Dead man walking....We have a dead man walking at Anfield!
Hodgson first signing of his regin at Liverpool, Joe Cole, seems to have
scored a lifeline in the injury time to save Hodgson from being sacked
on the day. This look like a great beginning to the new year with a
hard-fought victory but the fact remains that the crisis and the storm
is not over in Anfield, in fact, it is far from it.
I am actually quite sympathise with Hodgson's situation but when he was
appointed as the manager at the club, he should know what was to be
expected from the most decorated club in Britain. He don't have the
experience, knowledge and vigour to lead a big team to glories and
trophies. He simply has too high a mountain to overcome and too big a
hat to wear, and he is staying at Anfield on a borrowed-time now.
I don't think he will still be the manager on 1st February.
The only possible reason to save him from being sacked will be to win the
home and away premier league matches for the month of January and the
all-important FA Cup crash at Old Trafford on 8 January this Saturday
and the derby match at home against Everton on 16 January.
But I still don't see the above scenario will materialised so I am
looking forward to King Kenny being assigned as the interim manager
for the time being till the season ends before settling for the next
younger manager as wanted by John Henry.
During the home victory against Bolton, the Reds played like
men on a mission and like a possessed man, chasing after every
lose balls and pressing hard at the Bolton players. If only the team
the re-produce such a attuitude and drive in every match played.
Torres took responsibilities on his shoulder and try to create as
many scoring opportunities for himself, but he may have done too much
by himself. He is not really a good dribbler and should leave the
responsibility to other Reds like Maxi. Nevertheless he scored
a pretty first-timer with assist from Gerrald.
I don't have a good impression of Joe Cole as I feel that he is
a over-rated player who Chelsea forsake and Hodgson hoped that
he can make him good again. He was very lucky that his goal was
given as at other occasions, he maybe ruled offside and the
controversial goal will be disallowed. I still feel that that he did
not play to his full potential but he don't have too many years to
prove so. He is not suitable to play as a left-wing as what Hodgson
deems to be, and should be play in the mid-field or even a supporting
striker. I hope to see him excel and be featured in future matches.
With the January transfer window opened, Liverpool need to
bring in quality players who can be immediately put to use to
allow the team to finish at a more respectable placing in the league.
If the articles are to be true, we are being linked to Hamburg's Dutch
winger and striker Eljero Elia as a partner for Torres.I have done
some research on the player obviously from Youtube and some other
football sites, the price tag of 13 million is a good deal. He is young but
well-experienced at 24 and although he may over-dribbled at times but he
will be a great addition and asset to the team and can be the next Nani,
Valencia or even Ronaldo if he can mature at Anfield. The confirmation
of this deal may mean the end of Babel time at Anfield but if this is what
the club needs, then it is the route that we got to take.
We are also linked with Werder's German international defender
Mertesacker, and I feel that this is a no-brainer if we can get hold with
such experienced and skilled player for a mere 10 million. He is still young
for a defender at 26 and have at least 5 more years to contribute to the
team. I say just bring the cash out and get the German in!
Other quality players that Liverpool are link with include CSKA's Keisuke
Honda, Ajax's out-of-favour striker Luis Suarez, Wigan's Charles
N'Zogbia, and others like Eden Hazard, Antoine Griezmann....
I do hope that Liverpool can sign at least 3 players in January and
I expect to see Jovanovic and Poulsen, out of the team.
Liverpool next match will be away at Blackburn on Wednesday (Thursday
morning 4am in Singapore) and if Hodgson really want to get rid
of his away-game jinx, then this is another good chance to prove otherwise.
If the team play like the Bolton match, then expect the Reds to come
home with the 2nd victory of year 2011.
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