Author Topic: Welcome Marko Grujic (Read 224100 times)

Bunter · « **Reply #40 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:15:27 pm »

Hello, Goodbye.

Reds Flag · « **Reply #41 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:16:42 pm »

Welcome Marko, hope you have a great future with us!

clinical · « **Reply #42 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:18:08 pm »

Reckon he will be in competition with Milner, Henderson, and Can for 2 positions next year.

Still think we'll get a top DM

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #43 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:20:44 pm »

Good leaning technique on the lad. Shame he's going back straight away, but he'll probably do his hammy in by March if he stays with us at the moment.

Welcome to LFC Marko, see you in August.

Fromola · « **Reply #44 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:25:49 pm »

Why loan him back? We need players now and give him time to adapt.

ahfolk79 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:28:06 pm »

Quote from: Samie on January 6, 2016, 02:11:46 pm

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/202338-marko-grujic-the-first-liverpool-interview

God, these questions are awful. Marko, just how excited are you? How will you feel playing a Anfield? A more interesting answer would have been:

"Well, I saw how Jon Flanagan, how you say, "got a bonk on" when he scored in the goal against Tottenham. I expect that you will notice something similar with me".

TepidT2O · « **Reply #46 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:42:02 pm »

His name is pronounced GREW - ITCH

if the commentators on red star games are correct, anyway....

He's one of those players that could be gone in a year, or could go on to be a major star....

Who knows?

Good luck to the kid though...

Bergersrightwingviews · « **Reply #47 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:47:59 pm »

He really is a big lad. I wish he were coming straight away, but probably sensible to give him a full pre-season before chucking him in.

I hope he can add some steel to the midfield.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #48 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:50:51 pm »

Quote from: Tepid water on January 6, 2016, 03:42:02 pm

His name is pronounced GREW - ITCH

if the commentators on red star games are correct, anyway....

He's one of those players that could be gone in a year, or could go on to be a major star....

Who knows?

Good luck to the kid though...

The kind of signing I like, for £6m what is there to lose? If he's not that good a club on the continent will offer us a few million and if he's a star, well then we've had a bargain.

Adam_LFC · « **Reply #49 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:51:58 pm »

6ft3 already with the potential to grow a bit more maybe (he is 19). He makes Klopp look of average height standing next to him. Exactly what we have needed in our midfield, physical presence. Pity we won't see him 'til preseason.

Mr Mingebag Squid · « **Reply #50 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:53:26 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 03:25:49 pm

Why loan him back? We need players now and give him time to adapt.

Presumably Red Star wouldn't sanction the deal unless it included the loan back option?

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #51 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:56:06 pm »

welcome marko!

goodbye marko!

BeautifulGame91 · « **Reply #52 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:58:29 pm »

Quote from: clinical on January 6, 2016, 03:18:08 pm

Reckon he will be in competition with Milner, Henderson, and Can for 2 positions next year.

Still think we'll get a top DM

We already have one in the making in Can imo.

If we sign a midfielder it should be a CM who can control play and dominate possession. Unless Henderson develops than side of his game quickly .

With Can Lucas and now Grujic as DM don't think we need a DM as priority.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #53 on:** January 6, 2016, 03:59:37 pm »

Good luck to the lad next season. Seems physically ready for the premier league at such a young age. Hope he's the first of many gems Klopp is going to bring in

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #54 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:03:25 pm »

Welcome!

He has high potential but people need to be patient. He's only 19, and as we've seen with Origi it may take 4-6 months or so next season for him to settle. Shame he couldn't join now already but hopefully a full preseason with Klopp will work wonders.

JSteve · « **Reply #55 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:04:04 pm »

Welcome Marko. Hope you have a great career here.

Fromola · « **Reply #56 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:07:10 pm »

Quote from: Mr Mingebag Squid on January 6, 2016, 03:53:26 pm

Presumably Red Star wouldn't sanction the deal unless it included the loan back option?

Possibly, but they've already got the league in the bag and they're not in Europe, so what's the big deal? Either we want the player or not and paying an extra few quid to have him available for the 5 million games between now and the end of the season - and giving him time to adjust - may prove worthwhile.

It's like last year paying big money for Origi and then letting him stay at Lille for a year rather than letting our player get to grips with English fooball.

killer-heels · « **Reply #57 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:14:39 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on January 6, 2016, 03:50:51 pm

The kind of signing I like, for £6m what is there to lose? If he's not that good a club on the continent will offer us a few million and if he's a star, well then we've had a bargain.

Not something i agree with but lets see how he gets on.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #58 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:15:24 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on January 6, 2016, 04:14:39 pm

Not something i agree with but lets see how he gets on.

What don't you agree with? It's a low risk signing?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #59 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:17:52 pm »

Quote from: Mistletoe Gripewater on January 6, 2016, 02:32:02 pm

No tattoos. A change in signing policy going on here?

First thing that jumped right out at me when i saw the picture was his empty arms

Give it a few weeks with Skrtel and Bertie and he will be covered in the fuckers.

invader_gir · « **Reply #60 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:17:58 pm »

Quote from: mersey_paradise on January 6, 2016, 02:14:20 pm

Classic relaxed lean , Welcome to LFC Marko !!

Can he play in defence ?

no one is officially our player until the leaning pics are out.

killer-heels · « **Reply #61 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:18:16 pm »

Quote from: Gerry Attrick on January 6, 2016, 04:15:24 pm

What don't you agree with? It's a low risk signing?

The notion of signing players for that sort of price and saying its a no lose. I wouldnt want the club to be just signing players with that as the criteria.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #62 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:19:50 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on January 6, 2016, 04:18:16 pm

The notion of signing players for that sort of price and saying its a no lose. I wouldnt want the club to be just signing players with that as the criteria.

Well I suspect the club's line of thinking is that of 'he's got massive potential'. I don't mind this kind of signing though for the reasons I set out, if you don't agree that's fair enough but I'm okay with us taking chances on players like Grujic

Caston · « **Reply #63 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:24:56 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 03:25:49 pm

Why loan him back? We need players now and give him time to adapt.

Go and read his interview

red mongoose · « **Reply #64 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:26:20 pm »

Quote from: Samie on January 6, 2016, 02:05:10 pm

"We are two wild and crazy guys!"

Fromola · « **Reply #65 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:27:16 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on January 6, 2016, 04:18:16 pm

The notion of signing players for that sort of price and saying its a no lose. I wouldnt want the club to be just signing players with that as the criteria.

If Klopp is behind it then i'll trust his judgement when I wouldn't with the assortment of Aspas, Alberto and Ricky Lambert type 'low risk signings' from the Rodgers/committee regime.

killer-heels · « **Reply #66 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:28:10 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 03:25:49 pm

Why loan him back? We need players now and give him time to adapt.

If he signed we will be clamouring for him to start. I know the Premier League isnt as good as some leagues but its a different world to the Serbian league.

Let him get a preseason, work on the training field and have the pressure on other new players.

killer-heels · « **Reply #67 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:28:53 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 04:27:16 pm

If Klopp is behind it then i'll trust his judgement when I wouldn't with the assortment of Aspas, Alberto and Ricky Lambert type 'low risk signings' from the Rodgers/committee regime.

Indeed. Although looks as if he was lined up before Klopp arrived.

Gerry Attrick · « **Reply #68 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:31:09 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 04:27:16 pm

If Klopp is behind it then i'll trust his judgement when I wouldn't with the assortment of Aspas, Alberto and Ricky Lambert type 'low risk signings' from the Rodgers/committee regime.

A couple of those are not even remotely comparable to Grujic. Aspas and Lambert were not highly rated youngsters. Alberto was somewhat similar in age, and a questionable attitude has held him back. Gomez is a more valid example

newterp · « **Reply #69 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:31:37 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on January 6, 2016, 04:28:53 pm

Indeed. Although looks as if he was lined up before Klopp arrived.

Seemed all indications pointed to Buvic being a huge admirer of his and told Klopp about him

BeautifulGame91 · « **Reply #70 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:32:02 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 04:07:10 pm

Possibly, but they've already got the league in the bag and they're not in Europe, so what's the big deal? Either we want the player or not and paying an extra few quid to have him available for the 5 million games between now and the end of the season - and giving him time to adjust - may prove worthwhile.

It's like last year paying big money for Origi and then letting him stay at Lille for a year rather than letting our player get to grips with English fooball.

Because he is a local lad and would want to win the league with the team He grew up supporting before moving next season .

Samie · « **Reply #71 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:33:12 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 04:07:10 pm

Possibly, but they've already got the league in the bag and they're not in Europe, so what's the big deal? Either we want the player or not and paying an extra few quid to have him available for the 5 million games between now and the end of the season - and giving him time to adjust - may prove worthwhile.

It's like last year paying big money for Origi and then letting him stay at Lille for a year rather than letting our player get to grips with English fooball.

Read his interview and you'll understand why he want's to stay for the neat six months.

rickardinho1 · « **Reply #72 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:38:41 pm »

Quote from: Bitter Mug on January 6, 2016, 04:07:10 pm

Possibly, but they've already got the league in the bag and they're not in Europe, so what's the big deal? Either we want the player or not and paying an extra few quid to have him available for the 5 million games between now and the end of the season - and giving him time to adjust - may prove worthwhile.

It's like last year paying big money for Origi and then letting him stay at Lille for a year rather than letting our player get to grips with English fooball.

We probably don't have space to include him in the EL squad considering that we're only allowed 3 changes and none of Flanagan, Ilori, or Teixeira are in the team currently. Priority needs to be on a CB too.

Probably not the biggest factor but certainly something that was considered in deciding to let him stay in Serbia.

Quote from: rickardinho1 on January 6, 2016, 04:25:16 pm

Worth keeping in mind that we only have two EL spaces available (ie. replacing Ings and Gomez), and are allowed to make 3 changes to the squad prior to playing Augsburg.

For some reason Flanagan was left off the squad so he'll probably be one of the three changes (though won't take one of those two spots as he can be listed as an academy product). It's really silly that he wasn't included before as it would have made no difference to the rest of our squad.

Presumably Ilori will take Gomez's place, so that leaves only one other additional space (ie. replacing Ings) and one of three possible changes. With that in mind signing a CB on loan (or someone permanent if it's Matip for example) would probably be the most sensible move to make.

If we want to make any more moves than that then that means that one or both of Flanagan and Ilori get omitted. It appears that Teixeira will struggle to make the squad again too fwiw, unless it's instead of Ilori, Flanagan, or a new CB.

Whatever happens there doesn't appear to be an awful lot of flexibility for Klopp to change the squad this month beyond one or maybe two signings, though it looks like an emergency CB will have to be prioritised.

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #73 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:40:47 pm »

Think people need to not class this as a January signing. He's a summer signing we've secured early on. It's obvious his heart was set on staying for the rest of the season, so we've just done what we need to do to make sure we have him for next season.

clinical · « **Reply #74 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:41:51 pm »

Please be like Javi Martinez

Please be like Javi Martinez

Please be like Javi Martinez

Filler. · « **Reply #75 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:42:58 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on January 6, 2016, 04:28:53 pm

Indeed. Although looks as if he was lined up before Klopp arrived.

How? How does it look like that?

ericthered10 · « **Reply #76 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:43:24 pm »

Quote from: newterp on January 6, 2016, 04:31:37 pm

Seemed all indications pointed to Buvic being a huge admirer of his and told Klopp about him

Not refuting but where/what are those indications other than country of origin?

ThePeetmix · « **Reply #77 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:45:02 pm »

Quote from: clinical on January 6, 2016, 04:41:51 pm

Please be like Javi Martinez

Please be like Javi Martinez

Please be like Javi Martinez

Bit more of a box-to-box player than Martinez I'd say. Has something going both ways. Something I think is very important when playing as a two in midfield. Got a lot of similarities to Can in many ways.

Looks very good in the air too.

Solomon Grundy · « **Reply #78 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:56:38 pm »

Quote from: clinical on January 6, 2016, 04:41:51 pm

Please be like ~~Javi Martinez~~ Patrick Vieira.

Please be like ~~Javi Martinez~~ Patrick Vieira.

Please be like ~~Javi Martinez~~ Patrick Vieira.

Lone Star Red · « **Reply #79 on:** January 6, 2016, 04:57:56 pm »

Once, just once, I'd love to see some new signing coming and having the cheek to be sarcastic with those awful interview questions that are always asked. Milner is as close as we've gotten with his fantastically boring answers.