Finally the first victory for King Kenny back as
Liverpool's manager, and never mind it was against
a team like Wolves. The fact that this is an away
match made the victory sweeter and enjoyable.
Let continue the style of playing and form in this
Wednesday home game against Fulham.
Another 3-0 victory will do fine in regaining the
positive sign in our goal difference column which
stands at -1 currently.
Raul Meireles was the man-of-the-match in this away
game as he set-up Torres for the simple tap-in with the
first goal, and delivered a wonderfully taken first-timer
dipper to score the 2nd goal. Kuyt setup Torres in the
dying minutes for the 3 goal with a blast up the opponent's
net. Actually, the match should have been wrapped up
in the first half if the finishing from players like Max,
Kuyt and Meireles were better. Like what we saw from
the Everton match, the Reds were much better in the
attack and really need to polish up the scoring opportunities
and kill off the opponent ruthlessly in the 1st half so that
Kenny can put in the reserves to have a feel of the match
in the 2nd half.
Torres looks to be back in his old self with good positioning
and predatory instinct and scored at the right place and
right time. But he need to watch his temper as he had been
piling up yellow cards for the last few matches and this is
not an favourable outcome when he will be suspended when
he hit the "quota". It is good that he is competitive and aggressive
in the match, but he should refrain from putting in the so-called
striker-tackle and leave no choice for the referee but to show
the yellow card.
This Wednesday match against Fulham will also see the return
of Gerrard, back from his 3-match suspension, and this will
leave a headache to Kenny as to where should he play the
Captain. Meireles had been commanding in the midfield and
should continue to play in this free-move role. Gerrard can
sit in the midfield with Lucas, and Kuyt and Maxi will run
the wings. This should be the optimal way to play.
The January transfer window will officially closed next Monday,
and although the Reds have been linked with multiple players,
there have not been any concrete deal to show yet. Luis Suarez
is the main focus this month, and I will be very glad to see him
wearing the Reds jersey come next week or maybe even this
few days. He is definitely worth his price and will be a marvelous
and attractive player to watch. A great asset to the team for sure.
Bring the cheque book out and sign him at a reasonable price
but don't ever miss out in signing a great player.
Blackpool's Charlie Adam is said to be very interesting in moving
to Anfield this month and may even force his way out, according
to various reports. He will be a good addition in the squad as an
utility player in the midfield commander role should Gerrard or
Meireles was unavailable. Sign him up.
Other players linked with the Reds include Young and Downing
of Villa. Given that Villa had just spend a foolish 24 million in
signing Bent, I think they might need to sell some players to balance
the book, and this will be a good opportunity to raid the team of
some quality signings.
I am actually looking forward to this Wednesday match against
Fulham with great expectation and enthusiasm, as I see the team
now full of energy, ambition, zeal and aggression to challenge to
finish in a Top 4 position. We are still able to win the league
mathematically and I won't admit defeat until it is realistically
impossible to be crown the champion.
Come on Reds, another 3-0 or better against Fulham will be
wonderful this Wednesday!
You Will Never Walk Alone!
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