I knew I had a poor game! I don’t know but during the first half, I just couldn’t stop worrying about the Court appearance that I have to make later this month. I just disappeared from the field.
It was not until late in the second half that I realized this season is not the same as the seasons. We are actually leading the table this time in January. I tried to pick-up myself from the mental crash, but it was tough. Rafa later sent in Torres to help me out. He did! But the post didn’t! I hit it twice today!
It’s a miserable day for me, and probably for the team too. There is a possibility that we have just lost the Premiership Title, TODAY!
Now when I watch Chelsea hosting Man U tomorrow, I have to hope for a draw. Either side win will be a disadvantage to us.
Reina – 5 – I’m sorry, I know you got a clean sheet, but that stupid pass that you made almost game me a heart-attack.
Hyypia – 7 – I think he did okay today.
Skrtel – 7 – Welcome back! And yes, you also did well. Your partnership with Hyypia seemed to work well today.
Aurelio – 6 – A very quiet day.
Carragher – 6 – I don’t like seeing Carra playing as Right Back. His crossing sucks, and he lacks pace. And looking at how often Stoke came down their Left side, I don’t think I’m the only one who sees Carra that way.
Mascherano – 5 – I had a quick chat with Maradona after the game today, and I told him not to judge Mascherano based on his performance today.
Lucas – 4 – His passing was miserable today!
Kuyt – 5 – We know his finishing sucks. By the time Rafa moved him to Right Wing, I think he only had less than half a tank of gas left.
Myself – 6 – I didn’t show up in the First Half. I only started playing after Torres was brought on.
Riera – 5 – He did a few good runs from the Left early-on. But he disappeared in the Second Half, and subsequently being substituted.
Benayoun – 5 – Always one dribble too many. He was given quite some time on the ball and he failed to deliver.
Torres – 6 – Got about 30 minutes of play and that Header-pass to Gerrard was magnificent! (Almost gave him a ‘7’)
Babel – 6 – With only 10 minutes or so of playing time, I shouldn’t even be rating him. But I do think that his Dribbling and Pace are both better than Benayoun. He was/would-have-been my pick to start the match on the right.
In conclusion, WE MISSED ALONSO! I don’t know how Rafa could entertain the thought of selling Alonso early this season. His range of passing was clearly missed today! And if we do end-up losing the Title, today’s match, in my opinion, is the final nail to the coffin.
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