Benkovic

[StriderHiryu]

 

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

13 minutes ago, Bakey said:

“We’re pretty much the same,” said Rodgers of his squad. “Wes and Filip got injured in our last game, so Wes will probably miss next couple of games and start training next week.“Filip was more precautionary and will be able to join us in training over the next couple of days."Both of those aren’t going to be as long-term as we first thought."

Of course, that's what I would say if I were in the market for a CB, so the selling team didn't jack up the price. 

[Collymore]

Fuchs can also play at CB.

[MarriedaLeicesterGirl]

4 minutes ago, Collymore said:

Fuchs can also play at CB.

Heck, Mendy played CB for a few minutes on Saturday!

[Collymore]

3 minutes ago, MarriedaLeicesterGirl said:

Heck, Mendy played CB for a few minutes on Saturday!

...and didn't Ndidi actually start out as a CB in his career?

[Detroit Blues]

33 minutes ago, StriderHiryu said:

 

Very good news. That will allow us to be a bit more cautious in the transfer market, and not be at ransom of other clubs that know we are desperate for cover at the position. 

[StriderHiryu]

Just now, Detroit Blues said:

Very good news. That will allow us to be a bit more cautious in the transfer market, and not be at ransom of other clubs that know we are desperate for cover at the position. 

I’m sure like others on here I’d just like to see him play a few more times even if those games are cup or lower profile league games. Soyuncu didn’t play many games last season and didn’t look anything like the player he has become. Whether Benkovic can get to the same level we don’t know but if he can get some games with a view to playing more often with our extended schedule next season then that would be a good result for the club. 

 

In general our transfer strategy has become buying young players with potential and developing them and Benkovic in his weekend cameo already showed he has potential. 

[Nicolo Barella]

1 hour ago, Dahnsouff said:

Good news. Looked decent for a first (ish) outing.

Really started to grow into the game second half, that dribble through their whole team was sexy

[Spudulike]

Surprised to see him on the bench last night. 

[st albans fox]

1 minute ago, Spudulike said:

Surprised to see him on the bench last night. 

yes, considering BR said he should be ok to return to training later this week,...…………..

[Countryfox]

Could never understand why he doesn’t appear to be in Brendans thoughts when it comes to centre backs ..  and why we are looking to buy in January.    Now all is clear ...  when standing on grass Benko turns into Bambi ...   and can’t get back up.

[Nicolo Barella]

22 hours ago, Spudulike said:

Surprised to see him on the bench last night. 

Good news, means he isn't injured badly at all. Would like to see him come in as the 3rd centreback to close out a game as Brendan was wont to do with Morgan.

[Jimmy]

47 minutes ago, Countryfox said:

Could never understand why he doesn’t appear to be in Brendans thoughts when it comes to centre backs ..  and why we are looking to buy in January.    Now all is clear ...  when standing on grass Benko turns into Bambi ...   and can’t get back up.

one injury that was never allowed to fully heel when at Celtic doesn't make him a croc, plenty of players get minor knocks and injuries when returning from lengthy injuries as the body gets used to it again

[gurru991]

13 minutes ago, Jimmy said:

one injury that was never allowed to fully heel when at Celtic doesn't make him a croc, plenty of players get minor knocks and injuries when returning from lengthy injuries as the body gets used to it again

Well said !!

It's tough on players when they don't a full training camp, they seem to keep picking up little niggles. The upside of Benko is his age, once he gets regular playing time he will keep getting stronger.