It’s smart. If they want to hold Karius as an asset in whatever capacity, there is some hope somewhere that he’ll meet his potential. So, if an undeniable world class keeper is brought in, an Oblak say, I believe the club could say to Karius -“we believe in you, you’re not at the level that Oblak is just yet, but that’s the level of keeper we need now”- and Karius could swallow that as a professional, acknowledging Oblak’s class and put his head down and work, show up when called upon and pay yet more dues. If a keeper is brought in who isn’t an undisputed upgrade to Karius, which many of the names bandied about are not, and he’s relegated to #2, it’ll kill his confidence, suggesting he’s not trusted even above average keepers. Might as well not even keep him at all in that case. If we’re bringing in another “maybe,possibly” keeper, Karius should be given the reigns with a shorter leash than most #1s have, but he should get the gig to start the season.
I didn't say you did You were trying to pull me up on an error that wasn't an error. He hasn't strengthened the GK position since he's arrived. They're both ****e. Yes he bought one, clearly not the standard needed - it's been obvious since he arrived.
Suarez and Mascherano have both made statements in recent months about how much they loved Liverpool, which made me suspect they know they're coming to the end of their Barca days and are fishing for a possible return. Now elgolddigital.com has reported (unedited translation from Spanish by Google): Luis Suarez has been told from the offices of Barça that if a good offer arrives, he will pack his bags, something that has bothered him now the costume leader and best friend of the Uruguayan, Lionel Messi. The world knows what the gunman Luis Suarez is capable of. This is demonstrated during most days at LaLiga with FC Barcelona. In addition to being one of the pillars of the Catalan team and being one of the maximum referents of the National Team of Uruguay, the experienced forward continues to be one of the most dangerous pointers in today's football. However, in the leadership of the team blaugrana are doubting a lot about the continuity of Luis Suárez in Barcelona. The Uruguayan crack is concentrated with his team in the World Cup Russia 2018, but the issue of his departure from Barcelona has made both his best friend and now leader of the wardrobe Leo Messi and his person have been so angry to echo the News. It is no secret that Suarez has had a spectacular performance in the Barcelona Football Club, being accompanied by the captain of the ship, Leo Messi and his ex-partner Neymar Jr. But, the club's management sees the charrúa as a player who already He spent his time in the Catalan entity and want to try to get a good amount of money so that the player leaves Spain at its best. According to GOL Digital, it has been revealed that the culé directive tried to undertake the signing of the French player Antoine Griezmann, (this being the Barça team's top priority until the same player said he would stay at Atlético de Madrid) not only to repower their squad but because the club so that the positions in the front of the team were reduced and the exit of the South American was placed on the table. The star Lionel Messi is at a very difficult point, as he is aware that the club's offices are betting on selling his great friend and teammate in the front Luis Suarez. Also, keep in mind that the president of the club, Josep Maria Bartomeu, is waiting for Luis Suárez to have an excellent World Cup with Uruguay so that his media cache goes up and more teams are involved in hiring the striker. Of course, your assessment will also rise to shine in Russia. On the other hand, Lio Messi is doing everything in his power to keep his teammate in the team for at least one more season, although La Pulga does not look badly at the arrival of other leaders. What is certain is that the heavyweights of the team have expressed to the club that they expect Luis Suárez to stay in Barcelona, but presumably the board has other plans with the player.
If they are true lovers of Liverpool they should had stayed put. Getting to the end of their careers they want to come back. I would not mind if Barca release them on free transfer.
I think Karius was bought as a no.2 keeper otherwise he would have replaced Mignolet almost immediately, he didn't. It was a warning to Mignolet to buck up. I think Klopp could replicate this strategy if he signed Donnarumma - another young keeper with great potential [as Karius was supposed to be]. Start off with Karius, use the youngster in the cups and gradually ease him in after he's adjusted to the team and the league. I think he's a real prospect.
He did replace Mig almost immediately. Klopp declared him first choice keeper by October of his first year, but a series of shaky performances forced him to re-instate Mig, who showed a distinct improvement for a while - then the old errors crept back in.
But they are worth it, it's a seller's market and if the buying club pay the amount wanted the player is worth(at the time)the fee paid to the selling club. If our club mirror the view you expressed in your comment we'll end up where we are treading water instead of progressing. #speculatetoaccumulate
I'd pay 100mil for Oblak right now if I had it. He could seriously make the difference, then you've earned the money back straight away. Unfortunately the days of cheap GK's are over, you'll see the world record continuously broken in the next couple of windows. I said in an earlier post I was against spending too much on a keeper a while back, I then listened to a pod cast from Mel Reddy and she talks so much sense. GK is such an important position, it's the difference between winning and losing more often than not.
Anyway the only reason Karius improved was due to VVD bringing some calmness and leadership to the back 4. Before that he was ****, and nowhere near ready for such a big club.
