@sweeting , any of people who you would like to have who are a threat in freekicks and setpieces ?
I get that macca is good there. But while I’m not wanting someone like ward prowse , but don’t you think it’s high time that we get someone who can be a threat in the direct freekicks especially when Trent is going ?
Even if (when) he re-finds his form, he’ll still miss like a quarter of the season cos of AFCON. Deffo need a backup plan we’re actually willing to use.
“Slot Targets Angelo Stiller: Not a Patchwork, But Liverpool’s New Axis”
According to Fichajes, as reported by Daily Mirror, Arne Slot has made Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller a top priority this summer. But this isn’t about squad depth. This is about installing a new axis — a silent conductor — right at the heart of Liverpool’s structure.
Stiller isn’t flashy. No stepovers, no viral assists, no heroics for the highlight reels. But what he offers is far more valuable: control.
He reads pressure like a map, passes like a metronome, and organises shape without shouting. In a Slot system that’s built on positional dominance and spatial intelligence, Stiller becomes the fulcrum — the calm in chaos.
Add him into this Liverpool midfield, and the effects ripple through:
[+] Endo and Gravenberch no longer carry the No.6 burden alone. Slot can rotate: Endo brings bite, Gravenberch brings drive, and Stiller? He brings balance.
[+] Mac Allister gets his freedom back, drifting into advanced zones where he’s at his most incisive.
[+] Szoboszlai becomes vertical again, no longer stuck as a sideways distributor.
[+] And even right back, won’t need to drift into midfield as often. Stiller does that job from zone 6, with far less drama.
Nearly 9 progressive passes and over 8 final-third entries per 90 — elite numbers by any metric. But his real gift lies in positioning, orientation, and serenity under pressure. Slot doesn’t just want a passer — he wants a rhythm setter. Someone who makes 10 others play better without touching the ball much.
Stiller might not light up the scoreboard. But in this new Liverpool, he could light up the system.
Hope he is as good as he sounds here … excited lol
Not sure i buy this (even allowing for dubious sources), as we were reportedly looking at him last summer when the need was presumably greater but chose not to buy him.
Secondly, the article makes him sound almost revolutionary for our team - so who is going to miss out, or are we now playing all four of those midfielders in a game?
12 players…that’s the revolutionary bit
Even I am. It’s with the Jones home grown trope!!!
why not just buy a map and metronome then? Would be cheaper.
Or, even better, installl apps! There some great free ones.
Yeah I don’t know why FSG spent ~300m buying Liverpool. I just paid 50 quid and bought Championship Manager and I can have any number of clubs for free. Overspending idiots!
Not if there is a power cut
Good video if anyone is interested!
In this episode, we go inside Liverpool FC’s data revolution with Dr. Ian Graham, the mastermind behind the club’s groundbreaking use of analytics. Ian reveals how his data-driven insights helped reshape recruitment strategy, most notably identifying Mohamed Salah as a top-tier winger long before he became a global star.
He also shares how analytics backed Jurgen Klopp’s appointment, supported pivotal transfer decisions like signing Sadio Mane, and overcame internal resistance to modern methods. From Barcelona comebacks to balancing scouting with stats, this is a rare look at the numbers behind Liverpool’s rise to the top.
I’m sure the club will get deals done to strengthen RB, LB and attack.
Would be nice to see a new CM arrive but that’s not the biggest priority.
If we end up with 4 CBs - and even more the same 4 CBs - I’d be massively disappointed.
Why? How many teams that play just two centre-backs at a single time carry more than 4?
Yeah my ideal world (although I’m accused of wanting to turn the squad over to frequently) would involve signing an entire back four, a midfielder and two forwards. I’d be happy with just a LB, RB and CB assuming Konate re-signs but otherwise a full back four: something like Robertson, Kerkez; VVD, Konate, CB1, CB2, Gomez; Bradley, Frimpong. Quansah on loan to the likes of Leeds and then CB2 has had time to adjust and is more ready to step-up if Konate isn’t renewing.
With the increasing number of games during the season how many teams in Europe are able to go all the way in all competitions (big double, triple,…) at the moment? Paris? Because they are playing in a shit League 1? Who else?
Our success depends on Virgil starting every match in PL and CL.
Konate not injury free and not the type to be a leader at the back.
Gomez missing 5 months every season and surely won’t be able to hit his peak again.
Quansah far far away from being a trusted CB on PL level.
We’ve discussed this before and doubt we’ll become friends on this topic.
You’re probably right, since I really quite disagree on Gomez, Quansah, and the notion that our centre-backs are the issue in terms of being able to go all the way.
I think in each of the past couple of seasons we’ve come somewhat close to the notion of a quadruple, centre-back depth has never been the issue.
I would say though that I’d welcome a 2023 Quansah-type as a 5th centre-back. Someone who wouldn’t need to be registered for squad lists, and someone who would not be expecting significant game time.
Albeit some also play full back position. Excluded clear full backs or cover midfielders and picked the CL chasing clubs (and United for a laugh)
Man City - Dias, Khusanov, Ake, Akanji, Stones, Reis, Gavardiol (7)
Arsenal - Saliba, Gabriel, White, Calafiori, Kiwior, Tomiyaso (6)
Villa - Konsa, Mings, Torres, Disasi, Hause (5)
Chelsea - Fofana, Colwill, Badiashile, Chalobah, Anselmino (5)
Newcastle - Botman, Schar, Burn, Lacelles (4)
United - Yoro, Martinez, de Ligt, Maguire, Lindelof, Evans, Heaven (7)
Seems, to me, that the clubs challenging for CL spots/looking to challenge have around 5-6. Albeit the quality drops.
I’d like an addition to our ranks at CB (assuming we keep Quansah and Gomez), but someone young that plays LCB.
Of those, weren’t Calafiori and Tomiyasu brought in as full-backs? Not that I would particularly know.
But for the rest, Chelsea are Chelsea, United are wannabe Chelsea, City usually play quite a few of them at the same time rather than just two though (actually don’t Arsenal do that too)? Also, United play 3-4-facking-3. Not sure about Villa.