With the increasing speculation that Suarez could be leaving Liverpool for Arsenal, do you think you really need a replacement for him right now? You may need someone as maybe decent back-up but you've got plenty of options right now. Sturridge, Aspas, Borini, Alberto etc.
Aspas looking solid in Pre-Season so far, 4 goals and 4 assists in 5 games I believe, good Stats. Sturridge looked in great form for you last season and could see him doing well again. Borini looking like an improved figure from his injury that kept him out and can see him being a very bright spark this season and the same goes for Alberto.
But, regarding Suarez, all this talk has been recorded by Spanish Journalists. A lot of them are very unreliable for a start and it's clear that Suarez (if true) is wanting a move to Madrid, but it's horribly backfiring as there doesn't seem to be any rumours that they are going to make a bid anytime soon.
But, with it looking more likely that Suarez could be moving, do you think a replacement in needed to start for you?
Do you need a Striker replacement?
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Oh and hi LTF
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kneerash?
Hi 1man, nice thoughts as well buddy.
posted on 7/8/13
Sturridge and Borini are injury prone and it's Aspas first season in the league.
Goals win games, so I would say yes.
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PPD, Hmm, I would have to agree with you there yes. Fair point you know.
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Cheers and I agree with Payment Protection Dreams too
posted on 7/8/13
Eriksen and Papa would be nice.
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Papadopolous defo a target but not sure where Eriksen would fit in because he isn't really a Winger, more of a AM if anything.
1man, Can you come onto my league for a second mate please?
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1man, Do you think you'd be able to join my league for a while mate?
posted on 7/8/13
Not necessarily a like for like replacement, but someone who can play behind the striker as well as on the right, and chip in with 15 league goals, is the type of player we should be looking at regardless of what happens with Suarez. If/when Sturridge gets injured I'm sure Aspas can lead the line, or Borini if we're in trouble with injuries, but in any case we need that right sided player otherwise a couple injuries could suddenly render our attacking options a bit toothless. Downing just isn't good enough to be first choice for a team that wants to be in the top four, and it doesn't really help that the way we play is never going to get the best out of him. Would much rather we use the money to strengthen RF/AM, CB and bring in some decent competition at LB and DM. We'd be a better team for it in my opinion.
posted on 7/8/13
Not necessarily a like for like replacement, but someone who can play behind the striker as well as on the right, and chip in with 15 league goals, is the type of player we should be looking at regardless of what happens with Suarez. If/when Sturridge gets injured I'm sure Aspas can lead the line, or Borini if we're in trouble with injuries, but in any case we need that right sided player otherwise a couple injuries could suddenly render our attacking options a bit toothless. Downing just isn't good enough to be first choice for a team that wants to be in the top four, and it doesn't really help that the way we play is never going to get the best out of him. Would much rather we use the money to strengthen RF/AM, CB and bring in some decent competition at LB and DM. We'd be a better team for it in my opinion.
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Exactly what I'm thinking, but you explained it far better.