Topic: England International Dominic Solanke

[scalatore]

Good player. Confident, creative. Direct. Hope the main England squad keeps its hand off him for a while, because JK could make him one hell of a player.

[SA800]

This could be the start of something special- another one that got away from Chelsea (along with Lukaku and De Bruyne)?

[PeterTheRed ...]

I know this is only an U20 tournament, but Solanke has got something about him, hasn't he?

Well, the U-20 World Cup has always been the stage to promote the stars of the future. Hopefully, it will also be the case with Solanke.

[4pool]

Let's not get carried away until he's scored a hat trick at Anfield..

[Goalposts for Jumpers]

Got to admit Everton have a player in Lookman. He is class!

It always annoys me when I watch games like this. I've never seen Lookman play before, but he's so much better than anyone else on the park it's ridiculous. I know it's only U20s and you can tell it's a big drop-off from PL level, but it is a WC semi-final. How much did the Ev pay for him? 7.5m? Crazy there wasn't more interest.

[Matze_LFC]

Great to see him doing well. I hope he can an Impact next season.

When is the final?

[dudleyred]

When is the final?

11am Sunday UK time

Eurosport 2

[Lycan]

It always annoys me when I watch games like this. I've never seen Lookman play before, but he's so much better than anyone else on the park it's ridiculous. I know it's only U20s and you can tell it's a big drop-off from PL level, but it is a WC semi-final. How much did the Ev pay for him? 7.5m? Crazy there wasn't more interest.

Thought it was more like 11mill.

[Matze_LFC]

11am Sunday UK time

Eurosport 2

Thanks mate

[Brian Blessed]

This could be the start of something special- another one that got away from Chelsea (along with Lukaku and De Bruyne)?

Or our very own Sturridge.

[dudleyred]

Thanks mate

no worries

credit to oojason who posted it in the general sport pages

i was clueless until then!!

[JSteve]

It always annoys me when I watch games like this. I've never seen Lookman play before, but he's so much better than anyone else on the park it's ridiculous. I know it's only U20s and you can tell it's a big drop-off from PL level, but it is a WC semi-final. How much did the Ev pay for him? 7.5m? Crazy there wasn't more interest.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-join-hunt-6m-rated-7906609
https://www.thisisanfield.com/2016/08/rumour-mill-liverpool-leading-race-charlton-youngster-ademola-lookman/

P.S. I know the sources are shit.

[Rush 82]

It always annoys me when I watch games like this. I've never seen Lookman play before, but he's so much better than anyone else on the park it's ridiculous. I know it's only U20s and you can tell it's a big drop-off from PL level, but it is a WC semi-final. How much did the Ev pay for him? 7.5m? Crazy there wasn't more interest.

Way to find something negative in what was a positive...


Jeez

[WhingingMoaningUpstart]

Och! What a pleasure to see the Liverpool lads doing so well

How about those dipping crosses from Ojo? The Italian defenders had a torrid time guessing the direction of the swerve and dip, causing all sorts of trouble in the box.

[Vinay]

How about those dipping crosses from Ojo? The Italian defenders had a torrid time guessing the direction of the swerve and dip, causing all sorts of trouble in the box.

I wanted to know: how does he get the dip when striking a moving ball?

[elsewhere]

Haha Chelsea fucked it up again, watch him being a starter for us in a few years.

[WhingingMoaningUpstart]

I wanted to know: how does he get the dip when striking a moving ball?

I have two left feet. I'm lucky I don't stumble while walking. Dipping (top spin) shots are way, way beyond my existing skillset. 

[JSteve]

He is very hard-working. I can totally see him play as the striker in our team.

[Goalposts for Jumpers]

Way to find something negative in what was a positive...


Jeez

Yeah, was a bit. Sorry.

Solanke and Ojo looked good as well. Surprised at the quality of Ojo's crossing with his right peg - although his first assist I would put down as keeper error. Solanke has very good strength and decision-making for this age group, just wish he was a little bit more nimble. Gets in some good positions as well.

[Samie]

You know how some lads on here get pissed off at Daniel's faith? Well ... 

[Cave_Wang]

You know how some lads on here get pissed off at Daniel's faith? Well ... 

Very angry Athiest here

[ToneLa]

He's boss and in Klopp's hands- I'm salivating!

[SerbianScouser]

It feels good to know we bought one of the most talented young strikers in the World. Have a feeling Chelsea will dearly regret selling him to us.

[Nessy76]

It feels good to know we bought one of the most talented young strikers in the World. Have a feeling Chelsea will dearly regret selling him to us.

They didn't. He let his contract run down and left. We will have to pay a compensation fee, but there was no negotiation between the clubs.

[SerbianScouser]

They didn't. He let his contract run down and left. We will have to pay a compensation fee, but there was no negotiation between the clubs.

What I meant not doing more to keep him - by giving him playing time and all that.

[Garnier]

imagine how he'll be when his body fully develops. Very strong and athletic kid

[Zlen]

Oooh... Kids World Cup Final.

I'm reaching peak-Pacheco state soon.

[Aceldama]

Oooh... Kids World Cup Final.

I'm reaching peak-Pacheco state soon.

Not especially useful stat of the day:

8 goals in 33 Spain youth appearances for Pacheco

27 goals in 52 England youth appearances for Solanke

[Lycan]

imagine how he'll be when his body fully develops. Very strong and athletic kid

Welcome to the forum Purple Aki!

[PeterTheRed ...]

Oooh... Kids World Cup Final.

I'm reaching peak-Pacheco state soon.

Well, considering that players like Dani Alves, Messi, Llorente, Aguero, Lacazette and Pogba have stepped onto the big scene on this tournament in recent years, it is always exciting to watch.

[seal75]

Our best deal so far this summer !

[sms1986]

So if we get hit with a transfer ban does Solanke fall between the cracks?

We almost certainly won't get a ban, and he's already signed.

[JD.]

Not seen much of him other than highlights so difficult to judge.

That said, the little I have seen is quite encouraging. He looks better technically than I thought he was. Seems to have good vision and with the ball at his feet as well.

I judge tall strikers by the almost impossible standard of Fernando Torres though. Any striker who's built like him but doesn't have the electric pace he had always disappoints me haha

[Liver-Land]

no worries

credit to oojason who posted it in the general sport pages

i was clueless until then!!

oojason. Many thanks.

Please refer your source to thank for the information.

We must get to the source.

We simply must.

[Pistolero]

Welcome to the forum Purple Aki!

 

[rocco]

Impressive today but more impressed by Ojo

[ToneLa]

Welcome to the forum Purple Aki!

 

Purps as a talent scout, now there's a thought...

[joekim87]

Lucky we got this deal done before the tournament. Looks like a good modern striker, tall, strong, fast, skillful and greedy when he needs to be. Loved his run and left foot shot. Two players supporting each side, says screw it I just ran 50m with the ball and takes a peach of a shot. Hopefully we get to see him in the first team this season.

[TommyTM]

It feels good to know we bought one of the most talented young strikers in the World. Have a feeling Chelsea will dearly regret selling him to us.

They didn't. We will have to pay a ... fee, but there was no negotiation between the clubs.

That's how we roll with all our transfers, no? 

[Redman78]

https://youtu.be/DExjmgewKmc