Topic: Comolli: Only 1or 2 adjustments in the summer

[JamesLS7]

We wouldn't sign Robben and Huntelaar they would cost too much considering their age, they would be losing value rather than gaining value

Robben has one year left on his deal and is still a top class player.

We signed Downing for 20M at 27 why would we not sign Robben at 28 for 15M?

[Stringfella]

We're not in the game of taking risks with some of these unproven foreign stars ... They're always a 50/50 chance at best ..... Proven Striker with Prem experience for me!  Defoe etc.  The fact that we didn't insist on Sturridge as part of the Torres deal was the biggest mistake of last year!

[lionel_messias]

Is anybody really optimistic about summer transfers hitting the sweet spot?

I am. I think we'll be looking at 2 or 3 players in, rather than 5. I think that is all DC is saying here.

We'll be looking to replace in some way Kuyt and Maxi and buying a creative CM I hope. A top centre forward would been the difference between 7th and 4th for us this season so that is priority one, code fucking RED. Imagine Hunterlaar in our side yesterday? It would have been 5-2 .

I'm guessing Kenny knows this.

[killer-heels]

We're not in the game of taking risks with some of these unproven foreign stars ... They're always a 50/50 chance at best ..... Proven Striker with Prem experience for me!  Defoe etc.  The fact that we didn't insist on Sturridge as part of the Torres deal was the biggest mistake of last year!

From what the reports were saying we wanted Sturridge but he/Chelsea isn't want to sell him.

[JamesLS7]

We're not in the game of taking risks with some of these unproven foreign stars ... They're always a 50/50 chance at best ..... Proven Striker with Prem experience for me!  Defoe etc.  The fact that we didn't insist on Sturridge as part of the Torres deal was the biggest mistake of last year!

Sign Defoe as our number one striking choice and we cement our position as a mid table club.

[Vidocq]

Well clearly that is a ridiculous statement. Unless your just being sarcastic of course.

sarcastic is the word

[lfcmaster]

Robben has one year left on his deal and is still a top class player.

We signed Downing for 20M at 27 why would we not sign Robben at 28 for 15M?

was impressed with robben on wedensday night

sturridge was the ideal player for us though

we missed an open goal by not getting him sums us up i suppose

[dobbadobbs]

Ok, so last years business has proven, thus far largely unsuccessful.

It's what we do this summer to put it right that really counts.

Two players could in theory turn this team into a Champions League team. Anyone considering us to be that at the minute is off their tits.

We have to look outside of the UK this time as the quality is simply not there. The calibre of player we should be looking at is a second tier player. Not a Cavani, but an Abel Hernandez or a Kagawa, a player who has not quite realised their potential yet but is a marked improvement on players currently occupying positions.

[JamesLS7]

was impressed with robben on wedensday night

sturridge was the ideal player for us though

we missed an open goal by not getting him sums us up i suppose

Robben is still a top quality player. If we got him for anything under 20M it would be great business.

Best of all, as a wide player, HE SCORES GOALS.


33 In 53 for Bayern in the league since going there, thats top class for a striker never mind a wide player. He just turned 28 aswell.

[Cusamano]

If i hear the words "premiership proven" this summer I think my head might just explode.

[Didi_ram]

Reus isnt going to Bayern. He chose and signed for Dortmund...

Oh right,Im sorry.Big bad there.

[JamesLS7]

If i hear the words "premiership proven" this summer I think my head might just explode.

Arjen Robben is prem proven

[Didi_ram]

Reina

Johnson - Skrtel - Agger - Enrique

Lucas - Allen

Robben - Gerrard - Suarez

Huntelaar

Good bet,but then you ask,will Huntelaar and Robben want to come to Liverpool?

[zhilaoniu]

I hope we can bring 1 or 2 real star into the squad, not young potential players!

[JamesLS7]

Good bet,but then you ask,will Huntelaar and Robben want to come to Liverpool?

Huntelaar, I do not see why not, he is playing for Shalke in the German league, he might want a shot at the PL. And we have his good mate Luis and Dirk here to help him settle in.


Robben, thats the more difficult one.

[Jellies]

Our current team has a bright future in front of it, but the problem is that our squad isn't big enough. Our starting 11 could play for the next 3 years and really come to gel, but when Glen, Lucas and Gerrard are injured we don't have players with their quality to fill their spot. However.

Reina - Johnson, Skrtel, Agger, Enrique - Shelvey, Lucas, Adam - Henderson, Carroll, Suarez

is a young talented team that will only benefit from playing together. Looking at that starting XI I understand why we only need to tweak it, but for the squad there's a lot lacking, still.

[LondonRedMan]

Could be interesting if QPR go down. Think Barton could be a good option as a back up/partner to Lucas IF Spearo is let go (or deemed not good enough as some on this thread are saying).

Reckon we could be going for Sinclair or Hoilet. Cavani would be superb but is unlikely so we need to be more imaginative; Huntelar would be a quick fix to our lack of clinical edge in front of goal, Demba Ba would be good for us and Comolli should not rule out a return for Torres either.

[subroc]

Arjen Robben is prem proven

He is also injury-prone...

[CharlieAdamsLeftFoot]

Why would Robben come to us??

Some people live in fantasy football land.

We need to be looking at a lower tier of player, as much as i'd love to see Cavani, can't see it happening. Would like us to go for either Huntelaar or Soldado.

[Quintet]

Robben has one year left on his deal and is still a top class player.

We signed Downing for 20M at 27 why would we not sign Robben at 28 for 15M?

Because hes english and not injury prone. I agree though Robben is class, still not sure why chelsea sold him

[Aido LFC]

Arjen Robben is prem proven

I'm sure he can't wait to leave Bayern for us.

[Quintet]

We're not in the game of taking risks with some of these unproven foreign stars ... They're always a 50/50 chance at best ..... Proven Striker with Prem experience for me!  Defoe etc.  The fact that we didn't insist on Sturridge as part of the Torres deal was the biggest mistake of last year!

  . Bet you were someone who got exicted about downing too

[zhilaoniu]

A starting eleven of

Reina
Johnson
Agger
Skrtel
Enrique
Lucas
Henderson
Bellamy
Gerrard
Suarez
Carroll

You really think that is a team with no potential? Suarez may not be so clinical here, Carroll too, but with their previous clubs they were banging goals in. Lucas is one of the best players in his position in the league. Henderson has improved greatly from a shaky start. The back 5 are the 2nd best in the league. Gerrard and Bellamy, although the wrong side of 30, are still quality players.

So do you really think there is nothing there to build upon?

Good thought. But we should find A young star midfielder who has strong creativity for SG' backup.

[redhot-robbie]

If i hear the words "premiership proven" this summer I think my head might just explode.

Agreed, that or Darren Bent!

[Aido LFC]

We're not in the game of taking risks with some of these unproven foreign stars ... They're always a 50/50 chance at best ..... Proven Striker with Prem experience for me!  Defoe etc.  The fact that we didn't insist on Sturridge as part of the Torres deal was the biggest mistake of last year!

Because that's worked brilliantly for us so far hasn't it?

[JamesLS7]

I'm sure he can't wait to leave Bayern for us.

Quotes today saying he wants a move. We arent that unattractive are we. We are still Liverpool.

[gazzathered]

Someone who scores more than he misses and can put a penalty away .
Job done. That player is ??

[Believe]

Good thought. But we should find A young star midfielder who has strong creativity for SG' backup.

He's called Jonjo Shelvey

[Bjinxi]

Fact is that since it is very likely that we miss out on CL football yet again we NEED and HAVE to invest if we want to compete for the top four places in the league.

Of course it is not always a matter if a player is cheap or  epensive (see our transfers as evidence) but to me it is obvious that we need certain player types.

Our GK and defense is set. Reina and Doni are good. Enrique, Johnson, Agger, Skrtel, Kelly, Coates and in some ways even still Carra are decent and good enough for a top four challengen.

If we take a look at our midfield (and taking into account that Kuyt and Maxi will leave as rumours suggest) we have Lucas and Gerrard who are actually good enough but unfortunately with Adam, Downing, Spearing and such only squad players. Henderson has potential and I think he is more effective in the middle.
If we want to compete I think we have to buy a creative player, a REAL winger and when I take a look at our strikers we need a goal scorer. SUarez and Bellamy are good but Carroll is not. ANd in my opinion he doesnt fit our style of play and will not work with Suarez.

Nevertheless we should really aim and try to get players like Cavani, even if they dont want to come but at least we should show desire and try to get them. If we dont have the funds then we should sell players and I wouldnt mind seeing Downing and Carroll and Adam leave again. Since it wouldnt be so hard to upgrade them...

Cavani, Llorente even Huntelaar even Raul (who is old but still plays very good for Schalke) would be good as a striker since they can play upfront on their own and still are pass and move players.

As Hazard/Kagawa/Mata type is needed. If we dont want to invest that much than Renato Augusto is a good option although I am not sure if the PL is right for him.

Or we need to look at the brazilian league and try our luck because if I am honest our transfer buisness cant be much worse than last summer and the buying of Carroll.

[RK7]

Those around us will improve their squads in the summer and some will consider their current seasons a disaster. I can't believe many are happy with 7th spot considering the competition this season. I worry that unless we know what is needed to challenge then we will fall even further behind or risk being over taken by even more clubs.

[Bjinxi]

Quotes today saying he wants a move. We arent that unattractive are we. We are still Liverpool.

what quotes

[JamesLS7]

what quotes

Been posted up in the thread abit. Saying he doesnt like his situation at Bayern, and it isnt ideal etc etc

[PhlegmJehst]

why would Robben want to come to us? he wouldn't, we can't attract the massive players because we don't play in the champions league or compete money wise with the top clubs, lets get real, promoting some of the youth players may be another step forward, we have some talented young players, why sign mediocre players like we have for stupid amounts of money like we have? it hasn't worked has it, our team at full strength still looks so incomplete, thats shocking considering how the owners have splashed a fair amount of money....

[Bjinxi]

Been posted up in the thread abit. Saying he doesnt like his situation at Bayern, and it isnt ideal etc etc

Ah okay...

Last thing I read was that a few bayern supporters are unhappy with him, since he is very selfish and doesnt do much defensive work. And the fact that he is injury prone but nevertheless he is very important for Munich. Yesterday he was okay/good in the first half BUT was not to be seen in the second.
But I think they may be tempted to sell him, for a decent offer, since they bought Shakiri.

[Il Capitano]

Yeah, now tell me what isn't true about what I said.

You can't see the problem with saying that all of Kenny's progress this season has been tantamount to not much more than what Hodgson achieved? Really?

We have issues with the team. Mainly, this season, our problem has been the finishing of chances - which is a refinement of the system that is needed in the future, in order to reach the objective in mind of obtaining a top four position. We aren't far away from that - simply winning more home games that we dominated but only drew would have seen us in a far better position in the league - but the problem in all of those matches was the spurring of easy chances by our strikers and attacking players.

The defence is excellent, completely sorted. The back four of Johnson, Skrtel, Agger and Enrique, complemented by Reina, is one of the best in the league - both for technical proficiency on the ball, as well as defensive ability. Despite our league campaign looking miserable on the whole due to the missed chances, we are third for clean sheets kept and have conceded the second-fewest goals in the league. Skrtel and Agger look an absolutely solid, beastly pairing for the future. Our midfield, whilst far from perfect, has missed Lucas and Gerrard for huge parts of the season and is bedding in new players, yet continues to create a lot of chances in matches.

The point is, we have a squad now. It has problems with it, and refinements will be made to that system to improve it - it's a base to work from. Buying a clinical striker would go a long way towards solving our problems.

Hodgson's Liverpool had no good aspects to it at all. The football was diabolical, there was no youth impressing on the first team, the man was clueless and the players and fans just weren't interested. We were in the lower reaches of the table numerous times - sometimes even the relegation zone. Can you imagine winning a cup with Hodgson? His 'B Team' probably wouldn't have even gotten past the first club we faced.

Your feedback on the team is not helping anyone. Your opinion isn't welcome if you are simply going to make snipey, untrue comments in an attempt to be controversial. You want to criticise Kenny and the team? Fine, but you better know what the fuck you're talking about first.

[JamesLS7]

Ah okay...

Last thing I read was that a few bayern supporters are unhappy with him, since he is very selfish and doesnt do much defensive work. And the fact that he is injury prone but nevertheless he is very important for Munich. Yesterday he was okay/good in the first half BUT was not to be seen in the second.
But I think they may be tempted to sell him, for a decent offer, since they bought Shakiri.

Last year of his contract aswell, so might be a decnt price.

Only problem with him is, as mentioned, his injuries

[Baz Smythe]

Ok realistic top striker that would cost upwards of 20mil but is an absolute goal machine. Jovetic, he's played 16 games and score 12 goals Fiorientina are currently 15th in serie A, Rafa approved, 22 years old and I'd like to think we would be able to get him.

No doubt Kagawa, Eriksen and Shaqiri are realistic attacking midfielders as well who have potential to be world class.

There's plenty options out there

[CAPS LOCK]

Reina
Johnson
Agger
Skrtel
Enrique
Lucas
Hazard
Bellamy
Gerrard
Suarez
Torres

[subroc]

Ok realistic top striker that would cost upwards of 20mil but is an absolute goal machine. Jovetic, he's played 16 games and score 12 goals Fiorientina are currently 15th in serie A, Rafa approved, 22 years old and I'd like to think we would be able to get him.

No doubt Kagawa, Eriksen and Shaqiri are realistic attacking midfielders as well who have potential to be world class.

There's plenty options out there

Jovetic would cost big money though. Would he not be considered more of a second striker/AM/"hole" player?

[Zelnaga]

Quotes today saying he wants a move. We arent that unattractive are we. We are still Liverpool.

We are still Liverpool except not in the Champions League. I dont buy this crap from Comolli how hes suprised we can still attract all the 'big' names. He mentioned that over the summer ..... then look who we brought? Either we cant attract big names thus we ended up with the players we had (and by god, if we are expecting another summer like the last, then god help this club), or we can still attract big names, but Kenny aint going for them and enforcing this buy british policy.

Either way. Champions League is important. Those who dont think that are deluding themselves.