I blogged after the Tottenham game that I couldn't believe that Babel was being selected ahead of Yossi and predicted that Liverpool would not figure in the race for the Premiership this season. Rafa has seen the light with regard to the Israeli and Yossi repaid him last week big time, knocking in his third hatrick for the wheelstealers. Liverpool arrive at Upton Park desperate for points and with Rafa in no position to rotate - he simply has no alternatives to fill the boots of his big five attacking threats. So, worryingly, with no injuries, we are likely to face the full force of Liverpool today and that could result in a spanking.
The last two performances have been depressing and Zola must understand the need for more creativity from the off. Sitting back and inviting Liverpool on simply is not a viable option. But, of course, the inclusion of Diamanti and other attacking options could leave us vulnerable at the back. Hopefully Ilunga is fit to return as we will need him to combat Johnson's surges down the right. Tomkins against Torres worries me and Gerrard has his tail up again.
I would be pleased if we came away with a high scoring draw - 2-2 is a possibility - but if I was to invest money on the result, I'm sorry to say that it would be on a two or three to nil victory for Liverpool. Let's hope that nothing then kicks off on the long walks home given the closure of the tube stations.
One last observation - even if Liverpool do spank us today, they will not figure in the title race. The squad isn't good enough to last the pace.
4 comments:
Too early to write off Liverpool for the title me thinks!
Despite losing today, I'm glad that we fought back. I know one goal was a "silly" penalty, but the fact that we earned a penalty shows that we were on the attack. Also nice seeing Cole scoring. I really wish teh best for him. Good to know Noble's still doing alright in those set-pieces. Shame to lose Upson and Behrami, but at least they're not severe injuries, and I'm glad that we have good cover ups for them for the period we'll miss them..Also noticed Stanislas wasn't there..was he injured? Come on you Irons!!! I still believe, haha.
MEH
Why was Jimenez not taken into consideration for this game??
Had to watch the game on TV as I'm still in France and the most annoying thing was agreeing with some of that p***k Waddles comments basically we don't break quick enough don't give Cole enough support and play with no adventure He even said we will struggle this season and hey next weekend could see us in the bottom 3 Oh the joys of supporting West Ham Please allow the team to attack Zola we look pretty good when we go forward with purpose
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