CounterPressers
@CounterPressers
Against the tide, tactical process over outcome; unswayed by external sentiment | Scout/Analyst/Writer
Hugo Ekitiké MUST be Liverpool's number 1 ST target. Forget Alexander Isak. This is football's Victor Wembanyama. This is a generational striker. 🧵.

Before any LW addition, this is how Arne Slot should setup if he were to get Alexander Isak. - Szoboszlai over Mac Allister for added legs and ground coverage with rest defence - a front 6 that can break down any defence - Wirtz dropping into the pocket to progress play

I cannot wait until the masses of Premier League watchers finally find out about Dan Ndoye. This is an exceptional footballer. Zone dominator who will kill you from any angle.
🚨🌳 EXCL: Dan Ndoye to Nottingham Forest, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between clubs and player side. €40m plus add-ons, player due to travel to England in the next 24h for medical. Marinakis wanted a top signing to replace Elanga, Ndoye said yes to #NFFC. Now done.
This is Benjamin Šeško at his current ceiling - imagine getting these kind of romances 15-20 times a season. That is where Šeško has to take that next step; these MUST become his standard. He has all the tools to become one of the best strikers in the world. Consistency is…
Benjamin Šeško vs. Bayern Munich
Good move for Mikey Moore. Playing in Scotland will allow him to adapt to the physical nature of senior men’s football. Will get plenty of minutes domestically and European football which will do him a world of good!
Tottenham forward Mikey Moore is expected to join Rangers on a season-long-loan deal. Straight loan. Moore chose Rangers despite several offers in the Championship. (W/ @SahilJaidka)
20 year old Alexander Isak scoring 2 goals and getting an assist at the Bernabéu against all-timers. You can’t teach that cold-blooded killer instinct, you’ve either got or you don’t - Isak has always had it.
Look at the rate of Florian Wirtz’ processing speed. This allows him to slow/speed-up play with incredible ease. He can pause in congested areas and wait for the killer pass to open up or speed-up play & bypass the press. Liverpool haven’t had this quality since Thiago.
Florian Wirtz vs AC Milan
€75M for Luis Diaz is another master stroke from Michael Edwards. Good value deal for a player in his prime but represents an opportunity to upgrade the technical + mental side of the squad.
Interested to hear what my fans think the key elements to Wirtz game are that we have never seen before in a Liverpool shirt? I will share my thoughts later but really keen to hear what you think makes him standout here.
Florian Wirtz vs AC Milan
Adam Wharton HAS to be a starter for England at the 2026 World Cup. Not having him in the starting XI was the reason why England didn’t win EURO 2024. Spain possessed these elite technicians that could progress the ball regardless of the pressure. England didn’t. I’m sure…
Adam Wharton vs Man City
This is exactly the type of profile Liverpool are missing; a pass-first, unstoppable progressor of play. The most Spanish English footballer of all time. Van Dijk will give the ball to him and it will instantly be at the feet of the front men. Priceless.
Adam Wharton vs Aston Villa. He's so, so good.
This is the equivalent of a Virgil van Dijk, Alisson or Mohamed Salah level signing. Stratospheric ceiling raisers that are T2 in their positions. A player that would comfortably elevate Real Madrid and Barcelona. Rolls-Royce CF.
Alexander Isak - 2024/2025
Liverpool will need a monstrous midfield addition in 2026 and there are only 2 viable options: Adam Wharton or Carlos Baleba. For me, Baleba would solve more issues than Wharton. Superior ground coverage and OOP game. Top technician and can progress via carrying or passing.
Carlos Baleba - 24/25 season.
Liverpool need 2 more signings + Isak and they have the perfect squad. Alisson Mamardashvili Woodman Frimpong Bradley Van Dijk Konate Guehi Gomez Kerkez Robertson Mac Allister Gravenberch Szoboszlai Jones Bajcetic Endo Nyoni Salah Wirtz Isak Ekitike Gakpo Rodrygo Ngumoha
Considering the high value assets Liverpool have to sell in Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Harvey Elliott, I think they will still target a LW in Rodrygo. But, in the case Liverpool get only Isak, Ekitike could easily play that LW role for Slot.
Hugo Ekitike AND Alexander Isak is actually insane. The kind of greed they talk about in the Bible.
[🟢] MAJOR BREAKING: ISAK REMAINS TARGET FOR LIVERPOOL. [@FabrizioRomano]
Jorrel Hato would be an absolutely incredible signing for Chelsea. Represents a clear upgrade on Marc Cucurella for the long-term future whilst keeps in line with Chelsea’s overarching recruitment strategy.

Jorrel Hato would be an absolutely incredible signing for Chelsea. Represents a clear upgrade on Marc Cucurella for the long-term future whilst keeps in line with Chelsea’s overarching recruitment strategy.

I’m investing all my stocks into Djeidi Gassama this summer. That PSG education will quickly see him become one of the best players in Scotland, then he’ll move to England.
A beautiful counter-attack 😍
This season it seems like the premier league is changing guards: From the likes of KDB to Wirtz etc… Only one man stays constant in both eras. 🇪🇬👑
Viktor Gyökeres will be the 9th best striker in the Premier League. - Erling Haaland - Alexander Isak - Hugo Ekitike - Dominic Solanke - Joao Pedro - Ollie Watkins - Thierno Barry - Jean-Philippe Mateta - Viktor Gyökeres