Mamadou Sakho

[Rich]

Does our manager see things in training that we do not which may explain why he seems to have a downer on Sakho

I'd be interested to know what Rodgers sees in Lovren when training too...

[BubbaZanetti]

& Kolo 'one man wall' Toure

[calvoboy]

Taking forever to load in work, but hopefully get a wee read of them soon.

For balance it's worth pointing out that Carra also totally ripped Sakho after the Palace game in 2013-14 too:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypcKMxC8o6I"]Seething Jamie Carragher destroys Mamadou Sakho - YouTube[/ame]

Sakho is a very talented defender, but let's not kid ourselves that he's the finished article yet. He's injury prone, occasionally very rash, gets out of position at times, and looks very awkward on the ball even if he isn't in reality. He does seem to have all of the attributes required to succeed though, and I'd definitely have him in the side ahead of Lovren (along with everyone else bar Brendan it seems).

The biggest problem is that none of our centre backs are really good enough at the moment. I've never rated Skrtel particularly highly, and the fact that he's been our best and most consistent centre-back for the last season and a half sums it up for me. I don't see anyone we can realistically go and sign who would definitely be better though?

[McDermotX]

LFCZA @LFCZA
Barrett: I think far too much is being read into the #Sakho situation. He's not first choice, that's abundantly clear.

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Barrett: #Sakho has had fitness issues & form towards the end of last season wasn't great. #Rodgers wants to have a look at #Skrtel/#Lovren

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Barrett: #Sakho is not the first player to have to earn his place back & he won't be the last. It's up to him now how he reacts. #LFC

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Barrett: I got the impression that #Rodgers is looking for a reaction from #Sakho, it's an age old managerial technique. #LFC

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Barrett: I don't think #LFC should consider getting rid of #Lucas unless & until they can sign someone capable of doing the same job better.

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Barrett on #Milner/#Henderson partnership:It lacks a bit of balance for me and I cant help thinking that #LFC need something a bit different

[Jaymo]

It's easier than building a defensive setup around a player who can't defend.

That makes no sense mate.

So we build a defense around someone who can defend but will miss 10-15 games of the season, and we then put the player who can't defend in his place while he's out?

I think Sakho is a very good defender, I rate him higher than Lovren and Skrtel but we've kept 2 clean sheets so far this season so you can't argue.

When and If Sakho gets his chance, I'm hoping he will take it but as it stands we stick with a settled back 4.

[danperkins]

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Barrett on #Milner/#Henderson partnership:It lacks a bit of balance for me and I cant help thinking that #LFC need something a bit different

they are too similiar & both are wasted in the positions they are playing.

[Lecter]

That makes no sense mate.

So we build a defense around someone who can defend but will miss 10-15 games of the season, and we then put the player who can't defend in his place while he's out?

I think Sakho is a very good defender, I rate him higher than Lovren and Skrtel but we've kept 2 clean sheets so far this season so you can't argue.

When and If Sakho gets his chance, I'm hoping he will take it but as it stands we stick with a settled back 4.

Well you play the percentages dont you

Do you

A) play a half decent defender for 60% of the season and a **** one for the other 40% of the time

or

B) play a **** one 100% of the time


Personally I'd go for option A)

[Rigadon]

LFCZA @LFCZA
Barrett on #Milner/#Henderson partnership:It lacks a bit of balance for me and I cant help thinking that #LFC need something a bit different

they are too similiar & both are wasted in the positions they are playing.

Centre midfield just isn't right - and it's been a problem for the last two/three seasons. We seem to lack the strength and technical ability to control games (from centre midfield). This inevitably puts pressure on the back four (especially the centre backs). I think we'll see this against Arsenal.

[Lecter]

Centre midfield just isn't right - and it's been a problem for the last two/three seasons. We seem to lack the strength and technical ability to control games (from centre midfield). This inevitably puts pressure on the back four (especially the centre backs). I think we'll see this against Arsenal.

[danperkins]

Centre midfield just isn't right - and it's been a problem for the last two/three seasons. We seem to lack the strength and technical ability to control games (from centre midfield). This inevitably puts pressure on the back four (especially the centre backs). I think we'll see this against Arsenal.

absolutely mate

[Saveloy]

I think it's easy to underestimate the scarcity of centre mids who can genuinely control and dictate a game. Not many do it well.

I think the balance we had with Alonso's control and Masch's attack dog is something few teams achieve

[Bender]

@TheAnfieldChat: Liverpool have offered Mamadou Sakho a new 5 year contract. (Times) #LFC

@TheAnfieldChat: The new contract for Mamadou Sakho would see his weekly wage go from £75,000 to around £100,000 a week. [Andy Hunter]

[Liverpel]

@TonyBarretTimes
Good news for Mamadou Sakho who's been offered a new long term contract by Liverpool despite currently being out of the team.

[Liverpel]

Damn, outbendered.

[danperkins]

Well that hopefully will put to bed that rumour for the time being.