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Why Michael Kayode is the perfect right back for Iraola’s Liverpool - 🧵
Would Liverpool’s nightmare with Frimpong and Bradley’s injuries, we have to get a new right back in.
Kayode fits every single criteria we usually look at when signing a player, let me show you.
Rebuilding Liverpool - Part 6
Who Should Liverpool Sign From Bournemouth?
(long read)
Andoni Iraola, the next Liverpool manager.
With Arne Slot departing Liverpool seemed to have an immediate plan. Iraola had declared that he would be leaving Bournemouth and was available. They moved quickly opening talks.
Iraola is expected to bring a fast paced attacking style, with a mixture of possession and verticality. Hard pressing and high energy. A return to Heavy Metal football. Or something like it.
It will take time for the players to fully learn the intricacies of their new manager’s tactics. A potential short cut towards tactical cohesion could be to bring in players that Iraola is already familiar with.
Who from Bournemouth might Liverpool sign? Which players fit Liverpool’s needs will help Iraola’s style settle quickly?
Alex Scott
Long earmarked as one of the brightest prospects in the Championship, it was Bournemouth who made the move to sign Scott from Bristol City. Scott can play as both a defensive midfielder (no.6) and box to box midfielder (no.8). In the 25-26 season Iraola utilised him mainly as defensive midfielder, a role that Liverpool need to strengthen. Scott is a good passer, has the ability to carry the ball forward and wins a high percentage of his duels on the ground and in the air. In some respect he offers similar skills to Ryan Gravenberch, which might be a good thing.
Junior Kroupi
Kroupi had an eye catching season in front of goal. Thirteen league goals for the versatile teenage forward who played a central striker or as a second, deeper striker. Kroupi looked sharp around the penalty area, able to find opportunities with both feet and his head. Quick to run in behind and possessing quick feet, Kroupi has been an elusive presence for defences to keep tabs on.Undoubtedly he is an exciting talent, but is he a player that Liverpool need? Perhaps, with Ekitike out injured now would be the right time to try to bring him in. Much will depend on who else Liverpool look to sign. The longer teams wait the more expensive Kroupi will become.
Rayan
“Brazilian wonderkid” is a phrase that excites the imagination of most football fans. Rayan only signed for Bournemouth in January 2026 but did more than enough to attract the attention of the bigger teams. A 19 year-old left footed, right winger who could be a long term Salah replacement. Much would depend on Rayan’s development opportunities and who Liverpool bring in. Yan Diomande is reported to be Liverpool’s top transfer target and his prime position is the right wing. Rayan would be a good signing but low down the list of Liverpool’s needs.
James Hill
Few Premier League players can be described as under the radar, but James Hill might just fit that bill. Bournemouth recruited Hill from Fleetwood Town before sending him on loan to gain experience. With central defenders leaving in the summer of 2025 it was Hill’s chance. Which he grabbed. Twenty one Premier League starts with impressive defensive statistics. Hill won 64% of his duels and 65.5% of his aerial duels, very impressive numbers. With Konate leaving Liverpool now have a vacancy at right sided centre back. Hill might not be a glamour name but he could be an excellent fit.
My Pick
Alex Scott
Scott fits Liverpool’s biggest need. The central midfield has been far too easy to bypass this season and Scott offers strength in that area. Kroupi is probably the most exciting option, but would be low down the list of Liverpool’s needs. Hill fits one of Liverpool’s major needs but might be too much of a left field signing.
Currently, Liverpool have massive upgrades on two of the three midfielders used at Bournemouth
Missing the Tyler Adams profile which needs to he addressed in the transfer market.
Jones isn't it, neither is Macca. But I think the club are banking on Macca returning to previous form, otherwise they're not fielding offers for Jones 🤷♂️ #LFC
🔴Liverpool closing in on Andoni Iraola.
→ 9th of 284 Big 5 managers for possessions won in the attacking third
→ The Klopp-style press Anfield missed under Slot
→ 18th of 284 for points earned above wage expectation
One of Europe's most exciting young managers.
📊💭Profile translation between Bournemouth & Liverpool⤵️
Alex Scott -> Ryan Gravenberch - your middle advanced midfielder, M2M beater with high carry VAEP & Reciever VAEP with shooting ability
Ryan Christie -> Florian Wirtz - your most advanced midfielder, defensively active but doesn't track back, the link between the pivot & the attack.
Tyler Adams -> ??? - your deepest lying midfielder who's the OOP terror allowing the other two to be more advanced, decently progressive but not electric, doesn't need to be.
Majority of Iraola progression comes from CBs - see Senesi & Huijsen - we have the best on ball CB and signed another ridiculous on ball CB in Jacquet, and could still go in for another - see Van Hecke/Schlotterbeck profile.
We are missing one profile - Tyler Adams. Neither Jones nor Macca fit that profile, Jones is a better progressive player, worse defensively. Mac, just, no. He's fallen off too much.
Mamadou Sangaré & Lamine Camara, however.... 👀 #LFC
Top 50 Movies For Matured Audience 🔞🎬🎬🎬🎬
1. Fifty Shades of Grey (2015)
2. Fifty Shades Darker (2017)
3. Fifty Shades Freed (2018)
4. 365 Days (2020)
5. 365 Days: This Day (2022)
6. 365 Days: The Next 365 Days (2022)
7. Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
8. Malcolm & Marie (2021)
9. Unfaithful (2002)
10. Secretary (2002)
11. Basic Instinct (1992)
12. Nymphomaniac Vol. I (2013)
13. Nymphomaniac Vol. II (2013)
14. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
15. Call Me by Your Name (2017)
16. Love (2015)
17. Original Sin (2001)
18. The Dreamers (2003)
19. Cruel Intentions (1999)
20. Closer (2004)
21. Blue Valentine (2010)
22. Revolutionary Road (2008)
23. Femme Fatale (2002)
24. The Lover (1992)
25. 9½ Weeks (1986)
26. In the Mood for Love (2000)
27. A Dangerous Method (2011)
28. Damage (1992)
29. Bitter Moon (1992)
30. Crash (1996)
31. The Handmaiden (2016)
32. Last Tango in Paris (1972)
33. Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
34. Shame (2011)
35. Lust, Caution (2007)
36. The Reader (2008)
37. Adore (2013)
38. Chloe (2009)
39. The Girl Next Door (2004)
40. Fatal Attraction (1987)
41. Indecent Proposal (1993)
42. The Voyeurs (2021)
43. Deep Water (2022)
44. The Royal Treatment (2022
45. Wild Things (1998)
46. The Piano Teacher (2001)
47. Room in Rome (2010)
48. Sleeping Beauty (2011)
49. Love & Other Drugs (2010)
50. The Princess Switch 3 (2021)
Rio Ngumoha v Barnsley.
Liverpool’s most exciting and dangerous player 1 on 1. No player completed more dribbles than Rio against Barnsley.
🎬: @sbzcomps
Slot at Anfield:
- Let United win for the first time in a decade
- Let PSV slap him 4-1
- Let Palace slap him 3-0
- Let City win in-front of fans for the first time since 2003
- Let City do the double over us for the first time since 1937
He’s RUINED everything Klopp built.