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MANUMAD said:
Well there's no real chance of lacking positivity mate. After all isnt Klopp about to find a cure for cancer, zica and aids in one swoop?!

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Dont forget Manunitus too ;)
 
As always, said with the caveat that this is pre-season, but that was another very good half of football.

First half observations:

Phil absolutely brilliant. Hitting the woodwork twice, the back healed meg of the lad to set up Mane was a highlight reel moment and then some. The reverse free kick hit with the wrong foot from the wrong side was reminiscent of Johnnie Barnes agains Arsenal back in '89. Except this one smacked the woodwork. Loving the understanding already between he, Firmino and Mane. Love that Mane doesn't mind playing wide and hitting the line either. Workrate not in question at all there again. Matip will be a serious threat in the air this season. Looking forward to him adding to his 1 in 10 goal record the Bundesliga. Ejaria hasn't looked out of place again. And Cam Brannigan just looks like he fits at this level every time you see him. Simplicity personified. Randall and Stewart on the other hand ..... WTF Karius was thinking letting the ball run under his foot across the 6 yard box **** only knows but a great recovery to keep it out. But he's quick off his line and dominating so it shouldn't go against him.

Just lack goals. Would be nice if Wigan put more effort in to give us a better physical workout but two different sides in two days I guess causes that disjointness.

Very interested now to see which two players get the full 90 minutes for the first time this season.
 
Only seen the second half but I have been really impressed with Joel Matip in every game i've seen him. Commanding at the back and composed enough to bring the ball out of defence and start attacks.

Ryan Kent has looked tricky each game, creating a few chances and linking up the play well and Woodburn for 16 looks a fantastic prospect.

Few others you could mention as well such as Danny Ings and Alexander-Arnold
 
LFCMarshall said:
Only seen the second half but I have been really impressed with Joel Matip in every game i've seen him. Commanding at the back and composed enough to bring the ball out of defence and start attacks.

Ryan Kent has looked tricky each game, creating a few chances and linking up the play well and Woodburn for 16 looks a fantastic prospect.

Few others you could mention as well such as Danny Ings and Alexander-Arnold
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Defo on Kent and Woodburn. Putting Markovic to shame each game. Massively expensive flop there.

Excellent goal from Ings. Reminiscent of the Tranmere gaol. Instant control and composed finish. Great movement from him all the time and his work rate as high as ever. Missed him last year. Boys own stuff from Woodburn. 2 in 2 for the 16 year old. Don't expect to see him at all this year but if he keeps on developing this rapidly, we could have one **** of a winger on our hands another couple of years down the line. Trent A-A done great again too. Brilliant ball from Kent for Woodburns goal. Be good for him to have a Championship or higher loan this term. Maybe Huddersfield where we know he'll play?

Great to see Matip and Karius, with another clean sheet, get 90 minutes under their belts.

Another very good afternoons work and another enjoyable game for a friendly.
 
LFCMarshall said:
Andddddd Matip goes off injured.

Kolo we never meant to release you. Honest.
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Hopefully nothing serious. Yeah, been impressive each game but we know he's proven quality from Germany. Classy on the ball. Solid defensively. And a big threat the air. Good partnership being nailed down there with Lovren. Pity for Sakho but that's football. One mans misfortune is another's chance.
 
I wouldn't mind a move for Wijnaldum... I actually rate him and he shown glimpses last season in a very poor side.

Price is a little expensive but this summer has/will change prices of players completely
 
LFCMarshall said:
I wouldn't mind a move for Wijnaldum... I actually rate him and he shown glimpses last season in a very poor side.

Price is a little expensive but this summer has/will change prices of players completely
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There's talk flying around they want Ojo on loan. Rafa can **** off with that!
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
Not sure how I feel on that one.

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Liverpool have made a move for Georginio Wijnaldum, the Newcastle United midfielder, and are hoping a fee can be agreed this week.
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Barrett talking out of his ****???. First of all where would he play, we already have so many attacking mids tripping over each other. Seems like a daft signing considering he isn't any better than what we already have.
 
Scouseinthehouse said:
There's talk flying around they want Ojo on loan. Rafa can **** off with that!
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Depends on Klopps thinking. With no European footy and Mane, Wijnaldum, Coutinho, Firmino, Lallana etc could be enough options.

Ragnar Klavern looks set to sign as well... 30 year old CB from Augsburg. No idea on him personally
 
James Pearce ‏@JamesPearceEcho 18s19 seconds ago
#LFC closing in on a £4.2million deal to sign FC Augsburg defender Ragnar Klavan this week


There's your veteran CB

Tony Barrett ‏@TonyBarretTimes 1m1 minute ago
Liverpool are set to sign Ragnar Klavan from Augsburg to provide defensive cover. Fee in the region of £4m for the Estonia centre back.


Viktor Fagerström ‏@ViktorFagerLFC 50s50 seconds ago
Estonia international Klavan is set to arrive on Merseyside in the next 48 hours for an initial fee of just over £4m. #LFC (Paul Joyce)



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kitchin75 said:
any good i know he will be cover but klopp must see something in him to fork out 4m
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Not got a clue mate. Might go back and watch the Augsburg games. Exceptionally experienced like. Current Estonia captain with well over 100 caps.
 
Let's do a quick squad recy as we currently stand:

25 players max in the PL squad. 8 of which need to be home grown over 21's.

GK. Karius / Mingolet/ ?

RB: Clyne (HG)/ Flanno. (HG.).
LB. Moreno/ Smith. (HG.).
CH. Gomez (U21)/ Lovren/ Matip/ Sakho.

DM/ BTB M. Allen (HG)/ Can/ Grujic (U'21)/ Henderson/ Lucas/ Milner. (HG.).
AM. Coutinho/ Firmino/ Lallana (HG)/ Mane.

F. Ings (HG)/ Origi/ Sturridge. (HG).

So 23 players. 8 HG. With the likes of A-A, Branigan, Ojo etc not needing registering. (Same Gomez and Grujic.).

Wjnaldum and the centre back make 24. Third keeper 25.

Who still needs to go from that? Not bothered listing Ballo, Bogdan, Benteke, Ilori, Markovic, Wisodm as it appears they're all done.

Allen? One of the LB's with a starter to come in? Any more and bump up youth? Like say Lucas out and Brannigan part the first team squad?
 
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Klavan is from my homeland. Gotta say he is the best Estonian footballer after Poom and Oper. He'll clean upp all the ****-ups by Liverpool' midfield.
 
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