Having someone good enough where we could rest Virg would be a big deal I think
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It certainly would, but TBH I'm not sure it's even possible, not currently anyway. Virgil's nodded off occasionally this season, but on top form (as I reckon he mostly has been) he's literally unmatchable. When he does eventually go, we're going to need to change more than just the back line to make up the difference.
If I were a young player looking for minutes, I would be cautious about joining us after seeing how Slot has utilized his squad or young players.
I don’t disagree, but I think a lot would depend on what Slot has to say to the prospect. Slot seems quite direct and trustworthy. If he told me that he had a plan and I would get game time, I think I would believe him. I doubt he promised anything of the sort to our squadies.
Us: "Hi - we won't pay you as much as the other club clubs, but first of all - are you a dickhead ?"
Player: "No - I am not - ok so not the same money so why should I join you ?"
Us: "Well if you are really good for 3 years in the hardest league in Europe - its likely RM or Barca will want you"
Player: "OK - where do I sign ?"
During Klopp's era, we missed out on some big names but i don't regret missing out any one of them.
Jude went for £120m and £400k a week.
Moises £115m but £40m more than he should be
Lavia, he is making Naby look like Wolverine.
We need to be sensible, as we need to strengthen in more than one area.
We actually did well NOT getting those players, especially Tchoumaini. I like been surprised like 2 seasons ago when we got Mac, Grav, Szobo, and Endo
It’s such players that I’m looking forward to seeing not the “usual suspects” who tend to be overpriced anyway..
I noticed Arne Slot speak about how crucial 1v1 battles out wide are in modern football and he highlighted the PSG game.
A game in which we lost all four 1 v 1 battles:
Mendy came out on top against Salah.
Hakimi came out on top against Diaz.
Barcola/Doue came out out on top against TAA.
Kvara came out on top on top against Robbo.
This is why we hardly created a thing across both legs, but Villa, who are worse than us overall, did find some success going forward against PSG. Scoring and creating chances.
Rogers, Rashford, McGinn won some duels out wide against Hakimi/Mendy. Where they lost the game was Hakimi and Mendy also won duels going foward themselves with late runs. Kvara and Doue won duels in the first leg against their full backs.
Next season, I don't see Salah winning many 1v1 duels against any really athletic full back, with concentration (for his off the ball running). In fact, a bit like against Fulham's Robinson, we'll have to take the risk of allowing Salah to cheat defensively and stay forward.
On the other side of the pitch, as much as I like Gakpo, I think we still need a dominant 1v1 attacker capable of dribbling past people with ease. Sell Diaz and bring in some like Kudus/Gittens.
As for the CF, I was watching Isak today and midweek. He's good potentially world class, but he's not worth 150m. The money he's worth (85-90m), Newcastle wouldn't accept, so I hope we're looking at alternative options now in Cunha (depending on his pressing stats)/Pedro/Etitike. I see us going for a multifunctional pressing CF, similar to Dembele/Bobby F, than an outright number 9. Again, it's something in Arne's press conference which gave me that impression when asked about what type of forward we're after. (paraphrase) "One that works incredibly hard".
A game in which we lost all four 1 v 1 battles:
Mendy came out on top against Salah.
Hakimi came out on top against Diaz.
Barcola/Doue came out out on top against TAA.
Kvara came out on top on top against Robbo.
This is why we hardly created a thing across both legs, but Villa, who are worse than us overall, did find some success going forward against PSG. Scoring and creating chances.
Rogers, Rashford, McGinn won some duels out wide against Hakimi/Mendy. Where they lost the game was Hakimi and Mendy also won duels going foward themselves with late runs. Kvara and Doue won duels in the first leg against their full backs.
Next season, I don't see Salah winning many 1v1 duels against any really athletic full back, with concentration (for his off the ball running). In fact, a bit like against Fulham's Robinson, we'll have to take the risk of allowing Salah to cheat defensively and stay forward.
On the other side of the pitch, as much as I like Gakpo, I think we still need a dominant 1v1 attacker capable of dribbling past people with ease. Sell Diaz and bring in some like Kudus/Gittens.
As for the CF, I was watching Isak today and midweek. He's good potentially world class, but he's not worth 150m. The money he's worth (85-90m), Newcastle wouldn't accept, so I hope we're looking at alternative options now in Cunha (depending on his pressing stats)/Pedro/Etitike. I see us going for a multifunctional pressing CF, similar to Dembele/Bobby F, than an outright number 9. Again, it's something in Arne's press conference which gave me that impression when asked about what type of forward we're after. (paraphrase) "One that works incredibly hard".
“Van Dijk’s priority was always to remain with Liverpool and that was matched by their ambition which is expected to be underlined by their summer transfer plans. They have saved money in the last couple of windows so their finances are in good shape to add a striker for example and we do expect Darwin Nunez to leave. To strengthen at left back, like a Milos Kerkez for example but that would require one of Robertson or Tsimikas to leave. A centre half to arrive - they like Dean Huijsen, let’s see what happens with Konate’s contract… and maybe more to do on what is expected to be a busy summer at Anfield.”
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yes but we the big question is will the money saved be used for transfers or for John to keep Linda looking great ? - @Frogfish - what do you think John should do with the money ? - Linda or LFC ?
i’ve been wondering recently if we see salah through the middle in the next 2 seasons for many of the reasons you’ve outlined.
To be fair, Salah has won his individual duels against plenty of full-backs in the PL and CL this season. He has gone off the boil since February, but still I would say more often than not he had come out on top (at least from the point of view of most reasonable neutral fans - many LFC fans seem to judge Mo by a harsher metric).
I don’t think we need to worry about the RWF position just yet, particularly if he has an overlapping full-back who will help him next season.
I don’t think we need to worry about the RWF position just yet, particularly if he has an overlapping full-back who will help him next season.
I think he's scored a lot of goals by cheating and staying forward and not having to win 1 v 1 duels too much, as their FB is out of position. It's intelligent play, and he's been very clinical, so it's been worth the extra defensive work from Ryan and Szobo.
I remember him scoring against Brighton's Estupian; it's a duel he won by creating space to shoot, which is often his thing with dribbling; he doesn't dribble to a beat player, he dribbles these days to create half a yard to shoot. The Leicester home goal and Bournemouth away goal other such examples. He also got one in the CL (with TAA overlapping on the outside to create space for Mo).
It's true that it's only been a handful of defenders to shut him out completely. But unfortunately, it's come in some big games at the end of the season (cup final, PSG both legs).
I wondered if he could play the 10 role, but I'm not sure whether he could receive the ball between the lines as well, or press as effectively as Slot's 10 is required to press.
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