Topic: England International Dominic Solanke

[Upinsmoke]

He does have an opportunity to play quite a few games in the upcoming season, especially with league and fa cup. it also depends what happens with Ings and origi and how the former recovers and if the latter is still here.

[a bit of a laugh]

Maybe so. But I'm not basing that opinion on just a pre-season game against Tranmere. I think he's a better fit for Klopp's way of attacking, simple.

I think he's got a chance to oust firmino as the season goes on, im aware not many agree with me on this tho, so I'll await the ridicule.
I do think it's a bit of a long shot but sometimes these players have a jump out season.

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I think he's got a chance to oust firmino as the season goes on, im aware not many agree with me on this tho, so I'll await the ridicule.
I do think it's a bit of a long shot but sometimes these players have a jump out season.

I don't think many will ridicule as he does look like an outstanding young player but he's got a long way to go to beat Firmino

[Funky_Gibbons]

I think he's got a chance to oust firmino as the season goes on, im aware not many agree with me on this tho, so I'll await the ridicule.
I do think it's a bit of a long shot but sometimes these players have a jump out season.

He needs to oust Firmino then Sturridge and then Origi though.

He'll see minutes in the cup games and a few sub appearances in the league but can't see him jumping ahead of those three this season.

[markedasred]

He does have an opportunity to play quite a few games in the upcoming season, especially with league and fa cup. it also depends what happens with Ings and origi and how the former recovers and if the latter is still here.

I suspect it will take months for Ings to get his form back, even once physio's give him the 100% fit sign off. Most likely scenario is Solanke and Origi will rotate in the busy weeks, Ings will compete with them from xmas on.

[Mighty Zeus]

He needs to oust Firmino then Sturridge and then Origi though.

He'll see minutes in the cup games and a few sub appearances in the league but can't see him jumping ahead of those three this season.

Not at all. I see us lining up something like this, first game of the season:

INGS     ORIGI     STURRIDGE   
SOLANKE     FIRMINO     (New forward, AUBAMEYANG?)     SALEH
   KENT     COUTINHO     WOODBURN 
KEITA (rush goalie)

Coutinho playing a bit deeper, Firmino free to roam behind the front three

[Qston]

Not at all. I see us lining up something like this, first game of the season:

INGS      STURRIDGE     ORIGI
SOLANKE        FIRMINO      (New forward, AUBAMEYANG?)     SALEH
   KENT        COUTINHO       WOODBURN 
KEITA (rush goalie)

Coutinho playing a bit deeper, Firmino free to roam behind the front three

Isn`t he at Juventus in a foreign country ? Confused

[Mighty Zeus]

Isn`t he at Juventus in a foreign country ? Confused

I'm confused.

It would be insane to make Rush goalie, complete waste of his talents, he's a forward player.

INGS      STURRIDGE     RUSH    ORIGI   SOLANKE    (New forward, AUBAMEYANG?)      OJO
        FIRMINO         SALEH
KENT      COUTINHO       WOODBURN 

Maybe see him leading the line in a front seven between Sturridge and Origi, perhaps lining up something like that

[Qston]

I'm confused.

It would be insane to make Rush goalie, complete waste of his talents, he's a forward player

Absolutely. We should sign the binman from Everton. Top keeper

[Nessy76]

He does have an opportunity to play quite a few games in the upcoming season, especially with league and fa cup. it also depends what happens with Ings and origi and how the former recovers and if the latter is still here.

Where does this silliness come from? Divock Origi will still be here next season.

[Something Else]

Everything I have read about his time at Chelsea makes me think he has bucket loads of potential. I just hope he is allowed to reach it and isn't hero worshipped after a few good kicks against a conference side in pre season.

We don't half like to build someone up to then call them out a few weeks later. Origi was better than Lukaku according to some lfc fans 12 months ago

[Linudden]

Very good finish today 

Didn't watch the game but if he shoots like that... he's going to get quite some playing time this season

[Purple Red]

Took his goal well. Didn't see the game but glad he has made a promising start to his Liverpool career.

[didi shamone]

Player of the season so far.

[Pistolero]

didn't look up once when it came to him, instinctively knew where the goal was...lovely stuff

[stjohns]

I know I'll get jumped on for jinxing it but as soon as I saw this kid I listened to the Aubameyang talk and thought we don't need him because we've just bought him.

I think Solanke will play much more this season than anyone is predicting. His cameo yesterday doesn't dissuade me of that. Hopefully he'll be immense. /endjinx

I reckon you're right on it there. He'll play a lot more games than some people envisaged.

[rednick75]

didn't look up once when it came to him, instinctively knew where the goal was...lovely stuff

The mark of a natural striker.  Looks very promising but obviously still early. 

[alvaro]

I haven't watched a single minute of preseason. Is he good enough to play for the first team ?

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

I haven't watched a single minute of preseason. Is he good enough to play for the first team ?

He is, especially for the cup games,and he's going to put pressure on Origi and Sturridge to perform,because if they don't,Klopp won't be afraid to start him in the league as well.

[Sir Capon of Debaser]

His touch and movement remind me of Lewandowski

[invader_gir]

I think he's got a chance to oust firmino as the season goes on, im aware not many agree with me on this tho, so I'll await the ridicule.
I do think it's a bit of a long shot but sometimes these players have a jump out season.

I feel the same esp with his WC performance and today he looked very menacing.

[88_RED]

Smart signing for the club..
If he delivers.. great job by the TC..
If he doesn't.. then not too much lost.. He can be sold and whatever little money we spent can be recouped..

Having seen glimpses of him.. I think he can force his way through as long as he keeps his head down and takes his chances when they come..

Not the quickest, but already seems to be the second best natural finisher at the club after Sturridge..

[DanA]

Early days but signs are there that he could be competing with Origi for the backup role.

[Redcap]

Early days but signs are there that he could be competing with Origi for the backup role.

I'd be disappointed if he weren't to be honest. As I think would he.

I also think there'll be games where we want to play a diamond, where he would be an effective partner for Origi or Sturridge.

In games where Firmino's pressing is less valuable, and we need the best finishers on the pitch, that might be a good option.

[Didi_ram]

This guy is our version of Costa. His stride, his hassling off the ball, his shot and tenacity are all very much similar to Costa. I hope he gets his chances this season, because given the chances, he will score goals. What a finish. As someone said, he didnt even look up.

[redmark]

What a finish. As someone said, he didnt even look up.

And because the flick from Origi was two or three yards behind where he was making his initial run, he had to move away from goal and run around the ball. And then still didn't look up.

[7777]

And because the flick from Origi was two or three yards behind where he was making his initial run, he had to move away from goal and run around the ball. And then still didn't look up.

I think that actually benefited him as it gave him the space to turn and more space from the defender but as soon as he did go after that ball, there was only one thing on his mind

[redmark]

I think that actually benefited him as it gave him the space to turn and more space from the defender but as soon as he did go after that ball, there was only one thing on his mind

That's true; the point was more that he didn't just 'not look up' as a player might when moving straight onto a ball, but after he'd had to move away from goal and turning towards it; and then found the far corner perfectly. The next might go ten yards wide of course, but it does hint at a striker's instinctive feel for where the goal is. Good spatial awareness.

[Crosby Nick]

Fits beautifully.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hYlvfX3nwlc

[SquirrelandGman]

Reminds me of costa. Or a teddy sheringham. Good finishers plus good hold up play.

[Adam_LFC]

Early days but he looks like our next Torres.

[Trump's tiny tiny hands]

Early days, but expect Aguero type of numbers by the end of December

[surfer. Fuck you generator.]

The next Eusebio.

[Lemieux]

Early days but really looks like the best striker we've ever had in the making.

[surfer. Fuck you generator.]

Show some ambition DanA jeez, competing with Origi for backup role. *shakes head*

[Crosby Nick]

The next Eusebio.

Eusebio, I say he just hasn't washed in a couple of days.

[PIPA23]

Not at all. I see us lining up something like this, first game of the season:

INGS     ORIGI     STURRIDGE   
SOLANKE     FIRMINO     (New forward, AUBAMEYANG?)     SALEH
   KENT     COUTINHO     WOODBURN 
KEITA (rush goalie)

Coutinho playing a bit deeper, Firmino free to roam behind the front three

no Mané...?

[penga]

Not at all. I see us lining up something like this, first game of the season:

INGS     ORIGI     STURRIDGE   
SOLANKE     FIRMINO     (New forward, AUBAMEYANG?)     SALEH
   KENT     COUTINHO     WOODBURN 
KEITA (rush goalie)

Coutinho playing a bit deeper, Firmino free to roam behind the front three

More realistically

Origi Solanke Sturridge
         Firmino
Coutinho  Lallana
Salah Can Hendo Mane
         Mignolet

Bench: Ings, Kent, Woodburn, Gini, Milner, TAA, Karius

[phil236849]

He is, especially for the cup games,and he's going to put pressure on Origi and Sturridge to perform,because if they don't,Klopp won't be afraid to start him in the league as well.

indeed.  and those two are putting pressure on bobby to perform!

[Aceldama]

More realistically

Origi Solanke Sturridge
         Firmino
Coutinho  Lallana
Salah Can Hendo Mane
         Mignolet

Bench: Ings, Kent, Woodburn, Gini, Milner, TAA, Karius

Go support a Tony Pulis team if yo want to see defensive midfielders and a goalie