Mamadou Sakho

[RedAndWhite]

It should be reviewed, and I guarantee the Uruguayans brought up all the ones that FIFA have missed so far.

And so would I - it will be interesting to see what they do. FIFA have almost been forced to react to the others by their actions with Luis, and they may be forced apply similar, balanced punishments on the other players or leave themselves open to all sort of **** for the punishment handed out to Luis.

The only problem then is we could be without Luis and Mamadou for our first few games

[john316]

Sakho will just get an international ban like Song got for Cameroon.

[Pablo]

Sakho will just get an international ban like Song got for Cameroon.

I think it's already been decided that there will be no retrospective punishment for Sakho. Saw it on Twitter this morning I think.

[Mostar]

Sakho will only work if we can get a dominate in the air centre back beside him. Sakho is quick, reads the game well, good passer and loves a tackle but he loses at lot of aerial tussles. Wonder if Lovren is that man.

Agree with everything except Lovren line

Sakho is awkward and looks very clumsy almost every time he tries to clear, head and/or pass the ball but he does have physical predispositions and skill set to get the job done as long as he is paired with a good CB and to me Lovren is not that man.

One of concerns I have about Sakho is that he appears to be injured quite easily and we will need a deep bench to deal with those potential problems.

[RedRum]

Agree with everything except Lovren line

Sakho is awkward and looks very clumsy almost every time he tries to clear, head and/or pass the ball but he does have physical predispositions and skill set to get the job done as long as he is paired with a good CB and to me Lovren is not that man.

One of concerns I have about Sakho is that he appears to be injured quite easily and we will need a deep bench to deal with those potential problems.

Don't really mind if he looks clumsy, and/or is awkward when clearing the ball, as long as he clears the ball, which from what I have seen, he does well.

[RichC]

Agree with everything except Lovren line

Sakho is awkward and looks very clumsy almost every time he tries to clear, head and/or pass the ball but he does have physical predispositions and skill set to get the job done as long as he is paired with a good CB and to me Lovren is not that man.

One of concerns I have about Sakho is that he appears to be injured quite easily and we will need a deep bench to deal with those potential problems.

And yet the stats show he's actually a very good player with the ball at his feet. Almost comical how he's perceived as not a very good footballer from perceptions of how he looks on the ball.

[RedRum]

Even better stats posted on the website today.

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/165490-sakho-riding-high-in-world-cup-ranking

According to FIFA analysis system he is the 10th best player of the World Cup so far, above Lionel Messi. A rating of 9.47, 3 matches played.

[Jaymo]

Even better stats posted on the website today.

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/165490-sakho-riding-high-in-world-cup-ranking

According to FIFA analysis system he is the 10th best player of the World Cup so far, above Lionel Messi. A rating of 9.47, 3 matches played.

****e him, can't pass, too clumsy...

[Reece]

Anyone know why he was benched for France's second round game? Seems weird after good performances in the group stage.

[Pablo]

I think he'd picked up an injury. He'll be back in the team later so I've read.

[Reece]

Cool, cheers Pobs.

[McDermotX]

Anyone know why he was benched for France's second round game? Seems weird after good performances in the group stage.

Picked up a couple injuries during matches hasn't he ?

Been doing well enough, but it'd be great for him to get back in when France face some real quality in attack, only Nigeria have provided a test TBH.
Come out the other side with a good World Cup, and it could be a great boost going into next season.

[tanner]

I still don't see it to be honest. Very suspect to me.

[Gray]

very cumbersome

[Kinell]

Play's with a lot of heart but criminally lacks the technical ability we are used to seeing or would like to see in a centre back.