Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 - Mod Note 4153

SlickRic wrote: »

yes, he is IMO.



i don't know why, if we never planned to play to his strengths.



the expectations are ridiculous because of the price-tag, which isn't his fault. if he was bought for what he was worth, 10-12m say, taking into account his injuries, he's been just fine.



i praise him when he deserves it. the only outstanding game he's had is the City game last season. he's been fine in many others.

he should've had the winner last week after only coming on in the 84th minute. he's had a couple of other games like that, where he's come on, had an impact, but has been met with a crossbar or an epic keeper.

this week at Chelsea, apart from the penalty miss, he was actually very good - he worked hard, had neat touches, and should've scored. my only problem with him is he isn't playing high enough up the pitch; but that's not all his fault. because of the way we're playing, it's one of the only ways he can get involved.

he has wreaked havoc in many games. for instance, at corners, where we have to whip the ball in really, he wins the majority of those headers due to his height and power. that should be a hint as to what he's capable of, given the right service.



he does, because the pressure will only grow from fans.

if we start playing to his strengths more regularly, and we play him more often, there is no doubt in my mind he would start scoring pretty regularly.

daithijjj wrote: »

^^^^more than likely 3pm on Sat. And it wouldnt surprise me if there were no streams/tv and only Radio broadcast.

YouTookMyName wrote: »

Southend or Oldham are formidable opponents, Winning would be Utopia.