My guess - Keeper = Klopp, VVD = Higher up
by NDBass (2017-10-24 09:09:26)

In reply to: Here is my lack of understanding  posted by wcnitz

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Klopp has signed Karius and kept Mignolet. Mignolet is an excellent shot stopper. He's average at best in everything else. The back four has some part in it, but he doesn't make anybody better. Karius seems to be similar to Mignolet, but it's tough to get a read. I say give the job to Danny Ward and be done with it. He can't be worse and his upside seems to be greater from what I've read. Tough to say as it has mostly been in lower leagues, though.



Going forward, I'd start Ward and put Gomez at CB w/ Matip.
by IrishCavan  (2017-10-24 14:04:43)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Play TA-A at RB and wait for Clyne to get healthy. I think Lovren's confidence has to be shot at this point. Klavan was an awful acquisition. I would sign 2 CBs over the winter and sell those 2. Honestly, it can't be any worse than it is now.

I agree.
by NDBass  (2017-10-24 14:39:48)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I'd also play Robertson at LB unless he has actually lost a leg. I'm not as down on Klavan, but that's in comparison to Lovren. If Gomez needs a spell or if he falters, I'd definitely turn to Klavan next. That being said, both he and Lovren wouldn't make it past the summer (or January depending on the market) if I had a say.
Robertson has played pretty well when he's been out there.
by IrishCavan  (2017-10-24 14:58:12)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I know Klopp is infatuated by Moreno at this point, but Robertson should see action more often.