Is this signing the missing piece to the Liverpool puzzle?
A lot has been made at Liverpool about the failure to replace Xabi Alonso following his move to Real Madrid two years ago, and some see the arrival of Charlie Adam as a step towards putting that right. The Spaniard, made famous for his long-range passing (and shooting), has been sorely missed by the Merseyside club, and comparisons between new and old players are always bound to arise. Adam’s passing ability is one of the key aspects of his game, and last season he proved that by making an accurate long or chipped pass every 7.5 minutes per game. His forward-looking game is also something that will benefit the team, making 63% of his passes upfield and only 27% backwards or to either side. This positive approach is something that will benefit the Liverpool side as a whole.
For many fans, the signing of Andy Carroll was a turning point under the new owners, a sign of genuine ambition and a new focal point for the faltering Liverpool attack. But in footballing terms, it was just the beginning of a new wave. And this new wave needs players that have the ability to create chances. Charlie Adam is arguably one of these players. As is Stewart Downing, touted by many to be soon following the former Blackpool midfielder through the doors at Anfield. Downing may not have the star power of an Alexis Sanchez, but he offers what Dalglish is looking for; young, British and with ability. All that Adam needs is some discipline in order to stop his sometimes sloppy ball-retention, and he will be free to fuel the Anfield strikeforce.
Article is courtesy of Tom Close at FootballFancast.com
9 responses to “Is this signing the missing piece to the Liverpool puzzle?”
Downing!!! this is a joke we lfc fans deserve better than mediocre players.
£20m for downing the worlds gone mad!
Brilliant signing. Liverpool are going to be a real force next season.
@jimmy
Define mediocre. Downing can beat a defender with pace, get to bye line and cross for Andy Carroll. We’ve been without a true winger since Barnes
@tonbridge
£11 million in wages for cole and Jova last year was mad
What would have been a fair price for Downing?
Or should be take a total punt on Mata, league might be too tough for him, may not settle etc
We need to get back into top 4 this year or we may not get back in for a while
Man U with apparent Qatari oil money, City with Abu Dhabi oil money, Chelski with questionably acquired Russian oil money. We need proven talent, used to prem league right now
£20 million is ok imo. Must trust Kenny
downing is worth it,he’s tottaly uderatted best aston vlla player last season, he’s a brilliant signing
I think if he produces his form he has over the last couple seasons. Then all we need is a left back. We got plenty young players knockin on the doors of 1st team. All they need is game time. From wot i have seen of him hes good. In kenny i trust. YNWA
henderson – best provider in sunderland team.
carroll – best player in newcastle team.
adam – best provider in Blackpool team.
Downing – best player/provider in Villa team.
Notice a pattern?
All with time left to develop. Downing’s the oldest.
Downing deal is done now we want enrique and cahil and we will b back wre we belong.
Fantastic signing a real two-footed winger who beats players and gets the ball into the box, look at his stats, 2nd most croosses last season….nuff said!!!!