The timing of this game was bad for us, Gerrard won't use it as an excuse but Thursday took it's toll big time. We looked shattered and were second to just about every ball.
Saying that I don't think you can doubt that our CBs and keeper have improved immensely. With the same ones as last season we probably go in at HT 2 or 3- 0 down.
I started a thread on Barisic earlier saying he was out of his depth, which was too harsh. I was a bit disappointed in him going forward though.
Tav I'll stand by what I've said before, not sure he can start games like this. Tierney had him on toast in the first half.
Coulibaly was a big miss, dunno whether it was tiredness or what but Ejaria was looking for that extra touch and getting no space to do anything. He was also caught ball watching for their goal.
Kent did impress me today, worked hard and they struggled with him a fair bit when he got the ball.
The weakest part of their team is their defence, from that perspective it was disappointing to create virtually no cleat cut chances. Only save of note I can recall Gordon making was when Morelos cut inside and blasted it straight at him.
Again, tiredness must be taken in to consideration. We've got European football this season but I doubt we'll have any more games defending a lead with nine men.
We've got the break now, Coulibaly will be back and Grezda should be available so that's something to look forward to. With McAuley signing as well we've got good depth in defence.
Time for Stevie G to pick the boys up, our next four league games are must win. After that we'll have a much more accurate picture of the team.
