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Steven Gerrard as a striker

Discussion in 'Liverpool' started by Whole Lotta Lovren, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. Whole Lotta Lovren

    Whole Lotta Lovren Active Member

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    I have been rather impressed with Gerrard's performances this season in a more subdued role, however I'd really like to give him a try as an out and out striker given our current goal-scoring troubles. He's still by far the best finisher in the team, and certainly has the experience and intelligence to find himself in the position to score, this suited him perfectly when he played just behind Torres but I don't believe he has the stamina to play such a role now. Therefore I think he'd be a great player to have up top permanently, here's my idea:

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    LS---------SG---------RS

    I'm sure you can work the initials out without the need for a key, I'd also like to mention that Andre Wisdom has done more than enough to justify his selection in the team ahead of Enrique. Also Johnson has always impressed me at left back. I also think Henderson has done enough to justify being in contention, but I would certainly be happy to see Suso establish himself more in the first team.
     
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  2. SJD

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    Sorry but i want to see Suarez in the middle and Assaidi and Sterling going at them down the wings, and Gerrard as the most advanced mid with Sahin in the middle linking up the play and Allen holding getting the moves started
     
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  3. Whole Lotta Lovren

    Whole Lotta Lovren Active Member

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    I just don't think Suarez is a natural finisher, at times he's electric (against Norwich last season) but his finishing is way too inconsistent to rely upon given that neither Sterling nor Assaidi are proven goalscorers like Gerrard is.
     
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  4. Master Yoda

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    When was Gerrard last prolific, sadly?
     
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  5. Whole Lotta Lovren

    Whole Lotta Lovren Active Member

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    Give him a chance and you can guarantee he'll bury it.
     
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  6. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid
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    Sounds good to me. Think that is exactly how we'll line up this weekend. Allen, Sahin & Gerrard in midfield with Sterling, Saurez & Assaidi upfront.
     
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    I like the idea of Gerrard up front in theory,but it ain't going to happen.
     
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  8. Whole Lotta Lovren

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    Personally I think we'll see Suso as the most advanced midfielder, with Gerrard and Allen behind him. Could be wrong.
     
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    :d:d:d
     
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  10. organic red

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    I think you could be right there,don't know if Sahin's got the fitness yet to play

    twice in four day's.
     
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  11. Master Yoda

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    Wish I had your confidence.

    He doesn't have the legs to get in good positions consistently I fear.
     
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  12. gaf 71

    gaf 71 Well-Known Member

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    I don't understand why Suarez is not being played from the right. I'm not sure of the exact figures, but I think he scored something like 80 in 130 odd games for Ajax, playing from the right, and also had a good scoring record playing on the right of a front 3 for Uruguay.
     
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  13. gaf 71

    gaf 71 Well-Known Member

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    In fact it was 81 in 110 for Ajax and 28 in 54 for Uruguay, according to Wikipedia.
     
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  14. danilo.

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    ---------PR---------
    GJ--MS------DA---JE
    ---------JA----------
    ----S/JH-----SG-----
    LS-------FB-------RS

    with a switch to:

    ------PR--------
    MK-MS-DA-GJ--
    ----LL-JA------
    LS---S/SG---RS
    ------FB-------
     
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  15. InBiscanWeTrust

    InBiscanWeTrust Rome, London, Paris, Rome, Istanbul, Madrid
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    Funnily enough there is a bit on LFC.com where he says you can't compare because they are different laegues and he went through a spell at Ajax when everything was going in for him, including "rebounds off his shoulders".
     
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  16. gaf 71

    gaf 71 Well-Known Member

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    I don't care if they go in off his arse or his elbow to be honest. I don't care what league it is either, 80 in 110 is some record.
     
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  17. Whole Lotta Lovren

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    See guys! Suarez can't play as a central striker, he just doesn't score enough... <laugh>

    Egg and my face are in alignment...
     
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