A frustrating result. From box to box our football was once again very good, the lads were utterly dominant in possession but it's clear we have some issues.
- First and foremost we don't commit enough players forward when we attack and especially when we get the ball wide. At times it feels as if all 3 midfieldes are sitting. Take the shackles off of Gerrard or get Shelvey in the side ahead of Sahin would be my solution.
- The burden to score on Luis is simply too great. He's been fantastic so far this season, arguably the best player in the league. Many posters claiming we need a goal scorer BUT he scores goals, we simply need other players chipping in. As well as young Sterling and Suso have done it's unreasonable to expect them to do it on a regular basis.
- With the way we play and the lack of penetration (for all the possession) we sorely miss Glen Johnson when he isn't in the team. That in itself is a bit of a worry.
Real shame not to get the 3 points today given that a win would have put us within 3-4 points of the top 4. Plus a tough game away at the bridge up next. Lose this one oand the media vultures will be circling in full force and it'll be "crisis at Anfied" again.
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