Pellegrino

[dww]

Yep - helped sort out the zonal defence that means we concede far less goals from corners and free-kicks than most other teams. Has a wealth of experience and completely understands Rafa's methods, which makes him a great asset to the coaching staff.

And I'm not so sure about him being the worst centre back for a decade either. Surely Traore and Biscan gave him a run for his money for that claim? And when did we get rid of Frode Kippe? He's a definite contender though, you could turn an oil tanker quicker by the time he played for us.

Also worth remembering Diao played CB for us.

[Neil Young]

Aside from his immense defensive experience (he was one of the very best before he came to Liverpool) he sorts out the barbeques. Don't underestimate his future role. Summer will be very important for him.

[BobTheCharmer]

A YES man all day every day.

[RedReet]

I know it's been mentioned, but I read the Balague book, and when I read the bit about him going to Milans dressing room to pick up medals for the guys that didn't get medals, it stuck in my mind. A very nice touch.
tbh, I think the senior players would respect this.

Pellegrino wasnt really bought to play alot.

He was bought in to help teach the zonal system and also the few times he played he allowed sami to have a rest which contributed to the good season that he had.

According to the offical (vs Juve)...

'Hyypia was only playing because Mauricio Pellegrino couldn't, but he returned to partner Jamie Carragher in the centre of defence and made a vital contribution at both ends of the pitch.'

I can't remember this, but without Sami that day I don't think there would ever have been any medals to pick up.

And where might LFC be today???

[Assassin]

I think Pellegrino was brought into the club as a player to help Rafa teach the players the zonal marking system

[shanks69]

According to the offical (vs Juve)...

'Hyypia was only playing because Mauricio Pellegrino couldn't, but he returned to partner Jamie Carragher in the centre of defence and made a vital contribution at both ends of the pitch.'

I can't remember this, but I don't think there would have been any medals to pick up and where would LFC be today???

it has been well reported that some of the milan players left there losers medals behind,and pellegrino noticed this and gave them to the players not in the final squad.

[RedReet]

it has been well reported that some of the milan players left there losers medals behind,and pellegrino noticed this and gave them to the players not in the final squad.

Did you read my post?

[Joe King]

I think Pellegrino was brought in to teach with zonal marking

[JHP]

i'm not judging him by his liverpool career, just thought that the players who were around back then just might....

Carra speaks well of him in his book if that's the sort of thing you mean.

[little dave hedgehog]

yeah actually. what did he write?