Player Ratings.2nd half
Dudek 6
Witbread 5
Henchoz 7
Hyppia 7
Carragher 6
Kewell 7
Diao 6
Biscan 7
Finnan 6
Baros 8
Sinama Pongolle 7
Witbread's mistake for leaving an opponent unmarked during a set
piece caused Liverpool to concede the goal.I'm sorry but I have to
say that Zak Witbread is not good enough.The tempo of the
game,playing style of the team was no where near the high standards
in the previous game against Celtic.
I am very disappointed with the performance today.The players
looked jaded and team effort to go forward was just not there.It
reminded me of the way the team used to play under Gerrard
Houllier.Defend,Long balls and counter attacks.Perharps,its because
Benitez was trying things out.But certainly,things never worked
well today
Gerrard should be in the middle,not right.Murphy will be better
utilised on the right.Warnock and Witbread are not good
enough.Carragher was below par at right back.I just feel that
Benitez has his mind set on a Hyppia-Henchoz pairing at centre back
and is desperate to fit in Carragher at right back.This is not the
ideal situation.Of course there is still Josemi in the running.I
have not seen him in action yet,so I shall not comment.
Cisse and Owen partnership never looked comfortable today.Perharps
they need more games.I will love to see Baros and Cisse together.Im
certain we will witness that in the next game against Roma.
Overall,hugely disappointing game today.Too much twinkling from the
previous impressive side.But,hey,this is all part of pre-season.
