Liverpool FC players has resumed training for the pre-season at Melwood this week. Almost a full squad has returned from their summer holidays except new boy Jordan Henderson, given extra days off after the U21 Championship. While, Luis Suarez and Lucas Leiva are both at Argentina for the Copa America and Dirk Kuyt are not seen at the Melwood training ground.
One particular photo has caught my attention is Emiliano Insua, who is back from Galatasaray on a season long loan. Are Liverpool looking to offload the young Argentinean fullback again?
At 22-year-old, he fits FSG criteria and to nurture a young squad at Anfield. He may not be a good over-lapping fullback but given that his age and defensive quality at left-back during his 2009/10 Premier League campaign under Benitez. He has made a total of 42 appearances for Liverpool in all competition, scored 1 goal and 5 assists in 2009/10.
Although the 2009/10 season was an ill-fated one for Liverpool FC which the Reds finished at 7th place. The young Argentinean fullback rarely making any rash tackles. He only collected 3 yellow cards in all 42 games that season.
Even though, Dalglish are desperate to cut the dead woods at Anfield. Most noticeably, Paul Konchesky will be on his way out as he is surplus the requirement.
Given that the Reds has Fabio Aurelio who are injury prone and will not be features in every games. While, Jack Robinson has the potential to be a good fullback but it’s asking too much from a 17-year-old, as he still has a lot to learn on his trade.
Unless, Insua has set his sights and thoughts that his future lies away from Anfield. He should be remained at Liverpool and challenge for a place in the first team.
Tell us more on Emiliano Insua and what your thoughts on this young Argentina fullback in the comment box below.
Source: Liverpool FC Official
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2 comments:
Are you serious? Insua couldn't catch a cold to say the least of a winger going down the line, we need to get rid of the mediocrity on the squad and Insua is one of the worst. Dump him for $0 if you have to, but get rid of him for no other reason to free up the spot on the bench for some one else who can contribute something.
I beg to differ... Insua is a quality left-back but is not very good running at the flanks.
Hodgson sent him out on loan last season for whatever reason unknown to us or maybe Hodgson can't communicate with him.
If he remained at Anfield, the Reds got a decent selection of left fullback to choose from and save the £15M to spent on a striker or centre-back.
YNWA
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