Five Factors defeat Liverpool from Zenit

Opportunities Liverpool to qualify for the last 16 heavier.
Liverpool's 0-2 defeat of Zenit St Petersburg in the first leg of the Europa League round of 32, Thursday, February 14, 2013 (Friday morning GMT) is surprising. Because the Reds appear to dominate until midway through the second.

the following five mistakes that made Liverpool their chance to qualify for the last 16 of the more severe:

1. Weak midfield
Brendan Rodgers chose to rest and put Joe Allen Lucas, Jordan Henderson and captain Steven Gerrard. The result of their midfield overwhelmed offset Zenit game absence midfielder.

2. Rely on Luis Suarez
The only Liverpool player who played very well for 90 minutes is Luis Suarez. He almost put Liverpool ahead lebh first when his shot is not wide. But practically as long as the course of action that no other player threatened Zenit goalkeeper than Suarez, Glen Johnson and Stewart Downing.

3. Joe Allen performed poorly
Allen is expected to fill the position of Lucas. But she failed to carry out his duties. Several times the former Swansea City player could intruded opponent. Since joining this summer is not as good as the performance of Allen when he was at Swansea.

4. Factors Brendan Rodgers
One of the mistakes made by Rodgers is that he did not rush to replace players when standing still 0-0. Though obviously seen some players fatigue. He had to change players when the team was behind 0-2. That was only one player, namely Lucas replaces Raheem Sterling.

5. factor Hulk
The Liverpool defender can not guard Hulk perfectly. In fact he was one of the key players Zenit. The results in 69 minutes he could kick off beautiful from outside the box that failed dammed Pepe Reina.

Brendan Rodgers Impressed With Atmospheric Zenit St Petersburg

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers said he was impressed with the atmosphere of the match against Zenit St Petersburg, while his team were defeated by a score of 2-0.

Rodgers thanked fans Zenit and the Russian community that provides a good response to his club.

"I read and heard a lot about the club Zenit St Petersburg, the city and the people before us here," said Rodgers.

"I can only thank the club for what we received here."

"Everything is fantastic, no problems in the game, the atmosphere was fabulous and we would like to thank the Zenit and Russia."

Brendan Rodgers: Liverpool Still Have Opportunities

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers declared his team still has a chance to qualify for the Europa League round of 16, despite just a 2-0 defeat host Zenit St Petersburg in the first leg of the round of 32 on Friday (15/2) early morning hrs .

Zenit created two goals in the second half, scored the Hulk and Sergey Semak. With this defeat, the Reds should be able to win at least 3-0 at Anfield next week to get through to the next round.

Rodgers believes the opportunity is still there. He hopes his team can score the first goal in the second leg later.

"[2-0 defeat] can be improved and give us an opportunity to fight," said Rodgers told reporters.

"The next goal is worth very vital, and if we can do it, then it gives good momentum."

"I thought we looked solid and threatening passing attack. Before the break, we were barely able to excel., But we conceded two poor goals tonight. We ended the match with a defeat, we should be able to win."

Match Report: Zenit 2-0 Liverpool

 

EUROPA LEAGUE

Zenith 2-0 Liverpool Done
February 15, 2013 12:00 AM EDT
Petrovskij Stadium - Sankt-Peterburg (St. Petersburg)
Referee: ‬ Carlos Velasco
Attendance: ‬ 21000
69 'Hulk 72' Sergey Semak


Match Report: Zenit 2-0 Liverpool
A pair of goals from Hulk and shrubs into the Liverpool goal to bring one foot Zenit-eighths stepped into the final phase of the Europa League.

Zenit took a step into eighths-final round of the Europa League after bending Liverpool two goals without reply in the first leg 32 of the Europa League, in Petrovskij Stadium, Friday (15/2) pm dawn. A couple of nicks from Hulk and shrubs successfully provide an important victory for the hosts.

The first round

Playing in front of tens of thousands of supporters put the hosts appear confident. The game was only two minutes, Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina had to be made hard work of securing the net. Utilizing corner situation, Kerzakhov almost broke the visitors' goal if the goalkeeper does not readily make a rescue.

The Reds snapped. A moment later turns they invade through the action of Luis Suarez. Uruguay's attacker received the ball from Glen Johnson on the left side, and then move the striker cut the home defense before melesatkan kick which unfortunately is still widening.

Zenit again terrorize Reina. This time through the Hulk. He ran trick Liverpool defense before mendentumkan ball. Luckily Reina reflexes dismissed. The goalkeeper seemed shouted upset with the Liverpool defense off guard.

In the 15th minute Suarez almost opened the scoring for the visitors if he could be quieter in the hammer after outwit goalkeeper Melafeev opportunities. Field was bad as well be one factor stranded golden chance in front of it.

Entering the 26th minute attempt Zenit goalkeeper Reina. Hulk returned to spread threats, lucky Liverpool have defender Jamie Carragher full of experience who heroically to stop the movement of the striker.

Two minutes later Danny's turn to show off with a kick ambitious, Boal can not be denied by Reina, but ran into a pole and then entrenched in the Liverpool box and had been a crisis, but the Reds defense and then to sweep the ball out of the area.

Five minutes before halftime Suarez got the best of the opportunities that should be fruitful goal. From the left side of the Sterling sent the ball to Suarez who was standing at the mouth of the goal, the striker was unmarked and with a backheel kick. Unfortunately, stray light.

Until the two teams entered the locker room, the score was still eyeglasses.

The second half

Four minutes after the break Liverpool immediately step on the gas. Johnson was brilliant, he ran past four opposing players. However, the final settlement of her still not change the scoreboard, shot perfectly capable ignored by Malafeev and tipped corner.

An hour running game, both teams have not been able to break the deadlock. An action Suarez again failed goal to fruition. After receiving feedback from Downing, kick the striker back side of the net just Malafeev.

But nine minutes later the deadlock was finally broken. A kicking distance of the Hulk leads into the left corner inevitably Reina Liverpool. Zenit 1-0 lead.

The first goal is to make a mentally Zenit increasingly rising. Witsel get a chance in the 71st minute, but his effort was blocked. However, a minute later, a chance Zenit sweet fruit.

Shrubs successful doubles position after completing a flat cross from Anyukov. Skrtel should mengintersep, but the fortress Liverpool negligent. Zenit went away.

Six minutes into the game broke, Liverpool have the opportunity minimize the situation through a free kick in a position that is quite ideal. However, the execution Suarez still be well anticipated by Malafeev.

Similarly, the backlash that led Zenit to a long-range shot from Fayzulin. Had the agency Skrtel and Reina was fooled. Unfortunately, the ball is still sideways and chances were wasted.

Long whistle sounded, a 2-0 Zenit remain shaky.


Here's the lineup derived both sides in the first leg round of 32 Europa League.

Zenit starting XI: Malafeev, Anyukov, Lombaerts, Neto, Hubocan, Witsel, Denisov, Shirokov, Hulk, Kerzhakov, Danny.

Liverpool starting XI: Reina, Johnson, Enrique, Carragher, Skrtel, Allen, Henderson, Gerrard, Sterling, Downing, Suarez.

Dubious Sturridge, Sterling OK

 

LIVERPOOL, Zulfan cahyo.com - Liverpool striker, Daniel Sturridge, will undergo a fitness test until the last moment to decide whether to go down the arena when his team serve West Bromwich Albion on Monday (11/02/2013).

"We monitor the condition of Daniel in a few days. (The problem) is not so serious, but we need to explore how the current condition. We'll see on Sunday (02/10/2013) later," said Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

Former Chelsea striker 23-year-old has scored four goals in six matches with the Reds. Name Sturridge struck England manager Roy Hodgson at the last moment, when positive gain after Liverpool's 2-2 draw against Manchester City last weekend.

Besides Sturridge, Raheem Sterling was forced absence from international duty to defend England Under-21 at the half last week. However, Rodgers ascertain his condition was fit.

"Raheem was on the field (Friday) morning, so the conditions are right," said Rodgers. "Other players in good shape."

Liverpool Midfielder Shutter Malaga

 

Livepool strength that has not consistently make their performance less than brilliant this season. Some players are considered not able to show his best.

It was believed to be making coach Brendan Rodgers, that gush Liverpool still believed, in the upcoming summer transfer market will take off and bring in some players.

According to news from the Daily Express, one of the players shooting Rodgers is a playmaker Malaga, Manuel Iturra, which is expected to add to the creativity of the Reds midfield that season was considered somewhat monotonous and overly reliant on Steven Gerrard.

The new Iturra strengthens Malaga this season reportedly interested in playing in the UK and can only be welcomed intentions Liverpool. Players from Chile that allegedly can be obtained for a fee of around £ 3 million.

Jordan Henderson: Liverpool to face Zenit St Petersburg Focus

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson says his team to focus on Zenit St Petersburg who will be their opponents in the Europa League.

As is known, the Reds had just suffered a surprising defeat of West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League by a score of 2-0.
"We just have to keep going, keep my head held high and rising from it," said Henderson.

"We just have to stay positive and think about the next game to face Zenit in the Europa League."

"We know Europe is also an important game but to be honest, I think every game is important."

"We must continue to evolve and make sure we are on the right track."

Dominant, Liverpool's 0-2 defeat of West Brom Even at Anfield

 

Liverpool - Liverpool dominant and created many chances in home games cons West Bromwich Albion. Unfortunately when the 90-minute match ended the Reds have lost by two goals without reply.
In the match held at Anfield on Tuesday (02/12/2013) pm dawn, Liverpool since the first round game in control. Liverpool make Soccernet record 20 shots with six on goal.
While it appears WBA survived and even managed to score two goals in the final 10 minutes of the match by Gareth McAuley and Romelu Lukaku, from the first two shots on goal for the visitors.
This defeat makes 'The Red' drops to No. 9 with 36 points, moved up to the WBA that the 8th position with 37 points from 26 matches.
The game
Jonjo Shelvey had scored in the 10th minute but it was disallowed for offside when first caught the rebound shot punt Glen Johnson.
In minute 23 korner Stewart Downing met Daniel Agger in the penalty box but his header the ball can still be ignored Ben Foster.
Two minutes later Downing again test the resilience of Foster by kicking distance of 25 yards, but Foster deftly punched.
Steven Reid on 39 minutes almost made an own goal when the ball crossing Shelvey cut, but was lucky the ball flew over the bar and only a corner kick.
Score 0-0 last until halftime.
In the second half Liverpool were still difficult to break the defense of the WBA is so tight and several times caught offside trap WBA.
In 51 minutes releasing Johnson from the right wing crossing and were met with gunfire backheel Henderson is set upon legs Foster.
Foster did great saves in 71 minutes when Steven Gerrard's first-time release of sepaka bit outside the box, the ball towards goal and pushed Foster with his right hand. Fabio Borini struck the ball rebounds but only targeting the side of the goal.
Foster once again become a thick wall for Liverpool to score a penalty in the 76th minute when Gerrard was thwarted by former Manchester United goalkeeper. Ball towards the left corner but Foster was able to tame.
WBA actually finally able to score a goal on 81 minutes when McAuley headed the ball off a corner kick after Agger escort. Liverpool were behind 0-1 just appear dominant.
Lukaku WBA ensure victory in the 90th minute. Starting from behind the attacks, Lukaku and receiving feedback breakthrough after winning the duel with Agger, Lukaku tight shot on goal and beat Pepe Reina.
Lineup
Liverpool: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Enrique, Lucas, Gerrard, Henderson (Sterling 60 '), Suarez, Shelvey (Borini 60'), Downing (Coutinho 79 ')
WBA: Foster; Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell; Mulumbu, Yacob; Dorrans (Lukaku 74 '), Morrison, Brunt; Long (Fortune 86')

Stewart Downing Assess Position Not Secure

 

Liverpool winger Stewart Downing assess his position even though he is still not secure a regular starter so far.

Downing realize coach Brendan Rodgers will again improve the Liverpool squad in the summer, which means the decline in performance would make him lose the regular position.

"When the coach gave me another chance, maybe it's the last because he intends to buy more players [in the summer]," said Downing.

"If I keep playing well, he can not leave me. That's what I see today. Every time I play is a chance to prove themselves. But if you fail to perform well, he will be disappointed and you will not play."

"If he's in the team again in the summer, it will be good for the team. But every game I play, I have to play well because he will improve the team."

steve clark comeback praised the anfield gank

 

Liverpool - Steve Clarke will return to Anfield for the first time to accompany West Bromwich against Liverpool on Tuesday (12/2) pm dawn. Coming to duel with his former team, Clarke sent a compliment.

Clake sacked as assistant manager of Liverpool as the dismissal of Kenny Dalglish as manager of the team in the summer. But it did not take long for Clarke to get a new job with a manager of West Brom.

British man 49 years was judged that the Reds will take a long time to get back to the golden age. Even so, Clarke assess Liverpool will be hard to beat because playing is one of the best in the Premier League.

"As you can tell them in (Liverpool) is not a good team because they are no longer in the Big Four," Clarke was quoted as saying the value of The Sun.

"But you can not say they are not a great club as they did so. Nobody in football think so because you are in a club heat, you'll be a great team - you have to work hard for it."

"I was not surpris\ed by the nice appearance of the players, some of whom were recruited more experienced than Kenny. But you can see the team start compact and play the way you want Brendan (Rodgers). Suarez is comfortable now and (Stewart) Downing, (Jordan) Henderson and (Jose) Enrique in the team. "

"Right now, Liverpool may be playing the best football in the Premier League," said Clarke.

Facing Liverpool, The Baggies were in bad trend with a win in the last six. While the opposite camp, in the last six game'
es ending two wins, two losses and two draws.

Philippe Coutinho's Healthy Competition In Liverpool

 

Despite not playing, Brendan Rodgers believes Philippe Coutinho could contribute as Daniel Sturridge at Liverpool this season.

Coutinho is still undergoing the process of recovery of injury and not expected to be ready in a week.

"He is a young player and I had high hopes, but Daniel was ready to play, we'll see how Philippe later," Rodgers said on Monday (11/2).

"He had a medical team in Milan, and he has been here and we've had a look in terms of health."

"He's been training with the group on Friday, and we're monitoring it, but the competition to get a place in the first team he wanted, and for that reason we bring it here."

"He is a good young player with great experience and took them into the team will add to the competition," he said.

Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher not Want Retirement

 

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits he still wants to see Jamie Carragher retiring at the end of this season.

As is known, Carragher announced his retirement plans this weekend, and although still want to see action in the next season Carra, Gerrard assess all parties should respect his decision.

"I know him a little longer than the other players. I tried so hard to be like others make it last longer," said Gerrard told Liverpoolfc.com.

"But we have to respect his decision. He had a fantastic career and he felt this was the right time to come out, at the end of the season."

"I hope there is still a great performance in pertandinga before he left."

"People call him with players like Hansen and Lawrenson, best defenders this club has ever had."

"To me, if he is not on par with them then he is a bit taller than them. That's the highest compliment I can I say to him."

"He's an incredible player, at the peak of its performance, for two or three seasons, he was one of the best defenders in the world."

Steve Clarke: Liverpool Games Best In Premier League

 

Steve Clarke claims Liverpool "demonstrate the best games in the Premier League". It leveled coach West Bromwich Albion before the two clubs meet at Anfield next morning.

Clarke served as the Reds first team coach Kenny Dalglish when he was dealt and a witness when Stewart Downing, Jordan Henderson and Jose Enrique brought to Merseyside. 49-year coach believes the players will be the future stars of Liverpool.

"I was not surprised to see a number of young players beginning to show its development [at Liverpool], as well as experienced players brought in Kenny," Clarke said, as quoted by Soccerway.

"Stewart Downing in the squad [main] such as Jordan Henderson and Jose Enrique, and they played very well."

"Luis Suarez has been adapted completely at the club and, if you look at their game today, Liverpool may be the team that demonstrates the best games in the Premier League."

John Barnes: Liverpool To Open Big Four

Liverpool legend John Barnes evaluate the top four Premier League can still be reached by the Reds.
Barnes assessing third and fourth EPL open for several teams such as Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton.

"This is the Premier League. You look at Manchester United and Manchester City, regardless of the performance of City last few games, they are the two clubs that consistently," said Barnes told LFC TV.

"Who will occupy the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh? You look at Chelsea, who suddenly decreased performance, and you talk about Tottenham, Arsenal, Everton and we [Liverpoool]."

"Are we very far from Tottenham? Would it surprise you if Tottenham lose next week? Chelsea is the same. Arsenal started to lose points. Exception of Manchester United, everything is so, because this is a tough league."

"I know the teams above us will drop points. You can not say the team played consistently in the top four so we did not have a chance. What we should do is keep winning."

A short history of liverpool f.c.

 

Founded: 1892

Address: Anfield Road, Liverpool L4 0TH England

Phone: 0151.26.32.361

Facsimile: 0151.26.08.813

Electronic Mail: customercontact@liverpoolfc.tv

Official: http://www.liverpoolfc.tv

Chairman: Tom Werner

Director: Ian Ayre

Stadium: Anfield
A Brief History
One of the most successful clubs in the United Kingdom. Established in 1892 due to feud with John Holding Everton FC, ​​Liverpool incarnates a serious force in English football competition. Clubs could be named Everton FC and Athletic Grounds, Ltd.., Or Everton Athletic summarized, but the FA refused to admit two teams called Everton. Houlding was eventually chose the name Liverpool FC.

It did not take long for Liverpool to taste the league title. In 1900/01, Liverpool won Division One success and repeat it again five years later. FA Cup Final first performed in 1914, although they defeated Burnley 1-0. Liverpool had struggled to come before Bill Shankly as manager in 1959. Shankly fix a massive team and using a room called The Boot Room for a meeting coaches.

Liverpool's triumph continued with Shankly Bob Paisley, among others, successfully brought the Reds drew first European trophy. In 1972/73, Liverpool won the UEFA Cup and Champions Cup following the next four years. Liverpool's golden period began. Unfortunately, it's a little golden record tarnished by incidents Heysel and Hillsborough in the 1980s. Both of these terrible incidents claimed the lives of soccer spectators and is still remembered to this day. The last time Liverpool won the league the season of 1989/90 and it was too long to wait to taste their first success in the Premier League era. The arrival of new coach Brendan Rodgers  is expected to repeat the glorious achievements.

Kevin Nolan Andy Carroll Abiding Hope

 

Carroll at Upton Park Adventure injury plagued and he had just returned after missing two months with a knee problem.
Kevin Nolan hopes the tall striker Andy Carroll of Liverpool remains costumed West Ham United next season.

Carroll had packed two goals this season after the Reds on loan to Upton Park.

"Everyone at the club enjoyed working with Andy. We believe there is no better club for him than West Ham," said Nolan.

"No one talks about the future of Andy after his loan spell ended, but all of them wanted him to survive until the next season."

"Only time will answer this. Squad available today are quite good but the new Andy contributed two goals, he has to break through the opponent's goal more or clubs will not buy it."

Carroll at Upton Park Adventure injury plagued and he had just returned after missing two months with a knee problem.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen Better From Manuel Nuer

 

Manuel Neuer is still the number one goalkeeper of the national team of Germany. But the position considered less secure because Germany has a great goalie who is ready to shift its position.

In addition to goalkeeper Rene Adler who became principal when Germany beat France in the test match a few days ago, chances Borussia Monchengladbach goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen rated the same magnitude.

It was said the former Swiss national team goalkeeper, Jorg Stiel who also played for Gladbach. He believes Stegen is the future of Germany goalkeeper.

"Marc and the quality is better than Manuel Neuer. He just lost the experience of Neuer and Adler, but he had a bright future and will be number one in Germany in the next few years," said Stiel on Spox.

"He just needs experience at the top level in two or three years. I've also heard several top European clubs like Barca, Madrid and Liverpool are after him. I think he's ready to play at the top level and seek new challenges outside of Germany."

Fabio Borini Rejects Fiorentina

 

It seems the desire to woo Fiorentina Fabio Borini will be difficult to materialize. The problem belongs to the Liverpool striker said he was still living at home at Anfield.

Under the command of coach Brendan Rodgers, Borini performing below standard. He is more familiar with the injury, then it led to speculation that if a player is 21 years and then returned home to Italy.

Even so, the agent of Borini insists, the club seems difficult transition potential realized.

"Honestly, I have received numerous contacts with anyone at Fiorentina," said Marco De Marchi, Borini agent, the Firenza Viola.

"Fabio happy at Liverpool, because they are one of the famous clubs in the world. He chose Liverpool in the summer and he is happy with the adventure in England."

"Fiorentina are currently targeting young players with a bright future, and if they are really interested, so we are grateful to them."

"But Fabio just focus on finding his fitness back after injury and think only of Liverpool."

"Fabio was only 21 years old, and he's already changed five clubs, Liverpool contract he himself still until 2017," said the agent.

Shocked Benitez Liverpool-Debrecen Police Investigated

 

LONDON - Liverpool became one of the teams rumored to be involved in match-fixing. Coach Rafael Benitez admitted surprise at the news.

Naturally when Benitez surprised. Spaniard was gush when Liverpool beat Debrecen in the group stage in the Champions League four years ago.

Known, Vukasin Poleksic been investigated by UEFA on fixing this and then get the Debrecen goalkeeper suspended play for two years, because it proved to have been involved in match-fixing.

Benitez emphatically denied this news. "I was surprised, though nothing to do with Liverpool. We play to win and we did it. I remember nothing suspicious. It was a pure game we won and we are working hard to achieve it, "said Benitez.

"The fact we won 1-0 the game is very difficult. I think this is fantastic investigation conducted, analyzed 380 match fixing, "said Chelsea's interim coach, reported by Goal, Saturday (10/02/2013).

"If they find something that's okay. If not, even better. But the most important clarifying everything. I am very happy to do that, "he added.

Liverbird: Origins of Coat LIVERPOOL

The species is it?Liverbird species itself has long been a topic of controversy. Originally this bird is known as the official seal of the city of Liverpool, since 1350, which is currently the seal is in the British Museum. In the 17th century, the origin of birds is slowly forgotten, and referenced as a Cormorant bird, a species of sea birds are often found in the waters of the bay near the city of Liverpool. Liverbird name itself was initially sparked when The Earl of Derby to grant a scepter with the words "engraved with ... a leaver", which was eventually turned into a reference on behalf of the Liver bird. But the next few centuries, a manual on the symbol twisted meanings by referring to a word in the Dutch language, the Lefler, meaning spoonbill, a bird that is rarely found in the north of England.
Myths and Legends
Bird popularity is becoming known since 1911, when the Royal Liver Friendly Society headquarters building in Liverpool city center, right at the end of the pier, overlooking the River Mersey.The building, which was named The Liver Building, is the most popular buildings in Liverpool. On it was built a clock tower with twin birds "cormorant" right in the middle of each tower, resembling liverbird designed by Carl Bernard Bartels and constructed by The Guild Bromgrove. The scenery is very striking (both liverbird in the tower) further reinforce the myths that developed in the coastal areas. According to legend, the birds are male and female liverbird (pair). That females facing the sea (which means: to see the fishermen return home safely from the sea), and the male facing the city (which means: ensuring pubs / resting place is still open). Local legend also says that the two liverbird were not facing each other as if they were mating and fly, then life in the city of Liverpool will stop. In fact, they are deliberately designed to control the city such

Origin of Color Jersey LIVERPOOL: RED-RED

 

At first Liverpool shirt color is not red like this, but blue and white. New since 1894, began to be used as a red and white uniform colors for the pants. Finally, since 1964, all the Liverpool players wearing the red color of uniforms, pants, and socks. According to a Liverpool legend Ian St. John in his autobiography, this occurs when manager Bill Shankly was then red will give them a psychological advantage. Shankly increasingly confident his team should wear red after seeing one of his players Ronnie Yeats looks fierce in her uniform and red pants. St. John kemundian proposed to Shankly that red socks too.

PREVIEW Liverpool - West Bromwich Albion: Fix Position

ESTIMATED COMPOSITION OF PLAYERS
LIVERPOOL
Liverpool
Reina
Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Enrique
Gerrard, Lucas, Henderson
Downing, Sturridge, Suarez

West Brom
   West Bromwich Albion
Foster
Reid, McAuley, Olsson, Ridgewell
Yacob, Mulumbu
Dorrans, Morrison, Brunt
Long

Daniel Sturridge is back fit and ready to play, while Raheem Sterling is still questionable condition, while Martin Kelly will still be sidelined until the end of March.

Philippe Coutinho will have to wait diving debut with Liverpool as they are not fit enough.

In the stronghold of West Brom, Goran Popov and Kyle Walker will miss suspended. West Brom also lost Zoltan soon and George Thorne because of injury, while Youssouf Mulumbu can return to play after returning from international duty with DR Congo.

Brendan Rodgers Impatient View Philippe Coutinho to Play

Philippe Coutinho joining Liverpool make Brendan Rodgers delight. Players are drawn from FC Internazionale was expected to bring his team can play better.

"I like the player who can make a difference on the field," Rodgers said after Coutinho joined.

"He's a young player with over 100 appearances and many of those who have reached their best level."

Rodgers claimed to have monitored Coutinho since he was 15 years old, including playing for the junior national team of Brazil.

"He has exceptional talent and great technique. He has pace, strength and power, but also be flexible. He can play in midfield or on the wing."

"Hence, joining him very attractive, more talented players to join the league. I can not wait to be able to participate in developing his abilities."

"He has the experience, but it also still has the potential to grow. He can directly into the first team because he knows how to play," said Rodgers.

Brendan Rodgers Confident Liverpool Can Finish Big Four

 

 

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers declared his team still has a chance to finish in fourth place this season.

The Reds are now ranked seventh in the Premier League, nine points behind Tottenham Hotspur in fourth. Although relatively far distance, Rodgers remains confident Spurs can catch the points.

Moreover, Liverpool are now more developed. They only lost one of their last six games.

"We are behind nine points [from Tottenham]. We can do [to pursue]. There is no question to it," said Rodgers quoted Sportmole.

"We have some tough games. We also had great rivals to fill the position. As I said, our performance at home getting better. We scored a lot of goals. Our defense was also strong. Stadium atmosphere was also outstanding. So we have a real chance. "

Two Italian Players Who Failed At Liverpool

 

Aquilani was brought to Anfield from Roma in the summer of 2009 for a fee reported to reach £ 17 million by former Reds manager Rafael Benitez. After a protracted transfer saga, players from italy was actually struggling with injuries. Benitez had argued that the playmaker cheaper price because of injury.

Even so, the Italian failed to strengthen the argument the manager because he actually performed less than 28 games, scoring two goals.

In the following season, Aquilani left England and was loaned for one season to Juventus. He was then loaned out again, this time to AC Milan, before joining Fiorentina with permanent status at the end of the season.

 Dossena arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2008 from Udinese for a fee that was not disclosed to the public.

Move from Serie A to the Premier League would make the full-back frustrating. He was only on Merseyside a career year and a half by performing as many as 31 games and scored two goals.

Dossena finally returned to Italy in January 2010 and joined the Serie A, where he actually enjoyed his career.