Too long FFS I got as far as disruption and noticed my big toe nail needed cutting and that it was more interesting.
PL sides have a named 25 man squad... Nine players left the squad; Trent, Diaz, Elliott, Kelleher, Nunez, Quansah, Phillips, Tsimikas and Jota That's 36% of the squad Seven players joined the squad... Ekitike, Frimpong, Isak, Kerkez, Leoni, Mamardashvili and Wirtz That's 28% of the squad How, exactly, is that not transition? It's not a small amount of changes, it's a lot for any team in any situation. However, I'll repeat; not claiming transition, I think it's a blip due to various reasons and we'll come good sooner rather than later. I'm just not prepared to dismiss something that is factual.
I remember the great Liverpool teams of the 70s and 80s. I can remember Dalglish replacing Keegan. I'm even old enough to remember us being beaten by Watford in the FA Cup in 1970, and Shankly ripping that team to shreds, which led to the team that won the title and the UEFA Cup in 1973, and the FA Cup (when it mattered more) in 1974. Then, when Shankly left, Paisley got rid of the fullbacks and half the midfield, and, well...( but some still said the '76 and '77 teams were Shankly's teams). I also remember the '87 team when Barnes, Beardsley, Aldridge, etc, point is, even when you make changes from a position of strength, they can sometimes take a season or two, but usually, after a blip and a hiccup, it's worth it. Put it this way, though - it's best to make those changes when you're a winner rather than trying to catch up. And as somebody who has (rightly?) lambasted FSG for being stingy over the years, I ain't complaining when Liverpool go out and buy proven quality, even if they don't all show it from day one.
And the worst sin shankley did? Same as klopp. Over loyal to his first team and let them age. Paisley learned. I also believe slot is ruthless at times but only to those he hasnt chosen.
