ECHO’s Liverpool FC correspondent Paul Ghost answers your questions for the 2023/24 season.
After the quick double captures of Alexis Mack Allister and Dominic Szoboschlai, the gossip column hasn’t stopped speculating on who could be the next through the doors of the AXA Training Center. During a special Q&A session, Paul was present to give an update on Southampton’s Romeo Labia, Levi Colwill and Thiago Alcantara.
Read Paul’s full Q&A with Echo readers below.
No formal offer for Henderson or Thiago
question: “Hello ghosty! Rest in peace and thank you for doing this!What do you think are the chances of us signing Lavia and Colwill at this point?! [LFC] Especially as people reported that Mikey VdV was going to Spurs and wasn’t interested in Inacio at all, is there a replacement for Colwill?! media speculation about Fab, Jordan Henderson, Thiago In the meantime, will someone’s ‘big name/first team player’ finally leave this summer?!”
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Paul Ghost: “As for Colwill, as was the midgame revamp, I’m not so conscious of being on the big shortlist. Lately, at least Inacio isn’t on that shortlist, not in iffy terms. I had a feeling it would be a Liverpool player.” I think a lot depends on what Liverpool plan long term with their squad.
“I’m not 100 per cent sure they need a new centre-back if they’re going to stick with a back four all season, but if they go back to 3-4-3 in the last few months, another one. We’re going to need a left-back, Lavia will be top of the team.” On the current list of midfielders, I know Benfica’s Florentino Ruiz has his fans, but he’s silent on that score. are doing.
“I don’t think Henderson will leave. It would depend a lot on Thiago’s own wishes, but he seems to want to stay. There are no formal proposals for either player at this time.”
Need more to do?
question: “Do you feel Liverpool’s transfer business is over at the window? In addition to Lavia and others, we can see connections with many players in England and Europe. Are Inacio and Per Schurs’ defensive options credible? “
PG: “I don’t think Liverpool’s business is over yet, nor should it be. This summer has already seen the highest spending in five years, but there’s a lot more to come. Yes, I’ve heard that Sporting are not interested in Inacio, Schuls is an interesting figure.”One said he was part of the exciting Ajax team that has emerged in recent years, and is still a young player who only moved to Turin last year. think.
“If Klopp sticks to that formation from the last two months of the season, I certainly think he will need another centre-back.”
What are the best positions for Dominic Szoboschrei and Alexis McAllister?
question: “Signing Dominik Szoboschrei and Alexis Mack Allister and wearing a Jürgen Klopp manager’s cap, where do you think they fit in the system?
“Is it possible that TAA’s move into midfield will prevent him from entering midfield, or that he plays in a traditional position in a hybrid role that we saw towards the end of the season? are you expecting?”
PG“Yes, I think they both give Liverpool’s midfield a fresh and vibrant look. It will be exciting to see where the two fit in. Mack Allister on the left flank. , I think Szoboschlai will occupy the right flank.”It’s almost like a two-man No. 8. That leaves Klopp with the choice of having two behind him or just one.” Fabinho and Henderson can give a more solid impression about it, but the prospect of leaving Alexander-Arnold there needs to be an attractive option.
“It’s an exciting time for Liverpool’s midfield but I still think they need a new No. 6. I’m not entirely convinced about Fabinho and where his current level is in the long term. .”
Which youngsters will be given the chance to impress in preseason?
Q.: “I would like to know which young players you think will have big chances this preseason. Will we ever get the chance to prove
“Also, who are the young players you’re looking forward to meeting personally and who do you think will have a bright preseason?
PG: “I think Van den Berg will be given another loan period by the club and the engine room is a bit crowded for Morton at the moment. It will be assessed during pre-season but another loan will be given. It could be in the near future, and maybe it could be.” With Matt Newberry overseeing the loan this summer, it will be interesting to see where the Reds players go. would be
“Ben Doak will likely be limited to domestic cup competition, but I think he will be an exciting player to watch. We will also see Kaid Gordon return to the game after almost 18 months out. It’s great to see him in the league, and it’s easy to forget that he played in the league.”He also scored in the League Cup semi-finals for Arsenal and in the FA Cup two years ago. “
Are you defensively imbalanced?
question: “With or without Lavia, there are still concerns about the defensive balance in the midfield.
“Lavia has a lot of potential, he has legs, but the defensive positioning and the compactness of our form are what worries me the most. At our best, we just press on the monsters. Not only did they put on the ball, they were compact without holding the ball.I feel a lot of attention was paid to pressing and keeping our shape and closing the space.
“What do you think is the best solution for this?”
PG: ‘Liverpool’s midfield was bypassed too easily and too often last season, so making it a stronger and more robust division was paramount. I think a lot depends on Fabinho’s ability to recreate his season-like form.” Was his departure permanent or was it just his gaffe?
“We will know more as the season goes on. Full, full reinforcements” of Szoboschrei and Mack Allister – the hope is that it’s a new-looking midfield back in top shape.
“However, I would love to see another defensive specialist hired.
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