I am pie wrote: » Henderson won't play there, didn't last season. Gerrard did. Next year will be Gerrard + Henderson Lallana Gerrard will be phased out by Can in time, but it won't happen overnight. Gerrard is the club captain and will play most of the season, Can is a new 20 yr old with limited playing time ahead of him this year.Henderson doesn't have the passing game to play DLM, he is better in the CM role supporting Lallana and providing extra cover at the back. His mobility is one of his biggest assets and to shackle him in a deeper position is a mistake that BR wouldnt make. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's not a position he has played for us or previously for Sunderland.
Raif Severance wrote: » You underestimate Hendo's Passing. He's probably the Best One we have, next to Gerrard. Hendo will not be a Predefined DLM per se, but he will play it In Tandem with Can. Just like when he and Allen did it, when Gerrard got Injured last season. One goes Forward and Help in the Attack, while the Other stays to Cover. The Reason why I put DLM on Hendo, instead of Can, is that Can will Run with the Ball more than I think Hendo will. I know Hendo's a Strong Runner, but he usually does it Off the Ball. He's not the Type that will Dribble the Ball around a Defender, that Can or Lallana likes to do. So even though both of them will Interchange in those Roles in that Setup, Can will be play more of the CM and Hendo the DLM.
5live wrote: » Welcome. Its always interesting here, even for the wrong reasons. Panda saps have vacancies arising every day now...:(
I am pie wrote: » I can't see it and we haven't seen it.When he played with Allen, Allen sat deeper and was less mobile. I suspect you can probably throw those labels in the bin as what I believe BR is looking for is midfielders who can accelerate that attacking transition that this liverpool team is based on. Right now Gerrard's weakness is his mobility. I think Can will directly replace him in time and play in tandem with Henderson. Neither one will be a (DLM), I dont see the need. We'll have 2 more mobile players who will cover ground between defense and attack, of course, as each game requires one or both can play deeper or further forward, but generally I would say they will play as a pair. Strengths will be quick transitions from attack to defence and vice versa. I dont think Rogers' ideal style needsd a DLM. I think that's a static position which will in time become less useful as players become more multifaceted. We all love Pirlo, but i think that role is becoming as much of a luxury as a static no.10 role in behind the strikers. That's the over riding profile of the player we are buying, mobility, can carry and pass. I think we'll move beyond static fixed positions in mf beyond giving Can & Henderson responsbility for quick shift between def & attack and asking Lallana to drive & direct the attacking 4.
5live wrote: » Welcome. Its always interesting here, even for the wrong reasons.Panda saps have vacancies arising every day now...:(
Underpaid Mike wrote: » Kuyt scored 71 goals in 101 games in the dutch league Suarez scored 81 goals in 110 games By your reckoning Kuyt was inevitably going to become a world class player by playing in a bigger team and getting CL football. Definitely doesnt work like that at all.
Vicxas wrote: » Milan Jovanovich announces his retirement. Goodnight sweet prince http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYbtbUHRXyY
murpho999 wrote: » Don't get this need for a 'star' or 'marquee' signing. We arguably haven't had one at LFC since Torres, although Liverpool made him a better player. Same with Suarez. People baulked at Sturridge signing last year but wouldn't want him leaving now. Think Liverpool create more stars than actually sign.
Knex. wrote: » Bastids removed the "Milan Jovanovic is one of the greatest players in the World", Neighbours video. Can't find it anywhere now!
mormank wrote: » http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyRcA5K3Is4 skip to 15.30. Couldn't find the clip on it's own either but felt the digging was warranted given his retirement!
Vicxas wrote: » Milan Jovanovich announces his retirement.
Fescue wrote: » I wonder could Allen be the player to take over from Gerrard. Not a like for like replacement but someone who sits and dictates the tempo of our play. A much more controlling presence than Gerrard. Ahead of him two box to box players like Lallana, Henderson or Can.
HaveASnickers wrote: » Messi - Suarez - Neymar One of Messi or Suarez's goal return will have to drop. I wonder who it will be?
dubdamo wrote: » Really don't care, he's gone, I don't follow Suarez, I follow Liverpool.
I am pie wrote: » For the clearest example of why Liverpool and Utd fans should be kept as far away from each other as possible, have a look at the pure dribblefest of sub adolescent nonsense geing spewed out on twitter after carragher23 rated Gerrard above Scholes and Lampard. Would put you off football nearly.
Augmerson wrote: » Is there a chance that we'd get Barcelona in the CL and Suarez could start against us?