I think this is a little unfair. You've displayed a fair few prejudices about some players and that hasn't prevented you from commenting. You have a prejudices against Mignolet, and by all means you should be allowed to express those opinions.
I don't have a prejudice against Mignolet. I just think he's not done enough to prove that he should be our number one keeper. I don't have "prejudices" against any players. What I have a prejudice against is players who are awful. And yet, I am totally willing to change my mind on that. Henderson was absolutely wretched for nearly 2 and a half years, and then suddenly he became undroppable around Christmas time last season. What a turnaround. Joseph Allen similarly has been poor since he came, and had some good performances on the back of last season. Lucas was probably our worst player last season, but in pre-season he looks a different player, really controlling the game, and---dare I say---looking mobile! I am willing to change my mind if the player's form improves.
So I have no prejudice against Mignolet. And you have no guarantee that his form will improve. At the VERY least he needs competition, someone who could justifiably push Mignolet or even overtake him. That player is not Brad Jones.
And yet, we've got a keeper already on the books, no transfer fee needed to buy a new one, he's a top keeper, he played under Rodgers already so he knows the system, etc etc. His name is Pepe Reina. And he's not even being considered, despite Rodgers saying just a year ago that we need serious competition at keeper. So, what, do we not need competition now? did Mignolet prove without a shadow of a doubt last season that he doesn't need competition? I think not.
So why keep looking when what we have is right under our noses? or rather, sitting behind Rodgers on a bench, not even dressed for the games.
I really don't get it. Is Pepe the best keeper in the world?---no. He even had a really awful season before he went off to Napoli, not just mistakes but actually not even diving on some balls that were at least worth a try to go for. Lord knows I am not his biggest fan.
But SURELY he is at LEAST as good as Mignolet, who isn't exactly a world beater.
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