Fernandez Suso (Liverpool > AC Milan)

He never made anywhere near the number of appearances as Sterling when both were at the club, so I don't know how you can say he hasnt grasped the opportunity when he was hardly presented with one.

Maybe there is a reason Brendan hasn't given him the chance that he has given Sterling?

Suso had just as much opportunity to impress in the reserves as Sterling hasn't he?  I think many on here possibly over value Suso.

Maybe there is a reason Brendan hasn't given him the chance that he has given Sterling?

Suso had just as much opportunity to impress in the reserves as Sterling hasn't he?  I think many on here possibly over value Suso.

I disagree

We've got to bare in mind that he is still only 20 years old. Not many players at his age in his position have performed to the standards he has done over the last season with Almera.

If we have high hopes for Texiera, then it'd baffle me if we'd give up on the younger, more impressive and more advanced Suso.

I disagree

We've got to bare in mind that he is still only 20 years old. Not many players at his age in his position have performed to the standards he has done over the last season with Almera.

If we have high hopes for Texiera, then it'd baffle me we'd give up on the younger, more impressed and advanced Suso.

You can disagree CR and I also think Suso is going to be a quality player but I think the point FL is trying to make is that maybe Brendan, for whatever reason, doesn't quite see it the same as us.

You can disagree CR and I also think Suso is going to be a quality player but I think the point FL is trying to make is that maybe Brendan, for whatever reason, doesn't quite see it the same as us.

Yes

I think players with lightening pace like Stirling often get their chance before their other attributes and skills are fully developed, while other players like Suso may by comparison get held back a little until their attributes and skills are more fully developed.

The problem I think we now have with Suso is that if he returns he is not going to be happy going back in the reserves and getting the odd appearance on the bench, but will want a place in the squad and plenty of chances to show what he can do.

It may be hard to hang on to Suso now, but I think it would be worth trying, as I do think he has a real chance of making it.   

Maybe there is a reason Brendan hasn't given him the chance that he has given Sterling?

Suso had just as much opportunity to impress in the reserves as Sterling hasn't he?  I think many on here possibly over value Suso.

So what would then give merit to Brendan and our scouting team to identify someone like a Luis Alberto as a signing with potential and forking out 8m for him having made no appearances in La Liga? Where on the flip side someone like Suso had a full season under his belt and showed he is more than capable of holding his own to be deemed as not being able to take his chances and impress in the reserves.

Also what Saint said about the players profile.

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=483109
he is saying he will only re-sign with Liverpool if he gets guarantees of playing time,
he is all-so saying FC Porto is a good option as they like to play their youths and that he knows and likes their new manager

http://www.abola.pt/nnh/ver.aspx?id=483109
he is saying he will only re-sign with Liverpool if he gets guarantees of playing time,
he is all-so saying FC Porto is a good option as they like to play their youths and that he knows and likes their new manager

Brendan is not going to guarantee anybody playing time, ask Daniel, as Lucas, we don't do it like that anymore.

Any updates on the lad - with more players coming in I do worry about his chances...

You can disagree CR and I also think Suso is going to be a quality player but I think the point FL is trying to make is that maybe Brendan, for whatever reason, doesn't quite see it the same as us.

Perhaps Brendan questions his attitude (we all know how much he emphasises the right character) - he may be lax in his attitude and may not put 110% into training. Potential there perhaps, but not going to be realised if he has a poor attitude

I think he has the attitude but just can't see where he fits in with our style of play. Not particularly quick and can only think of Stevie's role but not sure that he is ready for such a positional switch.

I think he has the attitude but just can't see where he fits in with our style of play. Not particularly quick and can only think of Stevie's role but not sure that he is ready for such a positional switch.

You not watched him play then?

Seen him plenty mate, where do you think he can play in our current system?

Turn him into an attacking left full

great player, l think lbe going to be better player in longtrem, l see lbe be here longtrem more then suso

This ends the rumours of him being shipped off then?

Suso: I want to stay and stake my claim

Fresh from an invaluable season of experience in his home country, Liverpool midfielder Suso has returned to pre-season training this week with a singular vision: to stay and fight for a place.

After a breakthrough campaign in 2012-13 courtesy of Brendan Rodgers' faith in young players, the talented playmaker actively sought a loan switch last summer to further his development.

Almeria and La Liga were the destination of choice and a helpful one too; Suso clocked up 35 appearances in all competitions, contributing three goals to the cause to avoid relegation.

Now back at Melwood, the 20-year-old believes his season away from Anfield improved his performance level and he's determined to prove that claim to Rodgers and the fans.

"After the season in Spain, I think I have become a better player - I learned a lot," Suso told Liverpoolfc.com as the first week of sessions concluded in West Derby.

"Obviously Liverpool are going to sign a lot of players because we are in the Champions League this season, and we have to have a good squad because there are a lot of competitions.

"But if I fight for my place, I do my best every day in training and when I have the chance to come on or start a game, if I do well, I could have chances to play a lot of minutes in the first team.

"I came here in December at Christmas when I had my week of holidays. In Spain, we have a one-week break at Christmas and I came here for two or three days to have a meeting with the manager.

"He talked to me, said he was happy with what I was doing and said that this season he wants me to stay here. I want to stay here and sign a new deal.

"For me, there is no bigger club than Liverpool. The crowd, the people, the stadium and the Kop - that's a feeling that you cannot explain. You have to live that just to know what you feel.

"It's a really good experience. Last season I was at many stadiums and I never saw a stadium like Anfield. My option is to stay here, sign a new contract and fight for my place."


Based in another country he may have been, but Suso was following the Reds' exploits closely last season, as a long-awaited championship narrowly eluded Rodgers' free-flowing team.

He said: "I was following every Liverpool game, watching every game, and I was really happy when I saw that Liverpool were winning, top of the league and could win the Premier League.

"It's a big difference - Liverpool fighting to win the league and we were fighting to not get relegated. But that's the difference between a small club and a big club like Liverpool.

"In this case, you appreciate the big things that a club like Liverpool do. Living in another city was a big difference but it was good for me to see the difference and appreciate this club as well."

In conversation with Suso, it becomes noticeable how many times the No.30 uses the word 'learn', repeatedly stressing the necessity to evolve and improve under any circumstances.

Analysing the 12 months he spent representing the shirt of Almeria, the Cadiz native considers the education - though different to life on Merseyside - to have been hugely beneficial.

"When I was here in Liverpool the season before last, I played a lot of minutes here and I was really happy, because to be 18 or 19 years old and playing in the first team of Liverpool is a big thing," the Spain youth international added.

"But I wanted to play every week, full games, and I did that last season. I started every game except for five or six games, and I was really happy because the team did not get relegated to the Second Division. That was important.

"I learned a lot in every game and every week in training, with some other players - maybe not the same quality as here, but they were good.

"I enjoyed it so much because I wanted to get minutes, and to go on loan for one year just to play football. I knew that if I stayed here, I'd maybe play a lot less than I did last season.

"So I wanted to go on loan and get some experience in the First Division. We all know that in Spain the First Division is really hard, like here in England. I wanted to go to get minutes and experience back in Spain.

"That's why I went on loan - to learn. Every time I come here for training, I try to learn from the players. Last season in Spain, all I wanted to do was get minutes. I played with other players, older players, on the pitch. What I tried to do was to learn."


http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/166251-suso-i-want-to-stay-and-stake-my-claim

Great attitude there from Suso, bodes well for our season I think

I like Suso a lot. He can be very useful this year.

So happy about this, let's hope he performs in pre season and gets a new contract signed up asap.

Get in there. I'm absolutely delighted about this. Better than most of the signings we have been linked with. Love it.

Fantastic news that. 

I didn't think he'd just give up or that he'd think he didn't have a future with us, he did what he had to do and will continue to do that in training and pre season.

I feared he would leave, he deserves a chance and hopeflly he will live up to expectations.The next Fabregas they saud, now it's time to show that you're really great boy. Good luck

I hope he gets a new contract.  I think Suso is going to become a top class player in the coming years.  I just hope he does it with LFC.