Luis Alberto (LFC -> Lazio)

One thing about him looking at his YouTube clips that can be picked up is that he plays the game with his head up. Always one of the first things I look for on clips as they always only show things going right, but he obviously always plays like this.

One of the things i noticed about Suso's performance in the game against the USA for Spain @ U20 World Cup.
Very encouraging all around.

There is no way on God's earth would I wear a suit like that. M&S special.

Hey Giorgio Armani, bust out some pics of you modeling your wardrobe. We'd love to see them. 

A lot of money for a player who has only been playing in the 'B' team, hopefully he will turn out to be another Coutinho though!

A lot of money for a player who has only been playing in the 'B' team, hopefully he will turn out to be another Coutinho though!

Was thinking that too, but thought it was weird that Barca B wanted him on loan, someone at Camp Nou must have seen something in him which can only be good.

Welcome to the club, Alberto! Been a bit busy with all the protests going on here, not so much time to create player threads!

Welcome to the club, Alberto! Been a bit busy with all the protests going on here, not so much time to create player threads!

Stay strong Diego!!! YNWA

Very excited to see what this lad can do!!  I was very impressed with the youtube scouting videos

Welcome to the club young lad!

YNWA

Been given the number 6 shirt it appears, hopefully he can be as good as Iniesta anyways!

Been given the number 6 shirt it appears, hopefully he can be as good as Iniesta anyways!

Pity he doesn't use "Romero".
That would have been boss.

Welcome to Liverpool Football Club, Luis Alberto Romero.

Keep your head down and work hard and we will love you.

Interesting times ahead.

I think we've found ourselves a real player, very impressed with him today.

Looked very good to me. Has it all for me: Touch,pace,composure,vision,passing and shooting (which will come). I really think we could have found another gem. People were saying he was a special talent or very talented and I was sceptical but you can see he is very talented. He was the player today "I thought we have a player here".

Have to agree he looks a really good prospect. A serious upgrade on Jonjo Shelvey I'd say, looking forward to seeing how he develops and exactly which position is best for him. Just watched an interview and he seems to have a good temperament. When asked which Spanish Liverpool player he'd most like to emulate he answered Xabi.

I'm surprised no one commented on him after today's match. He's looking quite promising.  Seems to have a nice knack for a pass and seems very composed on the ball.  When he came to us, I expected that he'd get minimal match time this season, but I'm starting to think he may be a bigger part of Rodgers' plan than I thought.

I'm not getting carried away. The lad looks technically excellent but I wouldn't be too quick to holla that he's an upgrade on Shelvey, he certainly doesn't look like he has the strength or power of a Shelvey. He looks like a pretty footballer but I suspect he will have to adapt his game quite a bit for the EPl.

I'm not getting carried away. The lad looks technically excellent but I wouldn't be too quick to holla that he's an upgrade on Shelvey, he certainly doesn't look like he has the strength or power of a Shelvey. He looks like a pretty footballer but I suspect he will have to adapt his game quite a bit for the EPl.

All that strength and power in Shelvey's game meant nothing if he couldn't pass or hold onto the ball which was alarmingly frequent.

All that strength and power in Shelvey's game meant nothing if he couldn't pass or hold onto the ball which was alarmingly frequent.

I agree completely, £6 mill for Jonjo wasn't bad business and I also think he gave the ball away too much, particularly the way BR wants us to play. However, a bit of pace and power certainly comes in handy in this league. You don't have to have it, you only have to look at someone like David Silva BUt i'm not sure Alberto is mush of a dribbler. Looks like a very pure passer, decent shot and great at set pieces.

Only friendlies so far which I never take very seriously, but I did enjoy watching his short passing skills. Loved how easy it felt for him to find a teammate straight away after receiving a pass, even if surrounded by lots of opponents.

Have to agree in that I like what I've seen from Alberto so far. I think one of the potential problems can be finding his best spot once he gets starting some minutes in the Premier League. He played deep CM vs Preston, AM vs Indonesia. Curious to see where Brendan has him playing the remainder of preseason.

 Agree with Scott here. The kid can obviously play, but he's going to need to find a way of getting himself into games. Although he's right footed he reminds me a little bit of Ray Kennedy, if he can be 1/2 player Ray was he'll do for me.

I agree completely, £6 mill for Jonjo wasn't bad business and I also think he gave the ball away too much, particularly the way BR wants us to play. However, a bit of pace and power certainly comes in handy in this league. You don't have to have it, you only have to look at someone like David Silva BUt i'm not sure Alberto is mush of a dribbler. Looks like a very pure passer, decent shot and great at set pieces.

Total agreement that pace and power is needed. I've always wanted a sort of Vieira/Yaya Toure type player in the DM position. That would be perfect for us. I adore Lucas but I'm in two minds whether he can be as effective for us under Brendan as he was under Kenny, Roy and Rafa.

Total agreement that pace and power is needed. I've always wanted a sort of Vieira/Yaya Toure type player in the DM position. That would be perfect for us. I adore Lucas but I'm in two minds whether he can be as effective for us under Brendan as he was under Kenny, Roy and Rafa.

Why? The manager employs a sitting midfielder whose job is to start the move with quick short passes to the creative links. Lucas is ideal at it. If anything the Yaya would play next to Lucas in his system. I think Lucas is ideal for the manager and its why he was signed to an extension.

I'm being ballsy here but I think he will turn out some of our best business we've done for a while. Not sure what it is tbh, just something tells me when he gets to grips with the pace and power of the Premier League he will be very important to the way Brendan wants to play.