Nicolas Isimat-Mirin (Valenciennes)

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The Times - #LFC have stepped up their bid to sign Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, the Valenciennes centre back.

Coates getting game time in the PL or Championship on loan for 6 months is no bad thing. He's a top defender and I feel 6 months action will ready him to be our 3rd choice centre-back next season.

I'm not disagreeing mate but was wondering; if (and when) Seb comes back - do you reckon we may then loan Isimat-Mirin out; just to get games?

I've nothing against this signing (should it go ahead) but would hope that, if he comes, he won't be alone - I'd also like some others, an attacking midfielder, another striker and a left-back (maybe). Players who can contribute right now; players we don't need to wait on or loan out.

I don't really understand the big need in loaning out our centre backs. If Skrtel or Agger get injured then we're fu**ed.

Look at Man Utd. They have Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Smalling and Jones.

I don't really understand the big need in loaning out our centre backs. If Skrtel or Agger get injured then we're fu**ed.

Look at Man Utd. They have Ferdinand, Vidic, Evans, Smalling and Jones.

Agree.

Playing Seb a bit more in Europa League and League Cup would have negated the need to loan him out for experience.

Although it could be just that Brendan doesn't rate him.

Agree.

Playing Seb a bit more in Europa League and League Cup would have negated the need to loan him out for experience.

Although it could be just that Brendan doesn't rate him.

I honestly think that this is the issue.  Seb is a good player, but he is very slow and I believe that BR prefers more mobile CB's who can negate the threat of quick counter attacks.  We hold a very high line and play with split CB's when we are attacking, so a pacier CB is likely a priority for Rodgers. 

I do think we will see one of Kelly or Wisdom groomed into a CB role when Kelly returns to full fitness. 

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