Jordon Ibe

[Slinky Skills]

I like him because he's got a 'genuine' type face and seems a decent lad where as Sterling was a rat.

Do people know what I'm talking about here? He just looks an honest lad which gives me a good feeling he will turn out alright. Or maybe I'm just a poor judge of character. lol

[Mattshark]

I hope we don't have to rely on him like that. If our season goes well I think a big part of it will be the variety of options we have in terms of creative/attacking midfield.

He's a good player already but he has a lot to prove (and improve). I don't see saddling him with big expectations as the best way to go either for him or the team.

[Exiled_red]

I see Ibe being in the position Sterling was in a couple of years ago - he is on the fringes of the side and provides a different option (i.e. pace) but is still somewhat raw. I expect him to start the season mostly on the bench and if he does well in cameo / cup appearences, start a few games and if he can establish himself in the side he will play a few games and then get a little break before playing a few more having a break etc so he doesn't get burnt out.

[Fosterbloke]

I think he'll mostly be an impact sub but also start if his style dictates maximum damage to the opposition.

[BigChief]

Ibe won't be under the same pressure as Sterling was last season. For example we have Benteke which means Ibe will never be considered as a striker. Then we have Firmino and Lallana fit to take his slot if he starts to feel the strain on his shoulders.

Sterling had none of the above and was asked to carry the whole team which was unfair. (Not that I like the canut anymore).

[dww]

I hope we don't have to rely on him like that. If our season goes well I think a big part of it will be the variety of options we have in terms of creative/attacking midfield.

He's a good player already but he has a lot to prove (and improve). I don't see saddling him with big expectations as the best way to go either for him or the team.

[BigChief]

I think he'll start virtually every game (and maybe get a mini winter break like Sterling did). He's way too good not to.

I think him hugging the right touchline then cutting in will be a key feature of our play this season.

Just did my FF team last night and Ibe only cost £5m. Bargain.

[Saveloy]

I hope so. We need some genuine pace in the front three to get the most out Phil and Bob.

[Pablo]

Ibe will walk into the England team in time for Euro 2016.

I think Ibe's time will be managed, he's only 19 and we have a big squad too but Rodgers clearly trusts him as he played against good opposition last season.

I think he'll start virtually every game (and maybe get a mini winter break like Sterling did). He's way too good not to.

I think him hugging the right touchline then cutting in will be a key feature of our play this season.

[Fosterbloke]

Ibe will walk into the England team in time for Euro 2016.

I think Ibe's time will be managed, he's only 19 and we have a big squad too but Rodgers clearly trusts him as he played against good opposition last season.

[Fierce]

For Rodgers NOT to start Ibe regularly (or at least getting significant time coming on as a sub) will have me turning against him and want him out by Christmas. And that's me stating that as one of Rodgers' bigger fans on here.

[redmike65]

The Nigeria coach wants Ibe to switch, Hope he isn't tempted I have to say, beyond the travel (he would walk into the Eagles at the moment) there is the ACN every other January so he'd be gone for a month.

[SB]

True, I'm not against using Ibe as an impact sub against tiring legs initially. We did that in Australia I think and he completely blew open a tough opposition (Adelaide was it?).

Yeah it was Adelaide. I expect Ibe to start v Stoke but once Firmino is up to pace I think he'll make way for him.

[BigChief]

True, I'm not against using Ibe as an impact sub against tiring legs initially. We did that in Australia I think and he completely blew open a tough opposition (Adelaide was it?).

[Gibbo]

I think he should be used mainly as an impact sub for now with the odd start here and there.

The lad has all the raw ability to be very good, but im not quite convinced yet, and think Lallana and most probably Firmino offer a bit more, but neither are as explosive as Ibe, so coming off the bench I think Jordon is a really good option for now.