The French International to solidify the Liverpool midfield
Real Madrid would be looking at offloading Diarra for £12million which I do not feel is too much for a 25 year old full international compared to some of the crazy transfer fees being banded around. Diarra did not play much for Real Madrid this season early on when Jose Mourinho took over but of late Mourinho has been putting his faith in Lass and giving him more game time and he has not disappointed. It is this form that I have seen this season of Diarra at Real Madrid that has made me want Liverpool to sign him if indeed Real Madrid are willing to sell him. There are not many talented defensive midfielders available in the game today and we can not miss out on one if they become available.
There has been a lot of talk about Rennes’ young Yann M’Vila joining Liverpool this summer as he is also a defensive midfielder. Either of these two Frenchmen (Diarra and M’Vila) would be great additions for Liverpool next season as both will add quality to our midfield. The main point I am trying to make here is that we do need to sign another quality defensive midfielder to possible challenge Lucas for a starting place in the team or to provide cover when Lucas is not fit or out of form. Taking nothing away from Jay Spearing who has had a superb season for Liverpool, I do not think that we can rely solely on Lucas and Spearing for an entire season and thus we need to bring in another top class player to compete and compliment them.
11 responses to “The French International to solidify the Liverpool midfield”
True he’s a good player but not the right one to replace lucas. You also forgot we have meireles and jonjo shelvey in the midfield as well!
lucas remains the best midfielder in epl, and currently far better than massha
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errr did you not watch the fulham game on monday???? lucas did not give the ball away and actually played 4 amazing defence splitting passes, two of which resulted in goals and the other two created clearcut chances, basically, your story is crap mate
I agree 100% with this article!I was one of the Lucas hatters not too long ago and he changed my mind with his game up to now.He does loose the ball tho and if any of you actually watched the 2nd leg champions league game vs barca if it was’nt for Diarra barca would have won 5-0! He is pure metal and just what we need to free up gerard mereiles and co who ever plays in front of him to go up and have the effect Alonso had with the freedom of a good defensive midfielder behind him! I say go get him and do what ever it takes!
Yes this is difficult one. Whilst I agree we need investment in summer, we need to spend wisely economically and look at priorities. Also the standard had to be high like Suarez not adequate like Joe cole or passed it like Poulson. And with youngsters coming through we can’t afford to block path with more than two players ahead of them for their position. We must not fall into the trap of thinking that we have unlimited resources. We have a budget and will increase that by getting rid od deadwood. But we must be sure we bring in right players. Priority is centre back, left back, winger and forward. The role of holding midfielder is now two prong. The spearing Lucas pairing is how Liverpool will set up. They will press high up th field and take part in setting up attacks as well as covering defensively. This can also be done with Gerrard or Shelvey. If we need another midfielder I would opt for youngster like Coady from reserves or fancy MaCarthy from Wigan. He would be the nearest thing to Gerrard that I have seen. A note on Spearing – each time I see him he gets better and better. He reminds me of Steve MacMahon who played along side Molby in Dalglish last spell in charge. If he gets to that level we have a gem. Lucas also is getting more positive and has started playing regularly for Brazil. We must not let him go. Whilst Sandross at Spurs looks a better player than Diarra. So it’s all about opinions and being realistic. Unlike Chelsea fans. Their respected websites are full of spend spend spend. They realise their manager is going and the team will be buil around Torres. But the ease in which they want 150 million worth of players brought into the club is what I hate about them. I know there is some jealousy there. But recently I have got more pleasure from seeing Dalglish bringing through youngsters and making players who were under performing for the club raise to the levels they have done, that gives us heart and soul, but makes Chelsea souless . Stay patient I think Kenny will get it right.
i totally disagree, Lucas doesnt give the balls away as you said, hes the only play who hold the ball well even when under pressure then distribute it. i cant see any player come inn and take his place.
i totally disagree, Lucas doesnt give the balls away as you said, hes the only play who hold the ball well even when under pressure then distribute it. i cant see any player come inn and take his place.. i thought we should av given Damien the chance to be a cover up for Lucas.
Sorry but I don’t agree with your article …
Lucas is currently in a league of his own his tackling, passing and tempo is immense and he knows how to give educated fouls when need it most 😉 he’s a complete DM!
Admittidly he’s not a dribbler and shooting isnt the best at the mo… But by the same token gerrard cant keep his life either!
Iv always supporter Lucas and always will as long he keeps performing the way he does, with the heart and soul of true RED!
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Sorry but I don’t agree with your article …
Lucas is currently in a league of his own his tackling, passing and tempo is immense and he knows how to give educated fouls when need it most 😉 he’s a complete DM!
Admittidly he’s not a dribbler and shooting isnt the best at the mo… But by the same token gerrard cant keep to save his life either!
Iv always supporter Lucas and always will as long he keeps performing the way he does, with the heart and soul of true RED!
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