This is my first blog since the end of last season and I can say we have made a flyer this season. Joint top we stand going into the Internationals with Newcastle away the next test, having Coutinho and Johnson back from their injuries also. It has been a great season so far but there is no doubt Brendan is already looking towards January and what he can bring in to strengthen Liverpool FC even more. So here are 5 players that could say to other teams that we really mean business this season.
1.
Mario Balotelli (23,Milan,Striker)
Imagine that. There definitely wouldn't be a dull moment having Mario and Suarez in the same dressing room. A lot of you will say that we shouldn't gamble on a man who hasn't grown up yet and has his bad moments, but in my opinion Mario is one of the best young strikers in the world, but with a big transfer fee and wage demands, could Brendan be tempted by it?
2.
Juan Mata (25,Chelsea,Att Mid)
One of my favorites from this list, Juan Mata has recently gone out of favor by new manager Jose Mourinho. Although Jose himself said that he doesn't want to sell the Spaniard, could Liverpool be tempted to bid for Mata? He might not fit in that attacking midfielder role as we have the likes of Coutinho there, but there is no doubt the signing of Juan Mata would bring a huge smile across the Liverpool's fans faces.
3.
Koke (21,Atletico Madrid,Att Mid)
Some of you may never have heard of him, but Koke is one of the best emerging talent in Europe. A number of big clubs readying bids for him, reports have come out saying Liverpool could make a 17 million bid for the youngster. Definitely one to look out for come January.
4.
Nemanja Matic (25,Benfica,Midfielder)
Chelsea's reject as some would like to call him, Matic has excelled since his move from Chelsea and has attracted big interest from the likes of Real Madrid and surprisingly Chelsea too. Brendan has shown interest too and could pounce come January, but would his 45 million release clause put Liverpool off?
5.
Fernando Torres (29,Chelsea,Striker)
No, you are not seeing things, Fernando is actually on this list. The least favorite left to last, Torres still has alot to owe reds fans and since Chelsea still owe use some money for him, he could come for next to nothing. The strike partnership of Torres,Suarez and Sturridge might please some fans, yet anger others. I'd give it a 2 % chance of happening though, as Torres has been past it for years now.
Brendan's army have started the campaign on fire and with the strike force of SAS working a treat, we could be in for more, especially with the likes of Coutinho and Johnson coming back from injuries. A big signing in January is still needed in my opinion, but would Brendan risk it whilst his team are doing so well? Only Premier League games until January, a top 4 place is a must till then, or else a lot of fingers would be pointing at Brendan, as it really is in our hands now. Below are formations fitting in these 5 players and how they would play for Liverpool.
1.
Sturridge Balotelli Suarez
Gerrard Coutinho
Lucas
2.
Coutinho Sturridge Suarez
Mata
Gerrard Lucas
3.
Suarez Sturridge Moses
Coutinho Koke
Gerrard
4.
Suarez Sturridge MosesGerrard Coutinho
Matic
5.
Suarez Sturridge TorresGerrard Coutinho
Lucas
There is no doubt that I have left out a lot of Brendan's targets for January, but in my opinion these are the 5 to take us from being a top 4 team to being title contenders.
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