Oh the hypocrisy of it all…

Nice banner, but now Liverpool are being pumped with millions by their new American sugar daddy, I think it’s a tad hypocritical of them. I’d be convinced otherwise if the new owners developed a football academy for local kids, at least it would be an indigenous team. Something Manchester United did in the 90s. Not going to happen.  

Benitez is already shopping, but denies it’ll be a Chelsea situation, “More money will make it better for us. Manchester United have spent big money on key players, and now we have the spine of a team maybe we can approach the market like they have done. But it is not going to be a Chelsea-situation here.” He also said “We have plans to improve everything. The stadium, the squad, young players, everything that can be really good for the club. “

I think he’s trying to say that he’s going to use an in between strategy, while buying some players, he’ll attempt to keep a tradition alive, by balancing it with young players that can come through, at the more grass roots level. But so far, since Rafa arrived at Liverpool I can’t remember him opening  chances for the youth to come through the local ranks, if anything his reliance on imports from abroad has surpassed Houllier. Either Steven Gerard is some amazing exception, or the pressures of marketability, and quick fix results simply work against any local talent. Gerard is an exceptional talent, but there’s  plenty of potential to tapped through local young players,  talent is there with the right resources and opportunities. Sure Rafa can say he’s not going the Chelsea route, but his track record doesn’t show him that much different, I’d be amazed if anything changes at all. Expect more quick, expensive buys, Liverpool may not do a complete Chelsea, but they’ll come sure close.

Nice read: Liverpool - the new Chelsea?