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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard & Philippe Coutinho in the Driver’s Seat
If there was any need for Steven Gerrard to show that he’s the living, breathing heartbeat of Liverpool football club, even after all these years, a clutch penalty and goal-line save proved it again. When it comes to flair and brilliance, it’s more up to Luis Suarez in the time he has left with the team, and the still adjusting Philippe Coutinho to bring that aspect into the match.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez Very Happy About Philippe Coutinho
If you thought Luis Suarez was happy about getting a striker to play next to in Daniel Sturridge (missing the match due to injury), having an attacking midfielder in the mold of classic playmakers like Philippe Coutinho feeding him through balls is probably making him, and everyone on the Liverpool team, more than slightly happy.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard & Joe Allen Doesn’t Work
Instead of moving forward, Liverpool take steps back. Further from contention for a European spot in the Premier League, and not really in a good position to turn their Europa League knockout tie on its head, as Brendan Rodgers learnt once more that playing with Steven Gerrard and Joe Allen together isn’t good for a team that simply doesn’t know how to play defensively.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard & Luiz Suarez Come Up Short
By trying to incorporate Jonjo Shelvey into the team after a while, Brendan Rodgers made it impossible for quite a few players to bring their best to the match. Beyond Steven Gerrard missing the penalty kick and Luis Suarez having one of those matches when he spends most of it arguing with the referee, the Liverpool manager didn’t give his players the best chance to win.
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Liverpool FC – Steven Gerrard Still Great, Pepe Reina Far From It
Still no win against a team in the top 10 of the Premier League, but another match to show that Liverpool are pretty much going in the right direction. The right kind of approach in a match against a stronger team, led by Steven Gerrard in the middle and Luis Suarez up front, while the defense, and especially Pepe Reina, couldn’t handle the opportunity given to them.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez & Steven Gerrard Deserve Better Tactics
When you’re facing a team that utterly panics each time Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturrdige come at their defenders, it’s a wise choice to keep attacking with a few players, even if you’re naturally trying to hold on to a lead in an away match. Brendan Rodgers wasn’t too far away from his biggest win as Liverpool manager, but his conservatism blew it once again.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez Gets the Partner He Needed
Is it all smooth sailing from here, now that Luis Suarez has Daniel Sturridge playing with him at the front? Probably not, but it’s hard to deny the impact Sturridge has had since arriving at Liverpool and the way the entire team looks better when he plays. Or maybe it’s just the Norwich factor kicking in.
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Liverpool FC – Luis Suarez Promises a Better 2013
Not with words, but with goals. Sure, the opposition on the last match Liverpool will play this year was weak, not to say pathetic at times, but a win is a win. When you’ve had such a horrible year which caused a club legend like Kenny Dalglish to be fired, a brace from Luis Suarez against the weakest of opposition is enough to lift everyone’s spirit.
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Liverpool FC – Brendan Rodgers Need a Little Bit of Luck
They’re going in the right direction, but the lack of another finishing leg next to Luis Suarez simply screams to the sky after each match in which Liverpool failed to score, or score enough. Brendan Rodgers had his team playing well in a fixture they lost, but he needed a bit more than that.
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How NOT to Prepare For a Champions League Final (Liverpool vs Chelsea)
Liverpool had nothing to play for, which suited them just fine. Chelsea decided to give up on Champions League qualification through the league, sending most of the second lineup to get thrashed 4-1 at Anfield, which could have been much worse and humiliating.