Anyone seen this.
Apparently last December a prediction was made on Twitter that we should buy Alisson / VVD and and Fabinho.
Spooky.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/liverpool-fc/liverpools-%c2%a3180million-defensive-revolution-was-spookily-predicted-by-one-fan-in-december/ar-BBKQvNz?li=BBoPWjP
The date is Friday, December 22, 2017.
Liverpool have just been involved in yet another 90-minute rollercoaster, relinquishing a two-goal lead against Arsenal in five minutes, before fighting back themselves to secure a 3-3 draw.
One point gained? Two points dropped? Few could say with certainty.
What was certain, however, was where the blame lied for the result.
The defence.
After the game, Gary Neville would criticise Andy Robertson, amongst others - comments he would later admit were misguided as the Scot played a crucial part in the Reds' run to the Champions League final.
Still, the focus on glaring defensive errors was evident. Simon Mignolet was at fault for Granit Xhaka's long-range effort, while the panic instilled during those five minutes at the Emirates was considered typical of the problems under Jürgen Klopp.
That night, one supporter had a solution.
And it has since gone viral following the events of the past seven months.
The excellent Selecao Brasileira (@BrazilStat) is your one-stop shop for all things to do with the Brazilian national team, as well as their players - including Roberto Firmino.
But he turned his attentions to what happened in North London on that particular night.
Following the six-goal thriller, he tweeted: "Liverpool could have, and should have killed the game early on. For all their offensive quality, they need to be more collective in the final third. Cost them +2 goals today. Klopp needs to get rid of Mignolet, man. Is it that difficult to find an upgrade? Is it? Not even top 25.
"Alisson, Van Dijk and Weigl/Fabinho. What would it cost, €150M? Pay them 200. Such a trio plus Keita, could be what is separating Liverpool from finally winning cups. Klopp needs to apply pressure on the board and face them: address the problems."
Days later, Virgil van Dijk would become the world's most expensive defender for £75million.
Fabinho would follow this summer in a £39.3million move, before Alisson's £65million deal was confirmed on Thursday night.
Fabinho of Liverpool at Ewood Park© James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images Fabinho of Liverpool at Ewood Park
The total cost comes in at £179.3million. Or €200.2million.
Almost to the cent of what @BrazilStat tweeted.
Weird and wonderful.
Now, what are next week's Lotto numbers?
Twitter @brazilstat.
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