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by **gilbert-19** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:28 am

In my point of view. He would be a good signing. Itandje is dodgey and carson too young even might push riena for 1st joice:;):

by **Redman in wales** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:40 am

bigmick wrote:In fairness to IRRF I think he makes a good point. Regardless of how good this fella has looked in the Brazillian League or wherever else he plies his trade, what are the odds that he will be a better bet than Anti Neimi or Maik Taylor as back up? There is the chance of course, it has to be acknowledged that he could prove to be a World beater. The odds though are against it I'm afraid, and at 3 million I too think it's money we could probably better spend elsewhere.

i think the problem is not their clubs not wanting to sell to us. Both Anti Neimi and Maik Taylor have come out in the press and said I want to fight for a first team place at ..... (insert current club) - both of them know that the only time they'll play for the first team is in cup games

by **Judge** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:55 am

Ian Rush's Right foot wrote:
Reg wrote:
Ian Rush's Right foot wrote:"Liverpool are expected to complete the £3million signing of Palmeiras goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri after sources in Brazil confirmed the player completed his medical on Tuesday and a work permit has been acquired. (Press Association, 1121 BST)"

looks like a dead cert, 3mill for a back up keeper!!

Sorry but i reackon thats a waste of cash!, (he's only 3 month younger than Reina)

There be plenty of good back ups on a free, especially with Prem experience!!

If we decide to sell Carson in view of this deal he must be worth in excess of 12mill

He´s had a blinder of a season with Palmeiras and is reckoned to be equal or better than Reina. My Brazilian colleagues and fanatic Palmeiras fans say we´ve got the bargain of the season for a premium of 1 million over what we sold the other lad for and suggest we can cash in Reina to Real Madrid whatever - thats the level of confidence they have in Cavalieri.

Lets get some perspective before slagging off YET ANOTHER new player ffs.

Unproven at the high level in which we play

unproven at high level?. we are talking brazil here are we not.

Brazil produces most of the worlds top players, and they are world leaders when it comes to winning world cups etc.

what a bold statement to make, considering the last time we in the UK produced such quality was in 1966

by **Roger Red Hat** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 10:56 am

this new lad will be 1st choice as Reina will go to spain as part of the package from bringing Villa to lfc

you read it here first

by **Judge** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:22 am

Lee J wrote:this new lad will be 1st choice as Reina will go to spain as part of the package from bringing Villa to lfc

you read it here first

ive been thinking that of late also lee

by **Roger Red Hat** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:47 am

why else would rafa spend so much on such a good keeper just to sit his :censored:

on the bench and play in the league cup early rounds??

hope im wrong but it's the only thing i can think of

by **metalhead** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 11:52 am

Maybe he will get some premiership games this season, who knows

if they are saying he is good.

by **stmichael** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:23 pm

I'm still completely bamboozled by this move. Brazillian keepers are generally cr@p anyway.

Why not have one of the hundred kids we've signed as number 2, it's not like Reina misses too many games anyway. What a waste of money, at a time when we need all the pennies we can get.

by **metalhead** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:35 pm

We sold Itandje for 2m, and we bought another keeper for 3m.

Basically we spent 1m quid.

by **7_Kewell** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:54 pm

metalhead wrote:We sold Itandje for 2m, and we bought another keeper for 3m.

Basically we spent 1m quid.

how much did we pay for Itandje in the first place?

by **Rush Job** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:31 pm

bigmick wrote:In fairness to IRRF I think he makes a good point. Regardless of how good this fella has looked in the Brazillian League or wherever else he plies his trade, what are the odds that he will be a better bet than Anti Neimi or Maik Taylor as back up? There is the chance of course, it has to be acknowledged that he could prove to be a World beater. The odds though are against it I'm afraid, and at 3 million I too think it's money we could probably better spend elsewhere.

But maybe we are looking for more than just a decent back up, we need a hungry player putting presure on Reina who IMHO didnt have a great season, his jersey was never once under threat even after his calamity James showing at OT and thats not good enough for a club wanting to contest the PL .

by **Redman in wales** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 11:59 am

From. tv

Liverpool have today confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Diego Cavalieri from Brazilian outfit Palmeiras.
The 25-year-old has penned a four-year contract with the Reds and will act as understudy to Pepe Reina in the Liverpool goal.

After becoming the third major arrival at Anfield over the summer, Cavalieri - who was born in Brazil but holds an Italian passport - is now looking forward to the chance of establishing himself in the Premier League.

"I know it won't be easy to get into the team," he told Liverpoolfc.tv in his first interview since arriving in England. "I watched some Liverpool games in both the Premier League and Champions League last year and I know Pepe is a very good goalkeeper. But everyone has to fight for their place and I'm sure we will have a healthy rivalry.

"I know I will have to be patient and work very hard to achieve my aims – but it is always like that when you come from another country. You have to adapt inside and outside of the pitch and get used to the way things work. But with hard work you get there.

"My confidence has got me where I am today and maybe people are aware of what I did at Palmeiras in Brazil. I am sure that one day I can get the number one position but that will only come with hard work."

Cavalieri, who cites countrymen Taffarel and Marcos as his role models, admits he hasn't had much time to dwell on his dream move to Europe, with everything happening in the space of a week.

Despite the haste in which his life has been turned upside down, the shot-stopper claims he didn't hesitate to pack up his gloves once Liverpool showed an interest.

"I feel very privileged and happy to have signed for Liverpool because everyone knows they are one of the top clubs in the world," he explained. "The name 'Liverpool' is known all around the world. It's an honour to wear this shirt"

"It was a dream for me to come to Europe, though I was taken aback by how quickly everything happened. It's all been sorted out in one week.

"But I have been given a very good welcome from my teammates and the manager, so I'm very happy to be here. I just hope I can respond to all this.

"Rafa and I spoke for a long time on the day I arrived. He explained to me how the football is here and the differences from Brazil. He also talked to me about the responsibilities of representing a club like Liverpool."

Cavalieri is now the third Brazilian at Melwood alongside Fabio Aurelio and Lucas.

The pair have already offered their services in helping the new boy settle into the English way of life – not that the move to Europe is as daunting as it once was.

Ever increasing numbers of South Americans are now cutting their teeth in the Premier League, a trend Cavalieri doesn't expect to change.

He explained: "I had an opportunity to talk to Lucas and Fabio when I arrived and they have welcomed me with open arms. They said that if there is anything I need they will help me. I'm very pleased that I'll be playing alongside some Brazilians.

"I think the quality of the Brazilian players means they can come to Europe. Every day you hear about new players coming through. Also, the European market is very strong and it's very difficult for the Brazilian market to compete."

by **andy_g** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:14 pm

brazil - the land of the great goalkeepers

:lookaround

best of luck to the guy. hope he does ok in the carling cup.

by **stmichael** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:52 pm

hopefully we can finally get rid of carson now.

by **woof woof !** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:57 pm

What is it with Rafa and 'keepers I've lost count of how many have been signed since Rafa arrived, is it 4 or 5 ?

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