Martin Skrtel

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On the whole defensively we've been much better without him. It'll be interesting to see who the first choice CBs are next season with potentially Lovren, Sakho, Matip, Toure & Skrtel as the senior first choice players for 2 positions. We also of course have the likes of Gomez and Ilori as well

I'd imagine we'll be looking at a Matip/Sakho or Matip/Lovren central defence and I can see Skrtel & probably Kolo being moved on

Isn't Toure leaving in the summer - or at least his contract isn't being renewed? Also I think that there is a good chance Skrtel could be moved on in the summer. Which would leave Sakho, Lovren, Matip as the experienced CBs, with Gomez as cover along with one of Wisdom or Ilori (I can't see both of them being here next season)

[Lee]

Was on the bench a while back wasn't he? Or maybe I'm getting confused with him being in the training pics. The way Sakho, Lovren and Toure are playing he's got no chance unless there's a big dip in form or injuries. Beautiful to see our defence functioning as a unit now and not just 3 doing it while one runs back to kiss our goalie.

He was on the bench for the cup final I think. Or the City game in the league?! Very recently anyway.

The other three CBs are all better so there's no need to bring him back in (I know you weren't advocating it Reet).

[RichC]

Isn't Toure leaving in the summer - or at least his contract isn't being renewed? Also I think that there is a good chance Skrtel could be moved on in the summer. Which would leave Sakho, Lovren, Matip as the experienced CBs, with Gomez as cover along with one of Wisdom or Ilori (I can't see both of them being here next season)

Yeah I think Toure might be off this Summer but it's not confirmed ( I think at the moment) For me I'd be happy to see Matip, Lovren and Sakho as the main 3 with Gomez and one other for cover.

Can't knock Skrtel for his commitment over the years for us I just don't think he's good enough

[RedReet]

Was on the bench a while back wasn't he? Or maybe I'm getting confused with him being in the training pics. The way Sakho, Lovren and Toure are playing he's got no chance unless there's a big dip in form or injuries. Beautiful to see our defence functioning as a unit now and not just 3 doing it while one runs back to kiss our goalie.

He was on the bench for the cup final I think. Or the City game in the league?! Very recently anyway.

The other three CBs are all better so there's no need to bring him back in (I know you weren't advocating it Reet).

So he was.

I guess that answers all my questions then.

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Yeah I think Toure might be off this Summer but it's not confirmed ( I think at the moment) For me I'd be happy to see Matip, Lovren and Sakho as the main 3 with Gomez and one other for cover.

Can't knock Skrtel for his commitment over the years for us I just don't think he's good enough

Hopefully Lucas

[The_weatherman]

Yeah I think Toure might be off this Summer but it's not confirmed ( I think at the moment) For me I'd be happy to see Matip, Lovren and Sakho as the main 3 with Gomez and one other for cover.

Can't knock Skrtel for his commitment over the years for us I just don't think he's good enough

When Matip leaves for the ACN we could be a little thin on the ground. Ilori will leave and probably Wisdom as well, not sure Gomez is ready for CB so maybe we should keep one of Kolo or Skrtel?

[wongers]

What's the latest with Skrtel? Did he not start training again about a month ago?

If he was fit right now, do you think Klopp would pick him or will he no longer be first choice?

Our defence has looked much better at times without him, but equally we have been terrible other times too. Not too keen to see him back in the first team, but part of me is curious if Klopp could get him playing better.

he's playing for the under 21s tonight against the scum

[Norbs]

Skrtel is a gonner. Lovren and Skrtel looks much more composed - both know to hold a line, when to push up and when to drop back. Skittles makes both nervous and error prone as he invites pressure.

Nonsense

[Chazza]

All over the oche.

[Chazza]

Although he is right about Skrtel being ****.

[Maxiedge]

We've been unlucky with losing players this season but, I tell you what, his injury was a ****ig blessing in disguise. The greatest gift that has been bestowed upon us this season.

[RedAndWhite]

We've been unlucky with losing players this season but, I tell you what, his injury was a ****ig blessing in disguise. The greatest gift that has been bestowed upon us this season.

[RedReet]

he's playing for the under 21s tonight against the scum

Seen the 2nd half.

[Fivex]

Shirley off to N'Castle this summer?

[Cormack74]

Good shout.

Come on Rafa there's a sale on at the Dead Wood outlet store.