Agree completely, and am surprised to see so many posters routinely throw Clarkes name into the mix as if it would work. Obviously we would all love Carra to come in and work with the defenders but it's not really possible with his job at Sky, makes it untenable, particularly when he would be working with ex teammates such as Skrtel (who he has criticised many times already this season).
I just don't think Brendan quite knows what to do with them, he will talk all day about tempo, about vision, intelligence on the ball, quality of attacking play, our passing etc but when it comes to defending you only really ever hear him wax lyrical about how well we have pressed the ball and denied space. It doesn't seem to be in his make-up to actually call our defenders out, to be specific about particular aspects ie. attacking the high ball, 2nd phase, preventing crosses etc.
So I agree a defensive specialist would be a good idea BUT it needs to be somebody who shares Rodgers belief in playing a high line, in pressing the ball and being aggressive. As you say Clarke is quite the opposite. He is very much a Mourinho disciple ie. play on the break, sit deeper, always protect the back four, keep your shape when attacking incase you lose the ball etc. It wouldn't work.
Don't really agree with this assessement of Steve Clarke. When he was here with Kenny we didnt sit deep and play on the counter, we pressed pretty high up the park and tried to dominate possession.
However there may be other reasons why Brendan doesn't want Clarke. Even if he just didn't get on with him, that would be fair enough. I wouldnt advocate somebody being foisted on him.
Disappointing to hear him rule out absolutely
anyone though. ( Although nice to know you're reading the threads Brendan - how about ye?)
I don't really understand the "lack of coaching time" argument. This is his third season, and they are in 4 or 5 days a week.
Its not the most convincing explanation.
And if the problem
is a lack of coaching time, whats the solution? Is he going to get the players to stay behind and train longer?
Cos its a problem that needs a solution.
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