In our last game it was clear that Rio is our only real attacking threat....so I'm assuming we will see Gakpo come on for Isak here is a second

Just so fitting

It's over. Let's move on now.

Not that it would have mattered, but Mamardashvili's inability to make a pass >15 yards is a real problem

He's got work to do in distributing the ball. I like him as a shot stopper and gatherer, but not as much getting it out.

So past 2 seasons we finish higher than PSG in league phase table then proceed to score one goal in almost 400 minutes against them.

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48492214/hugo-ekitike-ruptures-achilles-miss-world-cup-nine-months-sources

Etitike suffered torn achilles versus PSG.

Yup. Now out 9-12 months, will miss the world cup, and he's entering his prime. What a potentially career altering injury.

On top of that we'll need ANOTHER player up front for next year. Yet another reason why Liverpool are going to have to empty the coffers this summer.

Also another reason why that isak transfer was probably one of the dumbest decisions I've seen by lfc. LFC was run on a tight budget for years and always prioritized moderate spending and future potential. Edwards/Hughes ruined it by chasing Isak, he is neither cheap nor does he have room to grow. He is what he is....5 touches in 45 minutes.

We could have bought 3 promising attackers for one Isak. Now we have to go into the bargain bin. I look forward to us digging up another xenden or paulsen in a few months

Finally got around to watching the Bayern - Madrid game from Wednesday, and we are so far off it from a talent perspective from these teams. PSG too because we watched it.

We're laughably short in attack, and a legit body short in midfield and defense. Cannot be stated enough how big this summer is.

ETA: I am making this my official statement and request for the summer transfer window (hint EMBRACE YOUTH):

1) Yan Diomande - get it done; don't care what it costs. He's young, his work rate is ridiculous and he can do a bit of everything on the right side

2) Young, big, athletic midfielder - not sure it matters who at this point, and it may be best to let Wharton and Elliot go for the prices they are going to demand; perhaps take a look at Baleba and Joao Gomes (not necessarily young), or dare I say Morgan Rogers? I think we need attacking help so desperately that it might be worth it to buy a bit on the younger/cheaper side so you can allocate money up front.

3) Going to be unpopular but finally go get Anthony Gordon - he's not special, but he's a very good player, hard worker, can play anywhere up front and would probably die to be in a Liverpool shirt. Very Luis Diaz esc.

4) Backup LB

5) Project attacker - Mateus Mane or thereabouts

This is the absolute minium imo and I am not even considering players that might get sold like Mac A, Gakpo, and Jones.

Checking in as a Leipzig fan… supposedly the club wants to keep Diomande for one more year. It's a move they often do - extend a player and give a raise to keep him happy, but give a release clause for the next summer and everyone knows it's gonna happen. And now that the club's highest and most utterly worthless wage earner (Timo Werner) is finally gone, they're in a good position to be able to turn down deals they don't want to do. Not saying it can't happen this year, but I'd be surprised.

That being said - Diomande is the best prospect I've seen us have and worth splurging for. His maturity is incredible - you'd think he's 29, not 19. He's the best kind of player to root for - humble, hardworking, and ruthlessly creative with the ball at his feet.