Monday, December 01, 2008

Time For Babel & Keane To Deliver

MARVELLOUS – we make it through to the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday and then get the news Torres is out again for a few more weeks.

The Gerrard/Torres axis is vital to this teams’ success and we are struggling to get them both on the pitch at the same time.

It’s been said before but it’s time for some of the other players to step up.

Babel has been doing a bit of moaning about being on the bench lately and views himself as a centre forward.

Over to you then Ryan? Likewise Mr. Robbie Keane.

I was really pleased when we signed Keane, I still think he is a cracking player but he needs to be clinical in front of goal.

No flicks, no back-heels, the odd side-foot will do nicely Robbie. This weekend is both a test and an opportunity for Liverpool – and to some extent Rafa.

By the time we play this evening, Manchester United have already won their derby but at least Chelsea slipped up at home to Arsenal.

The pressure and spotlight will nevertheless be on us to deliver three points. There is now an opportunity to open up a lead at the top. Rafa’s been accused of too much caution again lately and with no Torres to call on, the team selection and the performance we produce tonight may really tell us if we have a shot at the Premier League or not. Three points are a must.

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