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re: OFFICIAL Liverpool FC 2014-2015 Season Long Thread
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:59 am to StraightCashHomey21
Posted on 8/12/14 at 9:59 am to StraightCashHomey21
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Thats still playing Can out of position when it comes down to it.
While I'm not entirely certain what Can's natural position is defined as, it seems that he is best on the left side of a midfield pairing. And if he was only suitable for one single role, I doubt Brendan would have brought him on. The common theme with these recent signings is versatility, and adaptability.
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Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:05 am to Meursault
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While I'm not entirely certain what Can's natural position is defined as, it seems that he is best on the left side of a midfield pairing. And if he was only suitable for one single role, I doubt Brendan would have brought him on. The common theme with these recent signings is versatility, and adaptability.
Can is a defender when it comes down to it. Who can play some defensive mid if needed when you need a stop gap. He doesn't excel at either but he is decent at both like a jack of trades in the back.
Playing him that high up and depending on him to control the left side of midfield is a liability. Not that I'm complaining
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:06 am to Meursault
from most accounts, Can is viewed as a B2B midfielder... Possibly a DM.. He has proven that he is highly flexible, so I'm not sure what "out of position" means for him...
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:08 am to Tigerstark
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The best part of reading your post is realizing just how many options and versatility we will have this year.
It truly is nice to see BR have almost too many solid players rather than not enough like last year. The overall quality and depth of the middle and front thirds are impressive. We realistically have about 8 or 9 guys to plug in 6 spots, which means our stars can rest for less important matches and still have a solid squad roll out. If we could just shore up the back third in the same manner this squad would be quite the contender. I still think LFC has a solid chance this year, and our front two thirds "problem" is a great one to have.
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 10:13 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:13 am to TFTC
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Can is viewed as a B2B midfielder
Which he really didn't do in the Bundesliga
Like Bleed said he could be great at the base of a diamond.
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 10:36 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 10:41 am to StraightCashHomey21
He played everywhere from LB to AM for Bayer Leverkusen last year, chipping in 3 goals and 5 assists... he obviously has the ability to get forward and with BR coaching him, I'm quite sure he can get even better... His future may well be as a DM, but I do not think you'll see him as a CB, unless in a pinch due to injuries.
He said himself, his best/preferred position is as a CM, on his first LFC interview... so, it is far from a stretch to play him there...
He said himself, his best/preferred position is as a CM, on his first LFC interview... so, it is far from a stretch to play him there...
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:09 am to TFTC
Daily Fail is reporting Martin kelly to Crystal Palace for £1.5mm...
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:25 am to TFTC
Would be ok losing Martin. Don't think he has a future here unless he can make the move to CB. Even then he's a bit of a project.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:31 am to Tigerstark
I agree, other than hating to lose the local guy
The writing on the wall has been obvious after his injuries, I don't see a place for him at either position in the future...
The writing on the wall has been obvious after his injuries, I don't see a place for him at either position in the future...
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 11:33 am
Posted on 8/12/14 at 11:48 am to StraightCashHomey21
quote:I admit I didn't watch him regularly at Leverkusen, but from the preseason, to me he wonders upfield too much to take on the role of a true DM at the base of a diamond. That and he's surprised me at times with some skill and solid runs going forward. I think he would work well in a midfield with Hendo and Gerrard.
Which he really didn't do in the Bundesliga Like Bleed said he could be great at the base of a diamond.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:39 pm to TheZaba
Tony Barrett is confirming the kelly to CPFC deal.. ~£2mm
He is also saying we have agreed fee on Moreno and he will probably get pulled from todays match against Madrid
He is also saying we have agreed fee on Moreno and he will probably get pulled from todays match against Madrid
This post was edited on 8/12/14 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:49 pm to TFTC
No complaints with that.
Sorry to see Kelly go. Injuries ruined tthe early part of his career where he was starting to develop nicely. Still think he could turn into a decent player at Palace
Sorry to see Kelly go. Injuries ruined tthe early part of his career where he was starting to develop nicely. Still think he could turn into a decent player at Palace
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:52 pm to TFTC
Doesnt look like Moreno is in the lineup or the bench today!
Posted on 8/12/14 at 12:52 pm to TheZaba
Barrett saying Moreno's fee is £12m. I imagine there must be some decent add-ons considering the fight of trying to agree a fee, but I'd say that's not a bad deal at all
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:08 pm to TheZaba
:nana: :nana:
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:43 pm to TheZaba
So....
Manquillo/Moreno/Flanagan/Enrique/Johnson
Lovren/Skrtl/Sakkho/Agger/Coates/Toure/Illori
Gerrard/Henderson/Allen/Can/Lucas
Lallana/Sterling/Coutinho/Markovic/Ibe/Suso
Sturridge/Lambert/Borini
Manquillo/Moreno/Flanagan/Enrique/Johnson
Lovren/Skrtl/Sakkho/Agger/Coates/Toure/Illori
Gerrard/Henderson/Allen/Can/Lucas
Lallana/Sterling/Coutinho/Markovic/Ibe/Suso
Sturridge/Lambert/Borini
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:46 pm to SwampRocket
Are we assuming that Ibe is staying with the first team?
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:48 pm to pvilleguru
I'd keep Ibe with the first team.
Posted on 8/12/14 at 1:56 pm to SetTheMood
As things stand, I'd be content with just one more addition... striker
I have a feeling a few of those may be out for good or on loan, so depending on that it may change..
I can see both sides of the coin for Ibe... Cant say I'm leaning one way or the other..
I have a feeling a few of those may be out for good or on loan, so depending on that it may change..
I can see both sides of the coin for Ibe... Cant say I'm leaning one way or the other..
Posted on 8/12/14 at 2:05 pm to TFTC
It would be nice to add a GK for competition and personally I'd like to see another tough-tackling defensive mid added if Lucas leaves but overall I'm very happy.
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