A nil-nil away in Europe has normally been seen as a solid result. I agree in terms of the group it was a solid result. But these are unique times we find ourselves in as far as the club goes.
Struggling in the league, dumped from a cup by bottom tier representatives and showing no cohesion as a playing force. So by looking at performances last night we should be able to make further decisions about who should definitely go in January and who we can look to develop further.
I'm trying to ignore RH for the large part of this post as I expect he'll be gone by then but the danger is any new man coming in cannot stall in wielding the axe against players who have consistently underperformed for the club and team. Some also have become steady players but in my opinion will go no further at Liverpool and should seek alternate clubs for success.
Here is my assessment of last nights players...
Kelly - should be pressed more into the 1st team as RB, if we must keep Johnson then it should be as wide midfield bombing it down the wing
Spearing - although I like his attitude and development I think his 1st team influence will be limited and we could get a tidy sum for him and he will get more opportunities with another PL club.
Krygiakos - is a back up CD, a good option to rest Carragher for more games if he wants to play on for the next 2yrs.
Konchesky - please sell him. I have nothing good ot say about him.
Babel - underperforms every time. Lethargic and petulant. Sell Sell Sell.
NGog - a bit like Spearing, but until we buy a class striker and develop Pacheco more he will stay. Buy another striker and please sell.
Shelvey - put in a solid performance and I think he will be a very competent team player for the coming years.
Poulsen - time should be limited here as he is clearly out of his depth in the PL.
Ah well......
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