Esteban Cambiasso (Inter Milan)

I don't want that shitty bold b***ard in my perfect team. This guy could destroy evertything!!

Harsh, I couldn't think of many better proven players to replace Xabi or Masch tbh. He's a very accomplished player. Hopefully It wont come to that but I'm sure he wouldn't "destroy" our team.

The problem is Cambiasso is Masc's back-up for their national team, so to me, getting him would be a step back.

Since Maradonna has been managing them Cambiasso hasn't featured in the side, Even though he's been in form for Inter. Still I'd certainly say he's one of Europes best defensive midfielders.

Since Maradonna has been managing them Cambiasso hasn't featured in the side, Even though he's been in form for Inter. Still I'd certainly say he's one of Europes best defensive midfielders.

I agree with him being one of Europe's best defensive midfielders but for me he doesn't play the Alonso role. Mascherano is going nowhere and Javier is a battler, a challenge winner with Alonso being the distributer to the wings. Cambiasso would be no good.

i Agree that we do not need to spend the money on him at all. We should just save the money for Silva

I think He would be too old to cope with the speed of the premiership. And he 2nd best for the Argentina squad so why would we want to replace Javier with a worse player.

There are younger options than Cambiasso.

Younger doesn't necessarily mean better.

Id rather younger for the future or just promote a youngster. I don't want us to end up like Chelsea with pensioners.

If we lose Masch or Xabi though i'd much rather purchase an experienced player to fill the gap.

Doesn't have to be a pensioner at all but 29 is an acceptable age i think, Makelele was at the top of his game well into his 30's and he was a truly world class defensive midfielder.

Makalele noo that would be a step back how about yaya toure or van der vart ?

You don't always need experience.

I was using Makelele as an example of how age makes no difference when it comes to experience.

Toure has signed a new contract at Barca i believe and Van Der Vaart is a winger and nowhere near Liverpool quality so they're out.

If it came down to it and we were defending a one goal lead in a major final or needing the win for the league title I'd much rather have an experienced head in front of my defence than a youngster who could make a rash and needless challenge which could lead to us conceding.

I have nothing against youngsters at all but if we had to replace Xabi or Masch I'd much rather the money be spent on an established, proven player.

Hmmm But who would fit in at liverpool ? Who has the right quality ?

That's just the problem, all the best ones are either signed to new contracts, overpriced or unwilling to move to England.

Anyway, since Masch isn't leaving it is a fairly redundant argument

And theres another thread to talk about the replacement of Alonso if he leaves soo.

Cambiasso is a great player but i do not think he would be up to the pace and the speed of the premiership, i just hope we keep both Alonso and Masch.

Mind you most defensive midfleders do not need much pace but before we got Cambiasson I would still prefer a striker

Whether older or younger, experienced or not experienced, at the end of the day it is up to the players to prove their worth. If they are good enough then they are good. Look at Messi, one of the youngest, but one of the best and one of the more experienced players already.

The equation with age and experience don't work together. If you are one of the best in business then you will rightly be, despite your age. You can be 20 and stand out among the others, or be 30 but still be as sh*te as ever. That's the difference between Dossena and Insua

I'd like to see Cambiasso here, I think he would make the same impact that Makalele made at the Chavs.