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[LFC2007]

Those clubs have spent good money in the past on players they thought would cut the mustard, just not in Aquilani's case, even at the ridiculous price we were offering him for. That tells us something, as does the fact that he failed to impress three successive Liverpool managers to the extent that he was initially left out of the team altogether even when fit, and later loaned out twice. Again, that's not something that managers do with players they rate highly.

Of course they could all be wrong and we could have the next Luka Modric on our hands, but I somehow doubt it. My feeling, based on the games I've seen him play for Liverpool and all that's transpired since he joined the club, is that he's potentially pushing Meireles' level of ability and could be a useful player for us if we could find a way to compensate for the fact that he doesn't fancy the physical side of the game much. Nothing in his time at the club suggested we had a star midfielder on our hands. There's a possibility that he comes back and looks like a different player, one who at last looks capable of making a real impact in the Premier League. To find that out we'd have to take the risk of keeping him on next season and as someone who doesn't subscribe to the Aquilani mythology, I'm not sure that's worth the risk particularly if it limits our ability to sign other players. The potential upside, as I see it, is relatively modest compared with the potential loss of an opportunity to strengthen the team, plus if it doesn't work and he's not happy that's not good for team morale. If we could afford to keep the guy and just wait and see what happens then you would be more inclined to take the risk.

[Kharhaz]

Aquilani is gash. The reason he is being defended is simply down to the fact Rafa spent a good amount of money on him, money we couldn't afford to throw away.

If Hodgson had signed him, these boards would be very different.

[maypaxvobiscum]

Those clubs have spent good money in the past on players

Not just in the past. Juventus has bought some great players this season such as Isla, Giovinco, Caceres and Giaccherini. They have the money for sure. AC Milan has released Nesta, Inzaghi, Van Bommel, Seedorf, Zambrotta and Gattuso. Yet, for all the talent he supposedly has, Aquilani doesn't find himself wanted at Milan either. It's gonna be a make or break season for both Aquilani and Joe Cole, but it does SEEM that they are 2 players who are most capable of carrying out the type of footballing philosophy BR wishes to instill in the team.

[RED BEERGOGGLES]

Opinions will always be divided on the attributes of Alberto Aquilani ,but one thing remains a constant and that is the lad is a genuine talent who if he can
be arsed this season could prove pivotal to Rodgers injecting a touch of style and finesse into this Liverpool team .

I have no idea if the lad is a total twat off the field ,none of us are privy to his overall character ,but judging simply on the merit that he is a cut
above the hapless Jay Spearing warrants him his place on the bench .

Last pre- season he comfortably looked like our most vibrant and talented performer ,yet he was sent out on loan ....So I suspect its more of a character
thing with him ,maybe its his arrogance ,maybe under Rodgers we will all discover why he is constantly  farmed out to Italy .

All I'm saying is for now he is a Liverpool player ,lets see what Rodgers does with the lad ?

[maypaxvobiscum]

With Cole, Aquilani and Maxi, we have 3 very intelligent players who could be very successful next season.

[devaney]

Juvé and Milan didn't want him even for under 10m Euros which says a lot. Milan went out of their way to make sure he played less than 25 games for contractual reasons. The lad has got some talent but when Roma sold him the Roma boards were full of members saying they were glad to see the back of him!

[Benny The Noon]

Cole , Aquilani and Maxi are also on a combined 210 grand a week - massive wages for players who aren't good enough . Get rid of all three.

[ycsatbjywtbiastkamb]

Juvé and Milan didn't want him even for under 10m Euros which says a lot. Milan went out of their way to make sure he played less than 25 games for contractual reasons. The lad has got some talent but when Roma sold him the Roma boards were full of members saying they were glad to see the back of him!

i think milan reckon they can get him for free and i wouldnt rule that scenario out knowing liverpool

[Benny The Noon]

Juvé and Milan didn't want him even for under 10m Euros which says a lot. Milan went out of their way to make sure he played less than 25 games for contractual reasons. The lad has got some talent but when Roma sold him the Roma boards were full of members saying they were glad to see the back of him!

i think milan reckon they can get him for free and i wouldnt rule that scenario out knowing liverpool

i would let them have him for free to get those wages of the bill

[ycsatbjywtbiastkamb]

Juvé and Milan didn't want him even for under 10m Euros which says a lot. Milan went out of their way to make sure he played less than 25 games for contractual reasons. The lad has got some talent but when Roma sold him the Roma boards were full of members saying they were glad to see the back of him!

i think milan reckon they can get him for free and i wouldnt rule that scenario out knowing liverpool

i would let them have him for free to get those wages of the bill

good job your not the manager then

[Benny The Noon]

i think milan reckon they can get him for free and i wouldnt rule that scenario out knowing liverpool

i would let them have him for free to get those wages of the bill

good job your not the manager then

Yes why would i want to get rid of 80 grand a week of the wage bill to open up wages for better more useful players arrive.

[maguskwt]

Aqualani was seen as a short term fix by both Juve and Milan. That's basically it. Long term he doesn't appeal to them probably because of his injury record. Maybe their physios know that aqualani can break down any time and will be out for a lengthy spell. I quite like him as a player. I think he's better than Meireles...

[ycsatbjywtbiastkamb]

[quote="Benny The Noon » Fri Jul 06, 2012 11:13 am]


Yes why would i want to get rid of 80 grand a week of the wage bill to open up wages for better more useful players arrive.

like who exactly? you seem to be under the impression that anyone we bring in to replace aquilani will hit the ground running and will be a success.
we saw last season how long it can take players to settle. we know what we are going to get from aquilani, he is an excellent passer and comfortable on the ball, plus even though he`s just turned 28 he`s very experienced and played for the likes of AC Milan, juventus, roma and of course liverpool. he`s played champions league football and international football.
this sigurdsson everyone is raving about played for reading, hoffenheim (he couldnt even get in their side when rodgers took him to swansea, rodgers knew him from his reading days when rodgers was a coach there) and swansea. signursson might turn out to be a great player but i know who i`d rather have.

[Benny The Noon]

I would prefer to have someone who wants to play in the prem , has played well in the prem and has no problems with the physical side of the prem , someone who won't break down within the first game. That person isn't Aquilani.

The same conversation happens every single summer only for him to float away to Italy. 3 years he has been a Liverpool player and has been given away by manager after manager.

Not sure why people are desperate to prove they are right about him when it is possibly to the detriment of the team.

Get rid of the waste of wages.

[ycsatbjywtbiastkamb]

I would prefer to have someone who wants to play in the prem , has played well in the prem and has no problems with the physical side of the prem , someone who won't break down within the first game. That person isn't Aquilani.

The same conversation happens every single summer only for him to float away to Italy. 3 years he has been a Liverpool player and has been given away by manager after manager.

Not sure why people are desperate to prove they are right about him when it is possibly to the detriment of the team.

Get rid of the waste of wages.

sounds like you want to sign another charlie adam.
if aquilani stays and plays it wont be to the detriment of the team, he is far better than most of the midfielders we played with for most of last season. from where we are now he can only improve us, we havent got alonso and mascherano in there no more.
i dont mind henderson, i think there`s a lot of potential there and he has a great engine but i am hoping in 3 or 4 years time he ends up the type of player aquilani is now.
seems f**king stupid moving someone out who is the exact player we hope one of our expensive prospects develops into in a few years time.