ECHO Comment: "Fears of Witch-hunt Against Liverpool FC"

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Waffle waffle ... I put out the best team on Tuesday that could get a result. My players were magnificent, I think the criticism is a disservice to them. ... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle... had a game plan against the best team in the world right now, to stay in the game, control. We then opened up the game with the subs... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle. .. the idea was to be in the game still after 65 minutes, which we did, then use Steven’s passing ability, Raheem’s pace and Coutinho’s creativity.

I was very proud of the players and the supporters — over 4,000 of them there giving the team a great backing. The criticism is unfair... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle... To call Kolo Toure, Lucas Leiva or Adam Lallana a “reserve”? Those players deserve more praise than that.

I know in my heart that I make decisions in the best interest of Liverpool FC. The performance spoke louder than any words I can say... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle... What’s befitting of this club is keeping it at the top of where it should be and ensure we’re competing in the Champions League. ... waffle waffle

Waffle... waffle What’s hard for journalists is you don’t know the full extent of who could play. Gerrard had a scan the day before. Waffle waffle

Waffle waffle ... Kolo Toure and Martin Skrtel were outstanding. Kolo is a leader on and off the pitch, he knows the deal with his game time here.... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle. .. Daniel Sturridge was out on the field with the rehab team today, but he’s still a way off returning. Waffle waffle


Waffle waffle... We’re in regular contact with him (Orhigi). He’s a big talent, for someone so young, we’re looking at aspects of his game for him to improve in... waffle waffle


Waffle waffle ... This weekend’s game against Chelsea is obviously a big game. We’ll have learnt from last season’s defeat to them, it’ll be tough though. They’re the best team in the league at the moment, that’s why they are top of the league. ... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle... When we play at Anfield, no matter the opponent, we have every confidence we can go on and get a result... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle... This game offers us a great chance at home to get a result and can kick-start the season for us... waffle waffle


Waffle waffle... I think Gerrard recovering mentally shows the magnificent response from him. There was no blame, just unfortunate... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle... He was instrumental to our run last year and how well we played. He’s a big character and bounced back well from that ... waffle waffle

Waffle waffle ... This isn’t a computer game. We’re dealing with the reality of lots of games in a short space of time. We need to make changes. Waffle waffle



Waffle waffle... Mine and Roy Hodgson’s relationship is fine. I got Roy’s voicemail, but there was no need to get back straight away. No problem... waffle waffle
 
To be fair to Origi he'll have learned an awful lot tonight - how to lose on Merseyside for a start - he should get used to that a few more times when he replaces the Real bound Sterling.
 
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Jonathan Wilson
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Which brings us back to Liverpool. As they continue to struggle at the back, particularly from set pieces, there’s been much grumbling about individuals in the back four. But Dejan Lovren isn’t a bad defender; he was excellent at Southampton last season. Martin Skrtel may be getting on, but he was a rock under Rafael Benitez. Mamadou Sakho may have been overhyped, but he’s still an imposing player and regular feature in the France squad. Kolo Toure may suffer lapses on concentration, but he’s still a more than adequate reserve centre-back.

If they’re all finding life difficult, then maybe the issue isn’t personnel but the system.

Phil Jagielka and Gary Cahill, it can also be said, have looked far more composed since August than they did during the World Cup, which perhaps offers the biggest clue as to the issue: if central midfield consists of Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson, the defence is going to come under pressure. Therefore, with Lucas Leiva and Emre Can at the base of midfield supported by Joe Allen, perhaps it is no coincidence that Liverpool produced their most convincing defensive display in some time.

Only Rodgers actually knows what the motivation behind his team selection at the Bernabeu was, but whatever his thinking, he may have gained a valuable insight into the combinations that can give his side an additional resilience.
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i would be very content if they went with this as their midfield 3 for the rest of the season. no creativity whatsoever, so they would score about 10 goals in the remaining 28 games and the fact they themselves are poor players and the defence is woeful means they will still sship goals left, right and centre and lose hatfuls.

brendan set out a team to "beat" the best team in the world, surely these 3 are good enough to play against any other team in the world then? we will see none of them vs chelsea - nailed on.

he's in cuckoo land if he thinks people are going to believe that he actually put that team out as the "best possible team". all a smokescreen to avoid the fine from UEFA - the mugs who decided they would prefer this team in their premiere competition over us - well done UEFA, well done indeed you cretins.
 
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