I'm not sure I'd agree on lack of quality but rather one of a lack of pace. His legs simply aren't as fast as his brain and unfortunately in a Klopp team against top level opposition, you need both. The Champions League is generally at a slower pace compared with the Premier League and he simply doesn't keep up with the pace. I'd limit him to that competition where his experience is invaluable but his lack of pace isn't a liability.
I think he lacks the quality required too.
If you look at the champions Man City, he gets nowhere near that team. He doesn't get anywhere near Spurs or united team either who are likely to complete the top four with us.
I know you've mentioned the pace of the Prem at the top end, but even the best European teams milner gets nowhere near them. Technically he isn't good enough and work rate and professionalism just isn't enough at this level.
Klopp has taken us forward and we are a few pieces away from completing the jigsaw. We need to upgrade on a few players now and really add that top quality to our first 11. It has nothing to do with legs, because we have the same problems whether Milner plays or not, the same applies to Can, hendo and even gini. We just need some better footballers.
Our CMs are all ok/good players but we need better. We need players who are a level above them now to take us forward.
Let's be honest, if we put our cms up for sale tomorrow where are they going? Milner probably goes to Everton. Henderson similar sort of team. Gini probably goes to a top club but in a poor league so Ajax perhaps. Can will get his move to juve but it won't be long until they figure out he isn't good enough and he will be a squad player at best there.
The CM position is a big weakness for us in my opinion and it needs addressing.
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