I believe he's day-to-day. He came out of the Watford game with the same thing. And Klopp indicated afterwards it was a pre-existing condition that had "flared up"Can also came home early from the German camp with a back injury. Any updates on him?
IMO, that´s his third motivation...1) He wants big money. 2) He wants to be on a CL club. 3) He wants to play a lot.Still expecting Can to leave. All along I've thought his primary motivation is to be first choice selection - something I doubt Klopp can guarantee.
The playing time issue is going to get a lot worse if he stays and Keita arrives and they bring in a full time DM (which seems likely).IMO, that´s his third motivation...1) He wants big money. 2) He wants to be on a CL club. 3) He wants to play a lot.
If he´s on a team like Liverpool, he will play a lot of (important) matches. And he would get enough breaks to stay in shape for possible tournaments in the summer. There aren´t many teams that can offer a situation like Liverpool.
The playing time issue is going to get a lot worse if he stays and Keita arrives and they bring in a full time DM (which seems likely).
In that scenario he's batting Henderson who (when healthy) is probably a better player. Not to mention Oxlade Chamberlain and Adam Lallana. If they add another attacking mid as well (which also seems likely) he'll be left playing in FA and League cup games.
On the other hand the rumoured suitors - Juventus , Bayern and City?? - have equally crowded mid fields.
I think his main problem is that his self evaluation doesn't match reality.
If that's the case then the mystery is why hasn't he already signed? Maybe they are offering the playing time but not the salary he clearly seems to want?Last year he was quoted as saying he wanted to play the DM role because he preferred it and it meant less flare ups of his chronic calf condition. Clearly Klopp rates Henderson over Can in that role. So if Juve is telling Can he is their Khedira, then there’s really no competition.
I’d guess the same. On a free, the players want bigger salaries and the agents still want a sizable cut. Doesn’t surprise me that a deal could take a while.If that's the case then the mystery is why hasn't he already signed? Maybe they are offering the playing time but not the salary he clearly seems to want?
Pretty sure that will be the back 4.Why not Robertson, van Dijk, Lovren, TAA ?
Have Moreno and Milner as options on the bench. There isn´t much more.
I suppose they have the option of recalling one of the u-23s. Otherwise, one of the FBs - probably Clyne.My question was with regards to a potential injury to Virgil/Lovren. Who plays centrally then?
I too expect that those two will start centrally with TAA and Robbo on the flanks.
As long as it's only the Mirror reporting, I'm not worried. No other sources on this.Well this sucks .. The Mirror is reporting Can has had a relapse and may be done for the year ..
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/liverpools-emre-can-miss-rest-12311699
That leaves the midfield as Milner/The Ox/Wijnaldum vs. City
Thank god Milner has been playing well .. can he play DM ?
And it may be the end of Can's Liverpool career.
Edit: I wonder if they can recall Grujic from his loan?
In Klopp’s presser today he indicated Can was out for Everton and very doubtful for City.As long as it's only the Mirror reporting, I'm not worried. No other sources on this.
I’m an Everton fan and I’m telling you it would be batshit insane to even name Salah to the squad on Saturday.
I believe Jamie Carragher is one of the owners.Anyone know of a good Liverpool bar in midtown nyc to watch the game tomorrow??
Thanks!!!
That looks like the place to be. Thanks very much
That looks like the place to be. Thanks very much
Glad you enjoyed it. I haven't been since 2015, but it's a good place to catch a game.That was ridiculously fun environment. Got ther 20 mins before the game andhad40 people in line ahead of me. SRO and place was so tense after Jesus scored. When Salah scores the roof blew off the bar. Singing and shouting. So much fun. Thx again for the recommendation. I may do it again in a couple weeks
Somehow I’m guessing that wouldn’t have happened if Kane wasn’t English .. just a thought.Somehow, Kane got credit for Eriksen's goal where Kane didn't appear to get a touch - love Salah's immediate tweet after:
Somehow I’m guessing that wouldn’t have happened if Kane wasn’t English .. just a thought. (Kane being awarded the goal after three days of incessant whining to the FA)Somehow, Kane got credit for Eriksen's goal where Kane didn't appear to get a touch - love Salah's immediate tweet after:
Mo Salah is clearly going to whine whine whine about this and only cares about the golden boot and not his club.Somehow I’m guessing that wouldn’t have happened if Kane wasn’t English .. just a thought. (Kane being awarded the goal after three days of incessant whining to the FA)
Two things not noted.Because they can’t seem to get themselves out of this European competition, team rotation will be key down the stretch.
‘Pool need 9 points to secure a top-4 finish. The schedule looks favorable: Bournemouth, at West Brom, Stoke, at Chelsea, and wrapping up with Brighton. But everyone has to stay healthy and focused to see this through because Chelsea have a reasonable path, too: at Southampton, at Burnley, at Swansea, Liverpool, Huddersfield, and at Newcastle.
You and me both.....the 2nd leg in Rome, however....that has some possibilities for travel!!Anfield is going to be absolutely nuts on the 24th. Wish I could be there.