Everyone calls Quansah our mini Van Dijk, but when you actually look at his style of play, he reminds me so much of Matip! Class defending, great duel winner and the way he plays the ball and sometimes makes that progressive carry like Matip did. There’s just so many similarities. I always loved Matip for those random runs where he goes on to dribble like 5 players and goes from our half to their box. I feel like Quansah has that ability aswell, he’s done it a few times already but he’s careful with it and it feels more calculated and less risky when he does it. That combined with Virgil’s and Ibou’s pace and the ability to defend the wide areas like Ibou. I believe Quansah can become one of the best and we’ll have 10+ wonderful years with him!

Low-key legend, Joel. We'll miss you, big man.

Bro.. weve had a record breaking season for goals. I get what you mean but we're creating more than ever and scoring too. Missed chances are highlighted because of who we are. Noone even bats an eyelid at Haaland missing 40 big chances this season. Only Nunez with his 26.

Is a fully fit Bajetic, the answer? I can’t remember whether he was good, average or meh?

@@user-dl3ug9sb5t cant help thinking that the fact that we were so bad last season made him look better than he is

2 DM need bajetic too young to carry CDM yet to be proven if this is his true natural position + given his growing pains needs to be handled with care so doesn't break down again.. if he can't be fed in for a few games in cups then needs a year loan....

I think the problem is systemic. We already have the best CB and best GK in the world. But if they aren’t getting support it’s little advantage

We need to nurture Morton as a holding mf proof at Blackburn and hull he can do it.

Go 3-2-3-2 and be a football hipster.

Isn't the defender's that are the issue. It's the system Klopp makes them play. If we played a system where we sat deep and played on the counter, the defenders would look phenomenal. Our issue is that the press we play NEEDS players up top who don't lose the ball. With Nunez, Salah, and Diaz playing, we lose the ball way too much, and because the whole team is so high, we have to defend while running backwards. No defender in the world would look good being exposed to that system. It's why any RB in our team looks stupid. They're exposed massively because of where Jurgen wants them to play. That 3 forwards are nowhere near technical enough to play that system, and it's been proven. Just look at the difference when we have players that can actually keep the ball in tight spaces (Elliott, Gakpo, Macca, and Trent), we pass around teams and don't turn over the ball leaving the defence so vulnerable. Why do you think City and Arsenal are so much more controlled? They have players like Odegaard, jorginho, Havertz, Saka, and rice. Or KDB, Rodri, Foden, Silva. Smart, technical players who don't lose the ball stupidly like Nunez, Salah, or Diaz do consistently. That's the reason our defence is so exposed. Nothing to do with the personnel, everything to do with Klopps make or break tactics. He's never learned to shut up shop. Villa by example. We controlled the game well, off come Elliott and Gakpo.... then do you think it's a coincidence that we were countered on every couple of minutes with Nunez and Szobo coming on? It's plain as day what the problem is.

@@stuart_edward Agreed System Needs A Change Well See If Slot Can Do It

Need to fix the midfield. We got no engine. Hendo , Fab , Gini, and Milner were stamina monsters. Every game they run till they their leg drops.

@@Ace101Mega Yea but we can’t really play that way anymore We Run Out Of Steam At The End Of The Season.

This is complete BS. We were top of the league and had the best defense with Trent before his injury and he was one of the best players in the league.

TRUE! there's never been a better time. Bradley is fantastic (albeit young) and Gomez seems to have his fitness up and has been class this season

Bring back Naby Keita LOL 😢

We were top before trent got injured against Arsenal

If the new manager can keep the best players together, we have a host of young top quality talent coming through and the lads brought in last season will have had a full season and a full preseason to go forward next season. If we sign a dominant CH with real pace and ability on the ball that will make a huge difference, we missed Matip massively this season. If the young lad Stephan Batejic manages to remain fit and gets a good preseason and a run of games he will make a difference, if not we need another number 6. We have an abundance of midfield talent to play any shape with attacking 8's or players used as a 10. We have so much talent and adaptability if we get more luck with injuries I see a very positive season ahead. For me sign one CH, maybe another 6 and for me another number 9 unless Danns can make that step up. Our biggest problem has been injuries so many times in key areas. Bolster the defence and keep them fit, sign a number 6, keep Jota fit all season and that makes a huge difference!

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That’s why a player like Bakayoko would be ideal imo. Similar to Doku but more effective and direct in the final third/in front of goal. Just like you mentioned, they’d have to double up on Baka just like they do with Doku which leaves a central area/player unmarked at times. We need that type of player because we’ve been too predictable over the last 2 seasons. Mo still delivers the numbers but like you said, he’s actually declining in certain areas. His dribbles per match, take-ons, 1 on 1s and all that are regressing.

Spot on about Mo's dribbling. Noticed myself heavily

@@gltv1990 Don’t get me wrong, I still love and back Salah and I always will. But we gotta think ahead, look at players like Doku, Bailey, Kudus, Gordon and even Madueke who’s been finding form. These fast paced wingers can change games with their individual skills whenever the team’s system doesn’t work. Lucho has been doing a similar thing but doesn’t get enough recognition for it because the whole team’s been underperforming lately (especially in terms of xG) I’ve been following Bakayoko and Doku since their Anderlecht days and I can say they’re very similar. The difference is Johan is more efficient and direct in the final third. While Doku might be a bit more exciting to watch, Johan gets more involved in terms of G/A and has the heigher ceiling. Johan reminds me of Salah when he first joined, the explosiveness, the unpredictability and the efficiency in the final third. (important to note that I’m not saying he’s as good as Salah, I’m saying his style of play and his characteristics remind me of how a young Salah used to play) He’d also be a more fitting player given his smart pressing out of possession which Salah hasn’t been doing for the last 2 to 3 years. It’s these types of wingers that can take on defenders and dribble with ease that will take over the PL. So my favorite signing would be Bakayoko, but I wouldn’t mind Nico Williams either if he changes his mind about his wages as he’s demanding 300k/week which is mental…

Wouldn't want him playing any games to be honest. Massive liability. People are over rating him like crazy that it's getting embarrassing. He gets bullied off the ball way to easy and turns the ball over too often.

​@@jezzazoHe would be called a flop if he was a 50m player.He only gets the hype because of his low transfer fee

I thought Endo was our best player this season tbh.

@@pinkbeatle2012He literally shut down Rodri and De Bruyne on his own and made Rice look like a fool. He’s the closest we’ve been to a Fabinho replacement. But given his age and the fact he’s been losing form near the end of the season, I do think another experienced and proven 6 is needed. Some tall, strong ball-playing 6. We can’t be relying on Endo and 2 youngsters in Stefan and Tyler (I know they’re talented, but they lack minutes and pl experience respectively)

​@@pinkbeatle2012he was a necessary plug so looked effective but he isn't great. He's slow on the ball and isn't physical enough. We need a dominant 6

I also think Klopp didn't necessarily buy players to suit him, he knew he was leaving, and just bought good players that will serve the club well going forward.

Is that your burner account C Pajak 😂

@@dandandan293What’s a burner account mate ?sorry never heard that saying before here in the Isle of Man 🇮🇲.YNWA

A defensive midfielder then a striker

However, considering we may be selling Salah, we may have our hands full trying to fill that gap. The addition new management and this ownership, i doubt they will be willing to make big changes in fear of following Utds mistakes

It was gomez next to matip wasn’t it? In 2020

Tbh my target will be to get top 4 early on. Maybe defend the league cup at most. I just think let's start with simple achievable goals

It’s because of the system, not the players.

Kephren Thuram as that tall number 6?

Szobo too.