Author Topic: Welcome Marko Grujic (Read 224096 times)

Too early for flapjacks? · « **Reply #640 on:** February 13, 2017, 12:47:18 pm »

Any idea on his return date?

newterp · « **Reply #641 on:** February 13, 2017, 12:49:28 pm »

Turned out to be a wasted season for him - but hopefully one that at minimum acclimatizes him to England.

clinical · « **Reply #642 on:** February 13, 2017, 01:17:00 pm »

Quote from: newterp on February 13, 2017, 12:49:28 pm

Turned out to be a wasted season for him - but hopefully one that at minimum acclimatizes him to England.

Not what we want but IF we end up in Europa only next season then that would actually be best for Grujic's development. Don't think we'd play him in champions league.

Fromola · « **Reply #643 on:** February 13, 2017, 01:23:16 pm »

Quote from: newterp on February 13, 2017, 12:49:28 pm

Turned out to be a wasted season for him - but hopefully one that at minimum acclimatizes him to England.

Needed to get him in January last year to give him that 6 month acclimitisation then. It's been wasted 18 months for him.

Dubred · « **Reply #644 on:** February 13, 2017, 01:30:39 pm »

Lad has huge potential. Its been such a shame he's been out the past while. Like the question above.....any idea on whats happening with him?

Titi Camara · « **Reply #645 on:** February 13, 2017, 01:43:15 pm »

"Injured - Expected Return - February 27, 2017"

Sounds like he's a still a few weeks away and will then need to build his fitness back up. Maybe see him on the subs bench from March?

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #646 on:** February 13, 2017, 06:47:26 pm »

What was the injury?

TepidT2O · « **Reply #647 on:** February 13, 2017, 06:54:02 pm »

Quote from: So... Howard Phillips on February 13, 2017, 06:47:26 pm

What was the injury?

Hamstring tendon injury,,

harryc · « **Reply #648 on:** February 13, 2017, 07:04:56 pm »

Quote from: COCK WOMBLES on February 13, 2017, 06:54:02 pm

Hamstring tendon injury,,

Any news if he is back in training yet?

elsewhere · « **Reply #649 on:** March 8, 2017, 01:56:10 pm »

Quote from: harryc on February 13, 2017, 07:04:56 pm

Any news if he is back in training yet?

Chris~ · « **Reply #650 on:** March 8, 2017, 01:59:17 pm »

Yeah he is. Played for the u23s on Monday night.

rawcusk8 · « **Reply #651 on:** March 8, 2017, 01:59:26 pm »

Quote from: elsewhere on March 8, 2017, 01:56:10 pm

He was in the last training photos a few days ago and also played 60 minutes in the recent u23 game.

The Real Rasta · « **Reply #652 on:** March 8, 2017, 01:59:43 pm »

Quote from: elsewhere on March 8, 2017, 01:56:10 pm

He played an hour for the U23s the other night.

Dubred · « **Reply #653 on:** March 8, 2017, 02:41:31 pm »

Great news. You get the feeling this fella has a big big future ahead of him.

We're rightly clammering for increased quality in the midfield but the truth is we've hardly seen anything of this lad to see if he can take the step up - he could be the answer.

In some ways its a waste of a season certainly playing wise for him, but I think it will have been invaluable for him just being here with the squad and getting used to his surroundings the past 9 months or so.

He'll be well settled which is a huge bonus ahead of his fitness targets.

newterp · « **Reply #654 on:** March 8, 2017, 03:12:42 pm »

Quote from: Dubred on March 8, 2017, 02:41:31 pm

Great news. You get the feeling this fella has a big big future ahead of him.

We're rightly clammering for increased quality in the midfield but the truth is we've hardly seen anything of this lad to see if he can take the step up - he could be the answer.

In some ways its a waste of a season certainly playing wise for him, but I think it will have been invaluable for him just being here with the squad and getting used to his surroundings the past 9 months or so.

He'll be well settled which is a huge bonus ahead of his fitness targets.

Agreed with this. Hopefully the injuries aren't a consistent thing - maybe as he gets used to the rigors and gets stronger.

Day1983 · « **Reply #655 on:** May 8, 2017, 09:56:59 am »

I was impressed with him during his short cameo yesterday. He's a big lad like!

4pool · « **Reply #656 on:** May 8, 2017, 09:58:02 pm »

Played for the U23's v Everton in the Mini Derby tonight. We won 2-1.

Probably the best player on the pitch.

Ojo, TAA, and Wilson were good as well.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #657 on:** May 8, 2017, 09:59:26 pm »

His pass to TAA for the second goal was wonderful, showed some really good touches tonight, despite being battered by the BS.

CraigDS · « **Reply #658 on:** May 8, 2017, 10:01:10 pm »

Has he grown another 12" since being injured? Was a big lad anyway but looked about 7ft out there.

Good cameo too.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #659 on:** May 8, 2017, 10:04:46 pm »

Had a great game tonight, looking forward to seeing what he can do next season.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #660 on:** May 8, 2017, 10:05:41 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on May 8, 2017, 10:01:10 pm

Has he grown another 12" since being injured? Was a big lad anyway but looked about 7ft out there.

Good cameo too.

He's always looked about 7 feet to me.

IvanSER · « **Reply #661 on:** June 17, 2017, 04:40:16 pm »

Grujic starting for Serbia U21 against Portugal. Game in 20 mins.

El Denzel Pepito · « **Reply #662 on:** June 17, 2017, 05:19:24 pm »

Quote from: CraigDS on May 8, 2017, 10:01:10 pm

Has he grown another 12" since being injured?

Only late at night.

rocco · « **Reply #663 on:** June 18, 2017, 10:41:13 am »

Quote from: IvanSER on June 17, 2017, 04:40:16 pm

Grujic starting for Serbia U21 against Portugal. Game in 20 mins.

Disappointing performance...

Rush 82 · « **Reply #664 on:** June 18, 2017, 11:41:41 am »

Quote from: rocco on June 18, 2017, 10:41:13 am

Disappointing performance...

Details?

rocco · « **Reply #665 on:** June 18, 2017, 12:05:24 pm »

Quote from: Rush 82 on June 18, 2017, 11:41:41 am

Details?

Personally felt he didn't get involved enough , at times you would think he wasn't on the pitch and should have scored but didn't even hit the target.

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #666 on:** June 19, 2017, 12:19:50 pm »

Yeah, he had a very quiet game, got booked after four minutes which I think held him back a bit for the rest of the game.

Rush 82 · « **Reply #667 on:** June 19, 2017, 12:31:03 pm »

Quote from: rocco on June 18, 2017, 12:05:24 pm

Personally felt he didn't get involved enough , at times you would think he wasn't on the pitch and should have scored but didn't even hit the target.

Good to see him getting his poor games out of the way on someone else's tab

MNTY · « **Reply #668 on:** June 20, 2017, 05:43:46 pm »

He's already been booked and he's committed two further lazy challenge 's threading on very thin ice here.

Rush 82 · « **Reply #669 on:** June 20, 2017, 06:07:07 pm »

Quote from: MNTY on June 20, 2017, 05:43:46 pm

He's already been booked and he's committed two further lazy challenge 's threading on very thin ice here.

which game is this?

vallapureddy · « **Reply #670 on:** June 20, 2017, 06:08:49 pm »

Grujic substituted at 51st min

ggcc14 · « **Reply #671 on:** June 20, 2017, 06:27:57 pm »

He was poor in Serbia's first game and sounds like he was again today, not to worry he's impressed me in a Liverpool shirt so far.

Vote For Pedro · « **Reply #672 on:** June 20, 2017, 09:59:17 pm »

Quote from: ggcc14 on June 20, 2017, 06:27:57 pm

He was poor in Serbia's first game and sounds like he was again today, not to worry he's impressed me in a Liverpool shirt so far.

Indeed, I've seen some quality players look absolutely rancid in the Under 21s - think it'll do him good after such a stop start season to get some minutes under his belt though.

Bend It Like Aurelio · « **Reply #673 on:** June 20, 2017, 10:43:28 pm »

Sounds like he's too eager to impress, much like Can was when he first came here. He used to be reckless and uncontrolled also in his limited playing time.

He just needs more games, I think. He needs that assurance that he's going to get his chance.

Redcap · « **Reply #674 on:** June 23, 2017, 12:21:18 am »

I'm a massive fan of Grujic.

I think he's the opposite of a lot of our young midfielders over the last few years (Stewart, Brannagan, Rossiter, Chirivella et al) in that all of those guys were neat and tidy with nothing flashy in their lockers.

Grujic is more like a young Gerrard, in that he can play the 40 yard pass, play the one two, get forward and score thumping headers or 30 yard rockets. To play in a Klopp team, which values hard work and quick transitions, Grujic needs to work on those aspects of his game a little more. Once he gets there though, he'll be absolutely beastly. I'm actually a bit more confident he'll make it at Liverpool than I am about Origi.

HARD AS HELL · « **Reply #675 on:** June 23, 2017, 10:18:40 pm »

Quote from: Redcap on June 23, 2017, 12:21:18 am

I'm a massive fan of Grujic.

I think he's the opposite of a lot of our young midfielders over the last few years (Stewart, Brannagan, Rossiter, Chirivella et al) in that all of those guys were neat and tidy with nothing flashy in their lockers.

Grujic is more like a young Gerrard, in that he can play the 40 yard pass, play the one two, get forward and score thumping headers or 30 yard rockets. To play in a Klopp team, which values hard work and quick transitions, Grujic needs to work on those aspects of his game a little more. Once he gets there though, he'll be absolutely beastly. I'm actually a bit more confident he'll make it at Liverpool than I am about Origi.

That is some very interesting insight. I hope you're right - I think central midfield is a weak part of our team.

SquirrelandGman · « **Reply #676 on:** June 23, 2017, 10:23:37 pm »

Yeah he was dubbed the Gerrard replacement.

Honestly can't wait for him to get fully fit and get a run in the cup competition

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #677 on:** June 23, 2017, 11:43:29 pm »

Serbia went out of the U21s tournament tonight so I don't think he should miss too much of the start of pre-season now.

OLDIE · « **Reply #678 on:** July 15, 2017, 11:28:15 pm »

He could be a decent player, he needs to look forward when he gets the ball. He always looks sideways or backwards.

Schmidt · « **Reply #679 on:** July 15, 2017, 11:34:39 pm »

Quote from: OLDIE on July 15, 2017, 11:28:15 pm

He could be a decent player, he needs to look forward when he gets the ball. He always looks sideways or backwards.

I wouldn't read much into the Wigan game, he looked knackered which can really mess with your speed of thought and awareness.