That's a good point about our strength relative to the squads above us EP.
I wonder what Rodgers' timeframes are for the goal of getting back in to the champions league? Because for me that is related to your point.
If top 4 is the aim for this season, then I think you're right that the squad is still too soon. But if he's being realistic, Europa League might be a more realistic goal, which might mean a slow and steady approach to squad building as well.
Either way I've been pretty pleased with the signings so far. Either that or just relieved that we're actually making signings!
Yeah. I think football is fudgeed how quickly they sack managers now. I don't like Rodgers, I've made that clear, but he needs time for us to accurately judge him. If we can have a good year this year - if we can make actual, tangible, 'progress' - then he'll be okay. Personally, I think we need to be in the hunt for the CL places in March. None of this playing well when the pressure is off because we're so far behind. We need to be up there. We've got (on paper) a nice start to the season. But football isn't played on paper, and we need to get off to a belter of a start.
I agree, though. We should be aiming for Top Four, although it's a big ask for the squad we have at the moment, but if we end up Europa League with a reasonable season, then we can try and push on. The longer we spend out of the CL the harder it is to get back in. Hopefully Coutinho will carry on being boss.
Yep, it's great to have made a few signings early! Hoping we can get this Armenian lad as well.
Are you heading to Melbourne as well Fitzy?