We shouldn't of even needed him. 

2 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

We shouldn't of even needed him. 

Agreed. Sterling could not finish, and the rest of the attackers bar Havertz and DDF were both useless and did not.put a shift in.

On 20/02/2023 at 14:33, Sconnie Blue said:

We shouldn't of even needed him. 

Never know what you need with injuries in game etc. 

We should just leave him out for the rest of the season. Nothing to play for just get him properly fit so he stops getting injured.

And how do we get him properly fit…?

he is injured again?

2 minutes ago, dansubrosa said:

And how do we get him properly fit…?

We can always play him as our striker and he won't ever have to run again. Otherwise I think we have a major problem for 7 years. 

Bloke is getting a bad rep for being fragile. Can't be depended on...

Does seem to be made of glass since he suffered the first injury last season.  Hopefully it's something that can be dealt with and fixed otherwise he'll be another generational talent hindered by recurring injuries. 

As much as we want him to be the captain once Silva goes, I can only see his injuries getting worse as he gets older therefore making him better off as a deputy rather than the main man. f**k knows who can fill that void though, the arm band situation here is looking like a coin toss it’s that bad. 

I am not 100% sure his personality is captain personality. He loses his head a lot...seems like half of the games he does some sh*thousery -stuff..

25 minutes ago, evissy said:

I am not 100% sure his personality is captain personality. He loses his head a lot...seems like half of the games he does some sh*thousery -stuff..

Yeah you’d never have caught JT or Wisey doing that sort of thing…

I wonder if James keeps getting injured because he's carrying too much weight ? He's a pretty bulky guy ... must be hard on the muscles, joints and tendons to charge up and down the right flank all game.

Maybe next season with Malo Gusto coming in (and hopefully available to play and not similarly injured) we will see James transition to a new and less physically demanding role ? Maybe DM or RCB in a back three ?

Edited March 4, 20233 yr by Sexyfootball

He is becoming the new Wilshere.

 

1 hour ago, evissy said:

I am not 100% sure his personality is captain personality. He loses his head a lot...seems like half of the games he does some sh*thousery -stuff..

He is still young and the frustration does show.  He'll mature, and have less concerns on that front than his general injury record and availability.  Quality back up next season will hopefully give him a year of better game management.  Definitely needs to work on his availability though.

this is the problem with 7 years contract

if he gets injurys much often we will stick with him for years 

Getting injured way too often.

1 hour ago, axman2526 said:

Getting injured way too often.

Yeah he's a great player but maybe he'd do better in a warmer climate.

18 hours ago, Munkworth said:

Yeah you’d never have caught JT or Wisey doing that sort of thing…

I thought of that as well. Mainly JT. For me Wisey was basically a lunatic. 

I am not saying a captain needs to be clean as a whistle but what Reece does in terms of football he doesn't need to do all that extra dark art stuff if you will. He is so naturally talented player. Wisey sort of had to add that to his game. 

I would love Reece to be the captain don't get me wrong but I am not 100% convinced he is that person. Time will tell. He is still young.

he will be fit to dortmund?

He is not even 23 yet if I am not working .. still growing into his body. Injuries are worrying but that’s what happens to young players I think he is a superb athlete and will shrug these off next season after a good rest.

End of the debate 

1 hour ago, azpi28 said:

End of the debate 

Even Carragher is now saying that Liverpool need to sign a new right back LOL.

I'm surprised Klopp hasn't tried playing him as an outright right winger 🙂 

3 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Even Carragher is now saying that Liverpool need to sign a new right back LOL.

I'm surprised Klopp hasn't tried playing him as an outright right winger 🙂 

he has no clue as a defender 

should never have been a debate to start with

Klopp really is stubborn with his tactics. 

With the midfield crises and who they have at disposal, its mind boggling he didn't switch to three at the back to deal with it + utilize TAA and Robertson's strengths further up the pitch.