Rafa’s Masterplan for Liverpool this January
Liverpool, whilst sitting on top of the Premier League, have yet to convince me that they can go all the way this season. Yes, they have got the results, but not very convincingly. Goals are starting to become hard to find, and as we saw in the West Ham match, without talisman Fernando Torres, Liverpool might need to look take a little dip in the pool.
Robbie Keane has been quite a disappointment this season as many thought he would arrive on the Merseyside and launch a goals-galore partnership with Torres. But it just hasn’t happened, and for the money they paid for him, questions have been starting to arise from the darkness. For me, I think the capture of David Villa from Valencia would be an excellent move for the club. He has all the qualities up front and can produce something out of nothing.
With Torres out injured and no other player’s really getting goals aside from Gerrard and Kuyt, Villa would be a welcome face. Once Torres is one hundred percent fit (whether that is before or after January) he could create a quite lethal partnership with countryman Villa. As we’ve seen with the likes of Adebayor, Tevez and even Rooney, finding the back of the net after returning from injury isn’t as easy as many fans think it is. But Villa, I believe could add those extra goals up front that could possibly see Liverpool race away from the pack.
My Target: David Villa (Valencia FC)
Most of the players at Liverpool have been putting good enough performances to keep them at Anfield, so I cant see many, if any leaving in January.
Most rumour has circled around Robbie Keane, with some fans asking to get rid of the striker, but that would surely be pure stupidity even if he hasn’t performed as many thought he would. Benitez has conveyed confidence in Keane and has given him his backing, so I really cannot see him going anywhere besides the Liverpool change rooms.
We haven’t seen much of Brazilian Lucas this season, after some impressive performances last season. He definitely has talent, so I can’t see Liverpool letting him go, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he was loaned for the second half of the season to build up some confidence and gain much needed game time.
However, attention has been widely withdrawn from forgotten man, Jermaine Pennant. The former Notts, Arsenal, Watford, Leeds and Birmingham man is lost. Benitez told him in the summer that if he didn’t accept a transfer to Stoke in August, he would be played in the reserves. But Pennant reluctantly knocked back the offer preferring to try and ‘fight’ for his position at the club. However, Benitez has stuck to his word and Pennant has had limited opportunity. It seems more than likely Pennant will now go in the market, with Benitez reportedly under pressure to sell him or not look at buying anyone. So it seems likely that the Englishman will be looking for his seventh club in his faltering career.
My Most Likely To Leave: Jermaine Pennant
Liverpool fans – who will Rafa buy and sell this January?
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I agree that pennant will go but Villa is not going to Liverpool as much as we would like him.Rafa I think should bring Owen back he will always get goals and Gerrard has an understanding with him and knows him inside out plus he is going for much much less than Villa.Two full backs are a must and I think Rafinha for the right and Lalm or Bale on the left.We could do with a right winger also maybe Jauqin,antonio valencia or the polish kuba.Pennant,Dossena,voronin,Intange should generate at least £12m.Thats alot of changes an I think its to much to ask in January.Fingers crossed!!
December 12th, 2008 @ 12:12I’m willing to bet my firstborn child that David Villa will not come to Liverpool. To be honest, I’d be happy if we didn’t sign anyone over the January window. Keane, Riera, and Dossena are all slowly improving and adapting, and the team chemistry is only going to get better.
December 12th, 2008 @ 18:42That being said, I wouldn’t mind seeing the addition of Nicklas Bendtner or Pavel Pogrebnyak, both of whom would make excellent impact substitutes late in games.
i agree pennant will leave but we need a left back (w bridge). would be nice d vila to liverpool would love him to form a partnership with torres but just cant see it happening.more like heskey or owen i would say.
December 13th, 2008 @ 08:17I think that Villa would really like to go to Liverpool Not ManCity but as always its up to Valencia to decide altough it is a hard move for them but they’re on their way to banckruptcy and they will eventually have to sell him . and most likley pennant will leave liverpool while lucas might be loaned plus, it would be like the strongest attack if Villa,Torres are together so I wish benitez really tries to get El Guaje . VIVA VILLA !!!!
December 13th, 2008 @ 10:19hi.i think it is quite stupid to think that liverpool has the bank balance to buy david villa…….
December 13th, 2008 @ 10:22i think liverpool should sustain most of the players.but a new striker would be good i dont think that it is wise to buy villa . i would recommend striker micheal owen and i hope that yossi benayoun will stay to complete his contract.
December 15th, 2008 @ 06:10he should stay cause he is one of the most skillful winger in premier league before!
david villa – wont coem to liverpool for two reasons. 1- liverpool couldnt afford him atthis stage and 2 – he doesnt wanna come to england. he is to valencia what gerrand is to liverpool..he loves the club- besides barcelona and real- would more likely be his destination if he left…so enough of this villa story.
liverpool need alot more world class players and im sorry all these players mention are not- di maria- agentina whizz kid…perfect left winger.. would cost 25 million plus.. we need a world class striker- full backs and a attacking midfielder -plus a left winger.
if we aint got the money -maybe it time certain players start playing to there full potential or maybe the youngster should get a chance nemeth..pacheco etc.
December 20th, 2008 @ 15:13