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How many goals has VAR rightfully ruled out? Atletico certainly have Oblak to thank for actually being in this position in the balance of play. Nvm - Atletico lead again [emoji1]

I'm surprised it's taken you this long. I haven't given a shit about the league aside from El Clasico for some time.

One where we have even more deadwood. [emoji6]

It's certainly an odd sight to see both still in European action after Christmas. Just going to be a shame when some of the notable performers rightfully earn their step up (Morelos being the first one).

I'm sure Conte would have done a better job at Utd with that sort of budget. It would have just delayed the inevitable. Conte can't keep quiet when things aren't going his way.

So did Lazio. Celtic beat them home and away (lesser side away IIRC but still).

Ole losing his "big game" touch? [emoji1]

That puts the Michy talk to bed.

Who do you think the club should go after, or do you believe we ought to sit tight with Tammy/Michy till the summer & hope Werner turns everyone down for us (no idea about CL certainty)?

Is Tammy untouchable regardless of performances on the pitch? If he isn't, I don't get this "back up" tag. Cavani isn't going to be the undisputed at a number of the clubs he's been linked with, so it would come down to some assurances. Perform when given the chance, be rewarded.

So just bring him in and make him one of our highest earners? There's a bigger picture to look at.

He's 33 in a months' time. Do we really want another short term signing?

On a free, I'd take it. Just hoped this short term mentality was a thing of the past.

Nope. Seems like wages is the sticking point

There's no guarantee he'd be a better option and would certainly cost more than both (Giroud will mostly be used in either deal). I see Immobile in Belotti

Did you miss last season? He failed to recapture the form from 17/18 (like Milinkovic-Savic), so interest died along with the owner overvaluing him. Lautaro Martínez is the only CF we should seriously consider plying their trade in Serie A.

More like lack of options as expected, with the best players fighting for honours.

I was referring to the Copa Libertadores final rather than the CWC. They were certainly the better side against Liverpool.

In Marina's world? There's no way on earth we're getting £40m~ for him.

He had a very good tournament, but him along with the entire Flamengo side were dreadful in the final. I'm still keen on the signing and throwing Giroud/Alonso would lower the risk even more.

Hope such discussions are a thing of the past come 1st Feb. Doesn't mean lighting will strike twice

Alonso in a back four, when has that ever been fruitful?

The aura around this Liverpool side is something to behold (loathe them or not).

That's what I mentioned in my first reply to Jason

We aren't privy to what's happening behind the scenes and know it's Lampard's way or no way. All in all, it's probably an accumulation of things.