The make up of our 25 man squad and the last couple of places in it

Certainly a darn sight stronger squad of players available than this -

That was some sad times and a good demonstration of how far we've come I suppose.

So assuming Coates, Lucas, Assaidi, Suso, Borini are off..

Goalkeepers:
Mignolet, Jones

Defenders:
Manquillo, Flanagan, Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Sakho, Toure, Moreno, Enrique

Midfielders:
Gerrard, Can, Allen, Coutinho, Henderson, Lallana, Sterling, Markovic

Strikers:
Sturridge, Balotelli, Lambert

Have I missed anyone? Seems a fairly small squad, but with much talent nonetheless. This would be ideal but if Borini leaves, shouldn't we ought to find a young up and coming attacker? We could also do with another GK which apparently Valdez is the guy to come in.

So assuming Coates, Lucas, Assaidi, Suso, Borini are off..

Goalkeepers:
Mignolet, Jones

Defenders:
Manquillo, Flanagan, Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Sakho, Toure, Moreno, Enrique

Midfielders:
Gerrard, Can, Allen, Coutinho, Henderson, Lallana, Sterling, Markovic

Strikers:
Sturridge, Balotelli, Lambert

Have I missed anyone? Seems a fairly small squad, but with much talent nonetheless. This would be ideal but if Borini leaves, shouldn't we ought to find a young up and coming attacker? We could also do with another GK which apparently Valdez is the guy to come in.

I suppose we have Origi. I think most would take Valdez. Happy days lads.

So with the window closed we can officially say that Liverpool has the youngest squad in the Premier League.
Joint youngest, with Newcastle, at 25.6 years.
Squad of 25. We only need to register 20 as Over 21.
So no worries about squad restrictions.
If Borini had left it would be 19 Over 21 players.

Southampton have the smallest squad, with 22 players.
When you take out the two U21 players that leaves 20 Over 21.

So Liverpool come into the season with the joint youngest and joint smallest squads in the League.
Trust firmly placed in youth, with Sterling, Suso, Markovic, Can & Manquillo. (All Under 21)
At this stage we can probably say that it is by design.

So what can you win with kids?

GKs
Mignolet, Jones, Ward

Defenders
Johnson, Manquillo, Lovren, Skrtel, Toure, Sakho, Enrique, Moreno, Flanagan

Center-mid
Stevie, Can, Hendo, Allen, Lucas

Attacking-mid/Wingers
Coutinho, Markovic, Lallana, Suso

Strikers
Sturridge, Lambert, Mario, Borini

That's 25! and our best player is U-21, so doesn't have to been part of the list. 

Lets say our primary-XI is

Mario-Sturridge
Sterling
Lallana-Henderson
Stevie
Moreno-Sakho-Lovren-Manquillo
Migs

and the bench would be Jones, Coutinho, Markovic, Lambert, Allen, Skrtel, Flanagan

Borini, Suso, Lucas, Enrique, Toure, Johnson and Ward are going to out of the squad for longer periods

GKs
Mignolet, Jones, Ward (Is it compulsory to register 3?)

Defenders
Johnson, Manquillo, Lovren, Skrtel, Toure, Sakho, Enrique, Moreno, Flanagan

Center-mid
Stevie, Can, Hendo, Allen, Lucas

Attacking-mid/Wingers
Coutinho, Markovic, Lallana, Suso, Sterling

Strikers
Sturridge, Lambert, Mario, Borini

Lets say our primary-XI is

Mario-Sturridge
Sterling
Lallana-Henderson
Stevie
Moreno-Sakho-Lovren-Manquillo
Migs

and the bench would be Jones, Coutinho, Markovic, Lambert, Allen, Can, Skrtel

Borini, Suso, Lucas, Enrique, Toure, Flano and Johnson are going to out of the squad for longer periods. Although they might make it in cup games and as substitutes now & then when the core squad has injuries

I'm happy with the squad posted above, a better keeper than Jones maybe and another CM and we can challenge anyone under Brendan.
Pic put up by King Kenny made me shudder!!

Certainly a darn sight stronger squad of players available than this -

Dear God. I actually forgot or maybe refuse to believe, how bad it actually got

Certainly a darn sight stronger squad of players available than this -

Put a shudder through my spine, Ecclestone just signed on a free for Partick I saw yesterday!

Put a shudder through my spine, Ecclestone just signed on a free for Partick I saw yesterday!

I genuinely forgot the shocker between Cole and and Poulsen, had to google who it was!

I genuinely forgot the shocker between Cole and and Poulsen, had to google who it was!

. I couldn't get Jovetic outta my head but knew it was wrong, took my a few minutes to remember his name when I first saw pic posted.

I know in 2013 the registration deadline for the CL squad was September 2 or 3 - so has that passed this season? If so, we wouldn't be able to use Valdes in that competition this season if he were to sign.

Goalkeepers:
Mignolet, Jones

Defenders:
Manquillo, Flanagan, Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Sakho, Toure, Moreno, Enrique

Midfielders:
Gerrard, Lucas, Can, Allen, Coutinho, Henderson, Lallana, Sterling, Markovic, Suso

Strikers:
Sturridge, Balotelli, Lambert, Borini

There's our registered squad.
19 Over 21 players.

Unlimited amount of Under 21 players also available.

Goalkeepers:
Mignolet, Jones

Defenders:
Manquillo, Flanagan, Johnson, Lovren, Skrtel, Sakho, Toure, Moreno, Enrique

Midfielders:
Gerrard, Lucas, Can, Allen, Coutinho, Henderson, Lallana, Sterling, Markovic, Suso

Strikers:
Sturridge, Balotelli, Lambert, Borini

There's our registered squad.
19 Over 21 players.


Unlimited amount of Under 21 players also available.

That's not a bad squad at all.  Add Valdes when he eventually signs and we're good to go till January.

That's not a bad squad at all.  Add Valdes when he eventually signs and we're good to go till January.

I don't see any reason we will need to add in January, barring injuries or exits. I think we have the deepest squad, in terms of cover and quality, that we have had in a long long time. If Borini and/or Lucas leave in January then I'd expect some more additions though.

I don't see any reason we will need to add in January, barring injuries or exits. I think we have the deepest squad, in terms of cover and quality, that we have had in a long long time. If Borini and/or Lucas leave in January then I'd expect some more additions though.

Definitely.

I think we've probably done most of the clearing out and rebuilding.
This is probably the biggest turnover of players to be had for awhile.
Like for like replacements in the next few windows depending on who leaves.

Certainly a darn sight stronger squad of players available than this -

terry-F***ing-bubble, that.

I don't see any reason we will need to add in January, barring injuries or exits. I think we have the deepest squad, in terms of cover and quality, that we have had in a long long time. If Borini and/or Lucas leave in January then I'd expect some more additions though.

Just because we've basically added a whole new 11 to the squad doesn't mean we rest on our laurels mate, there's always a need to improve/replace players as and when better options come available 

Just because we've basically added a whole new 11 to the squad doesn't mean we rest on our laurels mate, there's always a need to improve/replace players as and when better options come available 

While I agree with that, after 10 additions in this window (if Valdea joins that is) I don't see any reason to unsettle the squad. I honestly believe we have the perfect balance right now. I agree with Wenger that the January window is a bit pointless and, if you have to start rebuilding you're squad at that stage, then it's not a good sign. As I said earlier, if we see some departures then I won't be opposed to replacing upgrading them.

While I agree with that, after 10 additions in this window (if Valdea joins that is) I don't see any reason to unsettle the squad. I honestly believe we have the perfect balance right now. I agree with Wenger that the January window is a bit pointless and, if you have to start rebuilding you're squad at that stage, then it's not a good sign. As I said earlier, if we see some departures then I won't be opposed to replacing upgrading them.

I'm not talking about rebuilding the squad mate as you said if we lose players either through transfers or injury they need replacing.

However if we have the chance to add another quality player then we should do our best to get them   

I'm not talking about rebuilding the squad mate as you said if we lose players either through transfers or injury they need replacing.

However if we have the chance to add another quality player then we should do our best to get them   

We are always going to have players leaving whether through retirement, transfers out or injuries...we always need layers with the u-18, u-21 and younger 1st team transfers constantly filling the cupboards. High quality younger players/youth constantly pushing those above.

This window has allowed us to solidify the starting XI and they're back-ups..now we can push forward  to a new generation of the Sterling's, Ibe's, Origi's who will become the next generation of players.

terry-f**king-bubble, that.

That line up would struggle in the Championship I expect.

I'm not talking about rebuilding the squad mate as you said if we lose players either through transfers or injury they need replacing.

However if we have the chance to add another quality player then we should do our best to get them   

Ah I see, seems we agree with each other then 

We are always going to have players leaving whether through retirement, transfers out or injuries...we always need layers with the u-18, u-21 and younger 1st team transfers constantly filling the cupboards. High quality younger players/youth constantly pushing those above.

This window has allowed us to solidify the starting XI and they're back-ups..now we can push forward  to a new generation of the Sterling's, Ibe's, Origi's who will become the next generation of players.

Absolutely mate.