Sebastian Coates

[Daniel 7]

Sometimes he reminds me a bit of when Houllier used to stick Biscan at centre back alongside Sammy - ok a lot more composed, but just that awkward presence.

[Nick77]

Like Sahin, a lack of game time is hampering any progress for both players. Just don't see the point of Carra being 3rd choice centre back, it should be Coates 3rd choice & Carra 4th...

[kalesh]

Like Sahin, a lack of game time is hampering any progress for both players. Just don't see the point of Carra being 3rd choice centre back, it should be Coates 3rd choice & Carra 4th...

I think we all thought that at the start of the season, but few could deny Carra has done tremendously well when called upon. I'm sure his presense is invaluable for players like Wisdom and even someone like Allen's who's new to the team.

[Est:1982]

Like Sahin, a lack of game time is hampering any progress for both players. Just don't see the point of Carra being 3rd choice centre back, it should be Coates 3rd choice & Carra 4th...

I think if we'd had more experienced full back options we could have afforded to play him more often in the intermediate games.

As it is we're playing inexperienced youngsters in many of the wide positions in the team, and to then add another inexperienced player in the middle of the park might upset things too much for Rodgers' linking.

I'm liking how good Carragher has been this season, but personally i still would have given Coates more chances alongside him. But this may be the reason why he hasn't.

[Nick77]

I think we all thought that at the start of the season, but few could deny Carra has done tremendously well when called upon. I'm sure his presense is invaluable for players like Wisdom and even someone like Allen's who's new to the team.

I'm not denying Carra has done well when called upon. I just think it's pointless not giving Coates more experience in case he is needed. Carra won't be a player next season so giving him a handful of games this season is not gonna bode well for the long term of the club.

[Phoenix07]

Rodgers is also interested in Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, the 21-year-old Valenciennes centre back. The Liverpool manager would need to generate funds for that, a situation that could lead to the departure of Sebastián Coates, who is interesting Napoli, Juventus and Lazio.
Queens Park Rangers asked Liverpool if they would let Coates go out on loan but that request was rejected and the Uruguay defender will only be allowed to leave if a significant offer is received. Joe Cole is expected to sign for QPR after his hopes of rejoining Lille were dashed.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/...cle3644696.ece

Well, if we're that daft not to give him a chance, then we should at least insert a buy-back clause of some kind.

[chadrtc]

Well, if we're that daft not to give him a chance, then we should at least insert a buy-back clause of some kind.

Another slightly worrying development, if true that is. I suspect he must be on a reasonable wage, that seems to be the reason we get rid of most players, as opposed to footballing reasons. At his age and undoubted talent he seems to fit with our model in every other way.

[Leyton388]

Coates is a good solid defender who should go out on loan. Going to QPR on loan will do him wonders as he will be in a real dogfight for survival.

[chadrtc]

Coates is a good solid defender who should go out on loan. Going to QPR on loan will do him wonders as he will be in a real dogfight for survival.

Yep, that would make sense... But for some reason we seem to be looking to cash in.

[Fernandinho]

Do we want him playing with them? Who will he learn from, their central defenders are classic get into the tackle hard and pump the ball long type players. Surely a team who play football like Swansea are a better option.

[Mattshark]

Coates is a good solid defender who should go out on loan. Going to QPR on loan will do him wonders as he will be in a real dogfight for survival.

Is that really better for him than if he played at the top level in Italy?

[Mostar]

Coates is a good solid defender who should go out on loan. Going to QPR on loan will do him wonders as he will be in a real dogfight for survival.

Totally but it appears that rejecting that opportunity, if it is true, we are more interested in selling him than giving him more experience someplace else in PL due to lack of playing time with us.

Is that really better for him than if he played at the top level in Italy?

No it wouldn't if we have any intentions of keeping him but it doesn't appear BR is a fan.

He needs experience at PL level (not Serie A and it is also highly unlikely he'd be a first choice CB at any top club in Italy atm) and QPR would be a good option.

[Mattshark]

Totally but it appears that rejecting that opportunity, if it is true, we are more interested in selling him than giving him more experience someplace else in PL due to lack of playing time with us.



No it wouldn't if we have any intentions of keeping him but it doesn't appear BR is a fan.

He needs experience at PL level (not Serie A and it is also highly unlikely he'd be a first choice CB at any top club in Italy atm) and QPR would be a good option.

I don't think QPR would be better personally, think he'll learn more about defending in a manner that would suit us at Juve than he would at QPR.

[Exiled_red]

I think he just needs football.

Personally I'd like to see him on loan in the PL because I think that increases the chances of him sticking around and it gives us a chance to keep a close eye on his progress.

[Mostar]

I don't think QPR would be better personally, think he'll learn more about defending in a manner that would suit us at Juve than he would at QPR.

At QPR he would have realistic chance to actually play regularly which it wouldn't be the case at Juve but I am not convinced Rodgers has any desire to keep him around anyway.