Official Liverpool FC Thread II

[Baseline81]

Marmoush is a SS. It's like saying Alvarez played with Haaland, so you can you play two Haaland's together. Alvarez(/Marmoush) in that case is the flexible profile. Not the Ekitike or the Isak.

I think it'll be terrible for the morale of Ekitike anyways, unless he flat-out beats Isak for the spot but then it'd appear an unnecessary burning of funds, likely another English record fee.

You just can't reliably play both and accommodate Wirtz and Salah alongside Frimpong & it's poor dynamics for players that have all joined to start in all of the important matches.

Curious to see how Slot manages that though, and all of the personalities.

From Slot himself:

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[Baseline81]

Good bit of business if true:

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[Baseline81]

Based on Newcastle United's response to Isak's public statement, I am leaning towards a January exit to Liverpool -- similar to the van Dijk saga.

[MetalFingaz]

Newcastle really seem to have torpedoed this summer in dramatic fashion.

[Baseline81]

Without another attacker, it's going to be a tough ask for Liverpool to repeat as PL champions. There's just not enough depth to go a full season along with cup and CL games, not to mention Salah will leave for AFCON. One injury to either Ekitike or Gakpo...

Obviously, if Newcastle were able to bring in a replacement, Isak may still be sold this week. However, we continue to see rejection after rejection:

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[Baseline81]

Folks, I think we need to have a little chat about Konate. His form has dropped massively since last season.

[MetalFingaz]

Folks, I think we need to have a little chat about Konate. His form has dropped massively since last season.

It's not unheard of for him to have stretches where he looks dross. The team's adjusting to a new system and new roles and we haven't had our strongest 11 yet. Let's see how he adapts.

[MetalFingaz]

How about the shift Dom put in at RB? I don't care where he plays I want him on the pitch.

[Baseline81]

It's not unheard of for him to have stretches where he looks dross. The team's adjusting to a new system and new roles and we haven't had our strongest 11 yet. Let's see how he adapts.

The issue with "just give him time" is he's into the last year of his contract. If Konate's head has been turned, or he doesn't wish to sign a new contract, it's time to move him on. Guehi is the key, though. If Liverpool and Crystal Palace are unable to meet on a fee, Konate will be staying regardless.

[MetalFingaz]

It's not unheard of for him to have stretches where he looks dross. The team's adjusting to a new system and new roles and we haven't had our strongest 11 yet. Let's see how he adapts.

The issue with "just give him time" is he's into the last year of his contract. If Konate's head has been turned, or he doesn't wish to sign a new contract, it's time to move him on. Guehi is the key, though. If Liverpool and Crystal Palace are unable to meet on a fee, Konate will be staying regardless.

I'd rather he play this season and walk on a free than squeeze a few pennies out of Madrid or PSG and hope Guehi slots in seamlessly and plays 50 games. It's not like we're far removed from Ibou and Virg being one of the best defensive pairings in Europe.

[Baseline81]

One could argue this transfer is needed more than Isak:

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