He may be a character and a bit of a clown around the squad which is always useful.. however, if Klopp has asked him to knuckle down and be on time - and he hasn't - then it's no surprise. Klopp is trying to build a strong team bond and a togetherness, so if one person steps outside of the group rules, he gets a slap. This feels like Sakho's slap.
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Seems like it was also a good opportunity for Klopp to show who is boss. He is a jovial character which could be easy to misread, but ultimately as we have seen from him clipping Dortmun players round the ear. You don't **** with Kloppo.
I don't see any issues here. Sakho is unfit, so no point him being on tour, and Klopp gets to show them who is boss and where the line is that you cant cross. We've had so many weak characters in the club its good to finally see some backbone.
Every group needs a joker, but they are easy to find. Leaders are a rarer breed.Modifying post.Comment
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Ban him - 100 years - lionGlass Half Full
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What did Klopp say "I'm your friend, but not your best friend". Anyone steps out of line and they'll soon get reminded who is the boss. Probably best Sakho gets back to Melwood and focuses solely on the rehab.
The annoying thing is that in these competitive games coming up in the next 10 days, unfortunately we are not going to who is our best CB pairing. I was delighted to see such difficult pre season games this time around, great barometer to see whats what ... gutted Matip & Sakho are injured & we can't see how they fair against top quality oposition.
The start of our campaign isn't exactly easy, would have loved if Klopp had an opportunity to see Lovren/Matip/Sakho/Ragnar Northbrook in action so he could find out which is our best backline before the Arsenal game. Typical stuff really
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Jürgen Klopp
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Not sure I believe that. The official site were even promoting Sakho's video saying how hilarious it was!Originally posted by SK View PostComment
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I heard he had loads of shirts to sign, so had to get started sharpish.Comment
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Mods, can this be deleted please? I'm desperately trying to be outraged hereOriginally posted by kev776 View PostI saw a dead fish on the pavement and thought "what did you expect?"
There's no water round here stupid, should have stayed where it was wetComment
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At no point does the article say it's why he was sent home. It's a "fun" article about a "fun" event.Originally posted by Patricks_Berger View Post
It's just a fluff piece not implying anything.Comment
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Selected statements about Sakho when he moved to us. Looks like he still is the same.
When on top of his game, the 23-year-old is unplayable and tailor-made for Premier League football. Brute-like strength, athleticism and aerial prowess are just some of his main strengths; he also reads the game well and is as strong on the ground as he is in the air, losing little mobility. However, despite those traits making Sakho a potential world-class defender, the Frenchman has some character flaws that were eventually too severe to overcome in Paris.
His attitude, a lack of discipline including poor dieting habits and fractious relationships with certain members of staff, particularly in the early days, put his future at the club in jeopardy a long time ago. Many of his coaches were unhappy with his unprofessional demeanour, peaking with a nasty altercation with a journalist regarding his social habits, and PSG actually almost got rid of him as a teenager. However, at that time Sakho focused enough on his football to stay, although he arguably never embraced being a true professional.
Sakho also had to deal with criticism from within the hierarchy; sporting director Leonardo remarking that he was "a bit overweight" when asked why he wasn't featuring in the first team towards the end of the 2011-12 season.
The harsh reality is that, despite how massively talented Sakho is, he had not developed in the two years since he was handed the bumper new contract and captaincy in 2011, making him one of France's best-paid players, before Qatar Sports Investments arrived. He has not regressed, but he has also not evolved into the player that so many predicted that he would become two years ago. That is largely down to his loveable, but at times debilitating immaturity. In essence, he needs to grow up.
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Oh dear. Can that be verified that it was actually written at the time?If we are all only happy when we are really winning in the end, when your race finishes, what life would that be?Comment
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He's not the Messiah. He's a very naughty boy!Nowt wrong with lurking!
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