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southampton would probably ask for such a high price that levy would not acceptWhy not?
southampton would probably ask for such a high price that levy would not acceptWhy not?
He's still 18 and has rough edges for sure, but for an 18yo he is showing real personality and character and imposing himself on games. Add that to his ability and skill set and you have huge potential.
Embolo and Dembele are not quite the same, Dembele likes to run/dribble at players more I think, but I like both players very much. Both are robust enough for the EPL, but both are multi faceted, hard working, technically very good, hold the ball well, bring others into play. But both can score goals too.
I'd be happy with either.
Strange team, playing with 2 rush goalies and their keeper is playing as some sort of wing back
Whilst players will undoubtedly get injured, it is very unlikely that we will lose 2 players for basically an entire season on top of other long term injuries (Bentaleb & Mason) like we have this season. Even if we did, we should still be in a better position next season as our first team will be a year on in their development and so will our youth team (Edwards etc). We also have the likes of Ward coming back, who has been getting rave reviews out on loan.Whilst i agree in parts with the above, what you've missed is that some of the total squad qill get injured this season. This is just how football is and as such saying that Pritchard & Njie will be like 2 new signings is true, but say for example Dier and Lamela got injured then it would be like losing two key players for us.
I just think, having watched us this season, that assuming we have the quality in squad depth to compete for winning the PL, CL and cups next season is niave.
I'm pretty sure the Embolo ship has long since gone.
Last TW when the Mirror was kindly suggesting he was an option for us at £10m, Basle had already turned down a bid in excess of £20m from Wolfsburg, and he's got another season under his belt now.
Only reason Basle may sell is if they think he's plateaued rather than being on an upwards trajectory in his performances and goalscoring, as sometimes happens with players (Michael Ricketts anyone ?).
He also said we were looking at Lassana Diarra from Marseille as he will be on a free this summer. He's been immense for them this season and would be able to do a role similar to what Kante has done for Leicester. I've always rated him and think he would be a good addition, certainly on a free.
Anyone watched Idrissa Gueye for AVilla? I was looking at stats and saw that he is really close to Kante in tackles and even bests Kante in interceptions. He has 60 more tackles than Dier(126 to 66) while dier has more passes (1795 to 1641). No redcards but does have 8 ycards. He's 26 and seems to be the only shining light at Villa. talk of him going to Marseille to fill the void for when Lass Diarra leaves.
Comp of him vs chelsea
I really hope Liverpool don't get into the CL. Quite a few times we've been after the same players and it's quite possible players would prefer to go to Liverpool if we're in the same competition.
Whilst i agree in parts with the above, what you've missed is that some of the total squad qill get injured this season. This is just how football is and as such saying that Pritchard & Njie will be like 2 new signings is true, but say for example Dier and Lamela got injured then it would be like losing two key players for us.
I just think, having watched us this season, that assuming we have the quality in squad depth to compete for winning the PL, CL and cups next season is niave.
so far over this last 2 weeks all you seem to harp on about is IF we get injuries. so how many players should we sign in case of injuries to prepare for next season?
yes there are always chances a player might get injured, but you can't cover every single player on a POSSABILITY
Think the London factor is bigger than most people realise.
Don't think any educated, young player would go to them over us right now tbh - as long as they've got decent advisors.
Was talking to a mate of mine this evening (big Liverpool supporter - tried to avoid him today of all days) and he's absolutely convinced Henderson is nailed on for Spurs in the summer. Can't see it myself and nor do I want to see it. Thoughts?
I think for now there's still a factor of players now who were young kids when Liverpool were one of the tops viewing them as a prestigious place to go, but as this next generation comes in and Liverpool is in and out of the top four, that will fade away. So for now, I do think Liverpool still hold an element of allure, but the times are indeed changing.
As i've said numerous times 3-4 players in with the same number leaving - which would leave us with the same sized squad as this season.
And it's not a case of IF we get injuries, it is a case of WHEN we get injuries, they are inevitable.