Pretty decent game just like expected from the team.
Credit to BR for having faith in theses guys, partly forced on him, partly learning from the Hearts game and the effect it had on the team during the Arsenal game & partly cos he really has faith in trying out youngsters. at this moment I think we couldnt have had a better coach, Being a Rafa junkie i can believe i'm saying this. Even if we end up not doing great this season, though i believe we will do better than last season at least in the league, I think by the end of the season we would know the real value of our academy and also attract some quality youngsters to the club, knowing there is a coach which would give them a chance if they are good.
My slogan remains Regardless of age A player is either good or not good at all. Age & experience makes him better.
The defence was an embarrasment- Carra for my was finished last season, great servant but really time to retire, he shouldnt even wait till the end of the season, with this kinda performance i would be tempted to take Danny wilson over him. Iwill have SAMA above him in the pecking order, Enrique i wasnt surprised never rated him even in his Newcastle days, The truth is just manifesting, was surprised he made the cut in the season clearout, no wonder Glen gets Left back over him. Wisdom was good but needs to improve in his positioning, i believe that will come with time, but composed on the ball and supported the midfield okay, Coates was average also needs to command the back line more but good performance.
The midfield for most part of the game was absent, a lot of space was given to the opposition, i want to believe this was caused by not having a definitive holding midfielder or cos Sahin is still in the process of getting to where i knew him to be while he was in Germany. was impressed with his general game play and he distributed the ball ok, Suso was also good but was a little bit inviusible in the 2nd half could be due to fatigue, needs to improve in his decision making but overall great game by the youngster. Hendo was also good, quality assists, above average performance but still needs to command the middle like Jonjo did when he came on. These guys made Jonjo look like a Gerrard in his days, though he does remind me of a young Stevie with his rash tackles, runs thru the middle, close shaves and ofcourse the cracking goals, Did himself a lotta favours today and i believe with this kinda of performance he should be starting games.
Assaidi was decent, room for improvement, glad he was eager to take on players, Downing didnt have a good game, a below par performance, needs to up his game more especially in games like this where he is more of the experienced hand, Pacheco was played out of position so i wasnt surprised he was ineffective, I believe he is the most unlucky Liverpool youngster, i still think this kid is quality if given the right oppourtunities. Borini was ok but still expect more from him. didint take his chances well though his positioning is great, great work as part of the build up to the goals. Raheem had a cameo appearance I already know what he is capable of.
All in all i was impressed with the team and i see this as a sign of great things to come. Now i can sleep well at night knowing all is not lost. I see us performing okay this season definitely above 8th position, and its not cos of this game alone.
The only dissappointment for me tonite was Yesil not playing but i guess his time will come.
Just my thoughts on the game. sorry for the long post
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