EPL on Saturday : L'pool vs Sunderland

Båseline SG

LFC could have killed the game much earlier on but was let down with the finishing and misses. Gee.. these days, that seems to be main course. Mr. Green

Seems like LFC were stuck in first gear or some sort cos we never look to threaten overall. It was not a bad game but it just never got off to second gear and more. Like what Medicated Oli has pointed out, the CL games ahead might be the main reason why the tempo was not upped.

Despite Cisse's attempt to play the right wing, it was terrible. He's not tactically used to the right and it showed. Ball distribution was poor and there wasn't much serious throbbing at the defense. But nice haircut huh? Mr. Green

I particularly liked Sissoko's performance. He looked as if he's getting better once he plays more EPL matches. Tacklings were time better and there are decent shots at goal as well. This lad has a bright future and LFC will benefit alot from this young chap.

Well, 3 points in the bag. Very Happy

Båseline SG

More like they lacked the sharpness in front of goal. Nando had a header screwed at the side while Cisse did the same with a attempted volley. Another instance, Cisse could have head the ball gaolbound but choose to use his feet. Sibeh pek chek. Laughing

storm_freaky13 SG

sad to say… Liverpool play this way… i dun see them winning anything.. sigh very upset.

dragg SG

he is always going for fancy foot work.

he should be offloaded.

F.raon.I.R SG

bo!!!!!!!!!! show frm pool…....this is wat we expect frm european champs against lowly promoted team?should have thrashed them…..

Poolman SG

Hay people , I guess Sunderland's 0 shot at goal the whole match summed up the story ?

We dominate and won ....... that's what most important !

Guys , we have a UCL Qualifer second leg tie against CSKA Sofia on Tuesday , then follow by a SUPER CUP against another CSKA Moscow at Monaco on Friday, and a Sunday EPL match , do you think Benitez wanted the lads to go all out and drain ourself with our energy resources ?

Ay first I thought this is going to be a one-off 5-0 thing , but thinking back about the congested fixtures , i would do the same like Benitez . if i'm the manager .

Nevermind the score guys , we won , and best shot is , Sunderland has zero shot on goal .

CoolMyth SG

Just like to say something:

It's the same problem with 'Pool again, trying to find that perfect pass from midfield past the defence and losing the ball to the opposition before it lands on your strikers.

Where were the crosses? I only remembered 2 from Steve Finnan. I'm pretty sure that wasn't part of the plan. Everyone was taking it at very slow pace. Maybe except Momo.

They are trying to play the EPL the same way they played in Europe. This obviously does not work. The EPL game is not a tactical chess game, it's a straight-down-British-bulldog game. Attack furiously and you'll win.

Liverpool might just win the Champions League again, but in EPL, har!?!?! Be prepared to see them maybe getting 5th again.....

P.S: Tottenham is looking impressive. I bet them to clich the 4th place in the end. Mark this post. Cool

the Bear SG

uhh... gerrard injured...

also, something that has bugged me.. i've forgotten...

who was the captain before Hyypia?

Patrik SG

I am also betting on Spurs to get a least a 5th position this season.

Poolman SG

I think Benitez is wrong to say we need a winger , but looking at last night's match , I think we need Michael Owen like what Strait's Time has said , and a centre back , not a winger !

And please God bless Hyypia , Hyypia better not injured !

Takumi2eLimit SG

i wouldnt be surprised if Spurs finished above Pool. Laughing

frOst^~^nOva SG

I think the captain was Jamie Redknapp and the vice captain was Robbie Fowler but both of them was always injured so Sami Hyppia took over the captain's armband. Wink

Båseline SG

We do need a winger cos the right hand side is almost non-existent with no decent crosses and no serious threat to the opposition.

When Luis Garcia is put on the right, we lost numerous possession. He's more of a tricky forward than a winger IMO. And Cisse is a striker for gewd;s sake... technically he's good in the box but tactically and technically, he needs hellava improvement on the right.

Rafa did brought in a centre back but the young spaniard is one for the future and we still need a experienced back-up.

stellazio SG

Latest news,lyon and marseille interested in cisse..But den i feel liverpool will need michael owen and a quality right winger..Too bad figo rejected you guys.. Laughing

Medicated Oil SG

There is no need for wingers if the strikers are flying blank.

Liverpool already have a left winger and he is not really actively involved in the game during the first half.

Liverpool is seem playing the centre attack all the time.

Zenden is also seem drifting to the right at times.

I have to agreed with the rest that the spanish cum european way of playing soccer is suicidal for the physical game in the EPL.

We need some English players to rough out the victory.

Liverpool dun seem lethal when they push the ball forward as they are alway losing possession at the 6 yard box.

Just look like Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea, when they attack, there is alway one crowd of players flooding the opponent's 6 yard box, sniffing out loose ball.

OBSERVE LIVERPOOL FOR THE NEXT EPL GAME.

The two strikers are alway stranded and fighting the 4 defenders without any midfielders for support. Crying or Very sad

Båseline SG

I beg to differ, LFC does need wingers in all aspect. Great headers like Nando needs decent services from the wings as he had demonstrated given the opportunities.

It's funny sheetz cos LFC hadn't had decent wingers since what... McManaman left for RM? While Bolo looks hardworking on the left/centre/right... he didn't threaten much against the opposition.

If the line of attack is not align, it's hard for the strikers to get services and shots at goal. Misalignment of Line of attack occurs when you push to attack but ya flanks or centre is not supporting you and the attack breaks down. Gerrard made things click in the centre but the wings not doing their part to provide decent crosses.

Look at how C Ronaldo's substitution brought life into Man Utd's game against Boro. He took on the defenders, ruffled the defences and provide decent crosses. They can made a difference.

Båseline SG

I always supported the notion of more English players to bring some bite into the team like what Medicated Oil mentioned.

Spaniards brings technical flair but English brings dogged-like mentality into the team.

waitrose SG

We do need a right winger but that will not solve the problem. I think it is evident that something must be changed in the striking department as well. Playing with just one striker is not good. Probably Crouch is bought to fill that role. Morientes is just a temporary solution. But even then, I don't think playing with just one striker is going to work. I still have big doubts over Cisse's ability to produce goals. So he is not my ideal striking partner for Crouch. Also, I think the porblem now is that Rafa wants to play Gerrard, Alonso and Sissoko. So no choice but to go with 1 striker.

I have a suggestion. Why not play Gerrard at the right midfield? I am sure he will be better than Cisse or Garcia. Garcia is too lightweight and his trickery isn't impressive. Cisse is just not a right midfielder (remember Diouf?). Since Liverpool is blessed with good centre midfielder like Alonso, Sissoko and Hamann, I think playing Gerrard on the right is still ok. I think he has played in that position before. By doing that, we can play with 2 strikers. Also, Gerrard can have the option of playing as a free role behind the front two.

And my ideal strikers will be Crouch and Owen. So I think we really need to bring Owen back.

Poolman SG

But it'll be better than last season , when we won the UCL .

Can you see we're improving in our game ?

Our defensive record said it all , two games , conceded 0 goals !

Only if we can score just one more against each team , we could have won easily , cos I thought we're effectively defensive , in a right way . Our midfielders of Momo , Gerrard , Alonso doing a good job , even Warnock doing great , left midfield of Bolo doing well so far , only that ....... we lacked some finishing .

You'll be disappointed if you bet against L'pool this season .

X-men SG

I don't quite agree with you.

It's not like Sunuderland is not even close to the goal, they do have chances. If they convert those chances, Liverpool might even lost.

With a player advantage for the last 15 mins and we don't look like we have the advantage. This is the 2 match in a row that we have the extra man advantage. We did NOT score from open play... which really shows that we are seriously lack in goal scoring abilities. So many players doing the wrong thing at the wrong time. Riise had the chance to pass but choose to take a shot and made the shot go wide...

sigh.. if thats how we gonna play.... I dont see Liverpool going to improve their position from last season.

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