Originally Posted by TheSloth:
“It's the "now, now, now" culture these days - and that's not just restricted to football. People seem to forget the transfer window's closed, we've got key players out or just coming back, changes in systems take time to bed in and we're not exactly playing muppets. It'll take a little time to gel and Klopp's got a few gaps to fill I'm sure to get a tean that can play his system how he wants. We lack creativity because we lack fit creative players. We lack goals because we've only got a partially match fit proven striker and our creative force is not at the top of his game. I like the flashes of skill Firmino brings but he'll need more time too.
It's not as though there are no glimmers of hope. Happy with Sakho, the full backs, Can, Milner, Benteke, Firmino and Mignolet (he's far more solid and assertive now). Not sure Lucas as another workhorse fits in as well so can see him dropping out when Henderson's fit (who we really miss). Skrtel's commited but just too rash and not good enough in the air. Sturridge can't be relied on physically, sadly. I can see Henderson's drive and set pieces making a real difference so we may only need a centre half and a striker in January to kick-start the revolution.
I disagree Benteke needs crosses - he's a cracking all-round player as some of his goals have shown. We just need better service from both out wide and centrally and he'll score a hatful. If we resort to too many crosses we'll be too easy to defend against. We got enough ball in wide areas yesterday - and at corners - but our delivery, again, was very poor for the most part.
I'd like to see Firmino bedded-in and trusted in upcoming games as Coutinho needs help and another creative force to play off.
We hardly look a shambles - just a bit blunt.”
Lucas has been one of the best players since Klopp came in, along with Sakho. Shouldn't be dropping out of anywhere while he plays to this level.
Originally Posted by batdude_uk1:
“Klopp is an outstandingly good manager, and is your best appointment for some time, certainly in my lifetime I think, so you just need to give him and his coaching staff time.
With Chelsea out of Champions League contention for this season (no team in the history of the Premier League with their points total at this stage has ever finished in the top four), there is a place open in the top four, so with the right combination of injured players coming back, and astute signings, you guys could well take take place that Chelsea have vacated.
There is the basis for a good sqaud there, and with some additions, (and I think Klopp can entice better players then many of your previous managers could) you could really challenge at the top levels of the league once again.”
Rafa

- Torres, Mascherano, Alonso etc ... I'll be happy if Klopp can attract 2015 versions of them.