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[Xgenre]

Originally Posted by countryman

Ox gona be another Sturridge eventually.. Pool definitely need to get another midfielder, CB n striker. Keita also I believed won't be long he'll get injured again!

Add Matip and Shaqiri to the list. Because of our strength in depth in central midfield.. at least we can get Fabinho to play CB at times. Ox will not be easy to sell with his long list of serious injuries.

[francined69]

1st Friendly match, 1st half A team, 2nd half B team.

[escobar43535]

Originally Posted by francined69

1st Friendly match, 1st half A team, 2nd half B team.

Saw bits of this game this morning (replay) while watching the CL final (replay as well). A good work out for the boys under tough conditions. Keita looked very good. Pleased to say Minamino looked bright. He reminds me of Yossi Benayoun. Clearly a good player but I just don't know where he fits in a 4-3-3? Young lad Billy Koumetio looks like a beast, promising talent. Brewster looked lively. Must say Wijnaldum was also very good both in defence and attack when he came on. Definitely should get him to stay on if possible.

On the CL final, well Munich join us on six and deservedly so. A real pity we were not their opponents, probably would have been a better final. Pep and his oil masters must be relieved. Tuchel cmi when it really counts. He leaves Icardi and Sarabia on the bench and brings on Choupo Moting? What about Draxler? Neymar was good but on his own he was not enough to carry PSG. Unfortunately Mbappe was not 100% fit and looked lacklustre. Nevermind Mbappe you are always welcome to join us and stand a better chance of winning a CL medal (same for KDB of City). Coutinho finally looked happy, funny how life can change from ups to downs and back to ups again so fast?! Oh yes and Thiago Alcantara looked good, so fingers crossed on this front.

[francined69]

Congrats to Bayern Munich. Hopefully with the CL win and added bonus they will be more willing to let go of Thiago to LFC.

Pool need to wrap up the Thiago deal asap as others are also eyeing his signature.

[Xgenre]

Congrats to Liverpool. Because Coutinho won the Champions League and Barcelona need to pay us more for his transfer. I hope the Thiago issue is settled before he goes for his holiday.

Strangely Coutinho is winning many titles since leaving us. La Liga, King's Cup, Bundesliga, their German cup competition, Champions League and yet he does not know where he will play next season.

[ThisIsMelwood]

Community shield tonight.

6 players injured including captain JH.

[ThisIsMelwood]

Jurgen Klopp claims the best way for Liverpool to defend their Premier League title is to attack the next one.

https://www.skysports.com/football/n...k-the-next-one

[ThisIsMelwood]

Why will Liverpool sign Messi?

Klopp confirmed no chance.

https://www.skysports.com/football/n...premier-league

[francined69]

Originally Posted by ThisIsMelwood

Why will Liverpool sign Messi?

Klopp confirmed no chance.

https://www.skysports.com/football/n...premier-league

Liverpool don't need Messi. As Rooney says Thiago is a better player for Pool than Messi. I do hope we get Thiago into our team. And another quality defender.

This season will be even tougher with quality players joining Chelsea, MC, Arsenal etc.

The only team Messi will join is MC with Pep and the $$$ they can offer.

[Frankiestine]

Originally Posted by francined69

Liverpool don't need Messi. As Rooney says Thiago is a better player for Pool than Messi. I do hope we get Thiago into our team. And another quality defender.

This season will be even tougher with quality players joining Chelsea, MC, Arsenal etc.

The only team Messi will join is MC with Pep and the $$$ they can offer.

Certainly worrying for Liverpool to see our rival buying players who are the "plug and play" type whereas most of our buys are still in "development" stage...as much as we have a strong first liners but we still need players who can just fit right in from the word go...

[escobar43535]

Messi is a game changer no doubt about it, even at his age.

That said if Liverpool by some fantasy actually had that kind of money to spend, I would rather go for Mbappe for obvious reasons.

Back to the present reality, this upcoming season is going to be a really tough one regardless of Messi(although that would make it even harder) going by the recent transfer signings by Chelsea, City and even Arsenal (also still think United shall make some last minute signings as well).

Really hope Thiago Alcantara signs on.

Have to say though that if Wijnaldum leaves, there maybe be a void. Was watching a replay of the A. Madrid Anfield CL tie yesterday and Ginni was very impressive in an underrated way, similar to the Barca Anfield CL tie the season before. Pity if he goes, a real loss.

Also the Ox had a great game against A. Madrid as well, in his best position as CM. Somehow have to hope that he can raise his game to that high level again once he comes back from injury and also not turn into another Daniel Sturridge.

Hope to win tonight but I rather take this as another preseason warm up. Most important no injuries.

The real season begins on the 12th and I much rather see a long winning streak and unbeaten run in this regard.

[countryman]

Pool always fall into the wrong ownership. I don't really blame the owners as to them this is running a business, so profitability is utmost important to them rather than for the luv of the club n the game. We have to accept the fact that Pool will always struggle to buy the players that they wanted. Likely I think the Thiago deal will not work out unless Pool manage to sell couple more players to raise the cash! I certainly hope Gini stays as I forsee there'll be a lot of injuries in midfield this coming season.

[ThisIsMelwood]

Originally Posted by countryman

Pool always fall into the wrong ownership. I don't really blame the owners as to them this is running a business, so profitability is utmost important to them rather than for the luv of the club n the game. We have to accept the fact that Pool will always struggle to buy the players that they wanted. Likely I think the Thiago deal will not work out unless Pool manage to sell couple more players to raise the cash! I certainly hope Gini stays as I forsee there'll be a lot of injuries in midfield this coming season.

Fans saw Thiago's sister in Liverpool. Also there is a private jet in Liverpool.

[francined69]

Another trophy (though the Charity Shield is less regarded as a major trophy) it will be a booster and makes the player hunger for more.

Against an opponent like Arsenal, it will be a test for Pool.

Agree we need a strong start to the season like last season where we were unbeaten for 18 games.

[Dirk Kuyt]

Originally Posted by countryman

Pool always fall into the wrong ownership. I don't really blame the owners as to them this is running a business, so profitability is utmost important to them rather than for the luv of the club n the game. We have to accept the fact that Pool will always struggle to buy the players that they wanted. Likely I think the Thiago deal will not work out unless Pool manage to sell couple more players to raise the cash! I certainly hope Gini stays as I forsee there'll be a lot of injuries in midfield this coming season.

Thiago is 90% likeky to be a Liverpool player. He has agreed personal terms with Liverpool and has been house hunting in Liverpool the past few weeks. I understand he has shortlisted a couple of houses and just need his family to select the final choice.

The deal is delayed because Liverpool is not prepared to pay above in excess of Thiago's valuation. If no deal happen this transfer window.... Liverpool will still get Thiago next season on a free transfer. BM will be the big loser if they want to be greedy and ask for more money.