Had 3 of Louis chance gone in, we know it would have been a different story. as the wind would have been knocked out of their sails and not the other way around. They probably wouldn't have come back from 3 - 0 down but thats another story. We can't continue with the likes of Allen, Henderson, Downing or even Stirling as first choice players. Three just not good enough, too lightweight and short of ideas or ability. Stirling should still be getting nursed into the first team, and not be looked upon as a first choice. He is already stating to look burned out and so predictable. because of his lack of impact, he's losing confidence. As for 'When the youngsters come through we'll have a great side' by the time they come good, the current spine of senior players will be gone, and we'llbe back to square one. We need to sahip out the lightweights, ship out the marginal players, keep the spine and the quality youngsters, and get some seriously decent hardened pros in in the summer, or I think we will lose the likes of Louis, Carras gone, Stevie has got 2 or 3 seasons left, Pepe will be gone looking for C.L. footy, and the likes of Johnson, Lucas, Enrique, Skrtel and agger will follow like rats leaving a sinking ship. We are currently hanging on to our 'historical status' by our fingertips. I can't see us getting any better with what we've currently got on board, I just hope Coutinho brings something more palletable to the table. At the moment we are relying on too few players, to carry the rest through. Don't think the massive world wide fan base will get us through this, only quality players will do it, and FSG need to realise quick, we need experience to dominate the center of the park, not potential. And yes, sturridge has made a difference up front, but where is the consistent service coming from ? Not often from the mid field as you would expect. We need established players before its too late.
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