We can only improve

Lovren had a very good game last night. He was barking out the orders immediately after Daniel scored. Come time, I can see him becoming skipper. Jordan got the job too early, but, there were no other contenders at the time.

With the press reporting Jurgen's continual screaming at Alberto last night, I'm surprised that no one has mentioned Joe Gomez. Has anyone got news on the lad?

Joe Allen last night, for me, cemented his place at least as a squad player. At the very least. His commitment was there for all to see, he got stuck in like there's no tomorrow, brilliant.

Martin Skrtel? I can see him following Kolo out the door in the summer.

JimmyTheRed

comment by (Kash) Coutinho Right Foot Curler - Justice4Gaza (U1108)
posted 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
IRU - Move Skrtel on? Now we will have to listen to TOOR telling us how important Skrtel is and that you have made a ridiculous statement.
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Also, gomez isn't the answer at left back, individually he was great there, but being right footed hampered our attack early in the season. He does look a prospect though for CB.

Gomez and Grulic need to be left alone to develop.

We need a first choice left back and a top midfielder to compete with Can, Hendo and Allen.

Keeper (first choice or just better competition, I'm sure we will sign one).

First team Left back

First team Centre mid

At least one first team wide forward, possibly two if Klopp jettisons Markovic which is a possibility after he has looked at him in pre-season.

If we sign a keeper it needs to be because mig is leaving, otherwise that's the door shut one ward who looks very promising

Joe Allen last night, for me, cemented his place at least as a squad player. At the very least. His commitment was there for all to see, he got stuck in like there's no tomorrow, brilliant.
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He had been properly motivated by Klopp when he came on.

I'm with R1.
Keeper my main priority.
Left back
Winger
CM

comment by Mamba - Wandering Wonderer (U1282) (U13041)
posted 1 minute ago
I'm with R1.
Keeper my main priority.
Left back
Winger
CM
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This is how I see it.

Although I wouldn't be adverse to seeing Toure & Skrtel moved on and another CB coming in.

Also, I can't see this Markovic staying. We do need a pacier option as a wide forward, but I don't see him as the answer.

We might also see a new striker coming in as Benteke doesn't feature much at all under Klopp. However, I would rather keep him until January to see what he can do. I'm not yet convinced he should be written off completely.

So a new keeper, a new LB, a new CM and a WF are what we need now for next season, but with prospective sales, we might need more than that.

Mamba, I don't think Joe ever needs any motivation at any time. Direction, yes, from Jurgen just before he came on, but motivation, no.

JimmyTheRed

posted 3 hours, 13 minutes ago
If we sign a keeper it needs to be because mig is leaving, otherwise that's the door shut one ward who looks very promising

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Ward isn't a kid.

Klopp brought back to have a look at him but didn't deem him good enough to start in the FA Cup.

Doesn't look good for him really.

He's 23 in the summer and needs to playing regularly, which he clearly isn't going to be with us.

We absolutely need to replace Mignolet in my opinion.

We need a commanding keeper who can organise the defence. If we can get one who can also kick or throw a football with some sort of accuracy, then that would improve us massively. Quick accurate distribution would be fantastic for Klopp's system I reckon. Imagine a young Pepe Reina in our team.

Migs just doesn't have that in his character I don't think.