Just thought I’d write an article on what I believe would be the way forward in terms of improving the team. Everybody and most importantly Kenny have their own ideas on what needs to be improved and I just want to give you my views for what its worth.
We are lucky in having one of the best goalkeepers around in Pepe Reina, but there has been speculation that he could leave us in the summer. So we will need to watch this space, if we were to lose him I would go for Alan McGregor from Rangers, he has been a great keeper for Rangers and would do well for us.
At right back we seem ok with Martin Kelly who looks like becoming one of the best so I am happy with that position.
Left back is a major problem area and we need to bring someone in. Izaguirre of Celtic would be my pick for that position he has looked really good up here in Scotland and is very good going forward.
We are not too bad off in the centre of defence with Carragher still having a few more years left in him. Skrtel has improved although not my favourite. Kyrgiakos can do a good job when needed. Agger is a class defender just a bit worried about his fitness, and we also have Danny Wilson coming through who I think will be a great defender for us. So overall we are pretty well off in the centre of defence.
Left midfield is another problem position which we need to sort out. Ashley Young is the obvious pick but there will be others tracking him, but we have to improve in that position.
Right midfield is where Kuyt will usually play but I would prefer someone with a bit of pace and crossing ability. Maybe a Shaun Wright Phillips type player, but I would really like to see Glen Johnson given a run in that position, I think he could make that position his.
Centre midfield needs strengthening with a Xabi Alonso type player coming in. We have quite a strong midfield but other than Gerrard we lack a really creative type player. Charlie Adam could be that man so it will be interesting to see if we go back in for him in the summer.
I am a lot happier with our attack now with Carroll and Suarez rather than relying on the lone striker which we have done in recent years with Torres, we could maybe do with another striker although I like Kuyt when he plays up front.
Before I finish I have to mention the youngsters coming through, there is a lot of talent there. The likes of Sterling looks like a cross between Barnes and Owen, great prospect. In defence Andre Wisdom looks really strong and John Flanagan is a tremendous right back, a hard tackler and good going forward. Jack Robinson at left back is a very good player as well. Coady who is captain of the youngsters looks a great prospect in the middle of midfield and Adam Morgan is banging goals in for fun. Suso is a top player with so much ability don’t think it will be long before he features in the first team. Toni Silva is the type of player we need with the ability to beat players and very pacey. Pacheco has a lot to offer and this loan deal to Norwich will certainly help his progress. There are many more to mention these are just the ones that I am really excited about.
We are not that far away from becoming a top side, we just need a few changes and I’m sure Kenny will make the right changes to the team.
YNWA
by Jamie McLaughlin blog at http://theliverword.blogspot.com/
Hi Jamie. Don’t find the article to be too inspirational to be honest but well done for your effort.
A team that beats the likes of Man Utd, Man City, Chelsea and draws at Arsenal with some of it’s most representative members on the injury list IS a top side. We just had a bad start because our players refused to play Roy’s game, we had two bad days at the office under Kenny (at West Ham and West Brom), and we showed time and again that the squad had no depth.
Bit harsh shouldering the responsability of these weaknesses on the likes of Flanagan, Robinson ecc, ecc. Their time will come, and perhaps their time is just around the corner!
Who are you, the teacher who gives out gold stars?
Though this article just has more of the same.. Id like to throw up a couple of names – Pjanic, Turan.
Thanks Jamie. Haven’t much noted about the Gers keeper, McGregor and will keep an eye. The Hoops LB Izaguirre (I think Honduran) is one I’ve heard off. Good read.
Downbeat rubbish – we want to be challenging at the top next year and getting into the CL, not just getting in a few more squad players and ticking over.
No matter what PROMISE they show, relying on our youngsters, who need nursing carefully along in the PL if we are not to burn them out,is not a policy for gettin to the top of EPL and Europe!
Rebuilding by out with the average players, the old and the infirm and in with at least 4 top-class players MUST happen this summer.
You are the Woy of journalism with your opinions and like him, not right for this club!
Liverpool want to forge ahead and regain their rightful position competing at the top of English and world football.
@ Ved! I am no teacher, I am someone with an opinion that gave his views on an article like you gave your views on my comment! No more, no less.
Old Timer before you called the article content rubbish, I did not go that far.
I just suggested to the write to avoid writing about things that have been written and re-written ten times over. The critique was there to spur him to produce better articles.
Hope the explanation is not too complicated for you Ved!
old timer I appreciate your comments but I am a life long Liverpool fan and played football for over 30 year so I know what I am talking about. With Kenny at the helm I have confidence in the future.