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Enrique/Robinson

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  1. luvgonzo

    luvgonzo Pisshead

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    http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/latest-news/enrique-advice-will-improve-me

    Jack Robinson believes Jose Enrique can help mould him into Liverpool's left-back of the future.

    The 18-year-old has been impressed by the way the Spaniard has performed since moving to Anfield and is convinced he will continue to develop if he follows the No.3's example.

    "Jose is someone I have watched over the last few years and someone who will be a good player for us," Robinson told the Official LFC magazine.

    "He's got everything for a left-back, both defensively and going forward. I was made up when we signed him because I realise that he is eight or nine years older than me.

    "I can learn a lot from him because he is good at the things I need to improve on; getting a bit tighter to the players I'm marking; stopping crosses going into the box and going forward; dribbling with the ball; being dynamic."

    Robinson's rapid rise into the first-team set-up followed a late cameo against Hull City back in 09-10, as well as impressive displays for both the U18s and reserves.

    He credits Spanish coach, Rodolfo Borrell for the role he played in his development and feels the club's youngsters in are in safe hands with the former Barcelona man.

    "Tactically and technically he's brilliant," he said.

    "When you see the the players he's coached at Barcelona, people like Messi, you realise you are learning from someone who has taught the very best. He taught me to keep believing and eventually I would get another chance."

    That opportunity arose in last season's 1-1 draw with Arsenal.

    Fabio Aurelio pulled up with an injury and Robinson was plunged into the action against England winger Theo Walcott.

    He said: "The boss just said to me 'you look like you are going to be sick.'

    "I told him I thought I was going to be sick right there and then. He just started laughing and told me eveything would be fine and to play my normal game. I was so built up on adrenalin, it kept me going through the match. I didn't have time to think about what I was doing."

    A first start followed in a 5-0 rout of Birmingham and another appearance in this season's Carling Cup win at Exeter. For Robinson it is all part of a learning curve and one he hopes will one day see him become a regular in the starting XI.

    "You see people like Jamie Carragher and the way he trains," he added. "It's the way he plays and leads the team. You realise you can't switch off if you want to stay at the top."
     
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  2. Jimmy Squarefoot

    Jimmy Squarefoot Well-Known Member

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    I've really been impressed with Jack (more so than Flanno). He has speed and not afraid to get stuck in. If he can bulk up (comes with time) and build on his technique and play his way out of defence, we could have the English version Enrique.
     
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  3. DayDoDoeDontDayDoe

    DayDoDoeDontDayDoe Well-Known Member

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    Think Robbo has a better chance ok makin it than Flanno too.He has more pace, better is possesion, just generally a classier lookin player
     
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  4. Foredeckdave

    Foredeckdave Music Thread Manager

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    The lad appears to have a good head on his shoulders. From the little that I have seen of him, you can already recognise that he has a great deal of potential. If he can watch Enrique in games and training he will learn a lot more (including those things not to do). It's really good see a lad who believes in developing and does not see Enrique as a block to his ambition.

    As for Flanno, I think you are being a little harsh. He is very young and has time ti improve both his skills and decision making.
     
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