Fabio Aurelio – An excellent defender and attacking full back, the Brazilian’s case is undermined both by his injury record and his age. At 31, his fitness levels are surely not going to improve, and despite having his contract renewed by Roy Hodgson at the start of the season, the Brazilian has showed the same brittleness which led previous manager Rafa Benitez to release him last summer. If we bring in another left back, and Aurelio stays, what are we saying to a talented youngster such as Jack Robinson who could well be an adept understudy?
Emiliano Insua – Has begun to play more on loan at Galatasaray since the arrival of Under Bulent as manager. He has also been called up by Argentina for their friendlies in June, but I am still unconvinced by the Argentine’s ability. For sure his positioning can be improved, but his demonstrable lack of pace shown during his first full season in the first team, leaves me convinced he is not a top four player. Again, if he returns as understudy to a new left back, he would be halting the progression of a much better prospect in Robinson, in my opinion. It could also be the case that Galatasaray take up their option to sign him anyway.
Jack Robinson – He came on in an intimidating atmosphere at the Emirates Stadium, and played a blinder. He used his positioning ability, pace, and strength to keep Theo Walcott quiet, and although he was less impressive against Birmingham City, I am convinced that Jack has a future in the first team, similarly to Martin Kelly.
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Wingers are just as important probably more.
Left backs:
1) Coentrao
2) Aly Cissokho
3) Emilio Izaguirre (Celtic)
4) Baines
5) Vargas
6) Marcelo
7) Zaboletta
8) Michel Bastos ( can play left back n wing)
few names il just add maybe as back up’s
1) Nadir Belhadj
2) Clichy ( Not that hed come to play back up, but in my opinion he aint good enough to be our regular lb)
3) Warnock
4) Hunt (Wolves)
5) Wayne Bridge ( although needs to take a big wage cut)
Note some of these i don’t want just throwing in some names, what do you guys think
Marcelo and Coentrao are unrealistic. I think they will battle it out at Madrid next season.
Wouldnt mind between Cissokho, Enrique and Izaguirre and Baines.
Vargas and Bastos have done well in a LW role. Their defending positioning is abysmal. Clichy would be an improvement but not the best option.
All the others aren’t good enough imo
The club should not be wasting what little money they will have to spend on leftbacks. There is only 38 games next season that have any relevance, the leftback position can be filled easily in turn by Robinson,Kelly,Flanagan and Aurelio.
Aurelios played his last game for us, that’s why King Kenny played him to thank him for all hes given us maybe mostly on the treatment table but that free kicks against Utd and Chavski were his highlights.
Liverpool should do everything they can to sign Leighton Baines. This player is pure quality. He’s solid defensively and excellent going forward. He’s got fantastic crossing ability and also chips in with his fair share of goals. 4 goals and 11 assists at left back is a remarkable record. What’s more, Everton are willing to listen to offers and Baines himself is a Liverpool fan. Kenny should also promote Chris Mavinga as a back up left back rather than focusing on bringing through just British talents.