Caoimhín Kelleher

Nice problem to have, both are very good with their feet which is a big plus in the modern game (and matches Kenny's desire to play out from the back). The hype train with Bazunu has perhaps gone a little ott imo, he was directly responsible for the (dubious) penalty concession vs Portugal and got away with 3 or 4 hairy moments across the 3 games. Probably my red tinted glasses, but I have watched Kelleher quite a bit and I genuinely think he's the real deal. Baz has the jersey for now and that's entirely fair enough! What happens next season if both are the #2 keepers at Citeh and LFC respectively?

Of course Kelleher getting a game in the Premier league will be good for him. Yes he needs to be playing more, this should be his last at Liverpool while allision is hanging about but playing for Liverpool will be massive for him if it's once or ten times 

I think the most important thing for Kelleher is to start progressing at club level. International football is a bonus. He should hopefully get a good bit of game time this season in the cups.

Edited by t_rAndy - 10 Sep 2021 at 3:27pm

Bandwagon wrote: Left foot wrote: He's already fallen behind Bazunu and will be facing an uphill climb to challenge him now. Bazumu is playing league 1 but has the advantage of playing three massive senior internationals and acquitted himself very well. Even if kelleher gets 10 odd games under his belt for Liverpool I think he'll still be sitting down for the internationals. If he becomes Liverpool number 1 of a number 1 somewhere else then that's a different story. Exactly. 10 games odd scattered a cross a whole season is not good for any players development. Consistency is key and Kelleher has never had a run of more than 2 games at senior level! He should be out on loan playing week in and out. Liverpool have a more than competent back up in Adrian for their cup games and the odd injury to Alisson, if Alisson was to miss an extended part of the season through injury then they could just recall kelleher from loan.

Fatnacho wrote: He”ll end up starting quicker at a PL team than Bazunu. Playing 8 good games a season at Liverpool counts more than 40 games in League 1. Training with Alisson and Salah will prepare him better for the rigours of top flight football than facing the likes of Doncaster and Accrington Stanley every week. If Martinez was playing League 1 instead of deputising for Leno there is no way Villa would’ve bought him.

Fatnacho wrote: He”ll end up starting quicker at a PL team than Bazunu. Playing 8 good games a season at Liverpool counts more than 40 games in League 1. Training with Alisson and Salah will prepare him better for the rigours of top flight football than facing the likes of Doncaster and Accrington Stanley every week. If Martinez was playing League 1 instead of deputising for Leno there is no way Villa would’ve bought him.

Left foot wrote: Denis Irwin wrote: South American players cleared by FIFA to play this weekend  Well f**k it anyway  Was never going to happen, just an example of fifa posturing

Badgersboys9 wrote: What is the argument that Kelleher is a better keeper than Bazunu? Or is there one?

Bazunu is also 3 years younger then Kelleher, based on his recent performances he will be playing at a much higher level at 22. What was Kelleher doing at 19? Not slating Kelleher he had time on his side as 22 is so young for a goalie but playing 4 games a season as Liverpools no 2 isn't that impressive when you also consider what a calamity Adrian has been in the role. I still think a loan would be the best option for him.