Criticising Klopp's Debut season is Lazy
It's bewildering to me but there are some fans who are dissatisfied with how Jurgen Klopp's first season as Reds boss panned out. A run to the Europa League final littered with memorable moments and a League Cup final wasn't enough to appease an impatient, Premier League deprived bunch of fans. Those who seem offended at the God like status Klopp already has with the Anfield faithful.
Tony Evans recently wrote a piece for ESPN about Klopp's debut season in …
Player Ratings from Liverpool's 1-1 draw at West Brom
At the end of a game that felt like one which neither side attached too much importance to, Liverpool came out unscathed as Jordon Ibe's sublime equalizer salvaged a point for the Reds at The Hawthorns.
It was a result which meant that the Reds finished the Premier League in 8th place, without reaching the 60-point mark. It also means that our European involvement for next season entirely hinges on the result of the Europa League final in Basel on …
Liverpool 2 Watford 0: Player Ratings
Liverpool had a comfortable afternoon for most parts of the game against Watford, as they dominated both the possession and scoring to walk away with the three points. Watford created a couple of opportunities but Simon Mignolet was firm enough to deny them.
Here are my ratings for each Red.
Simon Mignolet (7) - Simon Mignolet was to be rested for this game, but had to play due to Ward's injury in training. He had a quiet opening half as there were …
Emre Can, a risk worth taking?
Less than a month ago, Liverpool had beaten Borussia Dortmund at Anfield in one of the most spectacular games in recent memory. Subsequently, Liverpool became favourites to win the Europa League and secure a Champions League spot, under the guidance of Jürgen Klopp. The following two league victories, against Bournemouth and Everton, led many to believe that Liverpool would coast their way through the remaining league games and Europa League semi-final matches without the injured Emre Can; but horrorshow displays against …
The Blame Game - A Tactical look at the Villarreal loss
The blame game is funny. Liverpool lose and it's almost like some fans go out of their way to criticise a player they dislike even if their only at 10% fault for the goal that lost the Reds the match. Narrow minded doesn't do it justice. Like a bull locked on to a red flag, they'll carry on after it no matter what or how many obstacles you put in their path.
It's a bit of a self destructive trait. …
Observations from Liverpool's 2-1 win at Bournemouth
A day that started with a poignant tribute to the ninety-six from AFC Bournemouth, ended in joy for Liverpool as a hugely changed squad came out 2-1 winners on the south coast. Goals from Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge put the Reds in cruise control, but Joshua King's late goal ensured a jittery final few seconds for the Reds.
For Jurgen Klopp, the overriding emotion would be joy at the end of a tough week in which his team have …
Kevin Stewart: Keep as a Squad Player or Jettison?
Kevin Stewart finally made his return to the Liverpool first team this weekend after suffering ankle ligament damage in February just as it looked like he was becoming a decent squad player.
Stewart is one of a number of players that have seen their opportunities broadened by the arrival of Jürgen Klopp. Youngsters such as Cameron Brannagan, Sheyi Ojo and Divock Origi have all found first team football a more frequent friend in recent months and each is showing great …
Liverpool 4-1 Stoke - Player Ratings
Sandwiched in between two legs of the Europa League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund, Stoke City's visit to Anfield could have provided multiple headaches for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool. Instead, it was a dominant display from the Reds, as they turned on the style in a 4-1 defeat of the Potters.
Apart from getting the win, Klopp also received an added bonus in that he was able to completely rest Philippe Coutinho, Dejan Lovren and Mamadou Sakho ahead of the return …
Player Comparison: Joe Allen vs Jordan Henderson
Two of the most pertinent issues surrounding the Liverpool squad at this moment in time involve the Welsh midfielder Joe Allen. The diminutive Welsh international has found his role in the squad somewhat limited at times under new manager Jürgen Klopp whilst, puzzlingly, still finding himself at the centre of some good talking points amongst the Liverpool fan base.
The first issue that everyone has an opinion on is whether or not Liverpool should keep Allen. He’s not a proper …
Keep or Sell? Does Joe Allen Deserve Hero Status?
When he arrived in the summer of 2012, Joe Allen was something of a statement signing for Brendan Rodgers; he was the player he desperately wanted. The two had worked well together at Swansea and Rodgers saw Allen as a vital cog, a key component in how he envisaged his Liverpool team playing. Many questioned the £15m price tag, but Rodgers was just delighted to get his man and was confident Allen would prove his worth. Unfortunately though, a quip …