Along with a consistent goal scorer (yawn....) I think most people would agree that it's the wide area's of midfield where we're weakest. For this current season Rafa brought in JP & MG - who both arrived with differing 'acclaim' from Reds' fans.
JP has been discussed to death on here. Peoples opinions on him were divided at the beginning and probably still are. I've gone on record to say he's simply not good enough, but it's obvious he has some talent (the cross for Fowler on Sunday was excellent. More of that please). I'd say that JP has gotten better as the season goes on - but I'm not sure Rafa trusts him enough in the big games.
MG came with a decent goalscoring, hardworking reputation from La Liga where his performances last season whilst on loan did him great credit. Unfortunately, for one reason or another - things haven't worked out for him. Sometimes - he looks like he's trying too hard and he's too eager to impress. So far he hasn't really done himself justice but I expect him to come good as I believe he wants to succeed here, and he has the attributes necessary to be a success out wide.
So we have bought 2 wide players - to do a specific job for the team - and neither of them have really hit it off for me. Maybe having a prolific scorer on the end of their crosses etc will give them the necessary boost to move on to the next level and really make a mark for themselves in the first team. I believe both players will also benefit from another season 'adjusting' to life at LFC - but if it doesn't happen for them - then they should be shown the door. In the meantime, I expect competition on both flanks to increase in the coming season so it will really be a test for JP & MG to prove they can do the business for LFC, and prove that Rafa was right to bring them to our great club in the first place.
JP has been discussed to death on here. Peoples opinions on him were divided at the beginning and probably still are. I've gone on record to say he's simply not good enough, but it's obvious he has some talent (the cross for Fowler on Sunday was excellent. More of that please). I'd say that JP has gotten better as the season goes on - but I'm not sure Rafa trusts him enough in the big games.
MG came with a decent goalscoring, hardworking reputation from La Liga where his performances last season whilst on loan did him great credit. Unfortunately, for one reason or another - things haven't worked out for him. Sometimes - he looks like he's trying too hard and he's too eager to impress. So far he hasn't really done himself justice but I expect him to come good as I believe he wants to succeed here, and he has the attributes necessary to be a success out wide.
So we have bought 2 wide players - to do a specific job for the team - and neither of them have really hit it off for me. Maybe having a prolific scorer on the end of their crosses etc will give them the necessary boost to move on to the next level and really make a mark for themselves in the first team. I believe both players will also benefit from another season 'adjusting' to life at LFC - but if it doesn't happen for them - then they should be shown the door. In the meantime, I expect competition on both flanks to increase in the coming season so it will really be a test for JP & MG to prove they can do the business for LFC, and prove that Rafa was right to bring them to our great club in the first place.
) Can you imagine if we played the great Milan side of the late 80's with Gullit, Rijkaard, Van Basten and Baresi? Awesome.
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