Okay, one year ago, we just got taken over by FSG.
In January 2011, we saw the departure of Fernando Torres and Ryan Babel with Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll coming in. Most importantly, we saw the King back on the throne - with Steve Clarke, his sidekick being added shortly after.
During the summer, we also saw the departures of Raul Meireles to Chelsea, Joe Cole and Alberto Aquilani out on loan and the sale of various deadwoods (Degen, El Zhar, Insua, Poulsen, Konchesky, Jovanovic and so on). Coming into Anfield, a mixture of experience, youth and potential - Charlie Adam, Jordan Henderson, Sebastian Coates, Doni, Stewart Downing, Jose Enrique and Craig Bellamy.
Okay, this isn't about what we expect to win or anything but after all that money spent, and majority of the problems already fixed (left back problem, midfield and so on), what do you think our squad is still lacking?
8 games into the season, everything looks great compared to this time, last year. We're playing better, there's more harmony in the squad, there's probably better atmosphere in our matches and we're at the right end of the table, though it could be better.
However, three issues still bother me.
I still think we lack serious pace in the side, especially on the wings, like what Aaron Lennon and Gareth Bale offer to Spurs or Theo Walcott does to Arsenal. It'd help a ton of Gerrard plays some hollywood throughball to the wings and our speed demon gets on the end of it to either score or set up someone else.
Also, I really think we need to improve our finishing/goal scoring. We had better chances on goal against United yesterday and only managed one goal. I think United had one shot on target, which was the goal. Sunderland game was also the same. We dominated Stoke away, but we failed to score.
Lastly, we need to be able to win games after going behind. The last league game we came back to win was against Bolton under Roy (2-1) last season and I think the last away game we came back to win was also against Bolton in 2009/2010. Contrast those to 2008/2009 where we went behind 11 times, winning 6 (Wigan, United x2, Man City, Portsmouth, Boro ), drawing 4 (Arsenal x2, Hull, Man City) and losing the Boro. That's a massive 22 points from a possible 33 points from losing positions.
I don't want to be negative or anything but I just feel these are some of the improvements we should be making in order to add some finishing touches to our project!
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