Lucas Leiva
RODGERS TO PLAY JOE ALLEN V WEST HAM
Joe Allen looks likely to start against West Ham at Anfield this afternoon judging by Liverpool Manager Brendan Rodgers: “I thought Joe did well against Norwich,” Rodgers told the ECHO. “Of course there was a bit of anxiety and nervousness at times which comes from having not played for so long but in general I […]
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LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS V WEST BROM
Liverpool 4-1 West Brom Mignolet 7/10: Did what he had to do in goal, went the wrong way for Morrison’s penalty, good game. Johnson 7/10: Got forward very well, suffered a knee injury was eventually replaced by Kelly. Toure 6/10: Playing on the right of a 3-man defence, does alright, think he prefers a more […]
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POSSIBLE LIVERPOOL TEAM AGAINST PALACE
LIVERPOOL 3-1 CRYSTAL PALACE Liverpool ensured a return to the top of the Barclay’s Premier League with a comfortable victory against Palace at Anfield. Three first half goals from Daniel Sturridge, his seventh in the League, Luis Suarez and a penalty taken by Captain Steven Gerrard after Raheem Sterling was fouled in the box, gave Liverpool […]
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POLL: WHO SHOULD REPLACE LUCAS IN MIDFIELD THIS WEEKEND?
With Lucas Leiva, the midfield Monster suspended for Liverpool’s game at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, who do you think should replace him in the crucial defensive midfield role ahead of Ian Holloway’s side? Jordan Henderson is the obvious choice as he is a natural midfielder who would give us some stability in the […]
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LUCAS BANNED. SHOULD TOURE START IN MIDFIELD V CRYSTAL PALACE?
Following Lucas Leiva’s 5th yellow card in 6 games for Liverpool, the defensive midfielder will miss Saturday’s home game against Crystal Palace. The question is, who should replace him for this important game against Ian Hollaway’s battling team. The most obvious answer is to move Jordan Henderson into central midfield alongside Captain Steven Gerrard. However, I would make […]
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POSSIBLE LIVERPOOL TEAM TO PLAY SWANSEA ON MONDAY
Expect defensive “Marquee” signing Mahamado Sahko to make his debut for Brendan Rodger’s table-topping Liverpool team against Michael Laudrup’s Swansea next Monday evening. Along with Kolo Toure, Simon Mignolet, Andre Wisdom deputising for the injured Glen Johnson, it is hoped that the new back-line will be more than able to cope with Swansea’s Michu in […]
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PLAYER RATINGS V WEST HAM
Liverpool huffed and puffed but failed to break-down a defensive West Ham United side at Anfield today. Playing all the football, Brendan Rodger’s side had a goal by Sturridge ruled out for offside and a nailed-on penalty on Steven Gerrard denied by the referee. In the end, Liverpool had to settle for a 0-0 draw. […]
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PLAYER RATINGS V WIGAN
We are doing well lately, big wins against Swansea, Zenith and now a 4-0 thrashing of Wigan away leave us in seventh in the Premier League table in early March, hopeful signs and a positive attitude all round. Player Ratings v Wigan: Reina: 9/10 Pulled of a number of great saves at crucial times. Johnson: […]
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LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS IN NEAR MISS V ZENIT
Liverpool Player Ratings v Zenit: Reina: 6/10 Did little wrong, had an aimless swipe at a clearance but made a great save in the 2nd half from Hulk. Johnson: 5/10 Was solid but had a quiet game overall. Carragher: 6/10 Will be remembered for his mistake for Hulk’s goal, sadly, otherwise did very well. Agger: 7/10 […]
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DON’T DEPEND ON THE ANFIELD ROAR BRENDAN
Brendan Rodgers, Lucas Leiva and Steven Gerrard have all called on the fans to get Liverpool past Zenith St Petersburg in the Europa League on Thursday night. Brendan Rodgers commented: “The fans will be vital on Thursday night – as they always are in every game. But we’ll need them even more. I’m sure we’ll […]
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