Topic: England International Dominic Solanke

[Mercer]

His 5th dimension is particularly impressive, I thought. Subspacially dynamic with hints of quantic energy. I wouldn't be surprised if he starts showing hints of astral phase shifting if we give him minutes in the right system.

I had to Google a lot of those words.

Really impressed with this lad so far. A couple of years time he could well be a major player for us.

[hesbighesred]

I had to Google a lot of those words.

So did I.

[Sangria]

His 5th dimension is particularly impressive, I thought. Subspacially dynamic with hints of quantic energy. I wouldn't be surprised if he starts showing hints of astral phase shifting if we give him minutes in the right system.

Alpha Centauri?

[hesbighesred]

Alpha Centauri?

Wolf 359 for me, but it's a question for the experts to debate. It'd be wonderful to listen to a debate between Stephen Hawking and Robbie Savage on the issue, for example.

[pathetic]

I don't know if it's a coincidence but when he comes on we seem to play better upfront. Really like the look of Solanke and I hope we give him more chances as the season goes on. It's been a while since we've had a young superstar striker in our ranks. Thanks again Chelsea

[Phil M]

Most defenders won't have played against him and don't know what the lad can offer.

I like the element he brings, physical, quick and hungry for goals. Much like when Origi broke through.

Very promising.

[Clayton Bigsby]

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Height and build. 6'2. Decent build. Can see him being a right so and so to play against when he develops.

[rawcusk8]

Missed that good chance but was great to see him get in that position. He's putting himself about and influencing play when he gets minutes. Definately making progress quicker than many would have expected him to.

[PoetryInMotion]

Wolf 359 for me, but it's a question for the experts to debate. It'd be wonderful to listen to a debate between Stephen Hawking and Robbie Savage on the issue, for example.

  

[gloves]

I know it's early but to me he already looks like he at least has a better footballing brain than Origi. He just seems better than Origi in almost every respect. Is that harsh?

[Rob17]

I know it's early but to me he already looks like he at least has a better footballing brain than Origi. He just seems better than Origi in almost every respect. Is that harsh?

He looks much more of a goal threat if nothing else!

[AmanShah21]

Much like when Origi broke through.

I don't quite agree with that. I think he looks much more composed than Origi circa 2015/16. He's also smart with his pressing, especially high up the pitch. The goal yesterday was down to his positional awareness and pressing. He's still a work in progress, but on current eveidence he looks like he's closer to a finished product than Origi was in 2015/16, and as has been said, he seems to have a bit more to his game than Origi, but we'll only really know that for sure when he starts a few games and gets some proper gametime.

[Funky_Gibbons]

Wouldn't mind him or Sturridge starting midweek, go 4-2-3-1 with Firmino behind.

[clinical]

The few signings we have actually made this year look boss so far.

[BabuYagu]

Wouldn't mind him or Sturridge starting midweek, go 4-2-3-1 with Firmino behind.

I am really keen to see something like this but worry about the ability of our midfield 2 to make it work rather than let it break down as it did against Sevilla and various other times that season. I think until we get a midfielder who can link play in a similar vein to Gundogan, the Dortmund 4-2-3-1 is dead in the water.

[LFC_1981]

Helped us when he came on, looking forward to this lad.

[RedForeverTT]

I don't quite agree with that. I think he looks much more composed than Origi circa 2015/16. He's also smart with his pressing, especially high up the pitch. The goal yesterday was down to his positional awareness and pressing. He's still a work in progress, but on current eveidence he looks like he's closer to a finished product than Origi was in 2015/16, and as has been said, he seems to have a bit more to his game than Origi, but we'll only really know that for sure when he starts a few games and gets some proper gametime.

I remember seeing Origi at the World Cup and he was a beast albeit a slightly raw. For whatever reasons, following an unsuccessful season in 2015 where he was voted worse player of the French League has damaged his confidence significantly. He was no longer the player we hoped for if he continue with this trajectory.

Solanke on the other end was on the up. A successful U20 World Cup and a pretty fruitful pre-season has really set him up for an upward trend. He was also a lot more clinical and also had a lot more tactical awareness to his game that relies less on physical battles. He could be our Kane.

[Smellytrabs]

The few signings we have actually made this year look boss so far.

Yep. Might not have been the most active of summers, but those who have been brought in look tasty.

[7777]

I remember seeing Origi at the World Cup and he was a beast albeit a slightly raw. For whatever reasons, following an unsuccessful season in 2015 where he was voted worse player of the French League has damaged his confidence significantly. He was no longer the player we hoped for if he continue with this trajectory.

Solanke on the other end was on the up. A successful U20 World Cup and a pretty fruitful pre-season has really set him up for an upward trend. He was also a lot more clinical and also had a lot more tactical awareness to his game that relies less on physical battles. He could be our Kane

Kane was still playing for Norwich then Leicester at the same age and older too. Solanke is doing just fine

[joekim87]

Like the look of him. He seems like he ain't doing too much but doesn't give off the impression he is being lazy (something I get with Origi). Hopefully he'll get a couple of goals this season. Seems to positively affect our team shape and style and could be very useful against a low block.

[Fiasco]

He's not 20 yet this lad. I'm not going to get carried away with him but it's obvious he's got a lot of quality. Physical, quick for his size and I love the fact that he's had experience playing in another league for a season.

Hopefully he will bring the best out of Origi too, because he's breathing down his neck for his place in the side. Competition is always good.

[riismeister]

I remember seeing Origi at the World Cup and he was a beast albeit a slightly raw. For whatever reasons, following an unsuccessful season in 2015 where he was voted worse player of the French League has damaged his confidence significantly. He was no longer the player we hoped for if he continue with this trajectory.

Solanke on the other end was on the up. A successful U20 World Cup and a pretty fruitful pre-season has really set him up for an upward trend. He was also a lot more clinical and also had a lot more tactical awareness to his game that relies less on physical battles. He could be our Kane.

That's simply not true. He was named in a 'worst XI' by a magazine, but he did score 8 goals in 33 games and was 18 years old. Ridiculous to say he was one of the worst 11 players that season. For comparison, Anthony Martial is born the same year and got 9 goals in 35 games for Monaco that season, a much better side than Lille. Origi was also the 2nd top scorer of his team both in the league and in all competitions in total.

[idontknow]

His 5th dimension is particularly impressive, I thought. Subspacially dynamic with hints of quantic energy. I wouldn't be surprised if he starts showing hints of astral phase shifting if we give him minutes in the right system.

I noticed this as well but was too shy to say in case better informed posters took me up on it.

[idontknow]

He's not 20 yet this lad. I'm not going to get carried away with him but it's obvious he's got a lot of quality. Physical, quick for his size and I love the fact that he's had experience playing in another league for a season.

Hopefully he will bring the best out of Origi too, because he's breathing down his neck for his place in the side. Competition is always good.

That's what I hope. We could have 2 very good young forwards on our books. And by the look of Klopp's subbing, even if mostly friendlies, he thinks the same.

[Doc Red]

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Tall, dark, and handsome. What's not to like.

[Jookie]

I know it's early but to me he already looks like he at least has a better footballing brain than Origi. He just seems better than Origi in almost every respect. Is that harsh?

It's great to have both Origi and Solanke as options off the bench. It's way too early but be making these judgements. Solanke hasn't even started a game or scored a goal for us.

This type of snap judgement remind me of people jumping to conclusions about Jordan Ibe and Raheem Sterling. We should be happy to have both Origi and Solanke. Hopefully that added competition brings out the best in both of them.

[PhilV]

Really impressed with Solanke since we got him, he deffo belongs with the first team, hope he gets more time, his cameo was very good for me, shame he didn't take his own chance but that will come, hopefully another steal from Chelsea

[SerbianScouser]

Origi's loan deal that is now official is an incredible leap of faith from Klopp that Solanke who is now officially our 3rd no.9 this season is good enough to be relied upon.

For me Klopp is one of the best talent evaluators out there right now and I'm sure this means he's seen more than enough from Solanke in training and in games to know he's grasping our style of football. Against Palace when Solanke's counter-pressing created that chance for Mane, Klopp went berserk over it - it's not a dig at Origi but off top of my head I can't remember him ever causing a turnover in opposition half (I could be badly wrong about this).

I'm convinced Dom won't let us down.

[McrRed]

This kid is the real deal.

[DanA]

The three big winners from this transfer window IMO are Gomez, Solanke and Moreno. I think the way the squad has panned out they got bigger roles than they'd have expected.

[NsRed]

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more of him this season across our various competitions. I agree that at the moment, I think he suits us a bit better than Origi (who I hope kicks on this year and returns confident and in form). He presses instinctively and gives us a different physical presence.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Maybe him, Oxo and Robertson will help us against mid-table busses.

[jmazza14]

I really like the look of Dom. I think he has the ability to be a real star for us and I think Klopp already in his short time with him can see his value.

From what I have seen, has a real ability to play the striker role as close to, as Firmino. He can hold up the ball, he can press, he can pass (although not as dynamic as Firmino) and he can run the channels. Think he will grow significantly as a play this season under Klopp and by next season we could have a real player on our hands.

[jepovic]

Maybe him, Oxo and Robertson will help us against mid-table busses.

Yeah, I'd rather see us use Solanke as a target man for crosses, a more traditional striker, than trying to play him like Firmino. That would give us an option when we're stuck and need to change things around, or when we're defending a lead.
Asking him to be our creative focal point and playmaker, like Firmino, is asking way too much IMO. That was the trap that Origi fell into.

[jmazza14]

What I forgot to mention is, although I believe he can play the way Firmino does for us in our system, what is really pleasing is the fact that he can also play as that target man because of his size and his ability to be in the right spots. He really adds unpredictability and finishing qualities that can be really handy for us this season and beyond. Especially against low block teams.

[xbugawugax]

The three big winners from this transfer window IMO are Gomez, Solanke and Moreno. I think the way the squad has panned out they got bigger roles than they'd have expected.

just like new signings!

don't ever forget milly being back in midfield.

Of all the players we just signed, I am most excited about Dom. His performance and goals in pre season greatly contributed to that.  And the fact that, Origi is loaned out shows that maybe Klopp does see something in him that makes him think that he is ready for a 1st team role.

[Magix]

Klopp isn't wrong when he says they're like new signings. He's already rotating our fullbacks and using Milner to fill in when necessary in midfield. He obviously sees a lot in Solanke to allow Origi to leave on loan without briniging another striker in. Wonder how far along is Ings on his recovery, and whether Klopp has factored the latter in his planning.

[Dim Glas]

Klopp isn't wrong when he says they're like new signings. He's already rotating our fullbacks and using Milner to fill in when necessary in midfield. He obviously sees a lot in Solanke to allow Origi to leave on loan without briniging another striker in. Wonder how far along is Ings on his recovery, and whether Klopp has factored the latter in his planning.

Ings is back in full training with the first team, and has already played for the U23s this season to help gain his fitness. I'd reckon there is a good chance he will be in the squad for the league cup game vs Leicester.

[Magix]

Ings is back in full training with the first team, and has already played for the U23s this season to help gain his fitness. I'd reckon there is a good chance he will be in the squad for the league cup game vs Leicester.

Nice to hear. Ings getting to speed through cup games could see him be a surprise factor in our forward line. Always wanted to see how a fully fit Ings would fare under Klopp.

[vagabond]

Can't really draw many conclusions from a situation like this but he's been strong on the ball, having a very assured first touch and spun Mangala with a lovely turn at one point.