NeilR

http://soccerisma.com/2017/01/klopp-wants-brandt-liverpool-have-approved-transfer-funds/

It's the football version of rope a dope. Everton tried it too. They can't sustain it if they haven't had the prep we've had.

Might make lucas moura available.

Surely the difference is he hasnt been playing for his country for an extended period of time of his own will, so why would they expect him to suddenly change that decision.

It's only a 3 point gap we need to make up on Chelsea coz we will tear them apart at Anfield!

Apparently they didn't plan to sit back so much. Puel and one of their players (cant remember who it was) said so after the match, and that it was a result of us pinning them back so much rather than a deliberate plan.

It was strange to see Sky didnt put a line across the replays for the offside (at both points) or use another camera angle to see if Lovren or the Swansea player touched it.

To be honest I'd say both Spurs and City have looked impressive too to be fair. But the 3 of us do look better than the next down which is Arsenal who have played a few get out of jail cards already. However, we do have an advantage with not being in Europe and I'd hope once the champions league pushes on it'll take its toll on Spurs and City and we will reap the benefit of it. I'm fully enjoying us looking like we can be anyone AND bringing consistency with it too.

Actually, what was I thinking leaving out God??? -----------------Reina----------------------- Babbel Hyypia Carragher Aurelio ----------Masch Alonso------------------ McManaman Gerrard Suarez -------------Fowler----------------------------

-----------------Reina----------------------- Babbel Hyypia Carragher Aurelio ----------Masch Alonso------------------ McManaman Gerrard Suarez -------------Torres---------------------------- League won by Feb! ;-)

it's why the Di sciglio links would make sense.

Would be great if we can get Dahoud. Its easy to see how he fits into a Klopp midfield 2 alongside Can. Although that transfer looks very difficult now. Viable young (as it seems to be our preference) alternatives could be Navas, Geis, Tielemans, Kovacic, or Holjberg. I dont see any of our current midfielders ideally suited for that role of the deeper midfielder able to control the game, clearly obviously lacking in our Europe final. Thats why I think we will see more than one of Allen, Lucas, Stewart, Henderson, and Milner leaving (probably the former 2, but the latter two might not be happy with the squad role). I dont think Zeilinski is suited for this role either, so it maybe him plus another midfielder if we bring him in. Then its onto the glaringly obvious left back role. Moreno needs upgrading. Im not convinced Chillwell or Robertson are the answers. The Hector links seem more of wishful thinking rather than of any substance (hope I'm wrong). I'd prefer Amavi or Gaya if we were looking at young players, or the more experienced Rodriguez. If we address those 2 positions accordingly, I'd be happy with what we have done this summer (and the deals lined up last January).

We'd be better going for Amavi if the idea is to get a young LB for in or around £10m or less. Has more PL experience than Chilwell and Robertson even though his season was cut short by injury. I know Villa were dire last year but he looked promising whenever I saw him. Not the finished article but definite potential (which is Supposedly what we are looking to work with under Klopp for a LB).

Honest question as I dont know, but is Alex Miller credible?

I always wonder why Lennox Lewis commentates on our games for BT Sport

Is right. The justice group have done a truely remarkable job staying with this and getting the truth after such a long time. Amazing group of people!

The thing is he seemed to enjoy the physical battle with Kompany, one of the best CBs about. Great sign at such a young ages that is isn't phased by that.

IN: Matip Xhaka Gundogan Goetze Subotic OUT: Skertl Toure (gone anyway) Benteke Ballotelli Allen Millner Ilori Skertl, Toure, and Ilori wages and transfer fee make the Matip and Subotic additions cost neutral (might even make a few quid). I'd hope with the TV money we'd squeeze £25-30m total for Ballotelli and Benteke, which covers Gundogan plus £5-10m to spare (only a year left on his contract). The others plus normal transfer funds go towards Xhaka and Goetze. Easy!!! :-)

Im not sure if his injury have hampered him or just the case when he was out someone else took their chance and is preferred by tuchel? Anyone seen him this season when he has played to comment? If the injury hasn't affected him then I'd take that deal and go with him, matip, lovren and sakho backed up by gomez next season. Could get a bit of cash for skertl for other transfer deals. Kolo is gone. I'd sell llori for some cash too as he is well down the pecking order.

Fixed that for you! ;-)

Don't think I've ever seen a lazier liverpool captain. Should take the armband off him at half time

Klopps on board now. We'll get 20 points from the next 5 games!!!

One advantage we'll have is spurs won't have a clue what team / system / tactics to prepare for. Can't wait!

What did he say? (Usual guff about looking at it and unfortunate not to get a point I'd guess)

Correct! I think we need the change from Rogers now. Nice guy but I think he shown he comes up just short tactically when its at its most crucial. Signs hes lost the players too. But Ayre is as culpable and needs to be moved on or go back to his original role within the club, as he isnt good enough for the top job. On many occassions he has proved he isnt capable of bringing in the top players we have wanted which doesnt help. There is so much similarities now to how things felt when Kenny was sacked, and FSG did Comoli about the same time. I wouldnt be surprised if similar happens (whats David Dean doing these days).