re: tOfficial Liverpool 2018/2019 Thread: CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE!

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I’d like someone closer to Coutinho that can play as a 10 but also on the left to cut inside. I think it’s a moot point though cause I don’t see us spending anymore other than maybe the super slim chance that something changes with Fekir. Just my opinion

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I think that's Fekir, with the exception of him being left footed.. but we haven't had a left footed set piece specialist in a while... I guess we have one in Shaqiri though..

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I haven't really followed him closely, but isn't it a common opinion that he's destined to play through the middle? Maybe I'm mistaken...

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I wish. He’s primarily played on the right for Dortmund, but he’ll switch to the left side occasionally within games. He’s rarely played centrally for Dortmund, which is where I’d like to see him develop the most since he will likely be playing there for USMNT, and because the more he’s on the ball the more he’s locked into the game. My biggest criticism of him has always been that he has a tendency to get lost out wide for stretches during a match, and he’s rarely in the box to take advantage of chances. Philipp is great at sniping trash goals because he finds himself in the right position.

All that said, I doubt he ever plays centrally for a big European club. His speed and attacking ability is what has allowed him to see the field at such a young age, and sets him apart. selfishly I wish he was being developed as more of a 10 so that he would get more touches, and because I imagine he will continue playing there for the national team until someone else proves they have the ability to create like he does.

I figure all the availible subs will likely see the field but Klopp has said that Shaqiri will for sure play

My body is ready...

Agreed, he's got a future for sure... Need to get him 1st team experience

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For some reason, I always thought he was a winger...

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Pretty sure he is. We just don’t have any other RB’s right now other than Gomez. Clyne went back to England for the birth of his child I believe

Yea Fabinho’s looked very good I think

Lallana looking very fit too and making good runs, but his passing has been really sloppy and he just doesn’t always look on the same page as everyone

Interesting Shaqiri playing more central almost like a second striker with roaming all over the field

I know we won't see it from a while, but I'm pumped for a Keita-Fabinho-Ox midfield