We have apparently sealed the deal to gain a striker with an amazing goals on pitch difference and let go of one who does not. I've written about what Loic Remy did for Newcastle last season, when he was on the pitch, they were a much better side. In fact, had he played all 38 matches for the Magpies, they could have possibly finished with 66 points and ahead of Man United. Instead, they finished 10th with just 49.
How we got him for £6m less than we sold Borini is beyond me. Borini does not have the pace to be a star in the Prem. Sunderland may be the perfect fit for him as their 'grind it out' style better suits his game. I understand he is still 'young' by many standards, but even at 23, he's had his chance to prove he can be of value to a 'big' club like Liverpool. If he was smart, he'd go back to Italy, where 'technique' is favored over pace. That's called sarcasm, Serie A is far from technically superior to the Prem and uses that excuse to make up for it's home grown snail's pace.
If the rumours are true and we've added Remy, that makes three solid adds and one which, at best, will go done as 'meh'. If Lambert will just let the game come to him like he did at Southampton, he'll be a great contribution, but if he tries to force things, he won't see the pitch much and will be gone after this season. He's not the one I'm referring to as 'meh' though, if Loic Remy is worth only £8m, Lallana should have come on a free. Speaking of additions, Can was apparently injured today in our 2-1 win over Preston North End, I really hope he it's just a niggling and he'll be okay, we need him to compete for minutes pronto.
Speaking of that match, Jordon Ibe was apparently quite impressive. I didn't get to watch it due to other obligations, but I did get to see some of the highlights. This first video shows Ibe finding Suso right outside the box, then the Spaniard does his magic with a fine curler. The second video shows Ibe hooking up Kristoph Peterson for his second goal of the pre-season. Will Rodgers take the latter on the tour of the US now? It looks like he'll have an open spot now that Borini is gone.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Loic Remy for £8m & Borini for £14m. The apocalypse is upon us.
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