He looks like he could become one of the greats. I was disappointed at the time but would we have been able to sign Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and Gravenberch if we got Jude? I dunno if 3 really good players > 1 world class player? I think the wages were a factor too. Maybe i’ve been brainwashed by FSG and using copium but I think we are a better team with the three we got than if we only got Bellingham. Imagine Henderson and Fabinho were still here but we got Bellingham.
Any way, I guess no point lusting for what we don’t have. Let’s batter Luton on Sunday and continue our good form. Hopefully Arsenal drop points this weekend, won’t be easy for them away at Newcastle especially after they battered Man Utd last night. Confidence will be high for the Toon Army.
Makes sense from that perspective, but we brought in 4 midfielders this season - we wouldn't have brought just Bellingham.
I assume that Szoboszlai was brought for that spot.
I really love Szoboszlai, he can be an amazing addition as well, but Bellingham is a generational type of player - one of a kind. A superstar that's English, something you build dynasties on.
I'm happy with our midfield additions as well, but Bellingham really does sound like a huge opportunity missed. And not just for Liverpool - for all english clubs. Due to the fact that England is mostly hated on Merseyside - even more so for other PL clubs.
Aside from banter and club rivalry, Liverpool got a better deal in Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, and Gravenberch. If Mac Allister played in the same position as Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid, he could easily replicate his performance. Bellingham has always been that unique child, but we all know what happens when the hype starts to get into his head. Most of the time, he does nothing except score one goal and becomes the news of the day. Real Madrid's PR are outrageous, and I wouldn't be surprised if he wins the Ballon d'Or before Mbappe and Halaand.
MacAllister's LFC start has been a bit underwhelming so far, so he'd be the last player I'd highlight as the one that could do great things somewhere else.
He really was good for a smaller team where not every ball is analyzed 3 times, he owes us some better performances because he's been mediocre at best so far.
He still needs to be given time, of course - he's playing deeper than he'd like. But let's just hold off on such statements for a bit, eh?