There’s still a lot to improve for Liverpool Losing 1-0 to possibly the best team in the world is not in any way a bad result, but the sc...
There’s still a lot to improve for Liverpool
Losing 1-0 to possibly the best team in the world is not in any way a bad result, but the score line did flatter the five-time European champions.
With Madrid having 27 shots and the lion’s share of possession, it could have been a lot worse for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
With Madrid having 27 shots and the lion’s share of possession, it could have been a lot worse for Brendan Rodgers’ side.
They have to make sure that they don’t think they’ve improved just because of this lucky result.
Fabio Borini is not the answer to striking problems
The Italian had been touted by some fans to replace his compatriot Mario Balotelli in the first team.
However, judging by this performance he doesn’t add anything that the 24-year-old can’t. This may be a little harsh as he had little chance to impress, with Los Blancos controlling the ball for large periods.
Simon Mignolet may have bought himself some time
The Belgian played well between the sticks and kept the score lower than it could have ended up being.
It wouldn’t be surprising if Liverpool’s links to Fiorentina keeper Neto die down if the 26-year-old carries this form in to the next few games.
Some of Liverpool’s second XI might be worth a go in the first
Maybe they were helped by Madrid’s surprise at playing such a changed side, but one can’t help but think the first team might have lost in a worse fashion.
Not all of the players performed well, for example Fabio Borini and Adam Lallana never looked like threatening the Galacticos back line.
However, it may be worth trying a couple out in the Premier League, for instance Lucas Leiva and Emre Can did some admirable defensive work.
