Re: Liverpool Thread
We won't get Quaresma. When have we ever signed a player, who has been the target of several other top clubs (Inter Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid in this case), and enter into a bidding competition. We'll never be able to outbid those clubs. We got Torres, only because Torres wanted to come to Liverpool and no one else. Only way I can see Quaresma coming here, is if he specifically stated his desire to play for Liverpool. Rafa will never get into a bidding war.
Great player though. Very talented and a big game player. But very inconsistent. He'll be awesome against the main rivals, but utterly shite against the smaller teams.
Our backline looks very, very strong.
Degen/Arbeloa Carra/Skrtel Agger/Hyypia Dossena/Aurelio
Can't think of a better center half squad, with as much quality in depth. You've got Carragher, who's probably been the most consistent defender in big games over the past few years. Sami, and what a monster of a player he's been this season. 34, and still going. And he's 4th choice! And Skrtel, 23, who's just fucking immense, and kept Anelka, Drogba, Adebayor, Berbatov quiet in his first 4th months. And he's got genuine pace, and the ability to play the ball. And then, my personal favorite, Agger, who's the most talented young defender around. He's got touch and vision, that would put most playmakers to shame, a shot that would terrify most goal keepers, and most importantly, such composure and positioning in defense, I've only seen a young Nesta have it.
Left back looks strong as well. Best left back in Serie A, with pace and power, and Fabio, who has always been consistent whenever playing, and a player with great vision, and a tremendous cross.
Right is where I go 'Meh, not quiet up to', but still think both Arbeloa and Degen are good enough to make right back their own. Degen is an athlete, with pace, power and technique, and I think he'll do well. Maybe even brilliantly, if Rafa can help him unlock his potential. And Arby was awesome at the beginning of the season. Was the best full back in the league in the first 2 months. Hopefully, he remains injury free, and can perform consistently.
And you have Masch, the monster in front of them. No worries, just sort out set pieces!!
Now, Rafa, time to concentrate on attack.
