Pedro Chirivella (Liverpool > Nantes)

Another youngster without a player thread.  Pedro had a difficult start at the Club due to work permit issues and was kicking his heels for months before he was able to start in competitive matches.  He's started to make his mark this season with some accomplished performances in the heart of the u18's midfield.

Pedro joined Liverpool's Academy in the summer of 2013 after moving from Valencia.

The holding midfielder started out at the Spanish outfit's youth set-up at the age of seven and remained there until U16 level.

Pedro, who was the U16 Spanish international captain throughout 2012-13, operates in the classic No.6 midfield role. The youngster possesses fantastic vision and can read the game brilliantly.

He's a fine passer, who is constantly picking up the pieces in midfield and keeping the young Reds ticking over.

Much of the play goes through Chirivella - and he's a player who the Academy coaches are looking forward to watching develop at the club.

Chirivella & Rossiter as our future midfielders? It'll be like having Alonso & Hamann in midfield

Chirivella & Rossiter as our future midfielders? It'll be like having Alonso & Hamann in midfield

Be a few years yet before they're running our midfield mate, let's hope everyone's patient enough for it to happen.

Chirivella & Rossiter as our future midfielders? It'll be like having Alonso & Hamann in midfield

That's if we can fend off Real and their grubby little mitts. Apparently they've been interested for a while. Hopefully, their interest in him has waned since their recent acquisitions of Odegaard and Silva.

I'd put my house on him never being our first choice midfielder, and that's not down to his ability

I'd put my house on him never being our first choice midfielder, and that's not down to his ability

I wouldn't be surprised. In fact, I'm questioning why we are wasting money on talented foreigner kids, not as if they get a proper run or chance to prove themselves in the first team.

Personally, I'm in favour of our academy keeping the youth scouting & nurturing in UK only than for us to spend millions on a talented foreign kid that's never gonna make it, I just don't see the point anymore.

I wouldn't be surprised. In fact, I'm questioning why we are wasting money on talented foreigner kids, not as if they get a proper run or chance to prove themselves in the first team.

Personally, I'm in favour of our academy keeping the youth scouting & nurturing in UK only than for us to spend millions on a talented foreign kid that's never gonna make it, I just don't see the point anymore.

Especially if they are let leave on a free.

Anyone forsee his breakthrough to the first team this season or his he just making up the numbers pre season?

Anyone forsee his breakthrough to the first team this season or his he just making up the numbers pre season?

He looks a season away from being physically ready by the looks of him. You can see the step up Rossier has made in he last 12 months in terms of his build and strength, this lad will need to do the same I suspect, particularly given the position he plays.

Anyone forsee his breakthrough to the first team this season or his he just making up the numbers pre season?

He's there on merit Brian and it's well deserved too.  He made the transition from u18s to u21s seemlessly last season, well within 6 months really and although he probably won't get as many chances as Rossiter this season that doesn't mean he's not good enough.

I'd say he's a near perfect Brendan type midfielder so I doubt he'll get overlooked.

Whether it's a ball playing DM or a DLPM, a specialist playing makes a huge difference. Still surprised at how underrated they are here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC0OY5u21HI

Really can not see Can, Hendo or Milner play like this, and would be such a waste of their talents for them to play as a DM.

What the fcuk are "dlpm" players? Is this some sort of ps3 talk. I'm 41 years old . Explàin without taking the piss. Football managers on computer games don't reply,thank you.

What the fcuk are "dlpm" players? Is this some sort of ps3 talk. I'm 41 years old . Explàin without taking the piss. Football managers on computer games don't reply,thank you.

Tis but a deep lying play maker daveyd.

What the fcuk are "dlpm" players? Is this some sort of ps3 talk. I'm 41 years old . Explàin without taking the piss. Football managers on computer games don't reply,thank you.

   Think Xabi and you'll get the picture 

What the fcuk are "dlpm" players? Is this some sort of ps3 talk. I'm 41 years old . Explàin without taking the piss. Football managers on computer games don't reply,thank you.

Kind of like a halfback, parlance you may remember from your days watching a 2-3-5 and the WM formation brought about by Herbert Chapman of Arsenal. 

What the fcuk are "dlpm" players? Is this some sort of ps3 talk. I'm 41 years old . Explàin without taking the piss. Football managers on computer games don't reply,thank you.

Some may say he is a DLPM but i'd say he's more of a right sided trequartista or an enganche. May develop in to a raumdeuter in the future, though.

Reall like this player  very high hopes for him .

i like him more than Can as a CDM.

He has better ball control and can use both feet. So he won't lose the ball so easily when teams put him under pressure.

I feel like Can is so reliant on one foot that if teams target him like they did Gerrard when he played in that position he will lose the ball often or get fouled a lot.

Chirivella has to develop physically. But lots of skinny players play in the league to im sure he'll be fine.

Anyone know how he's doing in the youth setups? Was pretty impressed with him during his couple of preseason cameos.

Quality debut for him last night, played some great passes and looked so comfortable on the ball.

Quality debut for him last night, played some great passes and looked so comfortable on the ball.

Agree, Chirivella looked unfazed too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLdpff7tHFo

I think him and Rossiter can co exist in the same team as a midfield 2. Both are defensive yet composed and very good short passers. One is better than the other in defense, the other is better than the other in passing. Very balanced 2 and a match made in Heaven I reckon!

Thanks for posting the highlights clip.  Interesting to look at.

Almost every ball went forwards and it's where he is looking as soon as he received it.  Good lad.

Thanks for posting the highlights clip.  Interesting to look at.

Almost every ball went forwards and it's where he is looking as soon as he received it.  Good lad.

Indeed, he's an outstanding young talent.

Looked a good player to me, has a future in the game for sure.

Think he played one shocking pass in our half early on and then looked very composed from then on. Did well.

Better than Rossiter

Better than Rossiter

Defensively, no, passing, yes. They compliment each other and could form a formidable partnership.

Have to say that he looks like a real talent. Pleased for him regardless of the result - definatly one to keep an eye on - would give him some prem game time for sure!

Yeah, he did well out there tonight.

Definitely like the look of Chirivella. The match thread was loaded with "he needs to bulk up!" posts. He's 18 years old. You can't seriously be shocked he's got the body of a teenager, right? He's got 3 years of growth left.

Definitely like the look of Chirivella. The match thread was loaded with "he needs to bulk up!" posts. He's 18 years old. You can't seriously be shocked he's got the body of a teenager, right? He's got 3 years of growth left.

I thought he looked boss!  I'll take a composed distributor over an engine or enforcer type CM any day!!

Agree with the above posters.
Would certainly play him in some prem games.
Looked very impressive and assured.

Thought Pedro did well last night. 

To come in, in such a pivotal role, at 18, on his senior debut start, against a team sitting 6th in the PL, away from home and be so calm and composed was wonderful to see. 

Of course there were mistakes and naturally he tired late on in the game but he's 18!!

To see him without the ball he's nearly always in space, he's constantly looking all around, knows where his team mates are and the opposition, while demanding the ball to feet, he knows what he's going to do with it before it arrives.

Well played young man 

Thought Pedro did well last night. 

To come in, in such a pivotal role, at 18, on his senior debut start, against a team sitting 6th in the PL, away from home and be so calm and composed was wonderful to see. 

Of course there were mistakes and naturally he tired late on in the game but he's 18!!

To see him without the ball he's nearly always in space, he's constantly looking all around, knows where his team mates are and the opposition, while demanding the ball to feet, he knows what he's going to do with it before it arrives.

Well played young man 

He complimented the 2 centre backs very well too as they looked to always play out from the back before anything else. It's hard to do with Can and Henderson at times as they go wandering elsewhere but Chirivella was always there and available.

He complimented the 2 centre backs very well too as they looked to always play out from the back before anything else. It's hard to do with Can and Henderson at times as they go wandering elsewhere but Chirivella was always there and available.

He always makes himself available mate and his link up play with Tex and Cou, once everyone settled was excellent and he missed both of them once they want off as it kind of neutralised his quick one touch passing.

He's nowhere near ready to be playing regularly but once again all the lads showed they can be relied upon when needed.

To see him without the ball he's nearly always in space, he's constantly looking all around, knows where his team mates are and the opposition, while demanding the ball to feet, he knows what he's going to do with it before it arrives.

Great post, but I wanted to isolate this bit.  It's so refreshing to see a player of ours with such great positional awareness!!  Most of the time our CM's gravitate towards the ball.  The way Pedro would slow down and find pockets of space to create passing lanes was reminiscent of old Xabi

Great post, but I wanted to isolate this bit.  It's so refreshing to see a player of ours with such great positional awareness!!  Most of the time our CM's gravitate towards the ball.  The way Pedro would slow down and find pockets of space to create passing lanes was reminiscent of old Xabi

Cheers mate. 

I think it's his intelligence that sets him apart, it's something that's been missing out of the squad in recent months.  The way he receives the ball, how he knows where the space is all around him, how he knows he can let the ball run before turning and releasing it.

As for the Xabi ness, he draws similar fouls to him, he somehow manages to come out of a melee of 2 or 3 players with the ball if they don't foul him, he's not afraid to try something even if it fails and he's never flustered.

What I liked about this lad is that he never tried to grab the headlines, it was just a composed, intelligent display and the comparisons with Xabi Alonso are not as ridiculous as some might think.  We looked controlled and always had a positive passing option thanks to his distribution and off-ball movement.  No headless chicken act as we've been seeing from Can and some of the more senior guys at times.

Have to say, Reddebs, you chief scout, you, I'm really excited about these young Reds and not one of them would be out of place in the first team against Villa.

play him in the league Jürgen! Play him. It's the only way that he and we will see what he could be capable of

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New contract

The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season at first-team level with the Reds, making a senior debut as a substitute against Bordeaux in September.

Chirivella, who joined the club’s Academy from Valencia in the summer of 2013, has made four appearances in total – including a maiden start at West Ham United in the FA Cup.

After inking the deal at the training ground, he told Liverpoolfc.com: “It feels really good. I have worked really hard in the last year. I’m very proud to sign a new contract with one of the best teams in Europe.

“When Liverpool wanted me to sign here, I had no doubt about it. But when I came here, I needed to perform really well because the club trusted me and I had to give them a reason why.

“With pressure and [being] away from family, there are a lot of things that make it difficult, but now I’m pleased to be doing really well here.”

Fantastic news.

Congratulations Pedro, now you just need to eat a few more scouse pies.

Looks an exciting prospect, good bit of business getting him signed up for the foreseeable.

Happy he has signed, but next season, he needs to either go on loan or play a good few games for us to really progress.

Him , Rossiter, Canos, Ojo, Kent and Brannagan are the players I'm most excited about.

New contract

The 18-year-old is enjoying a breakthrough season at first-team level with the Reds, making a senior debut as a substitute against Bordeaux in September.

Chirivella, who joined the club’s Academy from Valencia in the summer of 2013, has made four appearances in total – including a maiden start at West Ham United in the FA Cup.

After inking the deal at the training ground, he told Liverpoolfc.com: “It feels really good. I have worked really hard in the last year. I’m very proud to sign a new contract with one of the best teams in Europe.

“When Liverpool wanted me to sign here, I had no doubt about it. But when I came here, I needed to perform really well because the club trusted me and I had to give them a reason why.

“With pressure and [being] away from family, there are a lot of things that make it difficult, but now I’m pleased to be doing really well here.”

Lovely stuff, looks a good prospect, surprised he hasn't featured a little more this season to be honest.

Off out on loan to the Eredivisie.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/liverpool-midfielder-pedro-chirivella-set-12401152

Good luck to Pedro, I just can't see him making it here under Klopp's style anyway.

https://twitter.com/LFC/status/817309671501467649

Interesting name for a football club.  Good luck to the lad. Hope he kicks on with regular competitive games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6xlIixeG4U

Totally forgot about Chirivella tbh, but nice video that show cases his distribution from deep and composure. It actually reminds me of Xavi, in terms of how he shifts the ball.

Again, I forgot about Chirivella, but it looks like he has been a regular (33 games) for Willem II who are 13th in the league. Does anyone actually know how he has been playing and how he has been used? I was very impressed with him in pre-season and was gutted we loaned him in the summer.

Again, I forgot about Chirivella, but it looks like he has been a regular (33 games) for Willem II who are 13th in the league. Does anyone actually know how he has been playing and how he has been used? I was very impressed with him in pre-season and was gutted we loaned him in the summer.

 

Would say playing 33 games,means he played well,no? Helped kept the team up,we'll see what's up when pre season comes around.He could easily get a gig in la liga,if he doesn't think there's first team chances here.

All the best kiddo.

https://twitter.com/jamespearceecho/status/1023573395118718978?s=21

All the best kiddo.

https://twitter.com/jamespearceecho/status/1023573395118718978?s=21

Good luck

All the best kiddo.

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Quality footballer, hope to see him playing in CL someday!

All the best kiddo.

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Absolute bargain fee.

How much is the buy back clause set at?

Wish him all the best

He rejected the move to Rosenborg.

He rejected the move to Rosenborg.

Well, he can play at a higher level for sure, so I can understand why.

Well, he can play at a higher level for sure, so I can understand why.

The Norwegian league is not that bad and Trondheim where Rosenborg are based, is a beautiful place. Plus Rosenborg regularly play in Europe, but I can appreciate its a bit far away for a young lad.

Gone on loan to liga 2 side Extremadura,in a relegation fight at the moment.

Kinda surprised to see him start today,thought i read he's off back to Spain this month.

He was excellent today, particularly in the 2nd half. Was a candidate for motm for me. Very composed, passed it well and put in tackles. One of several youngsters of whom looked like they could be plugged into the first team if needed.

He was excellent today, particularly in the 2nd half. Was a candidate for motm for me. Very composed, passed it well and put in tackles. One of several youngsters of whom looked like they could be plugged into the first team if needed.

And this from someone who sat out the 2nd half of last year when his loan was denied for administrative reasons. Didn't feature for us in preseason. I thought he was gonzo for sure. But Klopp mentioned he played well in the League Cup at Villa and as you say, he was quite good today. We're down three first team midfielders at the moment so, maybe an opportunity for him here.

So pleased for this lad who hasn't quite had the luck but at 22 there is a reason he is still here and today he showed why.

I gave him my vote for MOTM thought he was very good too and played a big part in that second half when we totally dominated.   The thing is all the boys played fantastic they were basically Junior Mentality Monsters ESPECIALLY in that second half!

He put in a shift, that's for sure.

Pedro shut some people up, atleast for a game. Got some unfair criticism this campaign, and I dont get it.

Very professional shift. Played calculated and measured on the ball, worked his ass off to get it back, and ran into great positions to pick it up. His play in the 2nd half really separated the possession in our favor and broke their spirit. Motm for me

Rumours that a new contract will be offered to him.  All good impressed me yesterday, he was good against villa and the cameo against arsenal.  For the vast majority of the last decade it seemed we ignored defensive midfielder position.   Nice to have a few on the books.

Rumours that a new contract will be offered to him.  All good impressed me yesterday, he was good against villa and the cameo against arsenal.  For the vast majority of the last decade it seemed we ignored defensive midfielder position.   Nice to have a few on the books.

He played well but he's gone in the summer.

Got some unfair criticism this campaign, and I dont get it.

Has he? Not seen any of that myself, if anything he's just been forgotten about apart from when we've had a cup game coming up.



He's a player that isn't good enough to be with the first team in the league or Europe, but is an ideal player to come in when you've gone for a completely rotated team. Got a bit about him and he's played decent in the few appearances he's made but not done anything to suggest his role at the team would change if he was to stay another season. He's 22/23? Think if he was really going to make it and be involved with the team then it would have happened by now.
Midfield is a heavily packed area for us and the fact we've got Jones banging on the door to play, it's an unfortunate situation for him.

Fair play to him though, he wanted to leave but ended up staying, spent the season with the U23's with only a few first team appearances when we've rotated for the cups and given his age, he could have kicked up a fuss or not put the effort in because he knows he's off in the summer, but he has worked as hard as everyone else by the looks of it.

He played well but he's gone in the summer.

I think he deserves to play in the next round of the Cup.  Hopefully start with Jones and an experienced Midfielder.   If he signs a new contract and continues with this form, personally, I would be glad if we gave him another season.

Has he? Not seen any of that myself, if anything he's just been forgotten about apart from when we've had a cup game coming up.



He's a player that isn't good enough to be with the first team in the league or Europe, but is an ideal player to come in when you've gone for a completely rotated team. Got a bit about him and he's played decent in the few appearances he's made but not done anything to suggest his role at the team would change if he was to stay another season. He's 22/23? Think if he was really going to make it and be involved with the team then it would have happened by now.
Midfield is a heavily packed area for us and the fact we've got Jones banging on the door to play, it's an unfortunate situation for him.

Fair play to him though, he wanted to leave but ended up staying, spent the season with the U23's with only a few first team appearances when we've rotated for the cups and given his age, he could have kicked up a fuss or not put the effort in because he knows he's off in the summer, but he has worked as hard as everyone else by the looks of it.

Chris Pajak crushed him before the game the other day.

Chris Pajak crushed him before the game the other day.

   

Who dat now,,,christ i'm outta touch!I thought i read Chirivella wants to go back to Spain,i guess a fat new pay check might change his mind?

Chris Pajak crushed him before the game the other day.

Who the hell is that?!

One person, no doubt a Bitter has a pop and you read that as him coming in for unfair criticism this season?

Who the hell is that?!

One person, no doubt a Bitter has a pop and you read that as him coming in for unfair criticism this season?

Redman tv, a podcast I listen to

Urgh fan tv,the ability to whine on camera instead of behind a keyboard! look Chirivella has done nothing to warrant anything more than"squad filler"status for us.He'll do well at a smaller spanish team.

watched him again on LFCTV against Southampton the other day. I can see why people don't rate him in that game it was just too easy for him and he just strolled around passing the ball he controlled the game. He is clearly capable of playing at a much higher level and greater intensity the problem all these lads have now is unseating a world class player in the position they play themselves its an impossible task.
Being totally honest the truth is only one may be two will progress to become regulars in the first team Curtis and Neco Williams for me at present.

watched him again on LFCTV against Southampton the other day. I can see why people don't rate him in that game it was just too easy for him and he just strolled around passing the ball he controlled the game. He is clearly capable of playing at a much higher level and greater intensity the problem all these lads have now is unseating a world class player in the position they play themselves its an impossible task.
Being totally honest the truth is only one may be two will progress to become regulars in the first team Curtis and Neco Williams for me at present.

Will probably suffer the same fate as Suso in the past. Very ok playing without being spectacular so hardly gets the credit he deserves.  Plays like Joginho in Chelski.

Urgh fan tv,the ability to whine on camera instead of behind a keyboard! look Chirivella has done nothing to warrant anything more than"squad filler"status for us.He'll do well at a smaller spanish team.

He's done nothing cos he's hardly ever got the chance, that's changed under Klopp and why Jürgen has kept him around rather than loaning him out again.

He's done nothing cos he's hardly ever got the chance, that's changed under Klopp and why Jürgen has kept him around rather than loaning him out again.

he had his pipe and slippers on the other night it was far too easy for him but his problem is our midfield is now as strong as its ever been.Looking around he would easily get in to a lot of Prem teams he reads the game well and passes the ball for fun

he had his pipe and slippers on the other night it was far too easy for him but his problem is our midfield is now as strong as its ever been.Looking around he would easily get in to a lot of Prem teams he reads the game well and passes the ball for fun

But isn't it better to be in that situation though.

But isn't it better to be in that situation though.

We will never know how good he really is unless we see more of him and the jump from U23 to playing in the best team in the World must be so daunting for these lads. Unless however your a scouser when you already know your good enough its just the manager needs convincing.

Has just been announced as a Nantes player via Zoom.

Good luck to him

Good luck and thanks for 11 games mate!

Good luck to him!

Has just been announced as a Nantes player via Zoom.

Good luck to Pedro, always liked him and thought he had quite a bit about him, all the best in France.

Good luck to Pedro, always liked him and thought he had quite a bit about him, all the best in France.

Thought he'd have been heading to Spain but none the less, I think this will be a good move for him. Didn't quite have what it takes to really make it with us, was stuck in that limbo between being too good for the U23's but not quite good enough to be with the first team in the Premier League. But he could be quite the player for Nantes, think it would have been a shame if he'd renewed his contract with us, he needs to be playing at first team level now and this is a great chance for him to achieve that.

Best of luck to him.

Thought he'd have been heading to Spain but none the less, I think this will be a good move for him. Didn't quite have what it takes to really make it with us, was stuck in that limbo between being too good for the U23's but not quite good enough to be with the first team in the Premier League. But he could be quite the player for Nantes, think it would have been a shame if he'd renewed his contract with us, he needs to be playing at first team level now and this is a great chance for him to achieve that.

Best of luck to him.

This.....wasn't convinced he was ever going to make it as a regular, deserves to move on and do something special with his career.

Good luck to him, probably should have moved sooner tbh. Always thought he was a cracking player, just too many brilliant players ahead of him.

Good luck to him, probably should have moved sooner tbh. Always thought he was a cracking player, just too many brilliant players ahead of him.

Maybe but what a base he now has, he's been coached by the very best and learnt his trade, time to move on and apply those skills now, he'll do well I'm sure of that.

Maybe but what a base he now has, he's been coached by the very best and learnt his trade, time to move on and apply those skills now, he'll do well I'm sure of that.

True. hes had brilliant football education.

Good Luck Pedro ...go kill it at Nantes mate.

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