Igor Akinfeev – I think it is fair to say that only Iker Casillas had more experience as Akinfeev has at 24 years of age. The Russian keeper made his debut for CSKA Moscow aged 17 and now has nearly 300 appearances to his name for the Russian club. In addition, he has won a UEFA Cup, two Russian League titles and has appeared in the Champions League during this time, while also being named the club’s captain. At international level, he has 47 caps for his country after making his debut aged just 18, and was part of the Russian side that finished 3rd at Euro 2008. The only concern is that he has yet to play in a top European league and dealt with the physicality of a division such as the Premier League. Rating: 8/10
Maarten Stekelenburg – The Dutch goalkeeper had an excellent World Cup last summer. He made a number of crucial saves during the tournament to keep the Netherlands on course for the final. His most notable one came from Kaka in the quarter final against Brazil and he only conceded six goals all tournament behind the Dutch team’s tight defence. At 28 years old, he is the oldest on the list and the reason why he hasn’t come to prominence earlier is because of his inconsistent form. He was Ajax’s player of the year in the 2007/08 campaign but became second choice in the following season after a string of poor performances. He returned to form last season to become Holland’s number one, and although he would be probably the cheapest option on the list, he may not be the best option. Rating: 7/10
Manuel Neuer – He maybe Germany’s current number one goalkeeper, but Neuer only really came to the fore at the back end of 2009. He had been tipped by many to become Jen Lehmann’s successor as the national team’s number one after he made his debut in 2006, but it took the death of Robert Enke in November 2009 and a rib injury to Leverkusen’s Rene Adler for Neuer to become first choice in Joachim Low’s team. He was selected ahead of Tim Wiese and Hans-Jorg Butt in the 2010 World Cup and performed well in the tournament, with many tipping him to replace Edwin van der Sar at Manchester United. Neuer can be somewhat of a erratic goalkeeper though and many see him moving to Bayern Munich rather than moving to England. Rating: 7/10
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the obvious best choice is that Reina stays 🙂
am sure[PEPE REINA]will follow the foot step of torres that’s why i always wrote to inform our managers to look for[REINA]which i always recommend -SHAY GIVEN-as a perfect replacement to -REINA-because -SHAY GIVEN-has premiership experience and he’s a very good shot stopper if not better than-REINA-.
It could be with Brad Jones going out on loan this week to get some much needed first team action that he is the first choice if Reina wants to go.
I never would sign a goalkeeper for 34 years … Given would be a good
substitute if desired. certainly the best option is De Gea, but I would like Igor Akinfeev security or the ability to Lloris, all
However, (except Stekelenburg) none of those listed are goalkeepers
ability to order the defense as is Pepe Reina, that’s something
takes a lot of experience. if Pepe Reina is gone, should do the same
with Torres and use the money to sign a goalkeeper to
future (De Gea).
do not see why not on the list Sergio Romero, Argentina goalkeeper,
is an excellent goalkeeper in the 2008/2009 season was the third goalkeeper
fewest goals in Europe.
Sorry David Reina has been reported making comments regularly this season has he come out and said look I’ll be here next season if the club wants me? Has he heck and I for one would demand he comes out and tells the club where he stands. As for Shay Given he’s done the same shoulder twice in under 12 months and when I say done it’s a dislocation, I’ve done mine 5 times in the past and once you do it’s always liable to go again.
Mike Arms that was funny, cause you can’t be serious Gulasi is ahead of him.
Skeletenberg is a shot stopper, under pressure hes suspect as he is to crosses, the premiership is a whole another ball game and he will end up like Sander Westerveld.
Akinfiev is a decent keeper has experience not that old
Lloris another reliable keeper but would cost too much.
De Gea looks quality but i still think ihttp://live4liverpool.com/privacy-policy/ts too soon for him he needs sometime to get more established.
Neuer is overated id still trust Lehmann rite now over him.
Firstly id try do everything i can to keep Reina happy and stay if we cant then i hope we get a big price for him he shouldnt be sold for less then 25 mill. Everyone seems to think hes going to Arsenal don’t right off Chavski, yes they have Cech but Ancelotti if hes still there next season will make a bid as he try to do last season because hes a huge fan of Reinas.
I think we should even look at Amelia AC Milans 2nd keeper who was linked to us under Rafas time hes young and a good prospect.
I think the club should look at Stockdale or even Matt Gilks as cover keeper they’re both decent prospects although i prefer Stockdale from Fulham they’re both better than Brad Jones……YNWA
shay will fit the style.
Today I saw the match Italy v Slovenia, and Slovenia’s goalkeeper
(and udinese) samir handanovic seemed very solid, has only 26
years, it could be an excellent replacement for Reina, anyway, I like
more De gea
Igor Akinfeev or Maarten Stekelenburg. this two keeper i think good for liverpool.
BRuce Grobbelar