The Spine

[choperman.v01]

Coutinho, Mane, & Lallana are the most capable of that, but unfortunately, none of them does so on a regular basis.

I'd be interested to know the reason for Coutinho & Can not travelling to Australia with the rest of the squad.

Internationals coming up for them is the official answer (Confederations Cup for Can; pair of money-spinning Brazil friendlies for Coutinho).

 

[hmmmmm1]

Dont think Matip has been great and no way deserves to be part of the spine. He is a decent squad option with lovren but would be looking at buying 2 top class centre halfs.

 

[manwithnoname]

More than likely Barca and Madrid will come calling for one of either Coutihno, Mane or Firmino. There goes our spine. ..

Why would Barcelona or Real Madrid want to sign Roberto Firmino?

 

[The Nomad]

Dont think Matip has been great and no way deserves to be part of the spine. He is a decent squad option with lovren but would be looking at buying 2 top class centre halfs.

Disagree, I think we need 1 top CB who we can pair with Matip. Lovren dropping to 3rd or 4th choice along with Gomez.

 

[Best Believe It]

Why would Barcelona or Real Madrid want to sign Roberto Firmino?

One word - shirt sales

 

[Skullflower]

One word - shirt sales

That's two.

 

[willby]

Why would Barcelona or Real Madrid want to sign Roberto Firmino?

Firmino is exactly the type of player Barcelona would be after if they hope to strengthen their side. He's skillful and has a very high work rate, something they seemed to lack towards the end of the season.

 

[manwithnoname]

Firmino is exactly the type of player Barcelona would be after if they hope to strengthen their side. He's skillful and has a very high work rate, something they seemed to lack towards the end of the season.

They tend to expect their attackers to score goals aswell, though.

Maybe that's why they aren't interested in buying him.

 

[Best Believe It]

That's two.

 

[hmmmmm1]

Disagree, I think we need 1 top CB who we can pair with Matip. Lovren dropping to 3rd or 4th choice along with Gomez.

Don't think matip is a bad player, his calm approach is reassuring. Lovren has been shit of late but has shown aggressive defending earlier in the season which is what our defence needs may of