Dubit10 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:08 am
Greetings fellow reds
FSG look like they are playing hardball with the captain. He’s missed 93 days and 72 days in the previous 2 seasons. If his demands are outrageous then I’m sorry we can’t afford to pay someone top earner salary to be sitting in the treatment room for 2-3 months during a season. He’s also getting older now so I don’t see what’s wrong with him being on an incentive based salary. Remain fit and play- get paid. Spent time in the injury room your wages drops with that. I'm not FSG biggest fans but totally agree on their stance on this one if it is to do with the terms of the salary.
It is what it is. I love Hendo, he's still here and has 2 years left on his contract. The club has to plan for the future. We've literally had European Cup winning captains leave weeks after winning big ears in the past.
I’m not sure any professional player gets offered a pay as you play deal in this day and age and personally I think Hendo has done more than enough to warrant a new deal.
It’s not just what he does with the ball on the pitch, it’s his organization and motivational skills that are his strength. You really got to see / hear it with the empty stadiums last season. He never stops encouraging and organizing his teammates on the pitch.
He’s excelled in his Captains duties too. I’d be shocked if Klopp allowed his situation to go too far.
In terms of signings, I feel we only really need a striker now. Jones will be given his chance to replace Gini although 1st choice will likely be Fabinho, Thiago and Hendo.
When Shaqiri goes Elliot should get a chance.
It’s not all about signings for the sake of signings. Sometimes you have to trust the younger players and give them their chance.
Still need a striker though
