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A keeper named Olsen..

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Kay Age El

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..could be on our shortlist.

Robin Olsen, a 26-year-old towering Swede playing for FC Copenhagen. A team that is cruising to the title in Denmark already having conceded only 8 goals in 20 matches so far.

Copenhagen and Olsen are still within a shout to progress to the knock-outs in the Champions League - if they beat Club Brugge (on 0 points) tonight while Leicester (unbeaten) don't lose away to Porto they are through. A long shot perhaps but at least a benchmark of their current strength - and they have conceded only twice in 5 matches in the ChL so far.

And one of several reasons why they are faring so well is their goalie, Olsen, who is rarely making mistakes and is a commanding presence in the area, pretty much the opposite of what Ming and Karius has showed so far.

If Olsen comes out for the ball he gets it. Simples.

A lot of Premiership teams are said to be following him closely and bids in January are expected. Valued at around £6M he is not a massive investment but perhaps seen as a great foil for Karius. Both when it comes to competition and attributes.

Of all keepers playing in the ongoing World Cup qualifications he's the one with the best stats both when it comes to percentages of saves and goals against. Ahead of the likes of Neuer and Oblak.

I dunno, but he's a no-nonsense type of goalie, a giant and one who is commanding the area - but he has never really been tested at highest level (apart from Internationals for Sweden).
 
Yeah, he's not really convinced me when I've seen him either. Think he's found his level at Copenhagen.

If it doesnt work out with Karius and we have to look for a new Gk, then Sergio Rico (Sevilla) would be a great option. Will cost a shitload though.
There is also a young (very young) goalkeeper who plays for Toulouse, Alban Lafont, he's gonna be ridiculously good if he continues like he has started his career.
 
One player I'd take from Köpenhamn is Augustinsson. Now that's a quality player.
 
Modo said:
And he's technically Danish.
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I thought we could agree on this one with him being a fifty/fifty blend and all.. ??

Has he been horrible for Sweden? I mean his stats tells another story obviously.

My worry is whether he can step up but he has looked very good in Europe this season as well against decent opposition. And he has been very good in the Danish league but it's obviously not the best.
 
Kay Age El said:
I thought we could agree on this one with him being a fifty/fifty blend and all.. ??

Has he been horrible for Sweden? I mean his stats tells another story obviously.

My worry is whether he can step up but he has looked very good in Europe this season as well against decent opposition. And he has been very good in the Danish league but it's obviously not the best.
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Both parents are Danish he just recently got a Swedish passport. He was however born and raised in Sweden. It's the classic live in Sweden work across the bridge deal I think.


Our defence don't really trust him. His decision making is a bit suspect and the last time he played for us he cost us a point or three against France.
 
Modo said:
One player I'd take from Köpenhamn is Augustinsson. Now that's a quality player.
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He has been pretty poor this season though, his crosses has gone from decent to awful. He really gets himself into many good positions he's just constantly (almost) making bad decisions in the final third.

He is Werder Bremen bound btw, just like Delaney (who's the one I'd be looking at - apart from maybe Olsen - if I were a Liverpool scout).
 
Kay Age El said:
He has been pretty poor this season though, his crosses has gone from decent to awful. He really gets himself into many good positions he's just constantly (almost) making bad decisions in the final third.

He is Werder Bremen bound btw, just like Delaney (who's the one I'd be looking at - apart from maybe Olsen - if I were a Liverpool scout).
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Didn't know that. Has played very well every time I've seen him play for Sweden.
 
Modo said:
Both parents are Danish he just recently got a Swedish passport. He was however born and raised in Sweden. It's the classic live in Sweden work across the bridge deal I think.


Our defence don't really trust him. His decision making is a bit suspect and the last time he played for us he cost us a point or three against France.
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Ha. Didn't even know that..

Anyways doesn't sound too promising you don't rate him but I kinda get the same feel here as when I promoted Emil Forsberg a while back, you really wasn't convinced about him either if I remember correctly? Look at him now, eh.. 😀
 
if jack butland can get fit and stay fit ,id like us to go for him in the summer
 
Kay Age El said:
Ha. Didn't even know that..

Anyways doesn't sound too promising you don't rate him but I kinda get the same feel here as when I promoted Emil Forsberg a while back, you really wasn't convinced about him either if I remember correctly? Look at him now, eh.. 😀
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Forsberg is on his way to becoming the 2ND famous Forsberg in Sweden if you know what I mean.
That boy is talented.
 
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if jack butland can get fit and stay fit ,id like us to go for him in the summer
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Good shout. I have also been impressed with Fraser Forster at our Reserves (Soton). His shot-stopping often reminds me of Schmeichel's (both of them) as does his bravery. When Peter joined the Mancs he was about the same age as Forster is now.. so..

Anyone else on here that rates Forster?
 
Kay Age El said:
Good shout. I have also been impressed with Fraser Forster at our Reserves (Soton). His shot-stopping often reminds me of Schmeichel's (both of them) as does his bravery. When Peter joined the Mancs he was about the same age as Forster is now.. so..

Anyone else on here that rates Forster?
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Yes, but from what I've seen I'd take Butland for preference.
 
Kay Age El said:
He's a talent alright, there's just something about goalies and age. I prefer us to be looking at goalie entering his prime years really.
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Point taken, but one of the things I like about Butland is his maturity for his age. He's quite an impressive interviewee as well as an excellent keeper.
 
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Point taken, but one of the things I like about Butland is his maturity for his age. He's quite an impressive interviewee as well as an excellent keeper.
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..and you could argue that it hasn't kept De Gea from being quite awesome too.

Are we rumored to be interested in Butland?
 
Klopp had Weidenfeller at Dortmund and he was old. Now he's bought a 'kid' in Karius, so maybe he's got a plan..
 
Butland would be a good shout aswell. Will probably cost a shitload but you'll have a top keeper for years.
 
Kay Age El said:
..and you could argue that it hasn't kept De Gea from being quite awesome too.

Are we rumored to be interested in Butland?
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Regrettably not. We've been linked with him in the past but I can't see Klopp making a change between the sticks any time soon.
 
Another viable choice would be Patric Klandt from Freiburg.
(A joke only Swedes would understand)
 
Kay Age El said:
Good shout. I have also been impressed with Fraser Forster at our Reserves (Soton). His shot-stopping often reminds me of Schmeichel's (both of them) as does his bravery. When Peter joined the Mancs he was about the same age as Forster is now.. so..

Anyone else on here that rates Forster?
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Very good shot-stopper and obviously a massive unit, so good under high balls, but Forster is fucking hopeless with the ball at his feet; horrible kicking.
 
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