Liverpool FC Team Talk, Gossip, Rumours 2024/25

Another struggle, another win,we could be the most unimpressive winners since Fergies last/2nd last title,at the moment it looks like no team ig going to be consistent enough to reel us in, avoiding defeat v MC is a must and let's be honest, they are ripe for picking,we would all have taken this at the beginning of August

Well of course not, we haven't 22 first team players fit even if we wanted to, but in terms of where to concentrate our energy, Madrid is low IMHO.

No team can go 100% all out twice a week all season, pick the (important) battles, and Wednesday isn't one of them. Beat Madrid in April or May if necessary, but don't worry about in November, especially given the standings and structure of the competition so far this year.

Kelleher.... the guy has come on so much on the last year or so BTW.

Martin Tyler came out of retirement to say "oh no!"

The fact we're bringing back, Jota, Elliott, Alisson, Trent, and Chiesa soon, only adds to our abilities. Tough week ahead, but both games at home, makes it easier, you'd not want to be traveling to Madrid and City over 5 days. No excuses about being tired when we play Wednesday night, and Sunday evening . Rotating some against Madrid is expected though.

I don't have high hopes for Chiesa anytime soon. I don't think he had a pre-season and he's been injured for quite some time. He can play in the cup games to give Salah a rest.

How long was Elliot injured for?

2 months. Always a great option off the bench.

That Dibling lad at Southampton is a player. Touch of the Gareth Bale’s about him.

One word, Vanilla.

Slot has explained several times that Chiesa is not injured. They have been working on his physical strength and conditioning so that when he is brought into the side he's physically ready. He could have gone away on both international breaks but the Italian national team staff agreed with the assessment of Liverpool. Having a fitter and stronger Chiesa available later in the season is a better option than getting sporadic performances from a partially fit player who is likely to suffer from niggling injuries. He began training with the first team group on Friday so he should be expected to start appearing in the match day squad soon.

Elliott returned to first team training last week having been out for 9 weeks. He suffered the fractured foot just over 10 weeks ago.

No offer put on the table for Salah yet

he's only 32, deserves a 2/3 year deal. He's an incredible athlete..obviously keeps himself in incredible shape..he will still get you 15 goals a season..and his goal involvement is incredible..

Ah yeah I know that,I should of probably worded my post better,definitely games being played. Salah rarely speaks to the English media so he is definitely cranking the pressure up on the club,which he is entitled to do

Not offering a deal to Salah is unforgivable for the club, ditto for VVD. No point in us doing well/challenging for honours this season and Mo/Virgil & Trent stroll out the door on free transfers next summer, would set us back years that.

It's all just part of the negotiation process. It's no coincidence he only talks about it after big performances. I've no doubt it'll get done.

Even a 3 year deal seems a no-brainer. Worst case scenario, his performances fall off a cliff in a season or 2, unless the Saudi experiment has ended, there would be no problem finding a taker for his services.