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The option of Sturridge was key to the success today. It meant the two strikers could occupy the defenders whilst Lallana could find space in between defence and midfield.

 

It worked well and with West Ham's second string central midfield Coutinho had plenty of time of time and space to do what he did today.

 

 

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Rafa being immense. Again. Just build him a statue already.

 

https://www.joe.co.uk/sport/rafa-benitez-goes-beyond-call-duty-liverpool-fundraiser-125499

 



There's no way of knowing for sure who the soundest man on the planet is, but it's probably Rafa Benitez.

The former Liverpool boss attended the Run for the 96 event in Stanley Park on Sunday to support the runners who took part in the race to raise money for the LFC Foundation and Everton in the Community.

He may be managing Championship winners Newcastle United, but the time Rafa spent at the helm of Liverpool from 2004-2010 means the fans still hold him very dearly.

It's not difficult to understand why. Apart from being the man in charge of the club for that unforgettable Champions League triumph in 2005, he also does things like meet and greet those who took part in the Run for 96 race after they had crossed the finish line.

Benitez was happy to spend an extended period waiting on the sidelines, posing for photographs and talking to fans, not moving until everyone was happy and got what they wanted.

What a class act.

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9 minutes ago, Pockets said:

Worrying sense of inevitability about Coutinho moving. Get the feeling we signed him up in Jan to ensure the biggest fee we could get in summer. 

 

I've never understood selling your best players unless you have to. No matter how much we get, how could we replace him?

 

The lure of the Spanish giants unfortunately in these times if a players wants to go then all we can do is ensure we get the most for him that we can & reinvest those funds into strengthening the squad. I'm hoping with CL qualification he will stay at least for next season.

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If he wants to leave there's no point trying to keep him though. Especially when it's Barcelona calling. Might as well get a huge sum and hopefully get some more decent players in. 

For now (at least) we're a selling club when it comes to the likes of Barcelona wanting to buy. 

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Unfortunately everyone is a selling club when Barca and Real come a-swooping. It's frustrating but we do the same to clubs lower down the table / other leagues. As said, just got to get the best price possible.

 

Would love him to stay but if one of the biggest companies in my industry offered me a role there's no way I'd turn it down so can't begrudge a player doing the same.

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Why inevitable? Coutinho has never ever indicated he wants to leave. And the club won't bend over. No point in getting into the champions league and then selling your best player aka Suarez, that didn't work out well, I'm sure that the club has since learned from its mistakes 

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I can only imagine us selling for £70m or something, but I don't think he's worth that to a Barcalona right now. He's fantastic but he's too inconsistent for that level imo. Barca and Real fans don't accept you having an off day. Especially if you cost a lot and are a new signing. 

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28 minutes ago, Oh Danny Boy said:

Why inevitable? Coutinho has never ever indicated he wants to leave. And the club won't bend over. No point in getting into the champions league and then selling your best player aka Suarez, that didn't work out well, I'm sure that the club has since learned from its mistakes 

Selling Suarez wasn't the mistake. Gambling on Balotelli to replace him was where they fucked up. If the club ended up spending the Suarez fee on Griezmann, Lallana and Lovren instead of Lambert, Balotelli, Lallana and Lovren then Rodgers would probably still be in charge. If, or more likely when, Coutinho leaves then the club needs to make sure they replace him properly. 

 

 

*Not shitting on Lambert here, I just think that his fee plus Balotellis fee is close enough to what Atletico paid for Griezmann from what I remember.

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He was unprofessional again and again. He did it under Rodgers, and he did it while he was at PSG. It was one of the reasons he ended up leaving them. I must be one of his biggest fans but it's clear he has burnt his bridges here. It's not like Klopp is Mourinho or something, but he was clear when he arrived that the players must behave professionally and buy into his philosophy. Even after he ignored the club's advice on the whole drug test stuff he was given another chance. And then again after he blew that chance in the summer, he did it again quite publicly with his late night snapchat ranting. I think it's fair enough for Klopp to decide to draw a line, even though it's clear how much we suffered on the pitch due to his absence. 

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Who and for which position? The names we're being linked with aren't necessarily the biggest but many of them a fantastic players. Naby Keita, for example, is one of the best midfielders in Europe already. If we were to sign him I think a lot of people wouldn't be that bothered, much like Mane last summer. I'm not arsed about names. I just want more players that are talented and fit Klopp's system. 

 

Also, Klopp's comments regarding Phil's position and then his subsequent performance yesterday have me very intrigued currently. 

 

On 2015-6-12 at 22:05, dogsout said:

Getting back to Coutinho, I'm not sure I agree with the assumption that playing him as a #10 really suits him. I think he's been pretty poor whenever he's played there, really. For me, his best games have been when the team's been in form and he's started on the left, or as a #8 in a three man midfield.

 

And it seems Klopp is in agreement. 

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1 hour ago, dogsout said:

Who and for which position? The names we're being linked with aren't necessarily the biggest but many of them a fantastic players. Naby Keita, for example, is one of the best midfielders in Europe already. If we were to sign him I think a lot of people wouldn't be that bothered, much like Mane last summer. I'm not arsed about names. I just want more players that are talented and fit Klopp's system. 

 

Also, Klopp's comments regarding Phil's position and then his subsequent performance yesterday have me very intrigued currently. 

 

 

And it seems Klopp is in agreement. 

Think the Anfield Wrap guys Jermaine Jenas on MOTD2 had it spot on when he said that with Phil playing as #8 the players in front feel they can make the runs forward as they know Phil can pick out a pass, where as when its Can or Lucas in that position they play a lot deeper.

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I don't think it's that the players make runs because of Coutinho, it's more to do with the fact the team had a player to make the runs in behind.

 

Sturridge aside there isn't another player in the squad who will make the runs. Origi doesn't do it and neither does Firmino.

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So, today's the day then chaps. Reading previews got reminded the side has taken 2 points from last 3 home games (Bournemouth, Palace, Southampton), so while I'd love to be greedy and hope for a big win and a stirring Watford win (or draw), will gladly take dour 1-0 from a Lucas shinner.

 

It'll be a draw, won't it?

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