King Kenny said today that he's "delighted" with Aqualani and glad to have him in the squad. I have to agree with Jim on this one - we've come up short in the prem for so long because we don't have a competitive squad. For the first time in ages we have some depth in midfield and all these fans want to pare down the squad again. I agree that Poulsen should go - and perhaps Spearing and Shelvey (who has looked poor to me) could go out and get some loan experience. Cole, Aqua, and Maxi are all useful players - and can play in a number of positions. I've heard so many people say Aqua can't cut it in the prem - he's too slight, too small, etc. - how do they know? He's not as slight as Modric or Nasri and they appear to be big enough for the prem. I remember Aqua coming on as a sub for Rafa and looking quite decent. Regarding Cole - people want to string him up after one season but what's the point? He's a decent player needing fitness and confidence - and perhaps Kenny can give him both. It's not worth loaning out a 29 year old payer and paying their wages - so keep him for squad depth. Maxi is not a winger - and played most of his career in the hold behind the front striker. He's actually quite good there and could be utilized as a back-up striker. As I said earlier - I'd rather keep all three, loan out Spearing and Shelvey, and sell Poulsen.
I agree with your post. This is the time where squad depth is very crucial. Poulsen should be sold as fast as possible whereas Shelvey is the one whom should be loaned to QPR or other Premier League team instead of Joe Cole but I got to disagree regarding Spearing. Apart from Lucas , we do not have any central midfielder who is a little defensive minded. Touch wood if Lucas gets injured , only Spearing is able to cover Lucas's duties. Or if King Kenny is brave enough , he will introduce Conor Coady to the first team football but keeping Spearing would be a wiser move in my opinion unless Liverpool is contemplating another defensive midfielder in the form of maybe Yann M'Vila which I think is unlikely as the defensive problems is yet to be solved. Still hopeful that the problems could be solved before the first game of the season...
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