Haaland is already in the argument for the greatest number 9 in history. His statistics are off the scale.I love your positivity, mate!
But if every single one of Donnarumma, Diaz, Stones, Foden, Rodri, B. Silva and Haaland magically transfer to Liverpool and become available to play...
I think that Foden (on current excellent form) and Rodri would start.
Haaland doesn't particularly fit Liverpool's system - but might start ahead of Isak given that he's more prolific at scoring.
No way that Donnarumma, Diaz, Stones, or Silva make the first choice starting 11 for Liverpool most times.
A fully fit - injury free Stones would make his way into Liverpool's side. But due to injury he'd often be unavailable.
I applaud your enthusiasm - but disagree.Yes, the future belongs to Donna and Gvardiol. When VVD was 23 he was still playing in Scotland. Talent wise Gvardiol is at least comparable. Next summer VVD is 35.
And Donna is already as good as Alisson being 7 years younger.
A better argument is 'Would we swap Donna and Gvardiol for Alison and VVD'?Yes, the future belongs to Donna and Gvardiol. When VVD was 23 he was still playing in Scotland. Talent wise Gvardiol is at least comparable. Next summer VVD is 35.
And Donna is already as good as Alisson being 7 years younger.
IMHO from a Gooner perspective Haaland, Rodri and a proper on form Foden get into our team. Donnarumma is a top keeper but so is Raya so I'd be happy with either. Dias or Stones don't get in ahead of Saliba or Gabriel. Silva I'm not sure why he's on your list - to me he seems over the hill now and nowhere near where he was a couple of seasons ago.Donnarumma looks like he has given a few a wake up call, tonight we looked like we wouldn't be bullied
the spine of our team needs to be
Donnarumma
Diaz or Stones
Foden
Rodri
Silva
Haarland
Every one of them would get in Liverpool and Arsenals starting 11 IMO!
All SEVEN of them are treble winners and all are captains! That experience and attitude is exactly what united had in the early 2000's under Ferguson! if the above players want it like they did tonight, the rest of the squad will give everything they have to be part of it, and raise their game!
If we carry on wanting it like we did tonight, teams will soon be scared of playing us again, and be beat before they step foot on the pitch! just like in 2023!
Foden was born to do this, David Silva was his teacher!
In a one off game - for sure I'd make the trade.A better argument is 'Would we swap Donna and Gvardiol for Alison and VVD'?
If you're talking about a one off game, then maybe, but if you look past the next season, no chance.
We immediately look stronger at defensive set pieces. Donna has transformed the defence. Trafford will get plenty of games and can learn from Donna.Sorry to Trafford but the mentality Donna brings goes beyond just saving shots. He's making the defenders play better just by being there.
Napoli were described on Sky as a fantastic side.Let's not get too giddy
It's looking a lot healthier but we've just beaten a poor United and overcome a stubborn but limited Napoli, assisted by their early red card.
Regardless of the results our last two performances at Arsenal have been subdued. Let's see how we perform on Sunday
I think Donnarumma starts,I love your positivity, mate!
But if every single one of Donnarumma, Diaz, Stones, Foden, Rodri, B. Silva and Haaland magically transfer to Liverpool and become available to play...
I think that Foden (on current excellent form) and Rodri would start.
Haaland doesn't particularly fit Liverpool's system - but might start ahead of Isak given that he's more prolific at scoring.
No way that Donnarumma, Diaz, Stones, or Silva make the first choice starting 11 for Liverpool most times.
A fully fit - injury free Stones would make his way into Liverpool's side. But due to injury he'd often be unavailable.
Gvardiol is a talent - but isn't at the level of VVD IMO.
And Donnarumma - when on form - he's world #1 or #2 at shot stopping... but... there's much more to a keeper's game
We were by far the better side before the red card. We kept the ball a lot better yesterday than against them lot from trafford. No need to be negative BlueAs mad as it sounds, I don’t think we played brilliantly against United. We conceded too many chances and were lucky that they are absolutely shite. We were good to create more chances ourselves - but an absolute mile off how controlled we were in 22/23.
Last night was significantly better, but clearly supported by the early red card.
I don’t think we should be getting giddy after two games. Arsenal will be a real test on Sunday (sorry to be negative, just an honest view).
Haaland wouldn't start for PSG ahead of Dembele - he doesn't fit their style ; PSG have already moved away from the likes of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe - building a side that's pure work rate, ball control, speed, aggressive press, no ego, team-above-self, and is as a result - the best side in football.Haaland is already in the argument for the greatest number 9 in history. His statistics are off the scale.
He would be in the first XI for any team on the planet.
The argument of saying his style doesn't suit a club doesn't work - it's like saying 2010 Messi wouldn't get into Stoke's first XI cause he wouldn't be much use of Delap's throw ins... :')
IMHO from a Gooner perspective Haaland, Rodri and a proper on form Foden get into our team. Donnarumma is a top keeper but so is Raya so I'd be happy with either. Dias or Stones don't get in ahead of Saliba or Gabriel. Silva I'm not sure why he's on your list - to me he seems over the hill now and nowhere near where he was a couple of seasons ago.
IMHO you've missed out Gvardiol - he's a beast and will develop into the best player on the planet in his position.
Even if he watched on the TV does it really matter? He still has his opinion.Who said this ?
The fact you think Enrique couldn't work with a player like Haaland is wild. There were people saying Pep couldn't either when he first signed.Haaland wouldn't start for PSG ahead of Dembele - he doesn't fit their style/ And PSG have already moved away from the likes of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe - building a side that's pure work rate, ball control, speed, aggressive press, no ego, team first and is as a result - the best side in football.
The argument you present that style of play doesn't matter - presumably just get the best players - well, that was PSG 4 years ago - and they failed and failed to win the C/L - because style of play matters.
The fact you think Enrique couldn't work with a player like Haaland is wild. There were people saying Pep couldn't either when he first signed.
As for your comments comparing him to when they had Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, the whole reason that didn't work was ego's. Haaland is exactly known for his ego is he. In fact everything you hear from the other players and coaches is that he's down to earth and part of the squad. I fail to see what your point is.
I can't be arsed getting into an argument especially with poor logic, candlepool are the champions they didn't have a poor season and are top.of table, I'm talking about us coz thats all.im bothered about as a city supporter.Liverpool have won their last 5 games without a ‘wow performance’, they’ve looked like not winning each and every one of them.
We’ve played very well the last two games, this will build over time. The derby and a CL game against the Italian champions are big games.
You've obviously overlooked my recent posts about Doku, all of my posts about Reijnders, my posts about Foden and on and on. You've also overlooked my man-of-the match selections - numerous of which are counter to my overall assessment of any particular player.His point in every single thread is downplaying the quality of our players or performances.