Disappointing result with an ordinary performance to match.
WBA gave us possession and we couldn't make it count. Toothless. We need 2 additional quality strikers to add to Origi and Sturridge (who cannot be relied upon). Ship out Borini, Lambert and Balotelli and start again up top.
I thought Sterling for 60-65mins gave his all and fought, ran and tried his best but he isn't a world beater and therefore shouldn't be looked upon to be our 'Suarez'. But he gave a good account of himself then faded in the last 20-25mins. Coutinho was his usual self, looking to unlock or shoot things but he needs that extra bit of quality ahead of him and Sterling to make our creativity produce results, and clearly Balotelli isn't the man for this, nor Borini, nor Lambert.
Ibe was unlucky hitting the bar, while our striking options, or lack of are a worry, so to is CM midfield IMO - Allen, Lucas and Henderson who signed a new contract way above his worth and impact - that's a cause for concern (the midfield area) too.
Quite simply, we haven't scored nearly enough goals this season and that's been our main downfall.
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