Who Should Liverpool Keep, Sell, or Bench Now?

TL;DR

Liverpool's current squad requires tough decisions on players. Key figures like Alison Becker, Virgil Van Dyke, and Mohamed Salah should be kept, while Nat Phillips and a few others should be sold for career progress. Emerging talents like Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones are essential to retain for the future.

Transcript

Arnold what do you think oh oh this is actually maybe the hardest one for me silly question tell yourself Alex correct no bench or sell not ready but I guess I'm here with you looking at me in quite a serious way so I am now ready yeah Alison Becker keep best goalkeeper in the world shocking performance against wolves but listen out of every 100 ga... Read More

Key Insights

• 👋 Alison Becker is considered the best goalkeeper in the world by Alex.
• 🖐️ Virgil Van Dyke's recent performances have raised questions about his level of play.
• 🇺🇳 Nat Phillips should be sold for his own career development.
• 🥹 Shimakash and Robertson are praised as consistent left backs that should be kept.
• ❓ The future of players like Fabinho, Thiago, Milner, and Henderson is uncertain and depends on future developments.
• ❓ Young players like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott should be kept for their potential.
• ❓ Players like Keita and Oxlaide-Chamberlain should be sold due to inconsistency.
• ❓ Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Jota are highly valued and should be kept, while Firmino should be benched.

Questions & Answers

Q: Who does Alex consider the best goalkeeper in the world?

According to Alex, Alison Becker is the best goalkeeper in the world, despite a recent poor performance against Wolves.

Q: Which Liverpool player should be sold when his contract expires?

Alex believes that Adrian, the backup goalkeeper, should be sold when his contract runs out. He questions why Liverpool even allowed him to join the club.

Q: Should Virgil Van Dyke be sold despite being one of the best center backs ever?

While Alex believes Van Dyke is one of the best center backs ever, he notes that there have been moments this season where his performances have been questionable. However, he still suggests keeping him as long as he's fit.

Q: What is Alex's opinion on Nat Phillips?

Alex is a massive fan of Nat Phillips, but he believes that for the sake of his career and development, it would be best to sell him. Phillips has been called upon whenever needed, but Alex thinks he would benefit from a move to a club like Aston Villa or Wolves.

Q: Who are the consistent left backs that Liverpool should keep?

Alex suggests keeping Shimakash and Andy Robertson, who he believes is more consistent than Robertson. He thinks having two great left backs in the squad will never hurt.

Key Insights:

• Alison Becker is considered the best goalkeeper in the world by Alex.
• Virgil Van Dyke's recent performances have raised questions about his level of play.
• Nat Phillips should be sold for his own career development.
• Shimakash and Robertson are praised as consistent left backs that should be kept.
• The future of players like Fabinho, Thiago, Milner, and Henderson is uncertain and depends on future developments.
• Young players like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott should be kept for their potential.
• Players like Keita and Oxlaide-Chamberlain should be sold due to inconsistency.
• Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Jota are highly valued and should be kept, while Firmino should be benched.
• Jurgen Klopp is still supported by Liverpool fans, despite a poor January record.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Alex considers Alison Becker the best goalkeeper in the world, despite a recent shocking performance against wolves.

• He questions the arrival of Adrian as a Liverpool goalkeeper and believes he should be sold when his contract expires.

• While injured, Virgil Van Dyke is still considered one of the best center backs ever, but his recent performances have been questionable.

• Canate and Matip are seen as important players in defense, while Nat Phillips should be sold for the sake of his own career.

• Shimakash and Robertson are praised as consistent left backs that Liverpool should keep.

• The future of players like Fabinho, Thiago, Milner, and Henderson is uncertain, with Alex suggesting a bench role or potential sell depending on future developments.

• Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott should be kept for their potential, while others like Keita and Oxlaide-Chamberlain should be sold due to inconsistency.

• Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, and Jota are highly valued and should be kept, while Firmino should be benched.

• Jurgen Klopp is still supported by Liverpool fans, despite a poor January record.