keita has a big year for us.
I agree... if he can finally manage to get and stay healthy.
Posted on 7/13/19 at 4:24 pm to JackVincennes
Do people not remember we couldn’t beat a parked bus with him in the team either?
Coutinho’s ceiling was that Liverpool team he forced his way out of. He’s an inverted winger, not a true midfielder. As a winger, he’s not better than mo or mane. Could he be a squad for us now? Yes. But he doesn’t want that and the price Barca wants isn’t that.
I am curious to see how we decide to take on the challenge of teams that sit back but it’s difficult for me to say we struggled with anything last year.
Coutinho’s ceiling was that Liverpool team he forced his way out of. He’s an inverted winger, not a true midfielder. As a winger, he’s not better than mo or mane. Could he be a squad for us now? Yes. But he doesn’t want that and the price Barca wants isn’t that.
I am curious to see how we decide to take on the challenge of teams that sit back but it’s difficult for me to say we struggled with anything last year.
Posted on 7/13/19 at 8:00 pm to DByrd2
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Great problem to have
Yeah, especially considering it wasn't that long ago where we struggled to pick a decent starting striker (can we just purge that Balotelli/Lambert year from existence?)
Posted on 7/14/19 at 9:02 am to Tigerfan7218
This post was edited on 7/14/19 at 9:06 am
Posted on 7/14/19 at 10:00 am to beatbammer
So... It was from a supporters group, but I saw something interesting a little bit ago.
Apparently there are reporting rumors right now that Coutinho may be returning to Merseyside on a two year loan, at the end of which Liverpool would have a buy-back option at the price of €88M.
I don't believe it quite yet, but I feel like this would be wonderful business.
Apparently there are reporting rumors right now that Coutinho may be returning to Merseyside on a two year loan, at the end of which Liverpool would have a buy-back option at the price of €88M.
I don't believe it quite yet, but I feel like this would be wonderful business.
Posted on 7/14/19 at 10:22 am to DByrd2
I could live with that.
Hard to believe, but I’m OK with it as long as its a reasonable loan fee.
And unless he comes back as more of the player he was, no way I’d spend 88M euro for a Coutinho that would be knocking on the door of age 30.
Hard to believe, but I’m OK with it as long as its a reasonable loan fee.
And unless he comes back as more of the player he was, no way I’d spend 88M euro for a Coutinho that would be knocking on the door of age 30.
Posted on 7/14/19 at 10:26 am to beatbammer
That is interesting. And yes, we have always struggled with a parked bus even with Phil.
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