jim_green said:
Gerrard out on Thursday against Juve.. we are so screwed.
I don’t get what all the fuss is about - Gerrard is out yes but it isn't the end of the world for the Reds. Like said before it takes more than one person to make a team.
Basically, Juve have to come and beat us now and I really think Liverpool can score there. Juve’s defence looked a little deep and concerned at our pace and now they have to change their entire game plan because they HAVE to win. What we have in our favour is that Alonso will be fit and will play. He is the only Liverpool player who knows how to slow the pace of the game and before he got injured he was controlling the pace of all our games, and running the show. I think he can help the Reds keep the ball better, which is something Liverpool have lacked for years although Benitez has stated he is working on it because if we keep hold, slow it down at vital times in the game, it can frustrate teams - especially ones who need the win.
Juve have a good 1st eleven but no depth like Milan or Chelsea do – so we should score over there. Zebina is out and it was him that compensated for the lack of Thurmas. Also Tacchinardi is suspended.
Thurmas got a good look at how dangerous Baros can be - After being out muscled by Baros twice, coupled with the fact that he couldn’t compete with pace, he dragged Juve’s defence so deep that it contributed to their demise. Him dragging them back brought them under pressure and hopefully will do so again.
As for the "have the goods but just dont win for some reason" statement - it takes more then a group of talented players to make a team - clearly demonstrated through Real Madrid.
