Liverpool… back to normal?
People this morning are questioning if Liverpool are returning to “normal” following a couple of very poor performances.
However, before that, let me address the VAR, I have consistently stated that I always apply the “what if it was against us” attitude and had that been a Toulouse equaliser, I would have wanted the handball, perhaps not in the comical way it was dealt with but I think the right decision was made.
Worryingly last seasons habit of going a goal down has continued, that was the ninth time this season, I have excluded the Spurs game as we actually went a goal up, but then we didn’t somehow, but the first time we have failed to come back for at least a draw. Last season that wouldn’t have happened. I thought Jurgens tactic of starting with ten men and Tsimikas (worse than Paul Konchesky?) was a mistake and Robertsons absence is another area of concern, a change in formation may be the best solution.
This team is a work in progress and unsurprisingly the midfield has not quite gelled yet and the best combination is still to be found not stumbled upon, McAllister in particular has lots more to come. Only City (obvs), Newcastle and Villa have scored more and only City (obvs) and Arsenal have conceded less.
So for now I’m not too concerned, I do believe that Jurgen needs to remind (some) players that just because they are wearing a very famous jersey, they haven’t made it yet and they need to display the qualities that enabled them to have that opportunity. The best LFC/MUFC/MCFC/AFC etc etc sides worked just as hard as the opposition and their quality would then come through.
Howard (htf did Tsimikas get a new deal) Jones
Arsenal are Champions League dark horses? Nonsense…
Chris, Sunny South wrote about Arsenal being a dark horse for the Champions League. They’re fourth favourites with pretty much every bookmaker under the sun. There’s no darkness there buddy – it’s hardly Leicester winning the Premier League.
Simon “Google was my friend on this one” S, Cheshire