5live wrote: » He is supposed to be unhappy playing out wide to facilitate Ibrahimovich. A few murmurs of interest in him but i reckon he's out of our price range. Pastore would be a better bet from PSG i think. Pity about Griezmann going to Athleti. Looks a super player.
Fescue wrote: » People who don't like marzipan are generally social outcasts and do poorly in school. Seen a documentary on it.
Raif Severance wrote: » Robo looks decent going Forward, but I don't have much Faith in his Defensive Skills. I've lost count the Number of Times, he got Beat. You know what? I'd rather play Flano than Robo. We're going to get Murdered, if we are going to play Johnson and Robo as FBs. Since both are Defensive Liabilities.
Sappy404 wrote: » Does anyone know why Assaidi isn't on the tour?
Knex. wrote: » Did he not sign for Stoke?
martyos121 wrote: » BREAKING: Liverpool have announced the signing of Southampton's tea lady for a fee believed to be in the region of £17 million pounds. This could rise to £20 million with add-ons.
MD1990 wrote: » No lean ffs. We overpaid again.
Markovic already looks a diamond to be smoothed Olympiakos panicked every time Lazar Markovic got on the ball. That, it would appear, would be the worst thing to do. The more space he is afforded, the more chance he has of producing something special. Even in this 45-minute debut, he did so a few times. His long legs, flashing over the ball, confused defenders; in a style that has become commonplace in football, he cut on to his stronger foot, opened up his body and looked to beat players with skill, speed and deft movement. Twice he went close, both times curling his effort over, the goalkeeper looking beaten. With just five goals for Benfica last season, it is a part of a game that will have to develop; so, too, the defensive aspect of his play. But he is in the right environment to learn, and already glimpses of his ability were seen. So far – albeit not far at all – so good. View gallery """""""""" Liverpool FC 1 Olympiakos 0 - International Champions Cup (pics: Jason Roberts) View gallery Depth is getting better Ignoring the wonderfully American stadium announcer - with his sponsorship plugs and pronunciation of 'Oh-limpy-ay-koz' – for just a moment, the substitutions told a story. Granted, this is just pre-season and there are more changes here than there ever would be in a Premier League game. But at half time, Philippe Coutinho was introduced into the game. Alongside him, Joe Allen and Jack Robinson. One is set to become one of Brazil's best over the next few years; Allen is deeply entrusted by the manager; Robinson is a young full back who has caught the eye at the most crucial time in his Liverpool career. The conveyor belt continued. Lucas Leiva and Sebastian Coates appeared, as did Martin Kelly. Then came Rickie Lambert and Jordon Ibe. The squad already has a depth to it not seen at Anfield in years. When considering Adam Lallana, Daniel Agger, Fabio Borini and Jon Flanagan are absent – and with more signings imminent – the manager will have plenty at his disposal this season. A pity he can't make eight changes every game. Fitness is getting better too It was hot in Chicago, played in a stadium with offered little shade, the vast stands rising out into the city skyline. But for a pre-season friendly, the Reds' tempo was surprisingly quick from the first whistle. Memories of the goalless draw against Tottenham in Baltimore two years ago threatened to dampen any enthusiasm, with conditions similar – if not quite as hot as that lava-like afternoon in 2012. But Liverpool were energetic from the start, with Sterling's goal just reward for the purpose in their play. This was the club's fourth pre-season game. Throughout the tour of the US, Rodgers has been keen to highlight how every day is a progression towards the opening game against Southampton. The result will have pleased the manager, but more so the glimmer of intensity that pervaded much of last season. WATCH: Fan with giant Sturridge mask dances pre-game New bodies in defence needed Rodgers was keen to offer praise to the defence after their first clean sheet of pre-season. Throughout most of the game, they were solid. But there were times when Olympiakos – nowhere near full flight themselves in attack – stretched the Reds. Only good last-minute defending, usually from Martin Skrtel, stopped a free chance at goal. So Liverpool did defend well. But they also, at times, defended dangerously. Liverpool conceded 50 goals last season, but it could have been more. Excellent one-on-one defending masked the lack of shape, the exposure and poor positioning that became too frequent in certain games. Those bad habits looked to be returning. If a ball had just been more accurate, or harder, or lofted, then the Greek champions would have been given one-on-one opportunities. Agger aside, the starting back four on Sunday is not too far removed from what the Reds lined up with during the early stages of the season. Is it the system or individuals that have Liverpool living so perilously? The arrival of Dejan Lovren, a £20m signing from Southampton, will go some way to answering that.
LuckyLloyd wrote: » Lovren should be a solid enough signing. If we went into the season with: Sakho Lovren Skrtel Agger Others then it would be okay. If you drop out Agger then I'd feel better with another experienced center back on board.
Underpaid Mike wrote: » Not sure centre half was really a major problem for us last year though We had much much bigger problems with our full backs. Enrique returning is an upgrade although not a huge one. As for the headless chicken playing right back im not even going to start on him. We should cancel his contract and let him leave on a free given his wages and lack of contribution.
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