Liverpool FC Team Talk/Gossip/Rumours Thread 11/12 MOD POST #1130

Vicxas wrote: »

Walcott is very inconsistent though, if i just wanted pace id stick a greyhound on the right wing.

Pace and assists and goals...and a huge amount of experience for a 23 year old. I'd consider him a young Maxi, who everyone is waxing lyrical about now, but he was also inconsistant and could be frustrating...

Squad for US tour announced -

Brendan Rodgers and his Liverpool squad will depart from Liverpool's John Lennon Airport on Monday afternoon as they embark on their tour of North America.

The Reds will cross the Atlantic for two weeks, playing games against Toronto FC in Canada on July 21, AS Roma at Fenway Park on July 25 and Tottenham in Baltimore on July 28.

Below is a list of the players who will take part in the tour:

GK
Peter Gulacsi
Brad Jones
Danny Ward (signed from Wrexham in Jan)
(No Doni? Injured?)

DF
Daniel Agger
Jon Flanagan
Stephen Sama
Glen Johnson
Jose Enrique
Martin Skrtel
Danny Wilson
Jamie Carragher
Martin Kelly
Andre Wisdom
Jack Robinson
Brad Smith (Aussie LB)
Ryan McLaughlin

MF
Charlie Adam
Alberto Aquilani
Joe Cole
Suso
Lucas Leiva
Stewart Downing
Steven Gerrard
Jordan Henderson
Jonjo Shelvey
Jay Spearing
Raheem Sterling
Krisztian Adorjan
Jordon Ibe

FW
Adam Morgan
Andy Carroll
Daniel Pacheco
Fabio Borini
Nathan Eccleston

Dickerty wrote: »

To say we are light up front is an understatement. I suspect we may see a lone striker being played with players either side, such as Stevie, Cole and Dani.

Nice depth to defence though, without Coates - some good young full backs in the mix.

My team for the first game -

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Jones

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Flanagan-Skrtel(c)-Wisdom-Enrique

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Spearing

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---Aquilani

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Adam

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Shelvey--

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Pacheco

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Morgan

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It's a throw-away result, will be about using the players who are freshest and have been back longest, and giving some kids a chance. The last of depth in attack means Morgan gets a shot...

We have got to play the 433 that Rodgers will likely favour come the start of the season.Sterling and Ibe will likely get a chance in those roles out wide

I wouldnt say much sounding out would be needed, it's the only club he'd go back to without being too tormented by it. And he didn't really burn any bridges there.

If they can come up with the cash, then maybe. But it has to work for US...

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Borini has already been signed and it's blatantly clear that Dempsey is currently being pursued by us.

I am tired of repeating myself on Carroll, but when the manager is publicly quoted at pimping out Carroll to a club for the forthcoming season, then it should be blatantly obvious that he doesn't figure in his plans.

I know we paid a ridiculous amount of money for Carroll, but it's time we accept that we will never get anywhere near that amount of money back. Not now, not ever.

Has he, where are these quotes? I only saw the interview that Spearing and Lucas were also involved in.

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Has he, where are these quotes? I only saw the interview that Spearing and Lucas were also involved in.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18778825

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says he would consider letting striker Andy Carroll go out on loan.

The 23-year-old England international has struggled to meet expectations since joining the club from Newcastle for a club record £35m in January 2011.
"It's something I would have to look at, I have to be honest," said Rodgers.

spockety wrote: »

Does anyone think Newcastle would have made any offer for Andy Carroll without sounding him or those close to him out?

The wheels are in motion. I'd be surprised if Carroll is a Liverpool player when the window closes, whether he ends up at Newcastle or not.

Aye, they do seem to be alright.

That squad list is worryingly light up top though. We need another striker as it is - without going and selling Carroll.

NEDDURC wrote: »

I think Liverpool could have put this story to bed two a week ago after the press conference if there was absolutely nothing to it but it has spiralled since which makes me think they are looking to sell.

As mentioned previously, if we are going to sell then a player plus cash might be the best option.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18850955

Newcastle offered to pay part of striker Carroll's £80,000-a-week wages, with a view to a permanent deal at a specified price next summer.



But the terms fall some way short of Liverpool's expectations.



The Anfield club rejected the initial offer on Sunday night and Liverpool's preference is a sale, rather than to loan out the 23-year-old.

spockety wrote: »

Does anyone think Newcastle would have made any offer for Andy Carroll without sounding him or those close to him out?

The wheels are in motion. I'd be surprised if Carroll is a Liverpool player when the window closes, whether he ends up at Newcastle or not.

I'd imagine Carroll will most likely be sold. I reckon if Liverpool get £18 million from Newcastle then he'll be gone

slingerz wrote: »

I'd imagine Carroll will most likely be sold. I reckon if Liverpool get £18 million from Newcastle then he'll be gone

Yep, and rightly so. That would be a good price for him, forgetting what we paid, which remember was a result of what we got for Torres. If we had sold Torres for £35M and bought Carroll for £20M, would we be quite so bothered?

I think Rodgers could do a lot with £18M (cough HUNTELAAR cough)

Why isn't Reina in the squad?

budgemook wrote: »

Why isn't Reina in the squad?

Probably still on holiday after the Euros.

It is a bit strange that suso is going on the tour concidering the u19s championship just finished yesterday. Maybe its a sign that BR wants him in and around the 1st team as soon as possible.