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So we know we are in the CL knockout phase in February, we have the PL second half of the season, so allot of games and congestion coming up, that's without the Cup games, but I don't see Klopp taking to much interest in them and he will most likely rest the first team.

We have had a few injuries, but we have managed to get by, the last few games has shown players like Keita/Shaq/Jones/Ox/Origi can come in and do a good job.

The worrying area for me is defense, we have Matip out long term, with no one really committing on when he will be back, and after that there are no guarantee's with him, he's an excellent player, but you cannot rely on his availability, same story with Lovren. The full backs are doing well, but they are fundamental to our style of play, so would be good to have more cover for them.

We will never be in a better position to win the PL IMO at this stage, with our current points lead, stumbling rivals (Man City), interestingly Klopp did not rule out signings in January, usually he does, so we may bring players in.

Is there anyone we should be targeting to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season? A few of the Salzburg players impressed me Hwang & Minamino looked good over the group, looks like they can play across the front line, so would be good cover for the front 3, also Haaland looks a player, but there will be plenty of interesting in him.

Ake has looked good for CB cover, Lovren is likely to go in the summer, so I think he'd be a good buy, he would be hard to get away from Bournemouth as they are going to be in a relegation battle by the looks of it.

I don't see us making a big signing like Sancho in January, but what a boost that would be for the run in, similar with Werner, apparently he has a relatively low release clause, so you never know, I get the feeling in our current position, with CL secured, FSG will back Klopp.

It is also a good time to beat our rivals to top signings, allot of big clubs prefer to move for players in the summer, we have a decent history of bring players in the January Window, like VvD, Suarez & Coutinho, also sets them up for the next season as they are more prepared for our style of play/intensity after 8 months prep.

It all depends how lucky we are in terms of injuries come January. If we are lucky enough to keep Lovren fit until Matip returns, until Fabinho returns who can also play CB than why should we spend on a CB when we may only need them for 2 weeks? It just doesn't make sense and Klopp has always reiterated this point in his press conference. I prefer we save they money for a big transfer instead of spending it on panic buys just to plug holes.

Unless we have some long term injuries I can't see Klopp buying anyone of note. Too big a risk to throw a new first teamer in the mix unless it's a top player and I'm not sure who'd be available.

A new CB and attacker next summer would be my priority, but in Jan possibly only a young back up player with potential if they're available.

Beat Leicester and we'll have one hand on the PL trophy already.

Yep CB cover is imperative now with Matip's injury history and Lovren's contract and age. We have to remember that Gomez has also had his fair share of injuries so we can't rely on the fact that at least 2 are going to be available week in week out.
Lovren currently has a hamstring strain which will see him out of the World Club Cup and possibly he might make the Leicester game.

If we only make 1 signing in January it has to be a CB because our kids don't look ready for the step up. We should go for
Milan Skriniar - Inter Milan (24) is the right age and has a sell on value if we got him on a 4 or 5 year contract. He has earned rave reviews for the past year or so. He thrives on a central defender's primary duties: the bread and butter of winning headers, tackles and getting his angles right when chasing down opponents. He also is more than capable of creating play from deep positions.

It's likely Lovren will leave in the summer, so I think it would be sensible to look at someone in January, we know there is a big risk for injuries with Matip, Lovren & Gomez, so I do not see it as cover for 2 weeks, I see it as cover for the rest of the season, and then going forward as Lovrens replacement.

You might get your wish but it's not a cb. Minamino deal has been struck according to the echo, cover for the front 3.

Just read that too. Didn’t watch the RBS games so is he any good?

He was immense in the first game, the manager changed his position 3 times during the game which just show his capacity to cover the front 3, he scored as well. He has 9 goals and 11 assists so far this season so very creative player and I think he suits our style perfectly.

Sounds good. Let’s see if it’s true!

I'd imagine we'll have a bit of a clear out in the summer.

Out: Lovren, Lallana, Milner, Shaqiri?

So Minamino I guess would be a replacement for Lallana/Shaqiri?
Could then do with a CB and back ups for Firmino and Robertson.