Two of the most exciting teams to watch domestically, Arsenal and Tottenham, both have their fair share of pacy players , and during games like the defeat to Spurs on Sunday, it is clear how much difference a bit of speed can make. Firstly, quicker players will naturally get to loose/second balls much faster than slower opponents while the most effective counter attacks are often done at high speed. Too many times I’ve seen Liverpool break into a counter attack only for the players involved to slow down the tempo and eventually pass sideways.
Apart from pace, I would say that Liverpool’s squad is very well rounded and has a nice mix of technique and strength. Against stubborn teams defending deep with eleven men behind the ball, aerially dominant players like Andy Carroll will be golden when it comes to breaking them down. Along with that, players like Luis Suarez will be vital in terms of unlocking tight defences and providing that little piece of magic that could decide a match.
Quality-wise, Liverpool’s central midfielders are among the best in the league while our defence is pretty solid on the whole. Our strike pair up front have the potential to be the one of the best strike partnerships in Europe while we also have other reliable goalscorers such as Dirk Kuyt ready to step in and share the burden whenever necessary.
The one thing we lack is good speed throughout the team but if we can correct this by acquiring at least two quick wingers with quality, then I believe it will make a world of difference to our play and I would expect us to become more ruthless in front of goal in the long run. We’ve been linked to a few top wingers recently, but time will tell whether they truly are the final pieces needed for the red machine to fire on all cylinders next season. For the time being, I will eagerly await the summer transfer window where I’m praying we can hopefully add the key ingredient that our squad has missed for so long: pace, pace and more pace.
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next years our year la
Pace and skill we miss in abundance.
We need a playmaker,decent wingers and a Left back.
Also maybe a CB who can score from corners!
if ya a lfc fan i think we alredy know that
We need some pace, some skill, some heart and some referees who can be fair, stick it to fergie and not MANURE Supporters!!
OK we need an injection of pace but if we buy wingers then who makes way for them I think Kuyt and Suarez will only get better, so with Carrol in the middle it leaves room on the left for one pacey winger. Personally I think we should look to buy quality wing backs rather than wingers as the existing forwards and Mireles have shown a fair amount of firepower and I think they will get even better with time and don’t forget Stevie G. knows his way to goal and think we should hold on to Aquilani and not sell him on the cheap.
I think Liverpool are about 3 quality players away from challenging for the Premiership. A good centre-half to cover for Carra who is coming to the end of his career. A “strong” Souness-type midfielder to give some steel to the midfield when we play the likes of Stoke, Blackburn and the like. Lastly a winger-cum-attacker with lots of pace. With the up-and-coming players we have from the Reserves, I think we will have an immense squad come next season.
Starting from the back we need one left back, at least one centre half. In midfield we could do with an out and out defensive midfielder, I don’t think this will happen given Kenny seems to view Lucas in that role (I’d prefer he played higher up the pitch) and Spearing getting a new contract. We could do with a playmaker and we need 2 or 3 wide players with pace and trickery. and finally we need a 4th striker. So we are 7 players away although if you get another league as poor as this one has been maybe 5 top players would see us having a genuine shout. The other thing we need is the mindset but I believe Kenny will bring that, look how he turned a relegation threatened shambles into a top 6 team in 3 months.
This what I think we need:
Striker: Just one striker with quality. Pacheco stays on first team and eases into first team.
Wingers: Two Wingers would be fantastic. If we only get one, needs to be left footed and need pace. Personally, I like N’Zogbia, James McCarthy, Downing and Young. Payet, Hazzard etc are also great players, but long shot.
Midfielders: One holding Midfielder. Need a young powerful and athletic holding midfielder. Spearing will provide excellent depth at this position.
LEFT BACK: Flanno was great, but I still think he should be our depth, not our starter. It would be great if we get Enrique or Emilio Izaguirre. Either or, the person should be prepared to play EPL football.
Center Halfs – Carragher (age), Agger (always hurt), Skrtl (everyone is so harsh on this guy, but I think he played a vital stretch of good football. He needs a good fast start and play with good form for entire season. Kelly and Wilson should be back ups here with Kelly definitely playing behind Johnson at Right Back. Ayala should be on the first team or should be loaned out to EPL club for this season to get more experience and value. Dunn or Cahill or both? Can we trust our youth in this area?
All we need is 2 wingers and a centre back
we just need a striker and a lb…
falcao or benzema or hulk can perfectly fit in our squard as strikers…
If Carroll is to be utilised two wingers with pace and good crossing is a must a c.b or 2 is needed i would sell Agger.
A defensive mid like Mvila or Matuidi a l.b. and a backup striker/attacking mid.
Liverpool are still a fair distance off the top 4 when you look at their depth.