Coutinho replacements
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Klopp was ready to fuck him off in the summer but Barca didn't come up with enough money. This time around they did and Klopp don't want his whole team and focus to be on the one that doesn't want to be there. It's not too complicated, but a tad more complex than number of hugs, which is why it probably got lost for you.
My Niguez is a right fekir.
Oooh, I'm so gonna tell the FA on you....
I'm African. Stop being racist.
When we sold Suarez I was far more downhearted than I was when Coutinho was announced leaving. I was also completely certain Suarez would be a boss signing for Barcelona whereas I am not utterly convinced about Coutinho going to be that either. It's mostly a gut feeling but he does lack 'something' the little Brazilian wiz.
He is on his day, and he's had a lot of those recently, a marvellous player, with great instincts, control and technique. Will also score goals from almost everywhere. However there's still a light-weight feel about him, it's difficult for me to exactly pin-point what it is, just.. something. Salah for instance doesn't give me these vibes even though he can also look well off but never as fragile. Fragile may be the right word. I don't know.
Anyways, Coutinho is off, and we have to look forward as Keni said and I am personally not completely certain about what to do next.
When it comes to somewhat realistic targets I think I am leaning towards a Christian Pulisic or perhaps an Alexis Sanchez or a marvellous striker, with Firmino dropping a bit deeper. Keita coming in as well and he'll certainly make sure to replace some of the goals Coutinho scored and he'll also add more power and better balance but never the same amount of creativity. Why we might want to bolster with a 'heavy' striker instead and then make use of Firmino in Coutinho's position.
Also, and I know this is far fetched but there might after all also be a chance with Cristian Eriksen should Spurs fail to secure a top 4 spot. He's still on a rather low wages and with only two years left of his contract a large bid and the right circumstances may make him available. He'd be as close as a like-for-like signing that we could possibly get. Will add even more creativity to the team and works harder but lacks the explosiveness in dribbles that Coutinho's got.
He is on his day, and he's had a lot of those recently, a marvellous player, with great instincts, control and technique. Will also score goals from almost everywhere. However there's still a light-weight feel about him, it's difficult for me to exactly pin-point what it is, just.. something. Salah for instance doesn't give me these vibes even though he can also look well off but never as fragile. Fragile may be the right word. I don't know.
Anyways, Coutinho is off, and we have to look forward as Keni said and I am personally not completely certain about what to do next.
When it comes to somewhat realistic targets I think I am leaning towards a Christian Pulisic or perhaps an Alexis Sanchez or a marvellous striker, with Firmino dropping a bit deeper. Keita coming in as well and he'll certainly make sure to replace some of the goals Coutinho scored and he'll also add more power and better balance but never the same amount of creativity. Why we might want to bolster with a 'heavy' striker instead and then make use of Firmino in Coutinho's position.
Also, and I know this is far fetched but there might after all also be a chance with Cristian Eriksen should Spurs fail to secure a top 4 spot. He's still on a rather low wages and with only two years left of his contract a large bid and the right circumstances may make him available. He'd be as close as a like-for-like signing that we could possibly get. Will add even more creativity to the team and works harder but lacks the explosiveness in dribbles that Coutinho's got.
Coutinho will easily be a success at Barcelona. He’s a perfect fit for them. Unfortunately.
Eriksen’s a non-starter.
We'll see mate, he very well might.
In overall terms I think Barcelona are facing some tougher years, and that could of course also influence Coutinho's performances. I just don't think he's in the same category as Suarez was when we sold him why his price tag, expectations etc. could end up playing against him. We'll just have to wait and see.
You probably right about Eriksen btw.
It seems most likely that we'll have to get 2 players in to replace him - a central midfielder and an option for the left forward role.
If we can get a dm in the alonso mould it would solve a lot of our problems, which phil had to compensate for.
That makes sense. Will give us plenty of time to organize the next big sale in order to finance it.
I was hoping that this thread would be high up the list and people in the know would contribute more in terms of who we maybe getting rather than still creaming over yesterdays man cuntinho in the orher thread.
Seriously...the Mahrez rumours wont go away. Is there any truth to them?. We really are short in the natural left mid position so surely we must be thinking to cover that area ?
Seriously...the Mahrez rumours wont go away. Is there any truth to them?. We really are short in the natural left mid position so surely we must be thinking to cover that area ?
I've not seen much of him since he moved to Palace bar the odd game in which he looked dangerous but also inconsistent with his decision making.
He's 25 now though... so it needs to happen for him very soon.
What's Payet at these days?
Why would we want him now we have Salah? We don't need another winger. Playmaker please.
He seems to be able to make things happen. Don't know if id splash a load of cash on him but he's doing great this season.
Pulisic can play in that role as well. Attacking midfield role, nr 10.
He has a serous me me me ego problem - you can tell by his body language on the pitch - I think given that he is 25 - and probably the wrong attitude for someone like Klopp to be patient enough with him to sort out the issues he has with his overall game.
Any links to Fekir surfacing anywhere? He looks like he'll thrive here.
Yes he would - reckon if we threw 60M at Lyon they would sell him to us. The risk being is he a one season wonder ?
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