After the disappointment of last season, Liverpool wasted no time seeking new additions to try and grab the Champions League spot back.
The main problem with the Reds last season was the lack of goals and they addressed the issue by signing Roberto Firmino and Danny Ings from Hoffenheim and Burnley respectively.
Despite Bunrley going down, Ings had a breakthrough season and was the shining light for the Clarets. From some of the clips on Youtube, Firmino looks a promising addition. Then again who doesn't look good on Youtube.
If Daniel Sturridge can stay clear of injuries, together with Coutinho and Raheem Sterling (if he is still around), the five of them have the capabilities to set the Premier League on fire.
Beside the attacking duo, Liverpool has also recruited goalkeeper Adam Bogdan (Bolton), midfielder James Milner (Manchester City), defenders Joe Gomez (Charlton) and Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton).
Clyne performed brilliantly last season, so much so that if Calcum Chambers was still at Southampton, he would find it hard to dislodge Clyne from the right back position.
As for James Milner, while he is not regular at Manchester City, he did reasonably well when called upon. He belongs to one of those players that do not come with a high profile but consistently performed beyond what is required of him.
Exciting times for Liverpool? For his own sake, Brendan Rodgers can only hope.
Roberto Firmino
Position: Attacker
Nationality: Brazil
Transfer fee: €41million
Bundesliga: 33 (appearances) / 7 (goals) / 10 (assist) / 7.79 (whoscored.com ratings)
Copa America: 3 / 1 / - / 6.56
Danny Ings
Position: Attacker
Nationality: England
Transfer fee: Free
Premier League: 35 / 11 / 4 / 6.89
James Milner
Position: Midfielder
Nationality: England
Transfer fee: Free
Premier League: 18 / 5 / 7 / 7.02
UEFA Champions League: 6 / 1 / - / 6.60
Nathaniel Clyne
Position: Defender
Nationality: England
Transfer fee: €17.6million
Premier League: 35 / 2 / - / 7.04
Adam Bogdan
Position: Goalkeeper
Nationality: Hungary
Transfer fee: Free
Championship: 10 / - / - / 6.83
Joe Gomez
Position: Defender
Nationality: England
Transfer fee: €4.9million
Stats not available
* Player statistics provided by WhoScored.com
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Friday, 3 July 2015
Monday, 11 May 2015
Bye Bye Burnley, QPR
As the Premier League welcome two new members, they bid farewell to two existing clubs.
After the weekend round of games, Burnley and Queens Park Rangers sealed their fate.
Despite their 1-0 victory over Hull City, results elsewhere condemned the Clarets to the Championship. Brave effort but too little too late.
The same cannot be said of QPR. Needing as much points as they can gather, they fell to a limp 6-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Would the result be the same had Harry "Houdini" Redknapp stayed at the club? Your guess is as good as mine.
With the two clubs relegated, it will be hard to see either of them holding onto their star players, Danny Ings and Charlie Austin. Expect to see some scramble for both the players.
After the weekend round of games, Burnley and Queens Park Rangers sealed their fate.
Despite their 1-0 victory over Hull City, results elsewhere condemned the Clarets to the Championship. Brave effort but too little too late.
The same cannot be said of QPR. Needing as much points as they can gather, they fell to a limp 6-0 defeat at the Etihad Stadium.
Would the result be the same had Harry "Houdini" Redknapp stayed at the club? Your guess is as good as mine.
With the two clubs relegated, it will be hard to see either of them holding onto their star players, Danny Ings and Charlie Austin. Expect to see some scramble for both the players.
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