Bad day at the office, no doubt about that.
With the 4 CBs today, we looked unbalanced, not just at the back, but when the 'fullbacks' tried to go forward. Not critisicing the lads who played there, it's just not their natural game.
In the center, we were sloppy - SG, Lucas and Hendo won't sleep well tonight. SG still the pick for me, Hendo did a lot of running, but for some reason Lucas's legs look gone, he's looked leggy since season start. He may need a rest.
We missed Coutinho badly. He's creative, makes defenders nervous, puts them on the back foot, passes accurately and has end product. To often Aspas and Sterling had no end product.
Sturridge looked a bit off today too.
Throughout the team, we looked lethargic and lacking belief, which is a worry. We didn't look like we were going to score once we went behind.
At least Luis is coming back. So much for everyone who said we should dump the guy. Reality check. Can't expect too much from the guy, he hasnt been playing competitively, but at least we know he has goals in him, and we have been depending way to much on Sturridge for that up to now. Daniel has done a great job, have nothing bad to say about him, but he needs help, someone to take the pressure of him.
We lost today, but its not a disaster, still a decent start to the season. But like Alan P, we need to bounce back. Squad depth, quality, yadda yadda.... yep, that is still a problem - but we are better than that performance today.
Suarez ... welcome back...
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