re: tOfficial Liverpool 2017/2018 Thread: “Upgrades Incoming Edition: A Great Season!”

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Other than those two, any other keeper is a gamble or unattainable.. IMO

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As our future starter, I agree.

But within the scope of this past window, we absolutely shouldn't have continued with what we have. There was too much on the line this season.

The Gunners may be in for a new #1 GK this summer... Cech is past it... Must not let them finish above us..

I honestly dont think like for like is required... I'd like someone like a Werner who offers a totally different look at CF and can play off the last shoulder of the defense, with pace to burn... I really like Callum Wilson, as a cheaper option, if physios are convinced he's healthy...

I agree that it would be tough to find someone with all of Firmino's qualities... Thomas Muller may be the closest and well.. that aint happening!

By viable I just mean someone who is capable of emulating some of the qualities of Bobby. I honestly think there isn't another forward in the world that could fit in the role Firmino has on this team.

AFter reading over the posts form the last few days, all I can say is a few things -

This is the Liverpool thread, unless a Manc comes in, we should be be pretty civil and not harsh - no one here is doom and gloom - its just that the window leaves a LOT of risk on the health of a few people with three games a week (hopefully often if we progress through CL). Its quite a risk and "could" derail our season. Saying that there are problems or questions marks or risks about this isn't the same as saying we are going to suck.

GK is a must - but I do completely agree that I want Karius to get his shot first. We know Migs isn't good enough. Karius plays a different style, and we now have VVD. I want them to get 10-15 games to get fully acclimated before making a final decision - but my initial reaction is he's not good enough. I do feel that he hasn't had many chances - the goals have mostly been impossible to save. He also plays higher (and can sweep) and kicks better - so what that may mean is any improvement in our overall play is harder to quantify.

Origi - no thanks. I've said it before. But Solanke, despite his lack of a goal, slots in very well and the offense keeps clicking. Chances are still coming left and right - even if he doesn't convert his others are getting theirs. Origi is like a poacher without the poacher instincts. He stifles others. Just my opinion. Also, Origi is not very good presser. Yes, I'd rather a good back-up than two with huge questions, but Origi wasn't the answer.

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Going to watch with the enemy today... If we lose it's going to be a long day for me and my wallet will be much lighter...

I am upbeat though... time for pay back!!!

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High risk, high reward. I think the good guys take it.

I'm good with it, I actually like that midfield and think it's pretty effective

So how come Dembele is allowed to just cynically kick Mane in the back of his legs and not even get a yellow card?

All in all a good half

Announcers are making it out to be that we are completely dominating which I'm not really seeing but still would say we've been better side



He hasn't been bad by any means but Firmino seems just a step off. And Salah has had a heavy touch a few times but his finish was clinical

Mane has gotten the ball in good positions but still having struggles in the final third


We need to get up 2-0 early in the 2nd half to give our defense some insurance