Liverpool lost again ....

hm, it`s no problems for lille.defensive or attack as long as they can win against liverpool, it`s big records for them. maybe akuler and other liverpool fans must ready for the worst things

I might frustrated if this is happen a last one or two years ago. But, I am not worried too much about Liverpool being knock-out at this stage by Lille this season. Their performance this season is very unexpected. They can win against much strong team like Manchester United but lost to a team like Portsmouth. Their performance just like yo-yo. Nothing can be assured. But I still do believe they will win in Anfield and qualify for quarter-final.

Hi adhyz, I believe Liverpool can win in Anfield and progress to Europa League quarter-final. There is no doubt about it. But they must play with their head and their heart. I think Lille will come to Anfield with defensive tactic. They will try to defend the one goal lead and rely on counter attack. If Liverpool can score an early goal, they have a greater chance to progress. Lille will be more open in their game and try to score goal. This will open the defense and Liverpool will have more chance to make counter attack.

Hi goldenrose, I also believe that Liverpool performance drop drastically compare to previous season due to injuries of their top players. But the big drop in performance is unbelievable. They lost to many point home and away and even to the team that struggle to survive in Premier League such as Portsmouth. It is true that defense is not the stronger point for Liverpool. Last season is the best for defender but no now. They always made a lot of mistake and commit a silly foul or did not mark their opponent wisely. They also always lost of concentration especially in the last 10 minutes. They always conceded goal during this time.

Hi abhishek, This season is the worst season since Rafa Benitez take the helm. They are struggle in every position. There is a lot of lost concentration in the last 10 to 15 minutes especially for the defenders and goalkeeper. It is not happen once or twice but many times and they look like never learn from it. Previously, defensive are the most reliable position in Liverpool. They are also struggle to score goal especially when Torres was not around. There is no capable forward in Liverpool team that can replace Torres. David Ngog is inexperience while Babel put too much effort to show his dribbling movement. Losing Xabi Alonso might help in Liverpool poor performance. But it should not be a problem if Benitez could find a same or better replacement. Aquilani is not the suitable substitution. Alonso is a defensive midfielder while Aquilani is an attacking midfielder. Alonse rarely went forward and usually can cover the defender when Liverpool is under attack. I think Benitez should make a lot of changes for the next season. He should off load the player he does not use and look for a better player.

Hi Naxous, Rafa Benitez has no choice but to rely on Gerard and Torres. Without this two players, Liverpool seem not functioning well. Gerard is Liverpool mastermind while Torres is their goal getting machine. When ever one or both of them does not play (or play but not perform well), Liverpool look like lose. They look like do not know what they are doing on the field. One main problem for Liverpool is they depend too much on Torres to score the goal. The other forward player can not put the ball into the net even when there is no between them and the goal post. Benitez should look into this position next season (if he still in-charge). David Ngog and Ryan Babel look like does not know where is the goal post. They always miss a great chances. If Liverpool can improve they games and put more concentration in their game against Lille, I believe they can progress to the quarter-final. Otherwise, they will see no trophy season again.