Luis Garcia Appreciation Thread

[thekop]

Something that is hardly ever mentioned - he is a fantastic header of the ball, especially for such a diminutive figure. A great finisher, superb in the air and a man for the big occasion. I've ranted and raved at him in moments of rank frustration, but ultimately I will miss him if he goes.

A lot of people are expressing their frustration at his possible departure - perhaps he wants to go? I wouldn't begrudge him a return home.

I concur matey
:handshake

[Morph]

Something that is hardly ever mentioned - he is a fantastic header of the ball, especially for such a diminutive figure. A great finisher, superb in the air

Best header of the ball in our squad hands down

[FatTony]

I'd love Luis to stay, I think the little man is great.

[tomasjj]

Well, a fit Luis is prefered to Torres by Aragones so it's strange that he may leave and we may pay much more for his backup and include him in the deal.

Ehm... it depends what you want your team to do......who you are up against....who else is playing in your team....

[tomasjj]

Something that is hardly ever mentioned - he is a fantastic header of the ball, especially for such a diminutive figure. A great finisher, superb in the air and a man for the big occasion. I've ranted and raved at him in moments of rank frustration, but ultimately I will miss him if he goes.

A lot of people are expressing their frustration at his possible departure - perhaps he wants to go? I wouldn't begrudge him a return home.

Also add his "fox in the box" qualities. He is great at sniffing opportuinites and is always on the move. Never hides.

Inconsistent and a horrible waster of possiesion, but that is what you get with players who intend to create all the time.

[Parm]

Ok, so been reading a few things on here about Luis quite likely being on his way, with a part-exchange deal with Atletico for Torres being mooted and Benayoun being his likely replacement. Certainly the fact that he's got two years left on his deal and we've heard nothing about contract negotiations etc seems to be quite indicative.

I've read a few comments on here of people saying they;d be happy to see the back of him, and be happy to have Beneyoun as his replacement. Personally I dont understand that at all. Luis offers us something currently no other player does. He is the only player we have who can play in the hole behind the striker (Gerrard looked lost in that role in Athens), he also knows how to gamble and get in the right positions in the box and get on the end of crosses and loose balls (in the way Kuyt can't) and he is probably the most clinical finisher we have.

Yes he tries the elaborate flicks and is frustrating when he loses the ball, but he scores goals and goals win games, as Luis has done for us on many a big occasion. We can't afford to let him go IMO. No disrespect to Benayoun, he'd be a good squad player and is proven in the Prem, but if he replaces Luis then we're a poorer team and squad IMO.

So this is a thread to discuss Luis, whether he's worth keeping or not, but mainly it's to appreciate all he's done for us, say thanks and wish him all the best for the future, whether that be at Anfield or elsewhere.

King Luis

Love the little fella, I accepted that he will annoy all of us with the flicks and tricks, but would have him in our side every week. He has the vision and the ability to make turn games like no one else has.

[Liverta 78]

Garcia to stay. He has the spirit and the passion a Liverpool player should have. Very sad to hear he might be on his way.

[Pacman]

I don't think he'll leave no way - Luis is to important to us.

How can we even think of selling little luis.

[simey85]

the man drove me insane at times but he is definitly good for a goal. really started to appreciate him when he got injured, he offers something different and can provide cover across the midfield and upfront.

[Shaggy]

I don't think he'll leave no way - Luis is to important to us.

How can we even think of selling little luis.

He wants to go home?

[Pacman]

He wants to go home?

Nah I'm not having that - He'll stay and we wont get Torres I am 100% confident on that.

[Kenneth]

There are so many reasons to love luis, his spectacular goals, his flair.

[Los Rojos]

Garcia is instinctive and aware, has great vision, a superb long range shot and, as Shaggy mentioned, he's superb in the air. He'll leave a big gap in our squad if he leaves (one that Benayoun cannot fill IMO).

I hope he sticks around for a few years yet, but the fact that a new contract hasn't been mentioned in the media, suggests to me that Rafa thinks he is dispensible.

[kewellnthegang]

does me head in at times
but
one of very few we have capable of changing a game with a moment of brilliance

must stay

[Ballykissdevil]

In fairness, why would an extension of contract be offered to a player with two years left on his existing one and is coming back from a severe injury that hasn’t been tested yet? I don’t read a lot into him not being offered an extension. It’s understandable. It might be a nice gesture to show faith in him and all that, but the truth is, nobody knows how he will cope with a return after so long out. He might not be the same player. Also, for that matter, why would Athletico want a player who hasn’t kicked a ball since January without actually seeing him prove that he has, indeed, recovered first? They’re losing their best player. Why would they want an untested post-injury 29 year old as a way of “lessening the blow”?

Also, has Garcia ever came straight out and said “I am homesick”? I have never seen such a comment from him.