Re: Liverpool Thread
17 titles, 18 titles. Simple enough?
Just watched the game. First half we were poor, but 2nd half, we really came into our own. Benayoun was brilliant, and Lucas was fantastic for the small time he was in. And Babel is so frustrating to watch. Got all the talent to be a world beater, but not a drop of confidence in him.
And looks like Torres has gotten rid of the little problem of scoring away from home. People can say all they want about defenders getting to know Torres, but Torres' first goal of the season, and last goal were very similar, yet the defenders don't know how to stop them.
I'll be the first to admit, I was pissed off Rafa didn't sign David Villa last summer, and we ended up with Torres. Not his greatest fan during that time. 10 months forward, and how it's changed! 33 goals in his FIRST season. Beat Nistelrooy's record. Has scored in big matches when it mattered. And despite all this, I think he can still improve.
Still feel he doesn't score enough poachers goals. One reason could be the lack of quality out wide, which hopefully will be sorted with someone like Bentley, who's delivery is fantastic. He's certainly intelligent enough to score more of the poacher goals. Also feel, he's doesn't provide enough assists. Always see myself comparing him to Henry, who used to hold off defenders with his pace, and then present a simple tap in to Pires or Bergkamp. Torres certainly has the pace and power to do that. I'd like to see more of the assists that he could have gotten when he presented Babel with a tap in against City, which should have been buried.
Despite this, he's still been the best striker in Europe this season, and is only 24! He's just fucking unbelievable. Much, much better than I ever hoped him to be. And a well done to Rafa, who's transformed him from a good striker with potential, to arguably the best around. Finally a player worthy of wearing the No. 9 shirt at Liverpool. Hope he has a great Euro, and leads Spain to victory.
Oh, and Martin Skrtel is just fucking boss. Add Berbatov to the list of Anelka, Drogba, Adebayor, Owen, and others who have been owned by Skrtel power.
I'll be happy with the same transfer funds of last season. Rafa's recent buys have been just brilliant. Skrtel, Torres, Mascherano are just awesome. Lucas has been great, and is still to show his potential. Babel shown flashes of brilliance, which will get more consistent. And Benayoun has more than justified his price tag.