Finally, the much talked about and one of the most publicized transfer sagas of the previous season has come to its conclusion. Charlie Adam is on the verge of signing for Liverpool in the next 48hours in a deal expected to be around the 8m mark. Kenny has finally got his man but not alone, Kenny has also wrapped up a deal for Aston Villa Winger and star man Stewart Downing , many Liverpool supporters have taken to this news positively but there is a section which has been doubting these signings .
Firstly, let me clarify, to all those who think Kenny has gone for second choice targets after failing on his top targets is utter rubbish. Kenny was clear, he knew the targets he had in mind and Adam and Downing were among the top 5. Adam was certainly in the top couple he wanted to bring, armed with a hammer of left foot and a mature head over his shoulder, Adam showed all what Kenny wanted to see. To those who doubt Adams signing, I would recommend you to go and watch Balckpools game at Old Trafford last season. Adams freekick along with set pieces alone showed what a class act he is. His distribution and Alonsoesque 50 yard passes will be a refreshing sight for all those fans that still miss Xabi Alonso.
Stewart Downing on the other hand, has been a regular in the premier league for a long time now. Playing regularly for England and having all the attributes to play as a wide man which Liverpool have been craving for many seasons. He was on Kennys radar for some time. Downing’s qualities are his ability to use the ball perfectly at most occasions and hardly giving it away, as wingers tend to do so often is lack decision making , taking his man on when a cross was needed or crossing when the box is empty. Downing is a player who knows how to keep the ball and his decision making is better than many wingers. When Liverpool go away to places where keeping possession is necessary, Downing will be the kind of player Liverpool want. He also has his eye for goal, scoring quite a few with his strong left foot.
Finally, the main thing which no one mentions and is hardly talked about, is not the greatness of a player but the synergy effect he creates with his fellow players. For example, Downing might fail at Arsenal right now as Arsenal hardly has a striker who can head the ball, where as Downing plus Carroll can be a nightmare for opponents. Whipped in crosses to arguably the best header in recent time is going to be an unparalleled force. Similarly pin point 40 yard long balls by Adam will bring Carroll into play and nullify opponents packed midfields. Its all about small combination and fitting pieces into a jigsaw puzzle and create a unique force which has its own special points.
Kenny knows what Liverpool side he is creating and by the looks of it, his priority is intelligent players who can pass and move and keep the ball. Keeping Carrol as a focal point and allowing Suarez to play in small gaps will be the way Liverpool approach. From what I can conclude Liverpool as building a very potent team, who will be very hard to take the ball off, a strong midfield that will bombard and attack the opponents which is the way to be successful in EPL. Kenny knows he is not building a team for Europe at the moment he needs for grit than flair, needs more consistency rather than spark. He is building a team to fight all 10 months and play for each other.
Times are bright for Liverpool ! Welcome Adam and Downing, I am sure you will be huge success at Anfield.
IN KENNY WE TRUST ! YNWA
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