Topic: Adam Lallana

[fowlermagic]

Playing Lallana & Coutinho in midfield is surely the way forward as we do need that additional spark of vision / attack in the middle of the park. It does put additional responsibilities on Henderson / defence as a whole but no way should we have to pack the second line with defensive midfielders just to cover our shortfall in the backline. A false 9 like Firmino will not score the 20 plus league goals Kane, Costa and co were scoring before so the rest of the attacking players have to step up...a trio of Lallana, Coutino & Henderson should return 25 league goals approx. Any other midfield trio combo is probably going to struggle to give you that. Going to be interesting to see how it progresses as there has been suggestions Lallana is reaching his expiration age, god knows what will happen with Coutinho but cant plan anything long term around him can you? Keita coming in next summer.... Bit of a flux right now which is not great for the engine of our team.

[Triad]

Apparently has been penciled in for a mid November return according to Dom King

[Welshred]

He's been sent to the Aspetar Hospital in Qatar to continue his rehab which is great from the club!

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Can't wait to see him play again.

[jillcwhomever]

The way they were talking before it sounded as if he'd be back this month, disappointing that it will be the middle of November.

[Welshred]

The way they were talking before it sounded as if he'd be back this month, disappointing that it will be the middle of November.

It was always going to be the case, he ruptured a quad tendon which is a nasty injury.

[vivabobbygraham]

It was always going to be the case, he ruptured a quad tendon which is a nasty injury.

How nasty, mate? Is he on course in his recovery given the injury he has? Finally, given his age, is it an injury he can come back from with the same intensity he had before?

Good luck to the taffs tonight!

[arab88]

How nasty, mate? Is he on course in his recovery given the injury he has? Finally, given his age, is it an injury he can come back from with the same intensity he had before?

Good luck to the taffs tonight!

Obviously he can and will come back with the same usual intensity!  Can't wait to have him back....

[Welshred]

How nasty, mate? Is he on course in his recovery given the injury he has? Finally, given his age, is it an injury he can come back from with the same intensity he had before?

Yeah he should be fine, he should be right on track for it considering her was conservatively managed.

[vivabobbygraham]

Yeah he should be fine, he should be right on track for it considering her was conservatively managed.

Good news. Cheers. I think our pressing game is lost without him, he leads it

[sinnermichael]

In the squad for Sevilla!

[Rysoph76]

In the squad for Sevilla!

Good news!

[Alan B'Stard]

I'm sure it will take a few games for him to find his stride. Looking forward to seeing him integrate with the 'Fab Four'

[exiledintheUSA]

In the squad for Sevilla!

Excellent news, hopefully gets 30 mins.  Then get's the winner on Sunday.

[Tobelius]

In the squad for Sevilla!

Great news!

When he's fit and on form,our transitions to attack from midfield are really seamless.
I have really missed seeing him on the pitch,good to see he's finally back. 

[newterp]

our midfield is now crowded again.

Henderson, Can, Gini, Lallana, Cou, Grujic, Ox

[Fordy]

our midfield is now crowded again.

Henderson, Can, Gini, Lallana, Cou, Grujic, Ox

And your problem is?

Lallana starts when fully fit for me.

[So… Howard Philips]

And your problem is?

Lallana starts when fully fit for me.

Fortunately a bit of depth isn't a problem though.

[newterp]

And your problem is?

Lallana starts when fully fit for me.

No problem. Happy to see it - especially with what - 11 games in 43 days?

[Schmidt]

Coutinho will play games in the front three don't forget, doubt Mane and Salah will start every time.

[WisconsinRed]

our midfield is now crowded again.

Henderson, Can, Gini, Lallana, Cou, Grujic, Ox

Why do people include him as one of our options, he's barely ever been used and when he has he's looked out of his depth.

You've missed out Milner who is a very good midfielder. Grujic will do well to be anywhere near as good as him.

Anyway lallana is boss. Cannot wait for him to be back and match fit. I'm sure he'll get some minutes on Tuesday

[Tony19:6]

I'd love to see him start whether one of  Can / Hendo would be suffice I dont know but would love to see it...

Hendo/Can
Lallana Coutinho

[newterp]

Why do people include him as one of our options, he's barely ever been used and when he has he's looked out of his depth.

You've missed out Milner who is a very good midfielder. Grujic will do well to be anywhere near as good as him.

Anyway lallana is boss. Cannot wait for him to be back and match fit. I'm sure he'll get some minutes on Tuesday

Haha you are right Milner!

[WisconsinRed]

Haha you are right Milner!

So, do you rate grujic higher than Milner? Surely not 😂

[newterp]

No that's my point I totally forgot Milner who has played great when called upon.

[WisconsinRed]

No that's my point I totally forgot Milner who has played great when called upon.

Haha ok mate, I thought you were taking the piss! I'm putting down to being in work on my 5th 12 hour shift this week

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Extremely excited to have him back, he adds another dimension to our midfield, he is one of our key players.

[lionel_messias]

Squad depth!

Who knew what is was like to rest a player, and put fresh legs on the pitch!

What is this madness arriving at Melwood and Anfield?

[Klippity Klopp]

I'd love to see him start whether one of  Can / Hendo would be suffice I dont know but would love to see it...

Hendo/Can
Lallana Coutinho

Man City are destroying teams with Silva & De Bryne, I wouldn't say that two are better defensively than Lallana & Coutinho.

Against the weaker sides, it should be an option.

[Yorkykopite]

What a bonus this will be. Liverpool's best player - the cream of an excellent crop.

[classycarra]

What a bonus this will be. Liverpool's best player - the cream of an excellent crop.

Imagine how lovely it would be, compared to last season's desperation, to manage his integration back to full fitness and starting. Supposing the games are going well, we could rest Coutinho and bring on our other midfield-three link man and tempo controller (for lack of a better comparison between the two)

[Avens]

What a bonus this will be. Liverpool's best player - the cream of an excellent crop.

Do you seriously think that? I'm asking with total sincerity.

[Glen C]

What a bonus this will be. Liverpool's best player - the cream of an excellent crop.

He's a good player, but he's not our best player.

[martinsquirtle]

What a bonus this will be. Liverpool's best player - the cream of an excellent crop.

Might be our most intelligent and hardworking player, but he is definitely not the best. He is integral though and makes the team tick like no other.

[BazC]

Do you seriously think that? I'm asking with total sincerity.

I think it’s true. The impact he has on our game in midfield is astounding. He is to our midfield what Firmino is to our attack.

Have been looking forward to him being back all season. Hopefully he’ll be fully firing by the Xmas fixtures.

[El Lobo]

I don't think its particularly outlandish to be honest

[Phil M]

He's a good player, but he's not our best player.

[Glen C]

Don't get it.  Moreno is your favourite player??

[Buck Pete]

Don't get it.  Moreno is your favourite player??

I think he's saying if Lallana has a shout at being Liverpool's best player then so has Albie

Lallana better than Phil, Mane, Salah or Firmino for that matter.  What are you guys smoking? 

[SerbianScouser]

I couldn't be more excited for this.

We are always a better team when Lallana is playing.

Our 3 forwards will be now getting the ball that much faster with a fraction of more space to operate in, I fully expect us to hit another gear in the coming weeks though it won't be easy for Klopp to find the perfect shape and balance in order to squeeze all our attacking players in the first XI.