Personally, i believe we do lack hugely in pace, especially going forward, i can think of Glen Johnson in the whole squad, it doesn't even have to be a pacy winger who hugs the touchline, just a bit of dynamicness, sudden acceleration (perhaps just a suggestion off top of my head, Blackburns Hoilett (sp) anyone?) seems a very decent attacker especially after the second half of season.
You've got the Wigan pair, N'Zogbia and Rodallega (who i hugely rate), a bit of speed, as Mr Hanson says, defenders worst nightmare, look at FT in his prime, that turn of speed.
So what else is missing from our squad? Another contested point is creativity, the obvious mention of Aquilani, i believe the boy deserves a chance, for the second half of last season he looked to be finding his feet, a stupid decision from Woy put that to rest. Without Stevie we don't have that final killer ball through midfield in my opinion, especially with Lucas and Spearing (nothing against the pair). So other possible creativity replacements? - Charlie Adam, no thank you, not got that spark imo, sod it ay, how much Xavi & Iniesta out for?
I'm not too sure about defence, perhaps ONE more big commanding, Sami-like central defender but that is all, finally a real goal-scorer, i mean we've got Suarez technical and creative brilliance, but a real 20 goal a season? Forgive me for not mentioning big Andy here, who could for all we know bang them in for fun next year, we will see..
A nice, genuine, honest debate attempt here guys, please no moronic WUM comments, Liverpool fans opinions greatly appreciated (:
YNWA!
So, what's missing from our squad?
posted on 22/5/11
I don't think we will make all the additions needed this summer, I think it will take maybe several transfer windows and possibly next year we will start to see a real solid team forming.
I would love at least one Suarez type quality player this summer...
posted on 22/5/11
Id be happy with addition of Hazzard, Nzogbia and Adam. Enrique and Cahill will be overpriced and I don't think will improve the squad in the long run. My first choice FB at present are Kelly and Johnson with Robinson and Flanegan as back ups. This is my first comment on this forum so take it easy folks.
posted on 22/5/11
Alrite buddy - first post on this site. I differ slightly with my opinion of players than most reds. I don't quite have the same affinity for the buzz, flavour of the month players.
In my opinion - as in everybody else's - we are need of a solid leftback. Enrigue has premiership experience & is in the final year of his contract. Therefore 5 to 8 million please.
As the wings firstly I would like to see N'Zogbia who I think is the best dribbler in the Premiership. This is somewhat backed up by his topping the opta statistics for that area. I am not for one moment suggesting that the opta stats should exclusively determine our potential signings but it is an indication that the boy can dribble. Again entering the final year of his contract. 8-9 million please.
The 2nd winger I would like yo see is Arda Turan - who not long along was himself a buzz, flavour of the month player. He has a fine goal & assist record not only in Turkey but in Europe. 40 caps for one so young can not be dismissed. Fine little left sided midfielder.winger. Just what we need. Once again Entering the end of his contract so available a little cheaper. 10-14 million please.
These three players in my opinion would greatly enhance the attacking qualities of the squad. They offer pace, flair, dribbling, goals & assists & would leave change for any 'buzz' player you care to mention to fill in or provide an alternative at DM. M'Villa for example. Ha.
If you have read this far thanks for reading & I too like the op am interested in others opinion.
posted on 22/5/11
Cheers. Still not sure on Enrique. If we were to go for a LB then id say Clichy, but at present happy with Johnson and Robinson. Just my opinion. Agree about Nzogbia though. With regard to C Adam we just need that creative spark.
posted on 22/5/11
We need (min):
Cahill (CB)
One, if not two, outright wingers
A 20+ a season goalscorer (Fowler, Rush-esk)
We have a pletheroe of midfielders - some we should off-load
posted on 22/5/11
Has anyone seen my weiner?
posted on 22/5/11
not clichy! hes really gone backwards since his early promise, ask any gunner, honestley for the past two years hes been repeatedly caught out of position/not concentrating and wasteful with the ball. all he really seems to have going for him is pace and energy which we could find in other fullbacks that wouldnt have his frailties.
im not to sure if spending 25m+ on a leftback is the best use of our money so whilst he may be excellent, coantrao would probably be out of our price range (in order to free up money for top notch wingers). I think enrique is a good shout, aside from baines, cole and evra he's the leagues best and they arent options. he has a good engine, is solid, good delivery for carrol and also has a good short passing game which id day is a major plus. 1 year left on contract so probably only cost 7-9 million.
for the wings there are huge deal of options and im not sure ive got any real preference, i think nzogbia for 9m would be an excellent buy and this hazard fellow looks the real deal
if these can be secured and there is any to spare i think dann would be a great affordable shout, for cm it really depends on what happens with aquilani.
posted on 22/5/11
* i also think cahill would be extortianetley overpriced at 17m and for a position that quite frankly isnt our number 1 priority paying that is quite rash. uless of course we turn out to be minted
posted on 22/5/11
Think we need 4-5 players in the summer to enhance the squad!
C.B, Cahill has been mentioned by a lot of people but I agree with the above comments. At 17m, he's way over priced and that's why I'd go with Scott Dann, Rodger Johnson or Phill Jones!
L.B, everyones banging on about Countroa but I think he's over rated and over priced. I think Enrique would be a good signing, as he's a good defender and can get forward to assist his winger.
D.M, Yann M'Villa has to be the player for this role in our squad. Young, talented and he's going to be a main stay in the French squad for years to come!
L.W, I'd have a go for Adam Johnson from city! I think there is going to be a lot of activity at city this summer and he could well his playing time gone, if not him. Stuart Downing or N'Zogbia!
R.W, I think Ashley Young would be ideal for us here! I know he mainly plays on the left at Villa but against Wales he was different class on the right and I think he'd be good for us. If not him, then I'd take Hazard! Another player who likes playing left side and cutting in on his right foot but I think we need the width!
I'd make room for those players with these out goings!
Soto
Cole
Konchesky
Aqua
Degan
Insua
N'gog
Poulsen
And maybe Maxi!
Looking forward to the discussion and banter boys !!
posted on 23/5/11
As Jamie Carragher said a few years ago when asked the same question. Better players.