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we might have lost Hypia and Alonso, who played a major part in our previous campaigns, but there is a lot that was gained.

First, I would say that our squad have improved, and I don't mean by new signings. I would say the "squad" players who I expect the most of this season are Babel, Lucas and Spearing.

Babel seems to be in a better physical shape than last season. he lost some weight and seems to have a better work rate and a better first touch. he's a player with so much potential, but needs a manager to guide him through. I will not raise my expectations so high, but I believe this year he will add more depth to our squad.

Lucas will have enough chances to play, now that Alonso has left. in pre-season, he seems that he stepped up a gear.

Spearing too. he might not be a Mascherano, but I really HOPE that he becomes an adequate backup player for him. he has a very good range of passing for someone his age with the limited first team experience.


we all saw how Kuyt and Benayoun did so much last year, when it was expected that other members of the squad are the ones who will achieve more. the fact that Torres has not been named one of our top 3 performers last year speaks volumes of what could be expected when we have an injury free Torres.

In addition to all that, we "got rid" of players who were looking elsewhere. I am glad that we sold Alonso, and I believe that Aquilani will be a better replacement. he might not be a better passer, but he sure is a better "attack minded" midfielder.

Arbeloa has been replaced by Glen Johnson who usually offers a lot going forward, but we are yet to see if he can defend against the best wingers out there.


I believe that the future is bright.

Our squad is not the strongest in the league, and hasn't been for a while. However, we have the strongest team-spine in the Premiership - without doubt! Reina - Carra - Mash - Gerrard - Torres. Immense!

How can losing a proven talent such as Alonso amount to an improvemnt on what we had? None of the posters on here (myself included) can offer a single credible replacement and the purported target is an injury prone Italian that nobody else is currently seeking to sign. Why the optimism?

We are scratching around in the bargain basemnent, hoping to find a gem. It isn't going to happen and Lucas, Babel and co are not about to become the sort of cultured playmakers that we so urgently need.

Lucas is a ball-winning, tough tackling midfielder, not a playmaker! I'm lost for words on the topic of Babel!

Do you really believe what you have put , liverpool have lost 4 senior players out of the squad three left one injured (aurelio) and only johnson has come in and were better off , unbelievable post

If we had more players that could keep the ball we wouldn't need so many tough tacklers. I've nothing against Babel - think he's been given little opprtunity, TBH - or Lucas, for that matter but we need some some players that will offer something different - particularly in the light of Alonso's departure.

Yes Rafa I think you've put things into perspective very well there mate. Not all doom and gloom is it!
Reading some of these post you'd think we were doomed for the championship!

I do agree that it is an improvement. It's not a good situation to keep a player who doesn't want to be here. Brings down the spirit of the other players in the team and he wouldn't play to his full ability. I also like the idea of having a more attack minded player there. What we might lose in passing, we may gain in goals scored.

Degen we haven't seen much of but the reports on him before we signed him were encouraging. Could be like a new signing.

Arby is gone and Glen Johnson is in. Remember Glen Johnson was voted goal of the year last season. Absolute cracker too.

Sami is gone but I still believe that 3 centre backs is enough.

Benny and Dirk will work their arses off again as will Masch.

Spearing is a great talent coming through and Nemeth look very impressive. These player movements could be a blessing as it may give the youngsters more of an opportunity to play first team.

I think we need to focus more on the players we have rather than the ones we have lost and we really have great players here.