With no real competition offered by second - choice keepers, this category is a straight shoot - out
between Mignolet and Reina.
Not exact matches
That quartet sit in front of Simon
Mignolet between the posts, while Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino complete the Liverpool contingent after their heroics in the win at Stoke City.
While Mandanda's statement means Liverpool will need to soldier on with
Mignolet between the sticks for the time being, of more pressing concern for Jurgen Klopp is the shortage of fit centre - backs, with the Reds facing a defensive crisis following the bruising encounter with Stoke City [Daily Star].
Neither Simon
Mignolet or Loris Karius have looked convincing
between the sticks, so Klopp has reportedly decided to recruit a new stopper this summer.
The decision to offer
Mignolet a new deal would indicate that Klopp is not looking to sanction such an outlay on another option
between the sticks.
The Reds recently angered their fans when they tied down current first choice Simon
Mignolet to a new five - year deal, but the Belgian international has not convinced the club that he is a sound investment since with a series of shaky performances
between the sticks.
The Reds currently have Belgian international Simon
Mignolet in
between the sticks but after a solid start to the campaign his form has began to dip a little, leading them to be linked with a move for the 25 - year - old.
Both Loris Karius and Simon
Mignolet have been guilty of making costly mistakes this season, and ultimately it hasn't been good enough for a club like Liverpool to not have those assurances and trust
between the posts.
Simon
Mignolet is expected to continue
between the posts, with Mamadou Sakho and Dejan Lovren likely to remain at the heart of the defence despite the temptation to include Martin Skrtel.
Reds no. 1 Simon
Mignolet, 28, and close back - up Loris Karius, 23, have both made errors this season, sparking calls for Klopp to invest in a new man
between the sticks.
The Reds are looking at the Czech Republic international to replace current goalie Simon
Mignolet, with the Belgian having been in poor form for much of the season, and despite an upturn in fortunes of late Brendan Rodgers is still keen to get a more reliable pair of hands
between the sticks.
Much has been made of the battle
between Liverpool goalkeepers Loris Karius and Simon
Mignolet to be the first choice
between the posts this season.
Mignolet, who has started all 16 of Liverpool's top - flight games this season, failed a late fitness test and so the summer signing from Bolton Wanderers will deputise
between the sticks.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have had trouble deciding
between Simon
Mignolet and Loris Karius as their number one choice, albeit the latter has now seemingly won that battle having started the last nine consecutive Premier League games.
Karius started out the season as second choice, though manager Jurgen Klopp would sometimes rotate
between him and Simon
Mignolet, neither of whom looked convincing as long - term options to be first choice.
Regardless of what Klopp ultimately decides on, the fact of the matter is that
Mignolet leaving signals an immediate improvement
between the sticks.
Simon
Mignolet - 8 Had very little to do in
between the sticks, but when he was called upon...
Mignolet, who has made 164 appearances for Liverpool since joining them from Sunderland in 2013, has had an inconsistent season
between the sticks so far.
His decline overstated, Pepe Reina was more than likely still a better goalkeeper than Simon
Mignolet, yet the only significant difference
between the two is Reina's ability with his feet, which, while an odd move to make considering Brendan Rodgers» passing philosophy, isn't a defensive issue.
There should come a point where Loris Karius gets a run in the side at the expense of Simon
Mignolet, but goalkeeper rotation
between Premier League and Champions League matches should restore
Mignolet to the starting eleven.
Goalkeeper Simon
Mignolet will wear a purple uniform
between the sticks, as can be seen in the pics below.
The 22 - year - old youngster has been on fire for Mainz in
between the sticks and his signing is expected to give
Mignolet some much needed competition for his role as Liverpool's first choice goalkeeper.
Date: 9th September 2017 Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester Competition: Premier League Teams Manchester City lineup - Ederson, Danilo, Stones, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Walker, De Bruyne, David Silva, Mendy, Aguero, Gabriel Jesus Subs: Bravo, Gundogan, Mangala, Delph, Sané, Bernardo Silva, Foden Liverpool lineup -
Mignolet, Alexander - Arnold, Matip, Klavan, Moreno, Henderson, Can, Wijnaldum, Salah, Firmino, Mané Subs: Karius, Lovren, Sturridge, Solanke, Oxlade - Chamberlain, Milner, Gomez The Action The Etihad Stadium was the scene for today's big game
between Manchester City and Liverpool.
Mignolet is expected to continue in
between the sticks for Sunday's game against Burnley, with Klopp's main selection decision concerning centre - back Dejan Lovren who has yet to return to the first team.
Brendan Rodgers» comments about
Mignolet being «indefinitely dropped» seemed to suggest if Liverpool don't sign a keeper in January, fans may be seeing an awful lot more of the Australian's quiff
between the sticks at Anfield.