Patience is the key for Liverpool fans this season. We understand the style Brendan Rodgers is trying to impart, but we also understand that he doesn't quite have the personnel on hand to give us the consistency we crave.
We all know since moving on Andy Carroll, a striker has been top of our wish list and Daniel Sturridge has now gone someway to bridging that gap. I still believe even with Borini in tow the club needs another striker, preferably offering something different to lend flexibility to the attack.
In midfield not for the first time time against Stoke we were found physically wanting and a player like West Ham's Diame would fit the bill nicely, increasing the height in the side, but more importantly adding power and drive into the engine room.
Enrique's injury and Rodgers propensity to play Downing at left-back with Robinson not yet given his head, shows the need for a top class defender in that area, with Enrique’s future seemingly designated on the left side of midfield.
Sebastian Coates doesn't appear to have a future with Rodgers still a huge fan of Jamie Carragher. Andre Wisdom is the future, but for now defensive cover is imperative with Coates by all accounts becoming restless especially when vital minutes are being handed to Carragher move up the LFC appearance table.
We are now in a position to push on especially with Sturridge now on board and Borini not far from returning. Luis Suarez is the club's shining light and with Steven Gerrard, Agger, Skrtel and Reina the spine of the team is among the strongest in the league. But, the lack of quality in the surrounding areas is not quite there yet and the dearth of quality on the bench is why the next two transfer windows are vitally important.
There have been enough positives to know the future is full of promise. The breakthrough of Raheem Sterling, who is already an important member of the 1st team and to a lesser degree Suso and Wisdom. It shows and ensures that the Liverpool youth set up is on the right track, but the fact that we are relying on youngsters means we must buy in talent to support Suarez or else go through another summer feeling threatened over another potential departure.
It's not all doom and gloom. As I said, we are in a position to push on, but I am slightly sceptical in terms of the manager appearing not to have a plan b. It's well documented at our need to increase our proficiency in front of goal, which is the goal for any team. But, just as important is the need to compete within the intrinsic style of Rodgers possession football.
Right now we are in a position to launch in the 2nd half of the season, but a lot depends on Sturridge's ability to hit the ground running and provide support to Suarez and the extra goals which have been missing from the front line since the loss of Fernanado Torres.
With the imminent arrival of our new striker Sturridge we are still going to need further reinforcements especially another striker, a midfield enforcer such as Diame from West Ham as stated by Kop-post and another central defender as back up for Agger and Skrtel as Coates doesn't seem to be rated high enough.
ReplyDeleteI am concerned about Rodgers long term ability to get the very best out of the players but I will give him as long as possible to prove himself. My concern with him is that he has never proved he can win a major trophy - he will hopefully get there in the end but the reality is how long do we have to wait for his philosophy and master plan to produce the required results?
My comments on the last blog refers to my views on Sturridge coming to us - more of the long awaited replacement for Bellamy ot Kuyt than a new out and out striker. But his goals and assists will be very welcome especially given the iminent return to fitness of the goal shy Biorini. The squad needs depth and given Sturridge's arrival we might rely less on the youngsters.
ReplyDeleteRogers has his work cut out, not just im his dealings with the media
John Henry will not be spending heavy in January Window, that’s for sure, so we may need to sell before buy. Joe Cole, Stuart Downing may be going. We need to be wise and carful who we bring in next, we don’t need players for testing, and they need to produce from start.
ReplyDeleteWe are looking to bring in Kevin Gameiro a French international, versatile nature of playing anywhere up front. He has been given the packing orders by Carlo Ancelotti's, so we may be picking him up on loan.
Daniel Sturridge on the verge of completing a move to Liverpool, I think this my work.
And provide us with more options up front
Walcott may be settling to stick it out with Arsenal if he agrees terms with his club, as he looks like to have another talk with them
No doubt we need to find a striking partner for Liverpool talisman Luis Suarez! + Two more players
Time and Patience with Rodgers,