Author Topic: Ragnar Klavan (Read 130256 times)

vinothmct · « **Reply #160 on:** July 29, 2016, 08:12:35 am »

Overall i'm satisfied with our summer dealings.

What really baffled me is Sellling smith ? I felt we fill find a backup . Now it seems we won't buy any players and use milner there. Was smith that bad or we felt it benefits him by going to bournemouth.

Do we have any young LB in academy ? Moreno often has those niggles . We really needed a backup here

Alex7 · « **Reply #161 on:** July 29, 2016, 09:10:09 am »

Thought he looked very good against Chelsea

Easy · « **Reply #162 on:** July 29, 2016, 09:35:26 am »

This guys sounds like just what we needed - and at a bargain price.
Solid, no brain farts, a bit of a Ronseal - does exactly what it says on the tin - i.e. a defender who can defend.

DanA · « **Reply #163 on:** July 31, 2016, 05:25:25 am »

From the little we've seen he looks an upgrade on Skrtel. We'll see though when the real stuff starts.

Bend It Like Aurelio · « **Reply #164 on:** July 31, 2016, 05:49:01 am »

Quote from: DanA on July 31, 2016, 05:25:25 am

From the little we've seen he looks an upgrade on Skrtel. We'll see though when the real stuff starts.

He's solid, has some pace, is aware of his teammates around him, plays on the front foot and knows how to come out to cut the pass out. 4 mil at 30 years old, it's an excellent buy.

Carra-ton · « **Reply #165 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:06:05 pm »

The guy is going to be fondly remembered at Anfield, in future. Such calm defending. Blocks shots like swatting flies.

Grobbelrevell · « **Reply #166 on:** July 31, 2016, 12:13:31 pm »

First sight of him last night and whilst he wasn't tested a great deal, he looked solid when called upon, and comfortable.

As DanA says, we'll discover a lot more once the competitive stuff begins, but the early signs are certainly positive. Hopefully he proves to be a bargain.

Chakri · « **Reply #167 on:** August 6, 2016, 10:19:32 pm »

Welcome Klavan

goalspaytherent · « **Reply #168 on:** August 6, 2016, 10:23:50 pm »

Quote from: Chakri on August 6, 2016, 10:19:32 pm

Welcome Klavan

This fella knows how to defend

psycllone · « **Reply #169 on:** August 6, 2016, 10:41:03 pm »

No bullshit and sticks to the basics of defending. What a steal.

cptrios · « **Reply #170 on:** August 6, 2016, 10:43:01 pm »

Quote from: psycllone on August 6, 2016, 10:41:03 pm

No bullshit and sticks to the basics of defending. What a steal.

I really don't care if he's ever any more than that. Still preseason, obviously, but it'd be great to have a CB option who's just a simple, solid defender for once.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #171 on:** August 6, 2016, 10:45:07 pm »

Been very solid and reliable during pre-season. Lets hope he can take that form into the new season when called upon.

MrRaptorTurtle · « **Reply #172 on:** August 6, 2016, 10:45:42 pm »

First time I've actually watched him properly today and my god, how good does it feel to have a CB that doesn't try to overplay it, just gets rid if in doubt! Really good signing so far!

Djimi Smicer34 · « **Reply #173 on:** August 6, 2016, 10:50:25 pm »

I like him a lot already.

Looks a very shrewd and solid signing who really adds some competition for a starting place at CB. He was very good today, as he has been in all of the games he's played so far.

SenorGarcia · « **Reply #174 on:** August 6, 2016, 11:00:17 pm »

Looks a great signing. Centre back position is looking very strong once everyone is fit. Lovren, Klavan, Matip, Sakho and Gomez waiting in the wings- brilliant.

DefJack · « **Reply #175 on:** August 6, 2016, 11:04:20 pm »

Stoic, old fashioned almost, very solid.

Seems like one who's coming into his prime slightly late, having spent years developing his game and improving, Estonians revere him.

Could be a solid player for us over the next 2-3 years, a very solid option that will push the likes of Sakho for a spot.

MNAA · « **Reply #176 on:** August 7, 2016, 12:25:12 am »

Quote from: Djimi Smicer on August 6, 2016, 10:50:25 pm

I like him a lot already.

Looks a very shrewd and solid signing who really adds some competition for a starting place at CB. He was very good today, as he has been in all of the games he's played so far.

Shrewd, solid signing indeed. No nonsense basic defending

robertobaggio37 · « **Reply #177 on:** August 7, 2016, 12:48:30 am »

Like the look of him. Might be a stellar signing.

farawayred · « **Reply #178 on:** August 7, 2016, 05:02:05 am »

Seen two games only, but he was solid in both. Nothing flashy, just "do your job and move on" type. I like him too.

Redcap · « **Reply #179 on:** August 7, 2016, 05:42:40 am »

I'm probably getting way ahead of myself, but a decent shout for the best fourth choice CB in the league? Oozes class so far. I wouldn't say he's 'no nonsense' either. I think he actually looks very classy on the ball. Incredibly composed, agile and a good pair of feet.

On top of all that, he also seems to find himself in the right place at the right time very often. Very very happy with this signing.

SwordInYourGut · « **Reply #180 on:** August 7, 2016, 05:44:57 am »

Quote from: Redcap on August 7, 2016, 05:42:40 am

I'm probably getting way ahead of myself, but a decent shout for the best fourth choice CB in the league? Oozes class so far. I wouldn't say he's 'no nonsense' either. I think he actually looks very classy on the ball. Incredibly composed, agile and a good pair of feet.

On top of all that, he also seems to find himself in the right place at the right time very often. Very very happy with this signing.

Don't think he'll be fourth choice, mate

Bend It Like Aurelio · « **Reply #181 on:** August 7, 2016, 05:54:23 am »

He really does remind me of Hyppia. He's intelligent, has great positioning. He doesn't have tremendous athletic ability, but he just does the right things, his decision making so far is very positive. He's better with his feet than Hyppia was, but Hyppia was amazing with his aerial prowess, something I haven't seen much evidence of with Ragnar yet.

I think Klopp really isn't just going for players who are gifted or have tremendous physical traits, he really is going for players who are intelligent with leadership abilities. You can see that in all of his signings this summer.

Redcap · « **Reply #182 on:** August 7, 2016, 05:57:21 am »

Quote from: SwordInYourGut on August 7, 2016, 05:44:57 am

Don't think he'll be fourth choice, mate

Mm.. well whoever ends up being fourth choice is probably too good to be fourth choice. They're a really good set of CBs.

Bend It Like Aurelio · « **Reply #183 on:** August 7, 2016, 05:59:08 am »

Quote from: Redcap on August 7, 2016, 05:57:21 am

Mm.. well whoever ends up being fourth choice is probably too good to be fourth choice. They're a really good set of CBs.

I don't think there is such as thing as 4th choice. If all the CB's are healthy, you'll have two who will play on the left, and two who will play on the right. There will be a 5th choice however, and I'm certain that will be Gomez.

diegoLFC7 · « **Reply #184 on:** August 7, 2016, 06:20:22 am »

Hes a great competitor. We couldn't break him when we played Augsburg in the Europa. He's a real professional and knows why he's here. This is good for our defense because we now have 4 players competing against each other for the starting spot.

EestiRed · « **Reply #185 on:** August 7, 2016, 07:43:00 am »

That was a typical Klavan performance i would say. Yesterday Lovren seemed to grab the highlights with last ditch tackles and more aggressive defending in general. But as a CB pair i must say they worked very well and Klavan was calm and positive with his passes. It´s probably safe to say that they will start against Arsenal considering the fact that they have played the most during preseason from our current crop of CB-s. The intensity will be different from Arsenal, i hope they can manage.
There was one moment when they lost Suarez. I think there was a cross from the left with Klavan and Milner both thinking that the other is marking Suarez but both didn´t reach him. That´s probably something that can be accounted to not playing together that much, basically a communication fail. Hopefully those errors can be swiped out during the remaining week. Also i´m a bit worried about Migs and his controlling of the box which can be difficult for CB´s. But hopefully he has improved also.

McrRed · « **Reply #186 on:** August 7, 2016, 07:48:09 am »

Quote from: Bend It Like Aurelio on August 7, 2016, 05:54:23 am

He really does remind me of Hyppia. He's intelligent, has great positioning. He doesn't have tremendous athletic ability, but he just does the right things, his decision making so far is very positive. He's better with his feet than Hyppia was, but Hyppia was amazing with his aerial prowess, something I haven't seen much evidence of with Ragnar yet.

I think Klopp really isn't just going for players who are gifted or have tremendous physical traits, he really is going for players who are intelligent with leadership abilities. You can see that in all of his signings this summer.

He's like Hyypia and Henchoz's love-child.

I'm enjoying his work.

Hunts Cross · « **Reply #187 on:** August 7, 2016, 09:50:18 am »

He played like he had been in that side forever. Very solid, capable centre back. Nice one, Jurgen.

Ratboy3G · « **Reply #188 on:** August 9, 2016, 11:40:49 am »

I don't think he's getting enough credit for how comfortable he is on the ball, looks like an excellent signing so far.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #189 on:** August 9, 2016, 12:04:02 pm »

Caught out of position once or twice, but nothing too worrying. I suspect he's a shoe in for the game at the Emirates. Looks strong, committed and has a pretty good understanding with Lovren.

Redinho · « **Reply #190 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:56:49 pm »

King Ragnar, brilliant debut. I like him.

Bend It Like Aurelio · « **Reply #191 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:57:59 pm »

Class, that Klavan. The spot is his to lose now it looks like. Matip and Sakho may not get a game for a while.

tubby · « **Reply #192 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:58:39 pm »

Really like the look of him, just a solid defender and isn't prone to panicking on the ball either.

Redcap · « **Reply #193 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:58:41 pm »

He's a bit good, isn't he?

smurfinaus · « **Reply #194 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:58:56 pm »

Very very solid. Didnt put a foot wrong

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #195 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:58:57 pm »

Very good debut

Samie · « **Reply #196 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:59:21 pm »

Samvice · « **Reply #197 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:59:29 pm »

Starting to feel like another Sami Hyypia signing finally.

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #198 on:** August 14, 2016, 05:59:36 pm »

Quote from: Bend It Like Aurelio on August 14, 2016, 05:57:59 pm

Class, that Klavan. The spot is his to lose now it looks like. Matip and Sakho may not get a game for a while.

or he can go to Lb and matip comes in at CB

dramared · « **Reply #199 on:** August 14, 2016, 06:00:50 pm »

He has not really put a foot wrong since he has been here and has played all pre season.

Slotted into our style of play, well done to the guy. Top pro.