Good come back lads, not a pretty performance and you really can see why this Villa team could go down because after going 2-1 down they sunk out of sight and offered nothing as a threat.
Game of 2 halves in more ways than just the scoreline, because in their half we were very good, in our half we were very bad.
Thought Coutinho, despite that miss, was outstanding. His and Luis' understanding and ability shone through the entire match, they both deserved a goal and probably both should of scored but still great displays by both of them and I'm buzzing how good they could become.
Downing showed why he should be part-exchanged because going back to his old club you'd expect something but he did absolutely nothing all game, from the first minute when he had a sh*te shot when he should of passed, crap little step on the ball lay offs and a poor free-kick would suggest he couldn't be arsed. I don't think it was that he couldn't be arsed, I just think he's just that bad unfortunately and hopefully Brendan's "he's been brilliant" is just a marketing ploy.
Glen Johnson was worse though, how we're missing Kelly to come in and let Glen get his head on straight because he was shocking.
Hendo did what he does and made a great run for his goal which I'd love to see more from him, that 'take a chance' attitude is something he needs to add and it was a really good finish which like others I had confidence he would just slot it home. Needs to still be more positive with his contributions and distributions, great energy as always though.
Lucas and Gerrard did well I thought and we didn't really have any trouble in the centre of the park, it was defensively where we were all at a sea and that can be highlighted by when Gerrard had to clear off the line from a corner when Hendo was picking up Benteke. That's just a mismatch and really does show that the work isn't being done on the coaching because that should never happen on a set piece.
Great come back though lads, something we haven't seen enough of and hope continues.
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