The loss
of Mignolet in particular is a huge one, and Vito Mannone has some huge boots to fill.
Klopp's continual supporting
of Mignolet is beyond a joke and the alleged offer of a new contract for him is crazy.
In summary, expect a core group
of Mignolet, Matip, Lovren, Henderson, Coutinho, Can, Salah and Firmino to all start 4 of the 5 barring injury (knock on every piece of wood you can find) with substitutions coming closer to the 60» mark than Klopp's familiar 80th minute changes.
The next largest contingent is in Belgium, with the trio
of Mignolet, Origi and Benteke present in Marc Wilmots» squad.
However, on each occasion the Nigeria international was denied by the brilliance
of Mignolet, who was only playing after back - up goalkeeper Danny Ward suffered a knee injury prior to the match.
Found himself in Villa's best opening of the first half, but hit a tame first - time cross-shot straight into the gloves
of Mignolet, squandering a rare opportunity around the Reds» box.
Though the German coach has appointed Loris Karius in place
of Mignolet in the starting eleven, but it seems mistakes and sloppiness have promised never to leave from their goalkeepers.
Throwing huge amounts of money at the five top players may keep them happy but it sure as Hell ain't gonna win us the title... whereas getting rid
of Mignolet, Moreno, Lucas, Lovren, Sakho, Stewart, Sturridge and Origi and finding far better replacements just might.
There was still plenty of work to do, but he just lifted the ball over the top
of Mignolet and into the bottom corner to give Arsenal the lead for the first time in the match.
While the 57 - year - old is rather ill - judged in his literary comparisons, Grobbelaar makes a fair analysis
of Mignolet's deficiencies in goal for Liverpool.
With Karius ahead
of Mignolet in the pecking order and rumours abound that Alisson Becker could arrive in the summer, the former Sunderland man needs to seriously consider what is best for his future.
The departure
of Mignolet is one that should really have happened a couple years ago as he is not quite at the level required of a club like Liverpool.
Honestly I'm fed up of wenger By gift
of mignolet error we equalise an they lose composure lacazette an ozil create the third an still we can't defend for the win
His movement was better than that of Sakho, who was left chasing the tractor - like forward, but, luckily for us, the shot was dragged wide
of Mignolet's goal.
Liverpool nerves became even more frayed when Stoke sub Marco van Ginkel hit the outside
of Mignolet's near post in the final minute of the first period of extra time.
Not exact matches
The Express revealed that Liverpool were one
of the sides to have been offered the player, who may have been considered as a potential upgrade to Simon
Mignolet, who has never truly convinced since arriving from Sunderland in 2013.
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].
However, to add insult to injury, the Merseysiders could be without seven
of the main players
of their squad — Adam Lallana (groin injury), Steven Gerrard (3 - match suspension), Martin Skrtel (also suspended), Dejan Lovren (abdominal wall injury), Daniel Sturridge, Raheem Sterling and Simon
Mignolet (all unspecified)-- for the visit to North London.
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon
Mignolet made an excruciating mistake against Ludogorets Razgrad on Wednesday night, spilling a shot straight in to the path
of an opposing forward.
Simon
Mignolet may have been caught off guard by the instinctive nature
of the effort and the power behind it, but should be disappointed to have allowed the ball to squeeze under him.
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon
Mignolet has revealed he will have personal talks with Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke over the possibility
of a switch to Anfield this summer.
With Simon
Mignolet now being forced to sit on the sidelines, it appears as though Karius has earned the faith
of his coach, and he is certainly playing at a high level to ensure he stays in the line - up.
The Reds lost momentum after the fans left their seats, and the drab atmosphere is believed to have contributed to Adam Johnson and Jermaine Defoe getting the better
of Simon
Mignolet.
Jordan Henderson, Raheem Sterling and Simon
Mignolet get the chance to show
of their acting prowess and probably do a better job
of it than most footballers.
Damien Delaney was credited with the goal, but it was clear that his shot — while on target — would not have beaten
Mignolet without hitting the back
of a Liverpool defender.
The German does not look much
of an alternative to first - choice «keeper Simon
Mignolet, with his kicking weak tonight and his handling suspect.
Mignolet posted a picture from his official Twitter account showing the extent
of his ankle injury.
Rodgers has already completed the free transfer signing
of experienced Man City defender Kolo Toure and Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas and the Anfield side have agreed a # 10m deal with Sunderland to sign Black Cats keeper
Mignolet and will move to secure personal terms with the custodian.
Simon
Mignolet has spoken
of his excitement at seeing compatriot Divock Origi in a Liverpool shirt next season.
It look less than 150 seconds into the second half
of the Europa League clash for Borussia Dortmund to snatch the lead from Liverpool in what has been dubbed «El Kloppico» as Mats Hummels header slipped past Simon
Mignolet to give the German giants a 1 - 1 equalizer.
Meanwhile Simon
Mignolet is becoming more
of a liability on Merseyside and although Victor Valdes has also been linked this fellow Spaniard could act as great competition to the current No. 1.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been disappointed with the performance
of starting goalkeeper Simon
Mignolet over the last few weeks, and he appears to be looking for a replacement in the January transfer window.
He then signed 14 players in the summer, sold Simon
Mignolet and Stephane Sessegnon, and was sacked before the end
of September.
Mignolet's second save
of the shootout presented Joe Allen with the chance to make himself a hero.
Liverpool's current number one, Simon
Mignolet, has improved in the second half
of the campaign after being dropped in January, following a number
of high - profile blunders.
Whether he's happier to bring Loris Karius in or to potentially kick Simon
Mignolet out, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is happy nonetheless to have brought the 22 - year - old goalkeeper to Anfield as one
of his first major signings with the club.
Liverpool clearly need an upgrade in goal themselves after a series
of unconvincing displays from Simon
Mignolet and Loris Karius this season, and Navas would surely fit the bill.
The likes
of Barcelona's Victor Valdes and Stoke City's Asmir Begovic had been linked, but
Mignolet now seems to be the preferred choice
of the French manager.
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.
In fact, if Lpool did not have Coutinho and
Mignolet they would have lost almost every game in the 2nd half
of the season.
Brendan Rodgers has already had a very successful summer transfer window having brought in Kolo Toure, Luis Alberto, Iago Aspas and Simon
Mignolet for a total outlay
of around # 23m.
Sunderland are unlikely to want to sell the player but
Mignolet will want to leave the Stadium
of Light should a big club lie Arsenal come calling.
Liverpool's current goalkeeper Simon
Mignolet has come under serious criticism this season for a string
of inconsistent performances, and Brendan Rodgers is likely to try and bring in another top notch stopper to compete with the Belgian for the no. 1 jersey.
Despite having been out
of action for the past few months he would still be an improvement on Simon
Mignolet on current form.
Courtois is currently on loan at Atletico Madrid and has put in an number
of impressive performances for the La Liga side but
Mignolet is keen to regain his place in the starting eleven before next summer's World Cup finals tournament in Brazil.
His arrival will be a concern for current number one Simon
Mignolet, who despite doing a solid job for the most part this season, has been guilty
of making some high - profile mistakes.
Despite Sunderland struggling in the league this season,
Mignolet has been one
of their most consistent performers and the club would likely find themselves even closer to the relegation zone were it not for his heroics.
Hull's second was the result
of a long ball over the top, which Oumar Niasse raced onto before holding off two defenders and sliding cooly under
Mignolet.
At the end
of the 45 mins I don't think that
Mignolet has had to break into a sweat once....