Goalkeeper situ 2018/19

Looks like Alisson is coming in, now looks like Ward is going. 

I had thought Mignolet was getting off and that Karius might go out on loan.  Ward leaving throws a spanner in the works of all that.

What do you think Klopp's plans are for the year ahead then?

Alisson first choice - who sits on the bench? And who gets a start in League Cup, FA Cup, Champions League?

Looks like Alisson is coming in, now looks like Ward is going. 

I had thought Mignolet was getting off and that Karius might go out on loan.  Ward leaving throws a spanner in the works of all that.

What do you think Klopp's plans are for the year ahead then?

Alisson first choice - who sits on the bench? And who gets a start in League Cup, FA Cup, Champions League?

Alison first choice.

Karius Cup games and the odd league game.

Grabara #3

Alison first choice.

Karius Cup games and the odd league game.

Grabara #3

I'm a huge fan of Grabara. At 19, we should look into loaning him out for a couple of seasons to a strong league for him to really progress.

Don't think we'll see a different keeper for the CL and League anymore, Alison is coming to be #1 on all major competitions, no doubt about that.

To me Mignolet should be the one to go, he is sh*t.

Karius is not a bad keeper IMO, but now with Alison don't see him getting a lot of games to be honest, maybe the Carabao Cup (or whatever it is called now) and probably a few FA and League games now and then, so maybe he'll look for another team, GAraba should definitely be 3rd choise.

Even if Loris leaves, Mignolet should go too, nothing personal against him, but don't want to see him in a Liverpool shirt ever again.

Alison first choice.

Karius Cup games and the odd league game.

Grabara #3

What is this sh*te?

Do you see United resting De Gea in the league?

We play Alisson in every game bar the league cup.

What is this sh*te?

Do you see United resting De Gea in the league?

We play Alisson in every game bar the league cup.

Who the F**k cares what United do?

What is this sh*te?

Do you see United resting De Gea in the league?

We play Alisson in every game bar the league cup.

Calm down mate.

There will be the odd game, probably after CL games where Jürgen might, and I say might, want to leave Alison out.

And as DLS says who cares what United do.

Alison first choice.

Karius Cup games and the odd league game.

Grabara #3

Tend to agree with this apart from I think Alisson is going to be pure number one.. all league and champions league.

Karius will be the two and get the league cup and then potentially fa cup depending how we see things come January

Grabara will be promoted to number 3 and train with the first team day in day out

Mignolet will leave..

Migs will definitely push for a move out. He's a bit of a squeaky wheel when he's not starting and the starter job is no longer available, so he'll want to move.

Looks like Alisson is coming in, now looks like Ward is going. 

I had thought Mignolet was getting off and that Karius might go out on loan.  Ward leaving throws a spanner in the works of all that.

What do you think Klopp's plans are for the year ahead then?

Alisson first choice - who sits on the bench? And who gets a start in League Cup, FA Cup, Champions League?

Karius league and Alisson champions league

You all know what the mad b***ard is like!!

What is this sh*te?

Do you see United resting De Gea in the league?

We play Alisson in every game bar the league cup.

Bit of an over reaction there. For all we know we might be in a situation at the end of the season that allows for Alisson to be rested and Karius play the odd league game. It’s not unimaginable so I don’t know why you’re getting so worked up about it. Especially seeing as them precious Mancs done it, so yes, you do see them doing it under the right circumstances. Not that any of us care what they do.

Tend to agree with this apart from I think Alisson is going to be pure number one.. all league and champions league.

Karius will be the two and get the league cup and then potentially fa cup depending how we see things come January

Grabara will be promoted to number 3 and train with the first team day in day out

Mignolet will leave..

Depends. If we get United in an FA semi we will put our best out I hope.

Depends. If we get United in an FA semi we will put our best out I hope.

I said January

Not talking a semi

Just play him every single game. He’s a keeper.

What is this sh*te?

Do you see United resting De Gea in the league?

We play Alisson in every game bar the league cup.

This.

No rotation. Just play the best.

Migs will definitely push for a move out. He's a bit of a squeaky wheel when he's not starting and the starter job is no longer available, so he'll want to move.

He's 30 and  accustomed to starting, so yes  will want a move. But he has been pretty  much a model citizen in the squad since being benched.

Looking like Allison as #1 and Karius as backup.

Alisson should be starting every game apart from the League Cup. We've been trophyless for far too long to be F***ing about with a second choice keeper for the FA Cup.

Depends who comes in for Mig and Karius even, also might depend on how long they have left on their contracts. Sure the club would want £15m + for Mig to offset the fee paid for Alisson but if he's offered less money he might sit out his contract.

Never a fan of Mig but Karius was doing OK till the final and he might want a clean break from the club to put that nightmare behind him.

Depends who comes in for Mig and Karius even, also might depend on how long they have left on their contracts. Sure the club would want £15m + for Mig to offset the fee paid for Alisson but if he's offered less money he might sit out his contract.

Never a fan of Mig but Karius was doing OK till the final and he might want a clean break from the club to put that nightmare behind him.

Migs goes for 15m. Then our keeper situation is.

1. Alisson
2. Karius
3. Bogdan

Alisson should be starting every game apart from the League Cup. We've been trophyless for far too long to be F***ing about with a second choice keeper for the FA Cup.

We did manage to get to the final of the European Cup with Karius in goal.

I might be wrong but if Jürgen keeps Karius, which I think he will, I'm sure he'll play in a few more games than just the League Cup.

Migs goes for 15m. Then our keeper situation is.

1. Alisson
2. Karius
3. Bogdan

Don't think bogdan will be in front of grabara or kelleher

Don't think bogdan will be in front of grabara or kelleher

He definitely won’t be given he’s now in Scotland, for Hibernian I think.

He definitely won’t be given he’s now in Scotland, for Hibernian I think.

Forgot about that

Migs goes for 15m. Then our keeper situation is.

1. Alisson
2. Karius
3. Bogdan

Seeing as Bogdan has left the club I doubt it

It will be Grabara

https://twitter.com/SkySportDE/status/1021310772956352512

Pretty much saying he is uncomfortable with the situation and wasn't spoken to about the Alisson transfer.

Honestly don't know what to think about this. Maybe Klopp should have sat him down and talked to him about bringing in a new #1?

https://twitter.com/SkySportDE/status/1021310772956352512

Pretty much saying he is uncomfortable with the situation and wasn't spoken to about the Alisson transfer.

Honestly don't know what to think about this. Maybe Klopp should have sat him down and talked to him about bringing in a new #1?

What does karius have to gain by telling the press this? I don’t get it.

It might be true but keep it in house and keep it professional

What does karius have to gain by telling the press this? I don’t get it.

It might be true but keep it in house and keep it professional

Ooh. That should be it for him. Nothing positive but definitely potential negatives.We have a chance to have a great season and do not have time for this.

Migs goes for 15m. Then our keeper situation is.

1. Alisson
2. Karius
3. Bogdan

F***ing hell do we still have Bogdan on the books! That is an alarming drop off in quality from Alisson.

Ooh. That should be it for him. Nothing positive but definitely potential negatives.We have a chance to have a great season and do not have time for this.

Lets just sell him off to the highest bidder

F***ing hell do we still have Bogdan on the books! That is an alarming drop off in quality from Alisson.

Bogdan is gone on year long lone and it's the final year of his contract so he is not applicable. Grabbara is effectively next in line once one of the other two depart.

Obviously Alisson is number 1.

If I was given the choice between Karius and Mignolet as backup then I'd go with Karius all day long.

Both have been dreadful for Liverpool  let's be honest but you have to be a certain type of goalkeeper for Liverpool and Karius has some of those traits where Mignolet doesn't.

Mignolet needs to be at a club like Burnley where the whole game plan is defensive. They pack two walls of four infront of the goal and protect the keeper. Mignolet needs this because he never takes responsibility and prefers his defenders to do so instead, he never commands his box or leaves his line, he can't play out from the back, distribution is poor, the list is endless.

Karius on the other hand does leave his line and act as a sweeper keeper. He can play a bit too. Put it this way I feel a lot more calmer when we pass the ball back to Karius than I do Mignolet. If I see Mignolet do another cruyff turn I think I'll die of a heart attack. Karius comes for things too and is happy to take responsibility away from the defenders. His distribution is okay and in particular he wants to release the ball quickly and get on the counter which was refreshing to see rather than watching Mignolet hold on to the ball for an hour waving everybody forward.

Karius confidence is just shot to pieces and it's a shame because I have seen parts of his game that I've been impressed with. I can see the potential. He's definitely more of a big club type of keeper than what Mignolet is anyway for the reasons listed above.

Karius is under the spotlight right now and is being heavily criticised (and rightly so) but anybody who prefers Mignolet over him has a very short memory in my opinion. Simon Mignolet is the worst goalkeeper I've ever seen at Anfield.

That is one of the oddest responses you’ll see. Has nothing to gain from saying that, no foot to stand on and it’s hardly a surprise.

We have our first choice keeper, but I don't think we have number 2 or number 3.
Reina is suitable for number 2. We should get him and flogg Mignolet.

We have our first choice keeper, but I don't think we have number 2 or number 3.
Reina is suitable for number 2. We should get him and flogg Mignolet.

Why do people keep mentioning Reina over the last couple months, not just here but likes of City and Chavs too. He’s literally just joined Milan after agreeing to do so before the season even finished. It’s not and never was an option.

We have our first choice keeper, but I don't think we have number 2 or number 3.
Reina is suitable for number 2. We should get him and flogg Mignolet.

Signed for Milan

Why do people keep mentioning Reina over the last couple months, not just here but likes of City and Chavs too. He’s literally just joined Milan after agreeing to do so before the season even finished. It’s not and never was an option.

I saw rumours in the Mirror today that Chelsea are after him, so I guess it is press stirring stuff.

Obviously Alisson is number 1.

If I was given the choice between Karius and Mignolet as backup then I'd go with Karius all day long.

Both have been dreadful for Liverpool  let's be honest but you have to be a certain type of goalkeeper for Liverpool and Karius has some of those traits where Mignolet doesn't.

Mignolet needs to be at a club like Burnley where the whole game plan is defensive. They pack two walls of four infront of the goal and protect the keeper. Mignolet needs this because he never takes responsibility and prefers his defenders to do so instead, he never commands his box or leaves his line, he can't play out from the back, distribution is poor, the list is endless.

Karius on the other hand does leave his line and act as a sweeper keeper. He can play a bit too. Put it this way I feel a lot more calmer when we pass the ball back to Karius than I do Mignolet. If I see Mignolet do another cruyff turn I think I'll die of a heart attack. Karius comes for things too and is happy to take responsibility away from the defenders. His distribution is okay and in particular he wants to release the ball quickly and get on the counter which was refreshing to see rather than watching Mignolet hold on to the ball for an hour waving everybody forward.

Karius confidence is just shot to pieces and it's a shame because I have seen parts of his game that I've been impressed with. I can see the potential. He's definitely more of a big club type of keeper than what Mignolet is anyway for the reasons listed above.

Karius is under the spotlight right now and is being heavily criticised (and rightly so) but anybody who prefers Mignolet over him has a very short memory in my opinion. Simon Mignolet is the worst goalkeeper I've ever seen at Anfield.

On ability I'd agree with you, but Karius has lost his confidence and mojo so at the moment Migs has to be ahead of him but will Migs want to stick around and be permanently #2. I think we could actually have a bit of a headache here if both Migs and Karius want to leave, now that Ward has already gone. We would need to recruit a good experienced #2 or could we rely on one of the youngsters/reserves?

Sign Alisson's brother! Professional keeper playing in Portugal I think.

He can't be any worse than what we have & would be good for Alisoon's morale! 

There is no argument.

This is THE guy ...and his save at 4.14 is just phenomenal.

I can see him running Alisson really close.


https://youtu.be/8F9jXYOH2c0

There is no argument.

This is THE guy ...and his save at 4.14 is just phenomenal.

I can see him running Alisson really close.


https://youtu.be/8F9jXYOH2c0

That Goalie would run Gerry Byrne and Bert Trautmann close for bravest player of the match.

I wouldn't want Karius or Mignolet as our Number 2 … both are proven to not be good enough - yes they have played well now and again - but there are too many errors in both of them. The trouble is I can't see us getting much for either of them. I think Klopp would do well to even loan one of them out.

We have our first choice keeper, but I don't think we have number 2 or number 3.
Reina is suitable for number 2. We should get him and flogg Mignolet.

You know what Rib ?

I quite agree with you... all the problems started when Rodgers got rid of him.

He has just joined AC Milan but rumours abound that he could go on loan to ..........  the Chavs !?


http://www.sportbible.com/football/news-transfers-reina-set-to-complete-9-million-transfer-days-after-joining-ac-milan-20180725

You know what Rib ?

I quite agree with you... all the problems started when Rodgers got rid of him.

He has just joined AC Milan but rumours abound that he could go on loan to ..........  the Chavs !?


http://www.sportbible.com/football/news-transfers-reina-set-to-complete-9-million-transfer-days-after-joining-ac-milan-20180725

What cannot be ignored though is at that time in FSGs early days they were wanting the wage bill reduced and the ship levelling out financially

Pepe went on big wages Mignolet cane in on lass than half

i was kind of ok with lorisk karius being our number two and giving him some cup games until his recent howlers in the pre-season friendlies. he's burnt, finished, like dried up dog sh*t.
even if we did have him as our number two then he wouldnt get enough game time to improve his decision making and confidence.

we need shut of mignolet and karius, loan out our your upcoming keeper to get him battle ready.
this means we then need to go to the market and find an experience senior keeper [maybe on a free?] as back up and training partner for alisson becker.

just watched Pepe saving penalties in 2007 CL semi final and we got rid of him because of Rodgers Ego and in the words of the Italian General in "Allo Allo" what a mistake to make.

just watched Pepe saving penalties in 2007 CL semi final and we got rid of him because of Rodgers Ego and in the words of the Italian General in "Allo Allo" what a mistake to make.

We didn't

But whatever like

just watched Pepe saving penalties in 2007 CL semi final and we got rid of him because of Rodgers Ego and in the words of the Italian General in "Allo Allo" what a mistake to make.

Nonsense, Reina's final season was not good, now that could be partially because of tension with Brendan or the fact that he spent most of it plotting and agitating for a move away but the bottom line was that it was not good. Of course Mignolet was never the answer but hey ho, you live and learn, meanwhile the goalkeeping coach remains ;-)

If we want to bring in an experienced backup to Alisson - why not Casillas ?

Bin Achterburg and he can double up as GK coach as well

If we want to bring in an experienced backup to Alisson - why not Casillas ?

Bin Achterburg and he can double up as GK coach as well

That's actually not a bad shout, I'd also target a Senior goalkeeper who is wanting to transition into coaching but can provide backup if needed.

Nonsense, Reina's final season was not good, now that could be partially because of tension with Brendan or the fact that he spent most of it plotting and agitating for a move away but the bottom line was that it was not good. Of course Mignolet was never the answer but hey ho, you live and learn, meanwhile the goalkeeping coach remains ;-)

bollox to you too. Its my opinion and that of many others. It was a huge mistake letting him go.

bollox to you too. Its my opinion and that of many others. It was a huge mistake letting him go.

I wouldn't have let him go either however if you put yourself back in that time the whole Liverpool he knew was falling apart and I think he ultimately wanted out

It wasn't Rodgers ego that forced him out either

bollox to you too. Its my opinion and that of many others. It was a huge mistake letting him go.

Here's an idea try to back up your posts rather than just copying the views of other people and cut out the childish insults they do you no favour!
Tell me how great Reina was in his final season and also tell me how him and his agent weren't agitating for a move away almost the entire season.

Tell me how great Reina was in his final season and also tell me how him and his agent weren't agitating for a move away almost the entire season.

My question would be if he was agitating for a move for the whole season, how come Barcelona didn't come in for him before he went to Napoli, considering he was supposedly in constant contact with them for the preceeding 12 months?

Don't believe everything the club or Brendan Bullshitter comes out with!!

Yellow ticker bar on SSN: Besiktas made contact with us regarding signing Mignolet

SELL SELL SELL

My question would be if he was agitating for a move for the whole season, how come Barcelona didn't come in for him before he went to Napoli, considering he was supposedly in constant contact with them for the preceeding 12 months?

Don't believe everything the club or Brendan Bullshitter comes out with!!

Perhaps, and I know this is a bit crazy, but perhaps because he just didn't impress him, Pepe was really on the decline at that time, putting in some fairly crap GK displays in his final season.

Yellow ticker bar on SSN: Besiktas made contact with us regarding signing Mignolet

SELL SELL SELL

Don't even try to haggle, a bag of peanuts will do.

Perhaps, and I know this is a bit crazy, but perhaps because he just didn't impress him, Pepe was really on the decline at that time, putting in some fairly crap GK displays in his final season.

He's gone on for another 5 years though playing at a good level..
Suggests to me the mistakes he was making (beaten near post etc) were more that his head wasn't in it and his concentration was off

He's gone on for another 5 years though playing at a good level..
Suggests to me the mistakes he was making (beaten near post etc) were more that his head wasn't in it and his concentration was off

You are probably right but how would the buying club know that, the fact that Barca didn't go for him speaks volumes, plus he hasn't been at the very best clubs over the last 5 years, he's been at mid levels clubs

Perhaps, and I know this is a bit crazy, but perhaps because he just didn't impress him, Pepe was really on the decline at that time, putting in some fairly crap GK displays in his final season.

Wouldn't say on the decline, have to look at how the manager wanted us playing etc, he's still done well since in other leagues, so it wasn't like he suddenly turned sh*te, still maintain a lot of behind the scenes stuff going on we'll never really fully know about.

the fact that Barca didn't go for him speaks volumes

Still fully don't believe that shout, I think it was club PR to keep the fans onside.

What cannot be ignored though is at that time in FSGs early days they were wanting the wage bill reduced and the ship levelling out financially

Pepe went on big wages Mignolet cane in on lass than half

The top and bottom of the story, purely a relative wage issue.