Benteke

[Jairzinho]

It always baffles me that in times when a striker is playing poorly, or not fitting the style, he doesn't at least run himself into the ground. Make it fucking obvious you're giving everything. Fans in this country are pretty tolerant of players if they try. It's not like in Italy where if you play shit they don't give a fuck how much you're trying.

 

Do you really need the football brain of Suarez to run the channels occasionally, press the back four, and throw your weight about?

[JermainePennant]

Rodgers parting fuck you. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew he was getting sacked in the summer after they had him pull the trigger on his lieutenants. So he concocted a payback by writing a 40 page dossier on Benteke and how he'll use him to a bunch of gullible Americans that bought it hook, line and sinker.

 

He's currently laughing maniacally to himself on a speedboat, holding a mojito, somewhere in the Pacific.

Rodgers signed Benteke to play next to a partner, the problem right now is not Benteke it's the team not giving him the service he needs. I know it was the world class manager Tim sherwood who was able to get the best out of him but maybe someone with Klopps experience could learn how to aswell.

 

Benteke didn't destroy the Exeter defence by himself and is getting criticised for it, fair enough I suppose as our big players have always performed playing in these kind of games with youngsters haven't they.We only have to think back to games like Burnley and Barnsley where the stars done it all by themselves or the famous loss against arsenals reserves at anfield where baptista raped us and they got 5 or 6.

[Lee909]

Fuck off not giving him service

He managed to hide behind a Exeter defender when a great cross was put in yesterday. o run across the defender or towards the front post. He just hanged around the back post hopig it would come to him then started waiving his arms around in a strop that the ball didnt find him. 

He is crap,he football IQ is non existent. He would know how to make a run in his shorts let alone on the pitch

[Grinch]

Rodgers signed Benteke to play next to a partner, the problem right now is not Benteke it's the team not giving him the service he needs. I know it was the world class manager Tim sherwood who was able to get the best out of him but maybe someone with Klopps experience could learn how to aswell.

 

Benteke didn't destroy the Exeter defence by himself and is getting criticised for it, fair enough I suppose as our big players have always performed playing in these kind of games with youngsters haven't they.We only have to think back to games like Burnley and Barnsley where the stars done it all by themselves or the famous loss against arsenals reserves at anfield where baptista raped us and they got 5 or 6.

 

or our worst ever fa cup defeat against Oldham under your goodself.

[magicrat]

Rodgers signed Benteke to play next to a partner, the problem right now is not Benteke it's the team not giving him the service he needs. I know it was the world class manager Tim sherwood who was able to get the best out of him but maybe someone with Klopps experience could learn how to aswell.

 

Benteke didn't destroy the Exeter defence by himself and is getting criticised for it, fair enough I suppose as our big players have always performed playing in these kind of games with youngsters haven't they.We only have to think back to games like Burnley and Barnsley where the stars done it all by themselves or the famous loss against arsenals reserves at anfield where baptista raped us and they got 5 or 6.

 

We were playing 4th tier opponents ffs. Benteke should have been all over them and he had a strike partner for mist of the game, He missed a fucking sitter and I doubt those lads at the back for Exeter have had a much easier game against a big strong CF . There are no excuses for him

[bonesman]

Liverpool FC new boy Benteke: I'll prove Sherwood and all my doubters wrong

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• BY JAMES PEARCE

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Christian Benteke of Liverpool in action during a preseason friendly at County Ground on August 2, 2015 in Swindon, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

 

Christian Benteke has vowed to prove his doubters wrong as the striker set his sights on firing Liverpool FC into the Champions League.

The £32.5million new signing from Aston Villa insists he can handle the pressure of life at Anfield and is ready to start Sunday’s Premier League opener at Stoke City.

Some have questioned how the 6ft 3ins Belgium international will fit into Liverpool’s style with Villa boss Tim Sherwood warning him there was “no point going to a club where they don’t cross the ball”.

However, Benteke has hit back at his former manager and says there is much more to his game that aerial prowess.

“I don’t believe that what he said is true and I told him that,” Benteke said.

“I spoke with him and I explained the situation. I said football has changed and the football now is modern and I can adapt.

“It is not just about crossing, I can score normal goals too. I told him I am not afraid about it. If Liverpool bought me then they know how to use me.

“That’s why I came here - I’ll show I can play with my feet too.”

 

Christian Benteke of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during a preseason friendly at County Ground on August 2, 2015 in Swindon, England. (Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

 

Brendan Rodgers’ summer-long pursuit of Benteke finally reached a successful conclusion last month when Liverpool triggered his release clause.

The 24-year-old frontman became the second most expensive signing in the club’s history and inherited the No 9 shirt worn in the past by the likes of Ian Rush and Robbie Fowler.

It’s been some rise for Benteke, who was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. His family fled the country and emigrated to Belgium where he launched his career with Genk.

Villa signed him from Genk for £8million in 2012 and he plundered 49 goals in 101 games for the Midlanders. Now he’s relishing the prospect of swapping a relegation battle for a Champions League push.

“I wasn’t concerned about the move not happening because I have a big faith,” he said.

“I was praying and only God knows if something will happen, Nothing can stop it.

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“I think my family is more proud than me. It has been a long journey, but I keep calm. My family are happy for me because they know where I come from.

“I was first aware of Liverpool’s interest when I spoke with my agent after the FA Cup final.

“I don’t think about the transfer fee. I knew if I joined a big club I would have some pressure so I am ready for this challenge. I will work hard and not worry about things.

“I think the pressure will bring the best out of me. The money is high, but even if it was less when you join a big club there is pressure so I just have to deal with it.

“It is an honour to get this number and I am happy to have it. I don’t like to speak about what I am going to do, I like to speak on the pitch.

“Of course I want to get into the Champions League. I can help Liverpool do that.”

 

 

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Following Steven Gerrard’s exit, there’s room for a new Kop icon but Benteke says securing that kind of status isn’t his motivation.

“I am a player who came here to improve myself and to be bigger than before,” he said.

“I am not coming in here with the intention of being a hero to the fans. Of course, I would appreciate it if they love me but it is not my main goal. If I do well then everyone will be happy. It is up to me.

“I am going to do my best for the team. I believe I can produce the goals, but I am not alone here. That is the good thing. I have players behind me and around me.

“Now it is a different situation, a different pressure. Here it’s the pressure to be at the top and with Villa it was the pressure of not to go down. I believe whatever level I play at I will score goals.”

 

Aston Villa v Liverpool FC at Wembley for the semi final of the FA Cup. Martin Skrtel challenges Christian Benteke for the ball during the second half Photo: Colin Lane/Jason Roberts

 

Benteke’s arrival at Liverpool will have been a relief to the club’s defenders, who now only have to face him in training. The Reds have been tormented by the Belgian in recent years with him netting five goals in six games, including the equaliser in April’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.

“I told them we won’t fight like we used to do, now we will fight together any opponents,” he said.

“I don’t know why I did so well against Liverpool. But I hope the Liverpool fans see the player who played against them at Wembley. I played a good game in the semi-final and the final was a bit hard for all of us.”

 

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Benteke neatly side-stepped criticism from Roy Keane, the former Villa assistant boss, who claimed the striker’s lack of application in training would hold him back from fulfilling his full potential.

“He can say what he wants. I don’t want to be arrogant but since I came to England I’ve proved I wasn’t a bad player,” he said firmly.

However, Benteke was more forthcoming when asked about how Sherwood took the credit for his blistering form towards the back end of last season. Benteke had initially struggled on his return to action under Paul Lambert after six months out with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

But following the appointment of Sherwood he came to life - scoring a dozen goals in his last 13 appearances to save Villa from relegation.

“People don’t understand. It was a bit frustrating,” he said.

“It was like I had never been injured. He came in at a good time, at a time when I was getting fit and getting better, so it was like a good time for both of us. The right time for him and for me.

“Okay, he helped me a lot but I had been injured for a long time and I was getting back to what I could do. It was just a question of time. With Paul Lambert it was hard because I had just come back and had to help the team. We were struggling and when Tim came I was feeling better than before.”

Now Benteke wants to reproduce that kind of form for the Reds and the early signs are promising with him netting a stunning volley in last weekend’s friendly win over Swindon Town.

He has only played just over an hour during pre-season but is set to start at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday as Rodgers’ side look to avenge May’s 6-1 mauling.

“I feel very good and I’ll try to be fit for this weekend,” he said.

“I am looking forward to it. It is nice to start with a goal, especially for a striker for your confidence. I hope I can do the same in the league.

“It’s been easy to settle and I am happy to be here.”

 

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/liverpool-fc-new-boy-benteke-9806506

[Jairzinho]

 

 

 If Liverpool bought me then they know how to use me.

 

No.

[ZonkoVille77]

It's his brain that's the problem. He's just not an intelligent footballer

[waddy78]

Rodgers signed Benteke to play next to a partner, the problem right now is not Benteke it's the team not giving him the service he needs. I know it was the world class manager Tim sherwood who was able to get the best out of him but maybe someone with Klopps experience could learn how to aswell.

 

Benteke didn't destroy the Exeter defence by himself and is getting criticised for it, fair enough I suppose as our big players have always performed playing in these kind of games with youngsters haven't they.We only have to think back to games like Burnley and Barnsley where the stars done it all by themselves or the famous loss against arsenals reserves at anfield where baptista raped us and they got 5 or 6.

I've said it before and i'll say it again Pennant you really are a plant pot of the highest order.

[smilezzz]

Here's one for conspiracy theorists.

 

 

https://www.reddit.com/r/LiverpoolFC/comments/3bjl5z/clearing_up_some_misconceptions_surrounding/

That's the same shit some idiot in here posted before this waste of space signed in response to some of us questioning his signing.

 

 

 

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[Russ Atmosphere]

That's the same shit some idiot in here posted before this waste of space signed in response to some of us questioning his signing.

Yeah, it was patently Randy Lerner.

[smilezzz]

Yeah, it was patently Randy Lerner.

It still works on my tits. Why the fuck would anyone in the history of everything talk up selling their "best" player to fans of another club.

 

"Oh look, you lot have reservations, but every single one of them is false, and he's well worth the money and more. Would you like me wife to such your entire fan bases clocks as a perk to the purchase?"

 

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[3 Stacks]

It's pretty clear why Rodgers bought him. His job was on the line and he needed someone who could score goals. That's exactly what Benteke does, he is a "Premier League proven" 1 in 2 goal scorer.

 

There is and was no stylistic reason for it. It was entirely born out of the desperation. Just as much fault should be accorded to the people who wouldn't sack Rodgers or for giving him money to spend at the end of last season. 

[Creator Supreme]

Bought him to play with a partner!!?? Something he never liked doing with any other striker he had once Suarez gone? Not buying it, fuck off BRod!!

[VladimirIlyich]

I've said it before and i'll say it again Pennant you really are a plant pot of the highest order.

Never a truer word spoken on here.

[TheHowieLama]

H'e shit in the air - why do people keep suggesting he needs crosses flying in? That is not his type of service. Sturridge was tied with him for headed goals in 2013/14.

 

From Basstuned to red

 

The Belgian striker has been assisted for twenty-eight league goals in his time with the Villans, and of those eight have been from crosses (though not including corners; we’ll cover those in a later section). This means that 29% of his strikes have required a ball in from wide areas.

In the Premier League over the same period, there have been 627 goals created via crosses, from a total of 2,042 net-bulgers that have been assisted; 31% in percentage terms, so a slightly higher proportion than Benteke. The Belgian is no more reliant on crosses for goals than your average top flight team is at least.

[TheHowieLama]

double post
 

[Jairzinho]

So, er, what the fuck does he want?

[TheHowieLama]

A transfer.

[smilezzz]

I doubt Barca Madrid or Bayern will be interested based on his performances for us.

[G Richards]

Swap for Berahino?

Might suit both parties.

[Red House]

Swap for Berahino?

Might suit both parties.

 

As much of a cunt as Berahino is, that's actually not a bad idea.

[Chairman Meow]

Berahino, a player who has form for behaving like a cock and has had one good season in his career.

 

I'd pass on that one personally. 

[kemskem]

As much of a cunt as Berahino is, that's actually not a bad idea.

He's represented by Aidy Ward and the club shouldn't touch him with a barge pole IMO. Come to think of it, Jerome Sinclair is still with Aidy Ward - any young player has got no business having a twat like that represent them.

[Boss]

Rodgers signed Benteke to play next to a partner, the problem right now is not Benteke it's the team not giving him the service he needs. I know it was the world class manager Tim sherwood who was able to get the best out of him but maybe someone with Klopps experience could learn how to aswell.

 

Benteke didn't destroy the Exeter defence by himself and is getting criticised for it, fair enough I suppose as our big players have always performed playing in these kind of games with youngsters haven't they.We only have to think back to games like Burnley and Barnsley where the stars done it all by themselves or the famous loss against arsenals reserves at anfield where baptista raped us and they got 5 or 6.